This feature, written by librarians with Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam, is published each Thursday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries.
COQUITLAM
• Citizenship preparation workshop: Thinking about becoming a Canadian citizen? In this workshop, Mosaic will offer support in learning the Discover Canada Study Guide and help you prepare to take the Canadian citizenship test. The session is set for Saturday, Jan. 18 at the City Centre branch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register by calling 604-438-8214, Ext. 120 or emailing [email protected].
• Chess club: Do you want to learn how to play chess or are you looking for someone to play with? A weekly drop-in chess club will be held at the Poirier branch every Saturday beginning Jan. 11, from 2 to 5 p.m. Players and learners of all ages are welcome — and chess sets will be provided.
• Retirement seminar series: Understand retirement income and expenses, what money comes from the government and what comes from your own initiatives, and learn practical ways to work on a budget Wednesday, Jan. 15, 10 a.m. to noon at City Centre branch. This is the first of three seminars on retirement presented in partnership with IG Wealth Management.
• Self-care for busy moms: Are you feeling tired and drained? Learn about self-care with life coach and registered counsellor Kandice Dondona at the City Centre branch Thursday, Jan. 23, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or at the Poirier branch, Tuesday, Jan. 28 11 a.m. to noon. Register online at coqlibary.ca’s Events calendar for either session.
Info: www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
PORT MOODY
• Spelling bees: Registration is open for children who want to test their spelling skills at the Port Moody Public Library’s Spelling Bees Saturday, Feb. 8. There will be a mini spelling bee for kids ages six to eight from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a regular spelling bee for ages nine to 13 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Both bees will be held in the Inlet Theatre. Visit portmoodylibrary.ca or call 604-469-4577 to register.
• The PMPL Singers: Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 7 to 8 p.m., join librarians in the ParkLane Room for a night of singing. Participants will learn new songs together and join their voices and their community. No previous singing experience is needed. To register, call 604-469-4577 or visit portmoodylibrary.ca.
• Get going with your iPhone or iPad: Are you an owner of a new phone or tablet, or have you made a New Year’s resolution to make better use of your device? Thursday, Jan. 16 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room, you can start from the basics and go through the 10 most frequently used functions. Bring your own device. Visit portmoodylibrary.ca or call 604-469-4577 to register.
Info: library.portmoody.ca or 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
TERRY FOX
• PoCo Sticks and Stitches: Calling all knitters and stitchers: Work on your knitting, crochet or needlework projects while chatting with other crafters on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Next meetings are Jan. 16 and Feb. 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. — drop in.
• Movie night: Head to the library for a free movie. Fox will be showing an assortment of highly rated films on Mondays, Jan. 13 to March 2, 6 to 8 p.m. — drop in.
• Babytime: Make language fun. Help your baby develop speech and language skills — enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. You can spend time after the program to meet and socialize. This program resumes Friday, Jan. 10 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. — drop in.
Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca, the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page or 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo.
