COQUITLAM
• Pyjama Storytime on Burke Mountain: Join librarians for a bedtime story at the new Smiling Creek Activity Centre (3456 Princeton Ave.). Bring your family for a fun, no-cost evening of crafts, games and active play in the gym. Make yourself at home at Burke Mountain’s newest hangout — all ages welcome. Library Link will also be there. This storytime happens every Thursday until Dec. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. No registration required.
• Tech Training: Microsoft I: Learn the essential features of Microsoft Word 2010, including inputting, editing and formatting text, copying and pasting, and saving files, on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2 to 3 p.m. in the City Centre branch computer lab. Register online at www.coqlibrary.ca or phone the Help Desk at 604-554-7323.
• Introduction to Virtual Reality: People ages 14 to 30 years can find out what virtual reality (VR) is all about in this one-day workshop. Spend the morning exploring the history of VR, the future career opportunities and skills needed to work in the field. The afternoon will be filled with hands-on activities where you will build your first VR application. Lunch is not included. This standalone class can be taken Saturday Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 137 at the City Centre branch. Register by phoning 604-554-7334. This program is a partnership with the Advanced Education Institute of Canada.
• Sphero robotics for kids and parents: This two-workshop program is for children in Grades 4 to 7 and a parent. Participants will learn tips and tricks for driving and programming a Sphero robot. Beginner and intermediate Sphero users are welcome on Wednesdays, Dec. 12 and 19, 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch in Rooms 136 and 137. Each child/parent pair should bring a compatible smart phone or tablet computer. To register, call 604-554-7334.
For more information about any of these programs, visit www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
PORT MOODY
• Port Moody Public Library online survey: Port Moody Public Library wants to hear from you. Help inform the Library’s next strategic plan by completing the survey at library.portmoody.ca by Nov. 22 and be entered to win a prize from a local business.
• Probating a will: Join librarians Nov. 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for this workshop from the People’s Law School. It will cover basic information about applying for probate including: defining probate and when it is necessary; what to do if there is no will; how to calculate and reduce probate fees; finalizing the application; and much more. Register by calling 604-469-4577.
• Ukulele jam: Come and jam Nov. 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room. The ukulele is one of the cheeriest and easiest instruments to learn, and you will learn and play new songs together. All ages and levels, from beginner to expert are welcome. Call 604-469-4577 or visit the library information desk to register for this free program. Limited spaces available for people without a ukulele.
For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
