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
• Major Misconduct: Investigative journalist Jeremy Allingham’s new book, Major Misconduct, scrutinizes the detrimental role that fighting plays in ice hockey and dives deep into the lives of three former hockey fighters. Join CPL for this special author event at the City Centre branch Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Register online at coqlibrary.ca’s Events calendar.
• Preparing for job interviews: Do you feel your interview skills are stopping you from getting the right job? At this free workshop, presented in partnership with WorkBC, you will learn basic strategies for answering interview questions. All job seekers are welcome at the City Centre branch Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2 to 4 p.m. Register online at preparing-for-interviews.eventbrite.ca.
• Understanding dizziness and imbalance: Physiotherapist and vestibular specialist Farron Fedechko will help you understand the causes of dizziness and ways vestibular rehabilitation can improve your balance, lower your risk of falling and reduce your symptoms. The session, at the City Centre branch, will be held Tuesday, Feb. 18, 7 to 8:45 p.m. Register online at coqlibrary.ca’s Events calendar.
• Helping Children Chase Away Worry: This talk will help parents and caregivers gain a better understanding of how anxiety manifests in children. Presented by registered clinical counsellor Semiramis du Sautoy and psychologist Beverly Kort, in partnership with the British Columbia Psychological Association, this session will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the City Centre branch.
Info: coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
PORT MOODY
• How to network: Networking is the number one strategy for getting a job. Learn the importance of networking your way to a successful job search Monday, Feb. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room. You will also learn strategies to create connections face-to-face and through LinkedIn. This workshop is presented by WorkBC; register online through at eventbrite.ca/e/how-to-network-a-free-career-workshop-port-moody-tickets-84820591673.
• Managing your anxiety: It’s easy to assume we know what anxiety is; we talk about it a lot in our society and are quick to label it when we see it. The problem is that anxiety can be hidden and we don’t always know when we have it. In this workshop on Monday, Feb. 3 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room, join registered therapeutic counsellor Rebecca Helps and learn the different ways in which anxiety shows up in our lives and what you can do to recognize it, and gain some tips to help alleviate it. To register, call 604-469-4577 or visit portmoodylibrary.ca.
• Wills and estates: Monday, Feb. 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the ParkLane Room, learn about essential documents, how to structure your affairs, what can go wrong and the role of the lawyer. This program is presented in partnership with the People’s Law School. Register by calling 604-469-4577 or visiting portmoodylibrary.ca.
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
• Movie night: Come to Terry Fox Library for a free movie. Librarians will be showing an assortment of highly rated films. Next movie night: Monday, Feb. 3, 6 to 8 p.m. — drop in.
• A Meditation on Mindfulness: This workshop is an introduction to the practice of mindfulness-based meditation; included is an overview, Q&A and exploration of mindfulness with a guided meditation. The session will be held Tuesday, Feb. 4, 7 to 8 p.m. Call or visit the library to register.
• Babytime: Make language fun — help your baby develop speech and language skills by bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers, and participants can spend time after the program to meet and socialize. It runs Fridays, 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 inside the Port Coquitlam community centre, 2150 Wilson Ave.
