COQUITLAM
• Moose and Squirrel: Canadian Animals with Scratch: Children ages eight to 12 years can create an animated story about a Canadian animal using online images and the free computer coding program Scratch tomorrow (Saturday), 1 to 3 p.m., at the City Centre branch computer lab. This workshop is free but space is limited and registration is required. To register, send your child’s name and age to librarian Chris Miller at [email protected] or call 604-554-7339.
• Gwynne Dyer on the Trump Era: Spend an evening with Gwynne Dyer, journalist, columnist, broadcaster and lecturer on international affairs. His new presentation, “The Trump Era: Barking Up the Wrong Tree” examines the larger implications of Donald Trump’s election to the U.S. presidency. It’s set for Thursday, May 25, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch. Tickets cost $10 per person; you can get them at either Coquitlam Public Library branch.
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
• Online learning with Lynda.com: Access thousands of video tutorial courses led by experts on topics such as web design, software development, photography, business skills, project management, and much, much more. Lynda.com allows you to learn at your own pace and earn certificates of completion. Access this professional learning tool for free from the library’s website under Online Resources.
• LinkedIn for Professionals: On Tuesday, May 30 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., join Lisa Stephen, an employment coach, to gain the inside scoop on how to position yourself well on LinkedIn. Find opportunities and be found by opportunity. Human resources staff and recruiters use this powerhouse site as a database to source candidates for professional roles. The workshop is presented in partnership with Port Moody WorkBC Employment Services Centre. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat in the library’s ParkLane Room.
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.
TERRY FOX
• Pop-up library: Hyde Creek rec centre: Terry Fox Library is on the road and will be popping up on Fridays at Hyde Creek rec centre. At Fox’s home away from home, you can borrow books and DVDs, place holds and participate in children’s storytimes. Call in advance to have your holds brought to Hyde Creek for pick-up. The pop-ups will run on Fridays through Aug 25, 9:30 a.m. to noon. As well, kids and parents can drop in for storytime at 11:30 a.m.
• Meditation for stress management: Join Terry Fox librarians and learn the tools of self-compassionate meditation to clear your mind and body of the mental and emotional toxins that affect your brain and well-being. Exercise, relax and rejuvenate your mind and body in this workshop led by Suman Kollipara on Saturday, June 10, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration is required.
For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.
