PORT MOODY
• Learn About Series: Canadian Culture & You: Are you a newcomer who wants to learn more about Canadian culture? Join librarians for a series of programs presented by the Adult Literacy and ESL Working Group. On Monday, Feb. 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the program on food will talk about Canadian food traditions, food labels, healthy eating, restaurants, and food allergies. The program will be held in the ParkLane Room. Register by emailing [email protected].
• How to Teach Your Kids about Money: Need help teaching your kids about money? Next Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., certified professional accountant Chris Duff will provide tips to help your kids become financially responsible. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
• Winning job interviews: It’s no secret that job interviews are nerve-wracking. But with the right attitude, preparation and practice, you can lessen the interviewing fear and let your strengths shine. A Feb. 27 workshop with Port Moody WorkBC Employment Services Centre (7 to 8:30 p.m.) will help you answer common interview questions and secure that new job with confidence. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat.
For more info, 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
• Plasticine art with Maria Ibarra: Kids, come explore art with plasticine at the Terry Fox Library. Young artists will learn how to mix a range of colours, techniques and textures to create amazing art. Artist and author Maria Ibarra will help kids develop imagination, expression, motor skills and self-esteem in this fun workshop for six- to 12-year-olds on Saturday, March 18, 2 to 4 p.m.
• Fabric painting with Maria Iberra: Take something out of your closet and make it new again at Fox as artist and author Mari Iberra will help you transform a basic white item (shirt, pants, pillowcase) into a unique work of art. All supplies are provided — you just bring in something white. The workshop, for teens 13 and older, runs from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 11. 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.
COQUITLAM
Library Link (formerly the “Book Bus”) has been part of Coquitlam Public Library’s services since 2009 and currently serves Maillardville on Wednesday mornings, Burke Mountain on Thursday mornings and Cottonwood on Saturday mornings. Librarians invite the community to make use of this service through June (for school sites, only when school is in session):
• Wednesdays, 9 to 10 a.m., Maillard middle school (StrongStart program), 1300 Rochester Ave.; and 10:15 a.m. to noon, Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave.
• Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tri-City Family Place, 3435 Victoria Dr.
• Fridays, 9 to 10 a.m., Riverview Park elementary (StrongStart program), 700 Clearwater Way;
10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Galloway Park, 3404 Galloway Ave. (Burke Mountain).
• Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cottonwood Park, 672 Aspen St.
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.
