COQUITLAM
• Stories, Songs & Crafts for People with Developmental Challenges: Join Community Services Librarian Teresa Rehman on the second Thursday of the month for music, songs, dancing, crafts and stories. The event takes place Thursday, Oct. 13, between 9:30 and 11 a.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier Branch. To register, phone the registration line at 604-937-4155. For more information, please phone Teresa at 604-937-4157.
• Bike Maintenance Workshop: Learn basic bicycle maintenance tips and tricks from HUB, a non-profit organization whose mission is to get more people cycling. This two-hour session sponsored by the city of Coquitlam will cover the fundamentals of how your bike works and how you can easily keep it running smoothly. Registration is limited to 20. The first workshop will be held on Oct. 15 at the Poirier Branch between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., with the second one being held during the same time period on Oct. 22 at the City Centre branch. To register, leave a message on the registration line: 604-937-4155.
• British Columbia — Graced by Nature’s Palette: Join painter and photographer Frank Townsley, author of British Columbia — Graced by Nature’s Palette, as he shares images of British Columbia’s landscapes, flora and fauna on Oct. 18 between 7 and 8:30 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier Branch. Registration is required for this free program as space is limited. Leave a message on our registration line: 604-937-4155.
• Stories from the Street: Welcome to an evening of music and stories told by people with lived experience of life on the street. Learn how you can help create new stories at Coquitlam’s 3030 Gordon Ave. shelter and transitional housing facility, where stories of healing and hope begin. The event will be held on Oct. 19 between 7 and 8:30 p.m. in rooms 136 and 137 at the City Centre branch. Registration is required for this free program as space is limited. Leave a message on the library’s registration line: 604-937-4155.
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
• Newcomer job search: Looking for help on your job search or feel the need for some extra support to move forward in your career? This 90-minute workshop may help with new ideas and approaches to your job search. This session, presented in partnership with Port Moody WorkBC Employment Services Centre, is set for Thursday, Oct. 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
• Star Wars Reads Day: Stormtroopers, Jedis and Darth Vader, oh my. Celebrate all things Star Wars on Saturday, Oct. 15th between 2 and 4 p.m. at PoMo library. Meet Star Wars: Epic Yarns author Holman Wang and learn how to make your own felted Star Wars masterpiece. Support the Rebel Alliance or the Empire with games, contests, crafts and have a photo op with a real Jedi.
• Tech Café: Get free, one-on-one help with your basic computer questions in the ParkLane Room on Fridays between 4:30 and 6 p.m. Friendly and knowledgeable teen volunteers will help you with a variety of technology basics such as email, smartphones, texting, Microsoft Office and more. Tech Café runs until Nov. 25.
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
• Photogenic Iceland: Join photographers Kim, Steve and Jimmy on a visual tour of Iceland at the Terry Fox Library. Explore the amazing landscapes, geothermal pools, waterfalls, and more of this amazing country — perfect for adventurers and armchair adventurers alike. Everyone is welcome, Thursday, Oct. 20, 7 to 8 p.m. Registration is appreciated.
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.
