COQUITLAM
The Chocolate Farmer: A National Film Board of Canada Documentary: The second showings of this documentary will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the Poirier branch. Filmed over a year, The Chocolate Farmer bears witness to one man's struggle with the forces of globalization. In a remote corner of southern Belize, Eladio Pop organically farms cacao in the tradition of his Mayan ancestors. He tells a cautionary tale and bares his soul to remind viewers of the precarious balance between human beings and the environment. Registration is required for this free program; leave a message at 604-937-4155.
Mouse skills: If you need to learn how to use a computer mouse, this is the class for you. Librarians will go over the proper way to move the mouse, click, scroll, and more using exercises designed to teach and improve these skills. The class runs Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Poirier branch. Registration is required for this free program, as space is limited. Call the reference desk at 604-937-4144 to register.
Vancouver Paranormal Society: An Introduction to Modern Ghost Hunting: This runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the City Centre branch. Society will show equipment used in its investigations, present visual and audio evidence, and answer questions. To register for this free program, leave a message at 604-937-4155.
For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
TERRY FOX
Birthday Bonanza: Terry Fox Library turned 30 this year and the city of Port Coquitlam turned 100. Celebrate both birthdays at one big birthday party on Friday, Oct. 25 with magician Tricky Ricky, who will kick off the party at 11:30 a.m. At 12:15 p.m., join the library's kazoo orchestra and perform the Happy Birthday song, followed by birthday cake.
Kids Day Off Movie Matinee: Looking for something to do on the School District 43 pro-D day next Friday? Young people can visit Fox for a movie matinee showing of the animated adventure Wreck-It Ralph from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The next pro-D day matinee is Nov. 29.
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.
PORT MOODY
How do you connect to your library?: Celebrate Canadian Library Month at PMPL by telling librarians how you connect to your library. Fill out a short form anytime in October and enter a draw to win book prizes. This draw is open to adults and children of all ages. Winners will be announced Nov. 1.
Internet Basics (registration required): On Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m., you can learn what you need to know to access the internet. This class covers the basic toolbar buttons, terminology, printing and searching techniques. Basic keyboard and mouse skills are required.
Baby Sing and Learn (drop-in): Parents or caregivers and their children from birth to age 18 months can drop-in to Baby Sing and Learn sessions on Wednesday afternoons or Thursday mornings. This is an interactive program of songs, rhymes and stories that encourages bonding and promotes early speech and language development. And there is time for adult conversation afterward. Wednesday sessions are from 2 to 2:45 p.m. and run through Dec. 11; Thursday sessions are from 11 to 11:45 a.m. through Dec. 12.
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.
