COQUITLAM
• Chinese New Year Concert: On Wednesday, March 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the City Centre branch (Rooms 136 and 137), members of the Arts Musical Studio will perform traditional Chinese music to welcome the arrival of spring and the Year of the Monkey. Seating is limited for this free program and registration is required. Phone Shirley at 604-554-7345 to register.
• InstantFlix: InstantFlix — formerly called Indieflix — is an online streaming service provider of award-winning independent films, shorts and documentaries from around the world. Coquitlam Public Library cardholders have unlimited access to thousands of streaming film-festival hits, including the best of Sundance, Cannes, Tribeca and more, and it is available on Apple, Android and all internet-enabled devices. To access, click InstantFlix then use your library card to get started. If you already have a library account for Zinio, use the same username and password to sign in.
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
• Curiosity Fair: On Saturday, March 5 — that’s tomorrow — from 11 to 3 p.m., PoMo library will host a variety of drop-in, interactive events that are perfect for all ages. Join presenters such as Port Moody Rock and Gem Club on geology, rock hunting and gemology; Mossom Creek Hatchery on salmon, the watershed and marine education; 3D604 3D printing group demoing 3D printing up close; you can also get hands-on coding time with our library staff, plus much more.
• Winning job interviews: Join librarians on March 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the ParkLane Room to learn about mastering challenging questions, ace the interview and secure a new job. Call 604-469-4577 to register. This program is presented in partnership with WorkBC.
• Tech Café: help with basic computer questions: 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 May 6 (note: there will be no sessions on March 18 or 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
• Nature’s Palette: B.C. is one of the world’s most breathtaking places and we have the pictures to prove it. Join painter and photographer Frank Townsley, author of the new book British Columbia: Graced by Nature’s Palette, as he shares some incredible images capturing our province’s landscapes, flora and fauna. Townsley will discuss photography, the regions of our province and the stories behind some of his inspiring shots on Tuesday, March 29, 7 to 8:30 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.
