COQUITLAM
• Final wishes: Most families have little idea of the decisions, work and costs for making final arrangements at the time of need. At a session Wednesday, June 1, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch, funeral advisors will share information you can use to prepare your family to reduce the burden, pressure and costs of arranging a funeral, cremation or burial. The information will be presented by Frederick Margel, a funeral and cemetery advisor at First Memorial Funeral Services. To register for this free program, leave a message on the library’s registration line, 604-937-4155.
• Stories, songs and crafts for people with developmental challenges: Join community services librarian Teresa Rehman on the last Wednesday of the month for music, songs, dancing, crafts and stories. The sessions run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch; the next one is on May 25. To register, phone 604-937-4155. For more information, phone Teresa at 604-937-4157.
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
• Philosopher’s Café: “Why should we care about a conflict halfway around the world?” Join Andy Hira, a professor of political science at SFU to discuss why we should or shouldn’t care about the war in Syria and, as outsiders, who can we be and what can we do in response. Drop in to the library’s ParkLane Room on Wednesday, May 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. — no registration required.
• Cancer Prevention (in Mandarin): Join librarians in PMPL’s ParkLane Room on Saturday, May 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for a program in Mandarin on cancer prevention. You will learn about healthy eating, physical activity, cancer screening and more. Register in person or by calling 604-469-4577.
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
• Ukulele Jam: All “uked” up and no place to jam? Whether you are a ukulele newbie or a seasoned strummer, join librarians at Terry Fox Library for a fun relaxed evening with fellow uke enthusiasts to play a wide range of music — from traditional ballads to popular hits from the 1950s to today. Everyone is welcome to join on the last Tuesday of every month. The next jam session takes place on Tuesday, May 31, 7 to 8:30 p.m. No 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.
