Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
PORT MOODY
• Tech Café: Get free, one-on-one help with your basic computer questions. Drop in to the ParkLane Room on Fridays between 4:30 and 6 p.m. or book at appointment to guarantee a spot by calling 604-469-4577. Friendly and knowledgeable teen volunteers can help you with a variety of technology basics such as email, smartphones, texting, Microsoft Office and more. You can also call 604-469-4577 to book an appointment in advance.
• Self-employment: Unemployed and thinking about starting your own business? Learn how to get your business off to a great start with the help of Douglas College’s Self-Employment program on Tuesday, April 11 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat.
• Picture Book Club: Parents and preschoolers are invited to a special book club just for them. Participants will enjoy a storytime and crafts, and learn book-related activities that will support preschoolers’ early learning. Parents can register for sessions on Monday, April 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. or Wednesday, April 12 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 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
• Makers Gonna Make: Kids in Grade 6 and older can hang out and make something — a duct tape wallet — at the Terry Fox Library on April 20, 4 to 5 p.m. All materials are provided. Phone the library to register.
• Positivity and reflection workshop: Is the state of the world getting you down? Come to Terry Fox Library and join regular discussions that encourage positivity and help spread goodness to the world around us. This supportive, self-reflective environment will help you recharge, find balance and improve your spiritual wellness. All are welcome on the first and third Wednesdays of each month; the next meeting is April 19, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Registration 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
• ESL Book Club: Are you a newcomer to Canada who enjoys reading? If you read at an intermediate ESL level, you are welcome to join the ESL Book Club at the Poirier library branch. This meets on the third Thursday of each month from 10 to 11:15 a.m. The next meeting will be held on April 20. To pick up and read a copy of the book the club will be discussing, email Janice at [email protected]. This program is a partnership with Soroptimist International, whose members lead the book club.
• Job search success: Are you starting out in the world of work or wanting to try a new career? Avia offers employment advice, specialized services and the support you need to find a meaningful and rewarding job. To register for one or more of a free workshop, email [email protected]. The next workshop on the labour market runs from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19 at the City Centre branch.
• Stories, songs and crafts for people with developmental challenges: Join community services librarian Teresa Rehman from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Poirier branch on the following Thursdays: April 13, May 11 and June 8. 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.
