PORT MOODY
Calling Tri-City artists: PMPL showcases the work of Tri-City artists; each month, a different artist displays work on library walls or in the display case. Artists interested in displaying their work should contact Irene Jakse at [email protected] or 604-469-4692.
Screen-smart kids: On March 4 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., join Eric Meyers from UBC, who will discuss the latest research on how screen time and device use affect preschool and school-aged kids. This program is presented in partnership with the Tri-Cities Early Childhood and Middle Childhood Development Committees and will be held in the Inlet Theatre. No registration required.
Inlet Book Club: The Inlet Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. New members are welcome to drop in and join the discussion about new and topical books. On March 4, clubbers will be discussing The Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King.
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
TAG, you're it: Fox's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) advises and helps to plan and develop teen-oriented programs and services. TAG members organize programs for teens, volunteer as reading buddies and help with other library events. The meetings are fun and always include snacks, and TAG membership looks good on resumes as well as job and college applications. Volunteer hours are granted for attending monthly meetings and volunteering at library events. Membership is open to all teens. If you'd like to join, attend the next meeting on March 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. or visit the library to pick up an application.
Teen movie afternoon: Young people 12 years and older can watch some of the hottest new movies on Fox's next movie afternoon on Friday, March 20, 2 to 4 p.m. Contact the library for movie titles.
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
Learning Canadian culture: Sandra Martins will present a series of free workshops for people who are new to Canada. Find out about special occasions, including holidays, parties and dining at restaurants - the Canadian way. The scheduled workshops include:
Canadian festivals and holidays: Monday, March 2, 10:30 a.m. to noon at the City Centre branch, Rooms 136 and 137. Special days covered include Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Canada Day, Thanksgiving, Hallowe'en, Remembrance Day and Labour Day.
Special occasions: Monday, March 9, 10:30 a.m. to noon at the City Centre branch, Rooms 136 and 137. Special occasions covered include: weddings, funerals, graduations, cocktail parties, dinner parties, bridal showers, baby showers, new home showers, potluck dinners, garage sales and bottle drives.
Restaurant and dining etiquette: Monday, March 16, 10:30 a.m. to noon at the City Centre branch, Rooms 136 and 137. Participants will learn about: menus, tipping, table manners and restroom etiquette.
To register for one, two, or all three programs, leave a message at 604-937-4155 or contact SUCCESS at 604-468-6000 or [email protected].
Hearing clinic: you can learn about hearing function and loss in a pair of sessions on Thursday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 127 at the City Centre branch with Connect Hearing's Peter Chmielewski; 10 to 11 a.m.: he will describe the parts of the ear, their functions and the factors that can cause hearing loss; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., he will conduct free tests to assess the condition of your hearing and help you prepare for your next steps towards better hearing. 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.
