COQUITLAM
• 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 Feb. 24. To register, phone 604-937-4155. For more information, phone Teresa at 604-937-4157.
• Play and Learn at Coquitlam Centre: Join librarians on the last Wednesday of each month, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Coquitlam Centre mall (lower level in front of Hudson’s Bay) for Play and Learn storytimes, songs and crafts. The theme on Feb. 24 is “Out of This World: Explore Space.” No registration is required for this free program — just drop-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
• Identity theft and fraud protection: Financial fraud costs Canadians hundreds of millions of dollars every year and these crimes can happen to anyone. On Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 7 to 8 p.m., trainers from Vancity’s Each One Teach One program will help you learn how to prevent falling victim to such crimes. This program is presented in partnership with Port Moody Vancity Savings Credit Union. Call the library at 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat.
• Indie movie marathon: On Feb. 25 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., enjoy an afternoon matinee of film festival shorts and documentary films in the Inlet Theatre. Librarians can also show you how to access these yourself at home with the library’s new streaming movie service. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat for this free program.
• Building a power resume: Trainers from WorkBC, Port Moody will teach you to choose the right resume style and add the “wow” factor that will make you stand out and land that new job. The program takes place in the ParkLane Room on Feb. 25 from 7 to 8 p.m. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
• Mystery author panel: Love a good whodunit? Head to the library’s Fireside Room on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. to hear a panel of local mystery authors share their work, discuss the writing process and tackle the subject of getting published. Authors include: Dietrich Kalteis, Glynis Whiting, D.B. Carew, and Don Hauka. Call the library at 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat.
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
• Pre-arranging your final wishes: When a loved one dies, many families find themselves unprepared to deal with the costs and decisions that come at this difficult time. You can join funeral and cemetery advisors Clement Carreiro and Fred Margel at Terry Fox Library and learn how you can prepare your family so as to reduce the burden, pressure and costs of arranging a funeral, cremation or burial. Everyone is welcome to join this session on Tuesday, March 8, 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.
