COQUITLAM
• 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 free workshops at Coquitlam Public Library’s City Centre branch, email [email protected]. Sessions are: Job Search, Room 127, Monday, Feb. 13, noon to 1 p.m.; Career Planning, Room 136, Wednesday, March 1, noon to 1 p.m. As well, drop in to speak with a representative of Avia at its information table between 3 and 5 p.m. every Wednesday through March.
• Book-a-Librarian: Coquitlam librarians are available to answer your computer and technology questions. Book an appointment to ask about internet searching, email, eBooks, tablets, social media, etc. or get help practising your skills. If you have questions about your tablet or eReader, bring the device with you. To book an appointment, call 604-937-4141 or email [email protected]. When emailing, please indicate at least two times you are available and whether you would like to have the session at Poirier or City Centre branch.
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
• Foundations of investing: Whether you are brand new to investing or need a refresher, join financial advisor Bryan Stark in the library’s ParkLane Room on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., when he will present the basics in this interactive program; handbooks will be provided. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
• SFU Philosopher’s Café: How Listening can be a Healing Practice: Can we be healed by listening and being listened to? On Friday, Feb. 17 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., join moderator Meg Zuccaro in the library’s ParkLane Room to explore deep listening and how it can spark profound change. Drop-in, no registration required.
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
• Spring break scavenger hunt: Drop by Terry Fox Library and find some spring things inside the library and out. Kids can come in anytime during spring break, from March 13 to 25.
• Spring break craft: Celebrate spring at Fox. Drop in and librarians will have supplies ready for you to make a fun family craft on Wednesday, March 15, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
• Emotional intelligence and meditation: Adults, you can learn how to train you brain to choose your emotions at Fox library. Toxic emotions affect your relationships and change your brain. You can use meditation to ride the waves of emotions with ease and nurture enriching relationships. You will leave this workshop with practical tools and techniques to create positive emotions and relationships. Everyone is welcome, Saturday, March 4, 2 to 3:30 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.
