COQUITLAM
Canada 150 Living Library: This program runs on Saturday at the City Centre branch. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., you can drop in and visit with a living book — a person who will share their knowledge and experience with you in a 20-minute chat. Here are just three of the “books” you can “borrow”:
• 10 a.m. to noon: Trish Mandewo — a champion for social change who supports programs that empower women locally and in Africa.
• 11 a.m. to noon: Margaret F. — founder of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women.
• 2 to 4 p.m.: Amelia T. — a civil engineer, explorer, writer and teacher, she is passionate about sustainability and ecology; she participated in the 2017 Students on Ice Expedition in Canada’s Arctic.
Registration is not needed for this event. For more information, phone librarian Teresa Rehman 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
• Learn with Mango: Whether you want to learn a few phrases for an upcoming trip or become a brilliant conversationalist, Mango has you covered. You can learn a new language on your computer, tablet or smartphone with this app. Check library.portmoody.ca and visit Digital Content for more details.
• Learn About Canadian Culture — Food: Join librarians in the Inlet Theatre on Friday, December 8 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. to learn about Canadian food traditions, food labels, healthy eating, and allergies. Register by emailing [email protected].
For more info, 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
• Movie night: Head to Terry Fox Library and watch a movie. on Monday, Nov. 6, 6 to 8 p.m., librarians will be screening Land of Mine (synopsis: In the aftermath of the Second World War, a group of surrendered German soldiers are ordered by Allied forces to remove their own land mines from the coast of Denmark). Everyone one is welcome — just drop in.
• Adult Learner Book Club: Make friends, read interesting books, practise English and have fun at Terry Fox Library. Adults upgrading their reading skills or learning English are welcome to join. Drop in on Friday, Nov. 17, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
For more info, 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.
