COQUITLAM
• Play and Learn at the mall: Join librarians at Coquitlam Centre (the lower level in front of the Bay) for Play and Learn storytimes, songs and crafts on the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Parent-Child Mandarin Mother Goose Program: This program, running Wednesdays, Jan. 25 to March 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the City Centre branch, is in Mandarin and is for parents and children four years old and younger. The Parent–Child Mother Goose Program is a group experience focusing on the pleasure and power of using songs, rhymes and stories. Parents are helped to gain the skills and confidence that enable them to create positive family patterns through connecting sound, rhythm and meaning of language. For more information or to register, phone Teresa Hsieh at 604-468-6024 (Mandarin). This program is presented in partnership with SUCCESS Multicultural Early Childhood Development Project.
• English Practice Groups: Looking for a friendly and fun place to practise your English, meet new friends and learn more about your local community? Join this free drop-in program held at various locations in the Tri-Cities. There is no need to pre-register, simply go to a group that suits you — and you can join at any time. Participants must be at least 19 years old. For more information, phone Share Family and Community Services at 604-936-3900. The program runs at the City Centre branch: Fridays (intermediate) — 10:30 a.m. to noon; Saturdays — section 1, intermediate, 10:30 a.m. to noon; section 2, beginner, noon to 1:30 p.m. Each of these sessions is hosted at the City Centre branch and allows a maximum of 25 people; go to the Help desk for the meeting room number when you arrive.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
• Book party: Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog and all of your favourite storybook characters on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at PMPL. Celebrate Family Literacy Day by reading, playing, crafting and having fun together. Travel to Paris with Madeline, let the Pigeon drive the bus, dress Pete the Cat, and more! All ages welcome at this drop-in program.
• Learn About Series: Canadian Culture & You: Are you a newcomer who wants to learn more about Canadian culture? Join PoMo librarians for a series of programs presented by the Adult Literacy and ESL Working Group. On Monday, Jan. 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the program on Civic Responsibility will talk about recycling, littering, bylaws, city government and voting. All programs are in the library’s ParkLane Room. Register by emailing [email protected].
• Bad Writing Workshop: Calling all writers. Create some truly awful writing with author Mark David Smith. On Saturday, Jan. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m., youths 11 to 16 years old can join him in the ParkLane Room and learn all the worst techniques and how to avoid them. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
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
• Selling on Etsy: Are you interested in turning your hobby into extra money? Marlene Wou, owner of the Etsy shop Gigglestuff, will share her insights gained from selling her fabric creations at craft shows and on the online marketplace Etsy at Terry Fox Library on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 7 to 8 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.
