COQUITLAM
• Songs plus: Songs, music and crafts for people of all ages with developmental challenges are part of a program hosted by community services librarian Teresa Rehman in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier branch from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 18 and Dec. 9 (the latter program will have a Christmas theme). To register, phone 604-937-4155. For more information, phone Teresa at 604-937-4157.
• Indian music: Students of Guru Sangeet Martand Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj ji will perform on Saturday, Nov. 21 in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch, 1 to 4 p.m. The concert will feature Asha Lohia accompanied by local tabla player and teacher Monish Chakraborti. The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation fosters the preservation, growth, and teaching of Indian classical music. Space is limited for this free program. To register, leave a message on the registration line: 604-937-4155. For more information, phone librarian Teresa Rehman (a student at the music school) at 604-937-4157.
• Energy is Awesome!: Kids ages five to 12 years old are invited to the library to learn about energy. The event will cover what energy is, how to conserve it and how to stay safe around it, and runs in Room 127 at the City Centre branch on Friday, Nov. 20, 10 to 11 a.m. Space is limited for this free event, so register by calling 604-554-7334.
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
• Playing and learning: On Nov. 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., go to PMPL and find out how free-play leads to learning and healthy child-development with play advocate Kirsten Anderson. This hands-on workshop in ParkLane Room is suitable for parents and caregivers. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat.
• Pro-D day movie madness: On Friday, Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., kids from five to 12 years of age can drop in to the library’s ParkLane Room for a screening of the animated film Inside Out. Please note: Parents must remain in the building. No registration required but space is limited.
• Pro-D day family code camp: Join librarians for pro-D day family code camps on Friday, Nov. 20. From 2 to 4 p.m., you can learn computer programming the fun way and create your own game! 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
• Christmas tea for adults: Spread some holiday cheer at Terry Fox Library. Listen to Christmas stories, sing carols, drink tea and get into the Yuletide spirit. Everyone is welcome to join the fun on Friday, Dec. 18, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration is appreciated.
• Christmas puppet show: Kids, Christmas is coming — are you ready? Get into the Christmas spirit at Terry Fox Library with a seasonal puppet show and stories on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.
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.
