COQUITLAM
• Stories, songs and crafts for people with developmental challenges: Join librarian Teresa Rehman from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Poirier branch on Thursday, June 8. To register, phone 604-937-4155. Info: Teresa at 604-937-4157.
• Classical music appreciation: On Fridays through June 23, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Poirier branch’s Nancy Bennett Room, you can join others who share your interests and listen to music, learn about composers, exchange thoughts and experience music together. No registration required.
• All Nations Festival — Coast Salish Stories: On Saturday, June 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the City Centre branch (Rooms 136 and 137), you’re invited to attend an Indigenous writer’s symposium featuring leading indigenous authors, including Lee Maracle. Coinciding with National Aboriginal Day, the library will showcase the contributions and resilience of First Nations writers. Indigenous writers will present their words and experiences to a mixed audience of Coquitlam readers and authors. No registration required.
For more info 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
• Summer Reading Club: Take a walk on the wild side by joining the Summer Reading Club — registration is now open. Kids, teens and adults all have their own clubs with prizes, programs, and fierce reads. Sign up by going to the library to receive your welcome package.
• Spanish language workshop: Travelling to a Spanish-speaking country this summer? Always wanted to study a new language? Learn conversational Spanish with Europa Language School at a two-day introductory workshop on June 10 and June 17. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat in the library’s ParkLane Room.
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
• Construction update: Construction of the new Port Coquitlam recreation complex has started. While Terry Fox Library will remain open through the entire project, the parking lot in front of the library is closed. There is street parking, as well as library access from the rec centre parking lot off of Kelly Avenue. Visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/reccomplex for more information
• Dad Time: Join us Terry Fox librarians for a fun drop-in program for all dads and male caregivers with little ones from one day to five years old. There will be songs, stories, games and crafts, with time after the program to socialize and hang out with other dads. These sessions run on Saturdays, June 24, July 29 and Aug. 26, 2 to 2:45 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.
