COQUITLAM
• Persian New Year family craft program: Tomorrow (Saturday) in Rooms 136 and 137 at the City Centre branch from 2 to 3:30 p.m., the library celebrates Persian New Year with fun handicrafts for the whole family. Join librarians to celebrate the Norouz and the arrival of spring. This free program is open to all and registration is not required — just drop in.
• How to find your next job: Career Cruising: Looking for a job? Find out how Career Cruising can help March 14, 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 136 at the City Centre branch. Register for this free program at www.coqlibrary.ca or phone the Help Desk at 604-554-7323.
• My Coquitlam, My Centennial opening reception: Next Thursday, March 15 in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., the My Coquitlam, My Centennial exhibit is put on by the Coquitlam Heritage Society (and running through Aug. 22). The exhibit features artifacts preserved from the old Centennial secondary school building, interviews with past students as well as photographs from past Centennial student and current Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge. The reception is open to the public and tea, coffee and light snacks will be served.
• Spring break festival contest: Hey kids, get a library card and see a show. Sign up for a library card before March 13 and you could win tickets to a spring break festival show at the Evergreen Cultural Centre on March 20. Enjoy a performance of either Cinderella or Robin Hood put on by Dufflebag Theatre. The draw for tickets will be held March 14. Details at www.coqlibrary.ca.
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
• Winning job interviews: Interviews are nerve-racking but they don’t have to be. Next Tuesday, March 13 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., learn how to answer challenging interview questions and let your strength shine through with help from the experts from Port Moody’s WorkBC Employment Services. Call 604-469-4577 to register for this free program.
• Books and board games: Find your new favourite book this spring break. PMPL’s reading experts will provide recommendations for all ages and interests. Families can drop in on March 19, 23 and 26 between 2 and 4 p.m. for great reads and to try new board games.
• Spring break movie: Now showing: Despicable Me! Drop in and enjoy this animated movie about Gru and his Minions in the Inlet Theatre on March 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. The screening is free and no reservations are required but seating is first come, first served. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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
• Positivity and Reflection Workshop: Is the state of the world getting you down? Head to Fox and join discussions that encourage positivity and help spread goodness to the world around you. A supportive, self-reflective environment will help you recharge, find balance and improve your spiritual wellness. All are welcome on Thursdays, March 15 and April 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is required.
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.
