COQUITLAM
• Stories, songs and crafts for people with developmental challenges: Join community services librarian Teresa Rehman from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Poirier branch on Feb. 9 for a Valentine’s Day program that is the first in a series of held every second Thursday of the month through June. To register, phone 604-937-4155. For more information, phone Teresa at 604-937-4157.
• Science Expo 2017: For the second straight year, Coquitlam Public Library will host a Science Expo at its City Centre branch. The event will be held May 11 but, right now, the library is looking for kids and teens to submit project proposals; any Tri-City students from Grades 4 to 12 can participate. The submission deadline is April 3. The top projects, selected by judges, will win cash prizes of up to $400 as well as trophies and medals. Full details, including registration and consent forms, are at coqlibrary.ca. Anyone with questions about the expo can contact librarian Chris Miller at 604-554-7339 or [email protected].
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
• Effective tax strategies: Want to pay less tax this year? Learn all the tips and tricks from a certified professional accountant on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in PMPL’s ParkLane Room. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
• Share English practice group for adults (drop-in): Looking for a place to practise speaking English? All levels are welcome to drop into the library’s ParkLane Room on Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. to join other English learners in this free program hosted by Share volunteers. Enjoy conversations with the other participants and the group leader. You will also find out more about your community in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Call Share at 604-936-3900 for more information.
• All-ages storytimes: Kids of all ages can drop in for an active storytime full of rhymes, songs, silliness and more on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
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
• Avia employment workshops: Whether you are just starting out in the world of work or wanting to try a new career, Avia offers employment advice, specialized services and the support you need to find a meaningful and rewarding job. And it is holding these free workshops at Terry Fox Library: Job Search, Feb. 15; Career Planning, March 1; Hidden Job Market, April 5; and Labour Market, April 19. The workshops run from 2 to 3 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.
