PORT MOODY
• Star Wars Reads Day — TOMORROW: Calling all Jedi and Sith on Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m., experience Star Wars in the library with crafts, Jedi Training Academy, contests, prizes and more. There will be fun activities for very age, from Padawans to Masters. Drop-in, no registration required.
• Book launch: The History of Ioco: Discover the rough-and-tumble history of Ioco with award-winning historian Ralph Drew (who’s also mayor of Belcarra). As part of Canadian Library Month celebrations, Drew will be launching and sharing stories from his newest book, Townsite Tales: The History of Ioco, Anmore Valley and North Shore of Port Moody Arm, on Sunday, Oct. 22 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat.
• Introduction to power resumes: A strong resume is crucial to catch the attention of potential employers. In this workshop on Monday, Oct. 23 from 1 to 2 p.m., a resume writer from Port Moody WorkBC Employment Services Centre will show you how to choose the right resume style and discover ways to better position your content for more impact. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat.
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.
COQUITLAM
• Living Library: Nation Builders: Instead of borrowing a book to read, you can borrow a book to talk — yes, borrow a living book on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City Centre branch. Spend 20 minutes speaking one-on-one with a living book — one of several people from various walks of life who have helped make Canada a great nation. Learn first-hand about their struggles, achievements and contributions to Canada. Learn about: being a Rhodes Scholar or a Soroptimist; the career of a police officer and fireman; what it takes to lobby for changes in the law when it comes to punishment for those in gang violence; lobbying for programs aimed at preventing teen suicide. There will be authors, health care and community workers who are willing to share their stories with you. Registration is required; call 604-937-4155. Or, if you need more information, call librarian Teresa Rehman at 604-937-4157.
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.
TERRY FOX
• Lego Club: Terry Fox Library has the Lego, you bring your imagination. Kids ages five to 10 years can join librarians after school on Wednesdays, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., drop-in.
• Adult colouring club: Colouring is not just for kids. Come chill out and colour at the Terry Fox Library. Librarians will provide the colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments on Mondays through Nov. 27, 2 to 3 p.m., drop-in.
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.
