COQUITLAM
• Bike maintenance workshop: On Saturday, Oct. 22, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch (Rooms 136 and 137), you can learn basic bicycle maintenance tips and tricks from HUB, a non-profit organization whose mission is to get more people cycling. This session, sponsored by the city of Coquitlam, will cover the fundamentals of how your bike works and how you can easily keep it running smoothly. Bikes will not be allowed in the workshop but participants can bring their bikes to the library and lock them in the rack by the entrance. Adults and teens are welcome; registration is limited to 20. To register, leave a message at 604-937-4155.
• Mother Goose in Cantonese: This program runs at the City Centre branch on Mondays through Dec. 5, 10 to 11:30 a.m. It is for Cantonese-speaking families with children six months to three years of age. Parents and children will learn songs, rhymes and stories through repetition, in a comfortable environment. Free childminding is available for siblings and a snack is provided. To register for this free program, contact Ada Sin: 604-468-6002 or [email protected]; or phone Shirley at 604-554-7345.
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
• Master Email for intermediate users: This demo workshop, on Oct. 27th from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in PMPL’s ParkLane Room, will show you tips and tricks for managing your email. Participants should have a Gmail account and be familiar with the basics. Bring your own computer, or use the library’s. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
• Twilight Tales: Get cozy at this all-ages storytime with music, books, crafts, and special snuggly guests. Pyjamas are encouraged for this storytime program on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 6:30 to 7 p.m. in the children’s area. Twilight Tales is a drop-in family program held on the last Tuesday of every month.
• Philosopher’s Café: Perceptions: What do your choices in clothing say about you? Join SFU moderator Pam Preston on Oct. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to explore how you manage your perceptions of yourself — and others’ perceptions of you — by what you choose to wear? Drop-in, no registration required.
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
• TAG for teens: Terry Fox Library’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG) helps plan and develop teen-oriented programs and services. TAG members organize programs for teens, volunteer as reading buddies and help with other library events. TAG membership looks great on resumes as well as job and college applications. Volunteer hours are granted for attending monthly meetings and volunteering at library events. Membership is open to all teens. If you’d like to join, attend one of the meetings on Tuesdays, Nov. 15 or Dec. 20, 7 to 8 p.m. or visit the library and pick up an application. Registration is required.
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.
