COQUITLAM
Tax planning: In a free session next Tuesday, Jay Panis of Investors Group Financial Services Inc. will provide you with strategies and tax tips that can be implemented prior to the end of the year in order to minimize income taxes. Topics include: the importance of tax planning; capital gains and losses; RRSP contributions; items claimed in the year they are paid; and year-end tax planning for business owners. The session takes place next Feb. 24, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch. Registration is required as seating is limited. To register, leave a message at 604-937-4155.
Drop-in computer sessions: On Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the City Centre branch's computer lab, you can drop in with your computer questions or get help with practising your skills. No registration required.
Chinese New Year concert: On Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the City Centre branch, Rooms 136 and 137, members of the Arts Musical Studio will perform traditional Chinese music to welcome the Year of the Sheep. Seats are limited for this free program and registration is required; phone Shirley at 604-937-4136.
For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
PORT MOODY
Philosopher's Café: What causes failure of responsibility? How can apathy be overcome? Why should anyone give a damn? On Friday, Feb. 27 from noon to 1:30 p.m., join Michael Picard from SFU\Douglas College for an informal exploration of these questions. Philosopher's Cafes are free, public events sponsored by SFU Continuing Studies. This event takes place in PMPL's ParkLane Room - drop-in, no registration required.
Preschool storytime (drop-in): Join librarians on Wednesday mornings until May 6 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for Preschool Storytime. Enjoy songs, stories and language games for children aged two to five years of age and their parents/caregivers (no program on March 11 or 18).
Twilight Tales (drop-in): Come in your pyjamas and fuzzy slippers for a relaxing half-hour of stories, songs and more. This program is held on the last Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and is for kids from birth to six years of age with their parents/caregiver. The next Twilight Tales is on Feb. 24 in PMPL's Storytelling Circle, and a special musical guest will be on hand.
For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr.
TERRY FOX
Writing tips with Janet Love Morrison: This in-depth, hands-on workshop at Terry Fox Library is an opportunity for anyone who writes or aspires to write. Janet Love Morrison - author, speaker, teacher and editor - will cover the writing process from ideas, organization, style and effective writing to revising, editing and getting published. Everyone is welcome on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m.
For 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.
