COQUITLAM
• Tech Club: How secure is your computer? Bring your questions about internet security to this class on Friday, May 5, 2 to 3 p.m. at the Poirier branch. You will learn about best practices to stay safe while having fun online with email, Facebook, apps and more. Monthly Tech Club sessions are on Fridays, with the aim of improving your computer skills and learn how to have more fun and less frustration online.
• Classical music appreciation: On Fridays through June 23, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Poirier branch’s Nancy Bennett Room, you can join others who share your interests and listen to music, learn about composers, exchange thoughts and experience music together. Participation is encouraged. Bring your bag lunch and savour this sophisticated and complex art. Registration is not required for this free program — just drop in.
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
• Learn About Series for Newcomers: Social Events and Gift Giving: Are you a newcomer to Canada who wants to learn more about Canadian culture? Parties and celebrations are fun but they can also be stressful. Learn about weddings, funerals, birthday parties and gifts. The session is resented by the Adult Literacy and ESL Working Group. You must register by emailing [email protected].
• Building a power resume: A strong resume is crucial to catch the attention of employers. Join Lisa Stephen, a professional resume writer, on Tuesday, April 25 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to gain insights into the right resume style to use, and ways to better position your content for more impact. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat. This program is presented in partnership with Port Moody WorkBC Employment Services Centre.
• International Tabletop Day: Game on! Drop in to the library on Saturday, April 29 between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for an epic day of board game fun. Make new friends and enemies, test award-winning tabletop games for all ages, and get tips from local experts. This event is suitable for all ages.
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
• Babytime: Visit Terry Fox Library and help your baby develop speech and language skills at Babytime, a fun, social bonding activity for caregivers and their babies. It will run on Fridays from May 5 to June 2, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome to drop in.
• Storytime: Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime. Visit Terry Fox Library and enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Children and caregivers are welcome on Mondays, May 1 to 29 and Wednesdays, May 3 to 31, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., plus Saturdays, May 20, June 17, July 15 and Aug. 19, 11 to 11:30 a.m. This is a drop-in activity.
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.
