COQUITLAM
Mouse skills: If you need to learn how to use a computer mouse, this is the class for you. Librarians will go over the proper way to move the mouse, click, scroll, and more using exercises designed to teach and improve these skills. The class runs Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the City Centre branch. Registration is required for this free program, as space is limited. Call the reference desk at 604-554-7330 to register.
Stories and Songs for People with Developmental Challenges: This program is for people of all ages who have developmental challenges along with their caregivers. It runs Fridays from Nov. 22 to Dec. 13, 10 to 11 a.m. at the Poirier branch, where community services librarian Teresa Rehman will tell stories and lead the group in song. (Note: The program on Dec. 13 will be a Christmas party from 10 a.m. to noon, with Christmas stories, carols and songs, plus light refreshments.) To register, leave a message at 604-937-4155. For more information, phone Teresa at 604-937-4157.
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
Computer basics (registration required): If you have basic keyboard and mouse skills, then you are ready for the next step. Join PMPL librarians on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. for a hands-on introduction to basic computer vocabulary. Space is limited, call 604-469-4577 to reserve a computer.
Tech Café: Friendly and knowledgeable teen volunteers are back at your library to provide free one-on-one help with your basic computer questions. Drop in to the ParkLane Room on Fridays through Dec. 13 between 4 and 5:30 p.m. for help with a variety of technology basics such as email, smartphones, texting, eReaders, Microsoft Office and more.
For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. PoMo Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
TERRY FOX
The Shetland Islands in Spirit Dancer Canoe: You can join adventure travellers Barbara and Chris Cooper on a trip around the Shetland Islands, an amazing journey on the most northerly section of the British Isles. The Shetlanders are an amazing community that helped Chris Cooper and his team through the struggles of negotiating tricky seas. The Spirit Dancer Canoe had more than 800 local people helping paddle around some beautiful North Sea landscapes. Discover the magic of the Shetlands' coastline, its people and music at Fox on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 7 to 8 p.m. This program is free but registration is appreciated.
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.
