PORT MOODY
• Walk through a story: Join librarians Saturday, March 4 for a magical walk through a book brought to life. Meet the characters, play games and create crafts together as you experience this interactive story walk. Suitable for all ages and no registration required; drop in between 2 and 3:30 p.m.
• Job search for the back-to-work parent: Interested in paid employment after being at home with your children? On Monday, March 6 from 7 to 8 p.m. in PMPL’s ParkLane Room, trainers from Port Moody WorkBC Employment Services Centre will help you learn how to identify your relevant skills and explore paths into the labour market. Jumpstart your work search process with an overview of best job search practices and identify your next steps to move you closer to paid employment or self-employment. Call the library at 604-469-4577 to register.
• Anxiety workshop: We all worry from time to time but what happens when worrying starts to impact our lives? Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health illnesses in Canada. On March 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., registered clinical counsellor Lois Callander will discuss identifying emotional and physical anxious feelings, recognizing anxiety and diagnosis. Space is limited, so call 604-469-4577 to register.
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
• Ukulele basics for beginners: You can play the ukulele — head to Terry Fox Library and learn how, no experience (or ukulele) necessary. Be introduced to the different types of ukuleles and learn some basic chords. Find out why these four strings are so much fun. Everyone is welcome on Tuesday, March 7, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is required.
• Vacations on a budget: Dreaming of an exciting summer vacation? Learn how to budget to make it a reality at the Fox. Catherine Ching from the Credit Counselling Society will teach you how to save with travel tips and how to manage your finances so that you can have a stress-free and fun holiday. The session runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8.
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.
COQUITLAM
• Science Expo 2017: For the second straight year, Coquitlam Public Library will host a Science Expo at its City Centre branch. The event will be held May 11 but, right now, the library is looking for kids and teens to submit project proposals; any Tri-City students from Grades 4 to 12 can participate. Students whose projects are judged best will win prizes — in the form of a cheque, as well as either a trophy or medal — for first, second and third place. Schools with first place award recipients will receive a cheque valued at $250 for their school’s library collection. Full details, including registration and consent forms, are at coqlibrary.ca. Anyone with questions about the expo can contact librarian Chris Miller at 604-554-7339 or [email protected]. The submission deadline is April 3. CPL will include as many submissions as it can but may not have space to include everyone who is hoping to compete. Entrants will be notified about the status of their projects no later than April 18.
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.
