This feature, written by librarians with Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam, is published each Thursday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries.
COQUITLAM
• Be Bear Smart: Do your part to prevent human/bear interactions with advice from the city of Coquitlam. Learn how to discourage bears from visiting your property and what to do if you encounter a bear. Register online at coqlibrary.ca for either the Poirier branch session March 12 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. or the City Centre branch session March 18 from 7 to 8:45 p.m.
• Storytimes: Stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes help children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading. Drop in to one of CPL’s storytimes for babies, toddlers or preschoolers and their parents to join in the fun. See the full storytime schedule at coqlibrary.ca/programs-events/children.
• Fraud Prevention 101: Learn to protect yourself from fraud in this special Fraud Month Prevention program. A representative from the Coquitlam RCMP Community Policing Services will describe how to protect yourself from common types of scams and what to do if you fall victim to a scam. Register online at coqlibrary.ca for either the Poirier branch session March 12 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. or the City Centre branch session March 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
• Citizenship preparation workshop: Thinking about becoming a Canadian citizen? In this workshop, Mosaic will offer support in learning the Discover Canada Study Guide and help you prepare to take the Canadian citizenship test. Session is set for Saturday, March 21 at the City Centre branch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register by calling 604-438-8214, Ext. 120 or emailing masmani@mosaicbc.org.
Info: coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
PORT MOODY
• Create your own business: Learn how to start a small business in B.C. Visit PMPL’s ParkLane Room Monday, March 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to find out how to license and register your business, whether your business requires certain legal documents, other processes to follow, and mentorships that are available. This session is presented by Sherina Chandra. Call 604-469-4577 or visit portmoodylibrary.ca to register.
• D&D for Adults: Have you always wanted to try Dungeons and Dragons? Learn what it’s all about with a short adventure and embrace your inner “Stranger Things” geek. D&D for Adults runs Tuesday, March 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the ParkLane Room. Visit portmoodylibrary.ca or call 604-469-4577 to register.
• Mosaic Settlement Services: Wednesday, March 11, you can receive one-on-one information and referral services on permanent resident card renewal, government benefits and more. Meet in the ParkLane Room between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. To book an appointment or get more information, email settlement@mosaicbc.org.
Info: library.portmoody.ca or 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
TERRY FOX
• Tech talk: Have you met Lynda? Lynda.com is a how-to online learning library featuring thousands of video courses taught by industry experts. Learn to create websites, prepare for a job interview, make a short film or one of the thousands of other topics Lynda offers. Want to learn a new language? Mango Languages has more than 70 language courses from Arabic to Yiddish. Learn about these and other valuable databases available free to Port Coquitlam residents at an information session Wednesday, March 11, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — drop in.
• Preparing for job interviews: Do you feel your interview skills are stopping you from getting the right job? Join this free presentation where you will learn basic strategies to answer interview questions. With the help of a career advisor, you will get information that will help you structure answers and place your skills at a higher level. This info session is set for Thursday, March 12, 2 to 4 p.m. Visit fvrl.bibliocommons.com/events to register.
• Saturday Storytime: Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more on Saturdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. — drop in.
Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca, the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page or 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library is located inside the Port Coquitlam community centre, 2150 Wilson Ave.
