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Here's what's going on at Tri-City libraries

Here's a roundup of local library events!
00Author Talk with Alf Dumont
Join Coquitlam Public Library for a conversation with Alf Dumont, a local author, United Church of Canada minister, and Elder at the Indigenous Centre at BCIT.

TERRY FOX LIBRARY

Learn About Libby

  • Feb. 3, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

Get access to ebooks and audiobooks 24/7 on your mobile device! Find out how to use the library’s Libby app to search for your favourite authors, browse for your next read, borrow items.

Online event. Register here.

Enhance Your Employment Skills

  • Feb. 17, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

Are you looking to upgrade your skills or learn something new?

In this introductory workshop you will discover how to use library online resources like LinkedIn Learning and Mango Languages to take free courses on business, software, technology, creative skills, and more!

Online event. Register here.

Virtual Raptor Meet & Greet for Pro-D Day

  • Feb. 25, 2 to 3 p.m.

Join OWL Rehabilitation Centre to learn about local raptors, like hawks, eagles, and owls; the dangers they face, and how you can help them.

Plus, get the chance to meet some real Raptor Ambassadors up close on camera and ask all your burning questions!

Info: www.fvrl.ca | terry.fox.library@fvrl.bc.ca | 604-927-7999

COQUITLAM PUBLIC LIBRARY

Virtual Author Talk with Alf Dumont

  • Feb. 17, 1 to 2 p.m.

Join Coquitlam Public Library for a conversation with Alf Dumont, a local author, United Church of Canada minister, and Elder at the Indigenous Centre at BCIT.

His memoir, The Other Side of the River: From Church Pew to Sweat Lodge, offers a fresh perspective on identity and belonging in Canada.

No registration required. Watch it on Facebook Live: https://facebook.com/coqlibrary/live  

Lunar New Year Story Time

  • Feb. 4, 12 to 1 p.m. 

Celebrate Lunar New Year – the Year of the Tiger – with stories, songs, and rhymes. This bilingual story time in English and Cantonese will be at the City Centre branch on Friday, February 4, from 10:30 - 11:00 am. No registration required. https://coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5854385   

Diversity and Equity in Human Resource Practices

In partnership with the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, join Coquitlam Public Library for a three-part Lunch & Learn series.

The first session will focus on understanding inherent biases toward the Canadian Indigenous community. This in-person event will take place at the City Centre branch.

No registration required. https://coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5858547

Info: www.coqlibrary.ca | ask@coqlibrary.ca | 604-554-7323

PORT MOODY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Craft Cafe for Teens 

  • Feb. 23, 7 p.m.

Create, chat, and share your crafty knowledge over Zoom. Bring your latest knitting, crochet, cross-stitch or other art project to work on and learn from your fellow makers. For ages 13 to 17.

Tween Advisory Group

  • Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m.

Are you between the ages of 10 - 12 years old and want to volunteer at the Library?

Join the Tween Advisory Group and have your say! Meet new people and share your ideas for displays, events, and books at the library.

This group will meet over Zoom.

Books in Suitcases Book Club 

  • Feb. 23, 7 p.m.

Always wanted to join a book club but never have enough time to finished the assigned book?

Join this BYOB (bring your own book) group to share your picks on a theme. Presented in partnership with the Port Moody Station Museum.

The group will meet over Zoom.

Info: portmoodylibrary.ca | askthelibrary@portmoody.ca | 604-469-4577