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
• Innovation Hub open house: Try out the HTC Vive virtual reality headset and motion-tracked hand controllers. Users can explore outer space, conquer a fear of heights, paint in a 3D space, and more. See 3D printers in action and learn how to create your own designs using high-powered creative software. Starting in October, open houses will be held on Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. at the City Centre branch. Next session for 3D printing: Friday, Sept. 27; next session for VR: Tuesday, Oct. 8.
• Homework Help Club: Teens in Grades 8 to 12 assist kids in Grades 1 to 6 with assignments, workbooks and worksheets. All subjects are welcome. Sessions take place at the City Centre branch, Rooms 136 and 137, from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, Oct. 25 to Dec. 13. For information on registration, phone librarian Chris Miller at 604-554-7339.
• Pyjama storytime: Bring your family for crafts, games and active play from 6 to 8 pm. The Library Link and CPL storytellers will be there, too, at Smiling Creek Activity Centre gym, 3456 Princeton Ave., on Thursdays starting Oct. 3. Pyjama storytime, 6:30 to 7 p.m.; Library Link visits, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• Resumes and cover letters: They’re essential parts of every job search, so it’s important you get them right. Learn what hiring managers look for, how you can customize your resume and cover letter for the best chance at securing an interview, and more. At the end of the workshop, a career adviser from WorkBC Centre Coquitlam will be available to look at your resume and provide brief feedback. This session takes place at the City Centre branch, Room 127, Thursday, Oct. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. Register online at resume-coverletter-workshop.eventbrite.ca. Presented in partnership with WorkBC.
Info: www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
PORT MOODY
• Interview savvy: Ace the interview with pro tips from Lisa Stephen. Oct. 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room, you can learn how to pitch yourself, answer key questions, close well and get feedback on your answers. Register for this program at portmoodylibrary.ca or call 604-469-4577.
• Change Maker’s Book Club: This is an adult-child book club for budding activists and non-fiction readers. Read the picture book biography The Bug Girl: Maria Merian’s Scientific Vision by Sarah Marsh and come to the club to delve deeper into her life with fun activities and thoughtful discussion Oct. 5 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Register for this program at portmoodylibrary.ca or call 604-469-4577.
• Format your resume in Microsoft Word: Learn how to use different formatting tools in Microsoft Word to make your resume look professional. Join librarians Oct. 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the ParkLane Room. Basic Microsoft Word and typing skills required. Register for this program at portmoodylibrary.ca or call 604-469-4577.
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
• Culture Days Craftapolooza: Bring your imagination to the library for an afternoon filled with crafts for all ages Saturday, Sept. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. — drop in.
• Babytime: Read Around the World: Celebrate Culture Days with stories and songs from around the world Friday, Sept. 27 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. — drop in.
• PoCo Sticks and Stitches: Calling all knitters and stitchers, work on your knitting, crochet or needlework projects while chatting with other crafters on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Next meetings are Oct. 3 and 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. — drop in.
Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca, the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page or 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo.
