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COQUITLAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Programs & Events
April–June 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What’s Happening at Coquitlam Public Library
Story Time Programs for Children...................................................4–5
Mother Goose Programs.................................................................. 6-7
Success with STEM.............................................................................. 8
Homework Help.................................................................................. 9
Teen Programs & Volunteer Opportunities.................................... 9–10
Teen & Family Programs....................................................................11
Spelling Bees & Summer Reading Clubs for Everyone........................12
Programs for All Ages........................................................................13
Programs for Adults
Arts & Culture......................................................................... 14–15
Science & Technology....................................................................16
For Your Information.....................................................................17
Financial Literacy...........................................................................18
Career Workshops..........................................................................19
Programs for Newcomers
Career Workshops......................................................................... 20
Programs for English Language Learners...........................................21
Library Link Schedule........................................................................ 23
Library Hours and Locations..............................................................24
Coquitlam Library Staff Recommendations
Wednesdays at 11:30 am
Live on Facebook
Join us each week for book and other
resource recommendations from Library
staff and special guests!
Follow CoqLibrary to watch live videos or
watch recordings on Facebook anytime.
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LENDABLE LAPTOPS
Borrow a laptop at Coquitlam Public Library
� Two hours free use.
� Use anywhere in the City Centre
branch.
� Loaded with Microsoft Office.
� Borrow with your library card
or digital library card from the
CoqLibrary or CloudLibrary app.
Get full details at: coqlibrary.ca
coqlibrary.ca/learn/computerstations
How to Join a Program Using Zoom
If you’re not Zooming yet, get started! It is free and easy to do.
Find complete instructions on how to download the Zoom app
and create an account on your phone, tablet or desktop at:
www.businessinsider.com/how-to-make-a-zoom-account
To attend Library programs held online using Zoom, register
through our Events calendar at coquitlam.libnet.info/events
You will need an email address. We will share an invitation to the Zoom meeting by email 24 hours
before the program.
Registration will close 60 minutes before the program starts, after which we are unable to email
invitations to the Zoom meeting.
Please email us at ask@coqlibrary.ca if you do not receive an emailed invitation to the Zoom meeting.
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CHILDREN’S STORY TIME PROGRAMS Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes with your child. This program helps children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading. Story Time for Tiny Tots (0–3 years old) VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Thursdays | 10:30–11:00 am • April 8–June 24 No session on May 20 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/events INFORMATION: Email Rosanne at rhoekstra@coqlibrary.ca Story Time for Preschoolers (3–5 years old) VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Tuesdays | 10:30–11:00 am • April 6–June 22 No session on May 18 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/events INFORMATION: Email Rosanne at rhoekstra@coqlibrary.ca Fresh Air Story Time (2-5 years old) Join our fresh air story time! This program will be outdoors to promote physical distancing. Fresh Air Story Time will be cancelled if it is raining. POIRIER BRANCH TOWN CENTRE PARK | 1299 PINETREE WAY (on lawn) Library Link will be there! Mondays | 11:00–11:30 am Thursdays | 6:30–7:00 pm • April 12–June 28 • April 8–June 24 Please register the total number of people attending from your family including children. REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/events INFORMATION: Email Ann at ajohannes@coqlibrary.ca coqlibrary.ca 4
CHILDREN’S STORY TIME PROGRAMS
Story Time at Home
Tune in to our YouTube channel for story time on demand! Join us for videos filled with stories, songs and
rhymes. New videos are uploaded every Saturday.
ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/CoqPubLib
INFORMATION: Email Rosanne at rhoekstra@coqlibrary.ca
Easter Story Time
(2–5 years old)
Join us for an outdoor story time and a small Easter egg hunt
afterward. Take home an Easter egg craft!
POIRIER BRANCH
(in courtyard area, facing Poirier Street)
Thursday, April 1 | 10:30–11:00 am
REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4892700
INFORMATION: Email Rosanne at rhoekstra@coqlibrary.ca
Story Time in Farsi
(0–5 years old)
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.بگیرید
Enjoy spending time with your little one, have fun and connect with other families. The songs, fingerplays,
stories and rhymes in this program will help your children develop early literacy skills and stay connected
to their mother language.
VIRTUAL ON ZOOM
Fridays | 10:30–11:00 am
• April 9 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4844505
• April 23 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4844506
INFORMATION: Email Jila at jfirouzmandi@coqlibrary.ca or Rosanne at rhoekstra@coqlibrary.ca
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MOTHER GOOSE PROGRAMS
Parent–Child Mother Goose in English
(0–5 years old)
In this program, parents and their children meet
weekly with two facilitators to:
• experience the spark of delight and magic that
comes from enjoying a favourite rhyme or song
together
• learn and retain a repertoire of rhymes, songs
and stories to share anytime
• enjoy strengthened bonding
Presented in partnership with SHARE Family & Community Services.
VIRTUAL ON ZOOM
Thursdays | 1:30–2:30 pm
• April 8–May 27
REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/events
Please register for all 8 sessions.
INFORMATION: Email Ann at ajohannes@coqlibrary.ca
Stream TV shows, movies, language-learning videos, and read-along books—free with
your Coquitlam Public Library card. Kanopy is licensed for Coquitlam residents only.
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MOTHER GOOSE PROGRAMS
Mother Goose programs are presented in partnership with S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multicultural Early Childhood
Development Project.
Parent–Child Mother Goose in Korean 한국 부모와 자녀를 위한
(0–5 years old) 온라인 마더구스
Are you a Korean parent with a child under age 트라이시티 지역에 사는 5세 미만의
five? Do you live in Coquitlam, Port Moody or Port 자녀를 둔 한국부모님들을 위한 프로
Coquitlam? If so, you and your child are invited to 그램. 한국동요, 영어동요, 라임, 이야
share in the fun of learning nursery rhymes, songs 기등을 아이와 함께 즐겨보아요.
and stories in Korean and English. 사랑스런 자녀들과 같이 어울려 노래
를 배울수 있는 여유로움만 있으면 됩
VIRTUAL ON ZOOM 니다. 이 프로그램은 무료입니다.
Mondays | 10:00–11:00 am 등록 및 자세한 사항 문의는 김은주
• April 19–June 14 604-330-8062 혹은 eunju.kim@success.bc.ca 에게
No session May 24, due to Victoria Day holiday 로 하시면 됩니다.
REGISTRATION: Email eunju.kim@success.bc.ca 2020.4.19 ~6.14 (8주) 매주 월요일
아침 10시 ~ 11시
Priority will be given to people who are registering
(5월 24일은 프로그램이 없습니다)
for the Mother Goose program for the first time.
INFORMATION: Phone 604-330-8062 Zoom을 통한 온라인으로 진행됩니다
Parent–Child Mother Goose 鵝媽媽親子唱遊時間
in Cantonese 粵語活動
(6 months–4 years old)
此活動為操粵語的家庭而設, 歡迎家長
We invite Cantonese-speaking parents with 與六個月至四歲的子女參加。
children up to 4 years old to join us for songs, 讓你和子女在沒有書本，沒有玩具或音
rhymes and stories. 樂的舒適環境下一起反覆學習不同的兒
歌和故事。名額有限, 必須報名。
VIRTUAL ON ZOOM
報名及查詢，請致電 Ada Sin 604-330-8061
Wednesday | 10:00–11:00 am 或電郵 ada.sin@success.bc.ca。
• April 28–June 16 4月28日–6月16日 (星期三)
REGISTRATION: Phone Ada Sin or 604-330-8061 or 上午10時–11時
email ada.sin@success.bc.ca 以Zoom視像會議來進行
INFORMATION: Phone 604-330-8061
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SCHOOL SUCCESS with STEM For information about these programs, email Librarian Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca At Home Maker’s Lab for Kids For kids age 9–13. Kids: flex your creative muscles to invent new products by re-purposing things you can find around your home. Turn junk into real, working innovations that could change the world. Participants should register for and attend all five workshops. Presented in partnership with Build a Biz Kids. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4:00–5:15 pm • April 6 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4909129 • April 8 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4909130 • April 13 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4909131 • April 15 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4909132 • April 20 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4909133 Learn to Code: Spheros! For kids in grades 3–6. Learn how to code your Sphero robot. Parents are welcome to learn alongside their kids! Register for either or both sessions. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM • Session 1: Tuesday, June 22 | 4:00–5:00 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4903998 • Session 2: Wednesday, June 23 | 4:00–5:00 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4904005 coqlibrary.ca 8
HOMEWORK HELP + TEEN VOLUNTEERS Our homework help programs are run on Zoom. Participants must have access to a computer with a camera, microphone and speakers. All sessions are monitored by library staff. INFORMATION: see coqlibrary.ca/programs/overview or email Librarian Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca Parlez-Nous en Français Kids in grades 1–6 practice their French language skills with teenagers in grades 8–12. For students in French Immersion. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Fridays | 4:00–4:35 pm • April 30–June 11 REGISTRATION: Fill out an application form online at coqlibrary.ca/programs/parlez-nous-en-francais Reading Buddies Teens in grades 9–12 earn community service hours by helping kids in grades 1–4 become better readers. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM • Session 1: Tuesdays, July 6–August 17 | 2:30–3:10 pm • Session 2: Wednesdays, July 7–August 18 | 2:30–3:10 pm REGISTRATION: Fill out an application form online at coqlibrary.ca/programs/readingbuddies Homework Help Club Teen tutors in grades 8–12 assist kids in grades 1–6 with assignments or workbooks in any subject. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Thursdays | 4:00–4:45 pm • April 15–May 27 REGISTRATION: Fill out an application form online at coqlibrary.ca/programs/homeworkhelp coqlibrary.ca 9
FOR TEENS Teen Poetry Slam For teens in grades 7–12 Celebrate performance poetry! Register either as a performer or viewer/listener. We will award prizes in two categories: pre-recorded poems and live performance. You will have a maximum performance time of three minutes. No props or special effects allowed. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Wednesday, April 28 | 7:00–8:00 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4909246 INFORMATION: Email Chris at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca Teen Advisory Council For teenagers in middle and high school. Looking for somewhere to volunteer? Join the Library’s Teen Advisory Council and attend virtual monthly meetings to plan programs for youth and provide guidance on library services. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Wednesdays | 4:00–5:00 pm • April 14 • May 12 • June 9 For more information or to add yourself to the TAC mailing list, please email Librarian Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca coqlibrary.ca 10
TEEN & FAMILY PROGRAMS Online Chess Club For kids and teens age 8–18. Brush up on your chess skills! Each session includes a chess lesson, a short quiz where you can test your knowledge, a question and answer period, and the opportunity to play against other chess players online. Presented in partnership with the Library Champions Project. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Saturdays | 2:00–3:00 pm • April 10 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4888644 • April 24 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4888645 • May 8 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4888646 • May 22 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4888647 • June 5 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4888648 • June 19 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4888649 INFORMATION: Email Rosanne at rhoekstra@coqlibrary.ca Thursday Night Trivia For teens age 12 and older and adults. Show off your knowledge of random trivia for a chance to win a prize! VIRTUAL ON KAHOOT Thursdays | 7:00–8:00 pm • April 22: Poets & Poetry REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4948688 • June 3: Marvel Cinematic Universe REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4948687 INFORMATION: Email Chris at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca Super Fun Family Trivia: Let’s Travel the World For teens age 12 and under and adults. Show off your knowledge of random trivia for a chance to win a prize! VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Thursday, May 13 | 7:00–8:00 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4904357 INFORMATION: Email Aman at asaroya@coqlibrary.ca coqlibrary.ca 11
SPELLING BEE FUN FOR EVERYONE
Do you love to spell? Show off your spelling skills in a fun and friendly competition for a chance to win a
prize supporting one of our favourite local businesses.
VIRTUAL ON ZOOM
INFORMATION: Email Aman at asaroya@coqlibrary.ca
For Children
For children age 9–11
Tuesday, June 1 | 4:00–5:00 pm
REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4893037
For Teens
For teens age 12–18
Tuesday, June 8 | 4:00–5:00 pm
REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4894893
For Adults
Tuesday, June 15 | 6:30–7:30 pm
REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4893027
SUMMER READING CLUBS FOR EVERYONE
Want to do more than just read this summer?
We’ve got you covered.
Like last year, we are offering summer reading
clubs for kids, teens and adults, but this year, we
have all-new ways to participate!
Look for more details at coqlibrary.ca in May.
Join us as we shake things up in our summer
reading universe. We can’t wait!
coqlibrary.ca 12ALL AGES PROGRAMS Spring Photo Challenge For photographers of all ages. Take pictures showing the Tri-Cities at its spring best, then submit them to the Library by email (files 5 MB and smaller, please!). We will post your photos online, share them through Instagram, or put them on the digital display boards inside our branches. When we post them, we will credit you with your first name, last initial and age (optional). No prizes—just a chance to enjoy and share the beauty of our community! March 20–June 20 EMAIL ENTRIES TO: springphoto@coqlibrary.ca INFORMATION: See coqlibrary.ca Birding for Beginners—Family Program For children age 6 and up, with an adult. Metro Vancouver Park Interpretation Specialists will lead an outdoor walk at Colony Farm Regional Park and introduce you to the basics of birding. No experience required! Binoculars can be borrowed from the Library, but they aren’t required. Presented in partnership with Park Interpretation Specialists from Metro Vancouver. COLONY FARM REGIONAL PARK Meet at the parking lot by the Colony Farm Community Gardens, at the east end of Colony Farm Road. Please register the total number of people attending from your family including children. Saturdays | 11:00 am–12:30 pm • May 8 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4948704 • June 12 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4948706 INFORMATION: Email Rosanne at rhoekstra@coqlibrary.ca coqlibrary.ca 13
ADULT PROGRAMS—ARTS & CULTURE Our Author Talks are held on Facebook. Registration is not required. To attend, visit CoqLibrary on Facebook. INFORMATION: Email Ann at ajohannes@coqlibrary.ca Author Talk with Jessica Wegrzynowski Jessica Wegrzynowski is a young Coquitlam author whose debut novel, My Spring Fling: Young Love and Living Life to the Fullest, is about life as a teen with disabilities. As a survivor of traumatic brain injuries, Jessica’s message is clear: Life goes on so dream big. Meet Jessica and share her stories--both real and fictional. Wednesday, April 28 | 2:00–3:00 pm Author Talk with D.B. Carew Coquitlam author Derrick Carew will discuss his latest book, The Weight of Blood. Derrick is a social worker at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital at Colony Farm. This thriller is the second book in the continuing adventures of Chris Ryder, a social worker at a psychiatric institute who is assigned to a patient charged with a high-profile murder. It’s sure to be an interesting read! Thursday, May 27 | 7:00–8:00 pm Author Talk with Tara McIntosh Port Moody resident Tara McIntosh spent seven years on her novel Fire Wife, a self-help book about the struggles of being married to a firefighter with practical solutions for spouses of people working in emergency services. Wednesday, June 16 | 2:00–3:00 pm coqlibrary.ca 14
ADULT PROGRAMS—ARTS & CULTURE Virtual Book Club Join the CoqLibrary Virtual Book Club Facebook Group to connect with the Library and other community members about book club titles as well as to access the Zoom meeting information: www.facebook.com/groups/coqlibraryvirtualbookclub Our virtual book club meets monthly to talk about a specific book and any other books you might like within the same genre. New members are always welcome! VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Mondays | 7:00–8:00 pm Upcoming discussions: • April 19: When the Apricots Bloom by Gina Wilkinson and historical fiction • May 24: All the Young Men by Ruth Coker Burks and biographies/memoirs/autobiographies • June 21: The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict and mysteries INFORMATION: Email Ann at ajohannes@coqlibrary.ca What’s Cooking with CoqLibrary: A Cook Book Book Club Grab a cook book, try out a recipe, and connect with your fellow foodies in our cook book book club. We’ll talk about recipes that we tried and whether we would recommend them or scrap them. We want to know what’s cooking! VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Mondays | 5:00–6:00 pm • April 12: Comfort Foods Is your go-to comfort food a piping hot bowl of soup with crusty bread or a big bowl of pasta? REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4889357 • May 10: Asian Cuisine In honour of Asian Heritage Month, tell us about your favourite Asian dish: sushi, noodles, veggies… REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4889362 • June 14: One Pot Meals Nothing makes us happier than a delicious meal you can cook up in one pot. Great food + easy clean-up = Win! REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4889365 INFORMATION: Email Aman at asaroya@coqlibrary.ca coqlibrary.ca 15
ADULT PROGRAMS—SCIENCE & TECH Tech Talks Series Spatial is Special: a Very Short Intro to GIS Are you curious about GIS (Geographic Information System)? Learn basic GIS concepts by using a cloud-based GIS application called ArcGIS Online. Create a digital map to help you visualize things around us on Earth and the relationships between them. To participate in the hands-on portion of this workshop, please sign up for a free public account with ArcGIS Online. Presented in partnership with Simon Fraser University. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Tuesday, April 20 | 1:00–2:00 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4892865 INFORMATION: Email Shirley at schan@coqlibrary.ca Women in Science and Engineering Electrical Engineer Sara Badiei will discuss the role of women in her field and how she came to this career path. Sara has worked for MSF (Doctors without Borders), the Red Cross and the World Bank on projects in Afghanistan, Gaza, Yemen, The Republic of Congo, the Philippines and Jordan. She has led medical expeditions, designed water and waste-water treatment facilities, overseen solar energy programs, coordinated critical infrastructure repairs in war zones, advised senior government officials on infrastructure investment strategies, and so much more. Join us for a fascinating conversation. ON FACEBOOK LIVE Wednesday, June 9 | 1:30–2:30 pm REGISTRATION: None INFORMATION: Email Aman at asaroya@coqlibrary.ca coqlibrary.ca 16
ADULT PROGRAMS—FYI Life Hacks: Quick Tips to Simplify Your Life Watch videos with quick tips from local experts on need-to-know topics that will simplify your life. ON FACEBOOK LIVE (facebook.com/coqlibrary/live) Fridays | 1:00–1:15 pm • April 16 & 30 • May 14 & 28 • June 11 & 25 REGISTRATION: None INFORMATION: Email Rosanne at rhoekstra@coqlibrary.ca Birding for Beginners Metro Vancouver Park Interpretation Specialists will lead an outdoor walk at Colony Farm Regional Park and introduce you to the basics of birding. Binoculars can be borrowed from the Library, but they aren’t required. Presented in partnership with Park Interpretation Specialists from Metro Vancouver. COLONY FARM REGIONAL PARK Meet at the parking lot by the Colony Farm Community Gardens, at the east end of Colony Farm Road. Please register the total number of people attending with you. Saturday | 9:00–10:30 am • Session 1: May 8 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4892709 • Session 2: June 12 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4948698 INFORMATION: Email Rosanne at rhoekstra@coqlibrary.ca Income Tax 101 Learn the basics about taxes! Fatima Benlarhzal, a CPA and CGA from EZ Cloud Accounting, will discuss: • who needs to file for taxes • what types of deductions are available • different tax brackets • what types of income needs to be reported • how income tax returns work for individuals • common mistakes and small businesses VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Wednesday, April 7 | 6:00–7:00 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4892804 INFORMATION: Email Aman at asaroya@coqlibrary.ca coqlibrary.ca 17
ADULT PROGRAMS—FINANCIAL LITERACY These programs are presented in partnership with Credit Counseling Society. INFORMATION: Email Shirley at schan@coqlibrary.ca Death, Tax & Beyond Get your finances organized and plan your estate to save yourself and your loved ones stress. Learn about the basics of taxes, insurance, creating a family emergency document, and estate planning. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Thursday, April 8 | 6:30–7:30 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4895091 75 Ways to Save on Household Expenses Are you frustrated with the rising cost of living each year? Join us for tips on reducing expenses, including utilities, transportation, groceries, entertainment, and personal items. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Thursday, May 6 | 6:30–7:30 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4895447 Cautious Consumerism: Identity Theft and Fraud Don’t give crooks your money! Learn how to protect yourself against identity theft, ways to avoid common scams and what to do if you fall victim to fraud. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Thursday, June 10 | 1:30–2:30 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4895521 coqlibrary.ca 18
ADULT PROGRAMS—CAREER WORKSHOPS Presented in partnership with WorkBC Centre. All job seekers are welcome. Preparing for Job Interviews Is your lack of skill at job interviews holding you back? A Career Advisor will show you strategies to answer interview questions so you can show your full potential. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Thursday, April 15 | 2:00–3:30 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4882466 How to Network Do you know that networking is the number one strategy to getting a job? Learn strategies to create connections face-to-face and through LinkedIn and start networking your way to a successful job search. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Tuesday, May 18 | 2:00–3:30 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4882613 Creating Effective Resumes Write a winning resume! Learn the purpose of an effective resume, the different types of resumes and strategies to make your resume attractive to potential employers. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Monday, June 21 | 2:00–3:30 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4882622 INFORMATION: Email Shirley at schan@coqlibrary.ca coqlibrary.ca 19
NEWCOMERS—CAREER WORKSHOPS Pre-Employment Skills for Newcomers This series of workshops is focused on topics of special interest to newcomers to Canada who are entering the Canadian workforce; however, everyone is welcome to attend. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Tuesdays | 1:00–2:30 pm April 13: Human Rights & Responding to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Presented in partnership with ISSofBC’s Job Quest and the Migrant Workers Centre. • Learn about Human Rights Law, including your rights as an employee. • Understand what sexual harassment in the workplace is and its various forms. • Know what to do when faced with harassment or unwanted attention of a sexual nature at work. • Learn to respond by using soft skills and assertive communication. REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4698448 May 11: Understanding Your Education and Training Options Presented in partnership with ISSofBC’s Job Quest. • Learn about free or low-cost training options to upgrade your skills and knowledge. Get information on government-funded programs to help newcomers with credential evaluations and training loans. REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4882273 June 15: Adjusting to Canadian Workplace Culture and Employer Expectations Presented in partnership with ISSofBC’s Job Quest. • In this presentation, we look at workplace culture and explain what employers expect of their staff. Based on feedback from employers, we explore reasons for lack of success and seven common workplace expectations that might surprise you. We will give you resources to help you continue learning about local workplace culture. REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4883866 INFORMATION: Email Shirley at schan@coqlibrary.ca coqlibrary.ca 20
ENGLISH LEARNERS
English Practice Groups
Practice your English at home. Join our English language facilitators and other language learners for a
conversation using Zoom. You must be at least 19 years old to participate.
You’ll need a computer with a webcam, headphones and a microphone, or a smartphone or tablet. Please
register for one level only—either Monday or Tuesday.
Presented in partnership with SHARE Family & Community Services.
Intermediate Learners Advanced Learners
VIRTUAL ON ZOOM VIRTUAL ON ZOOM
1:30–3:00 pm 10:30 am–12:00 pm
Mondays, April 12–June 28 Tuesdays, April 13–June 29
Note: no session on May 24
REGISTRATION: Register for specific sessions using our Events calendar.
1. Go to coquitlam.libnet.info/events
2. Type English Practice Group - Intermediate or English Practice Group - Advanced in the search field at the
top left of the screen.
3. Use the calendar’s Date Range tab to select a start date of April 5 and an end date of June 29.
4. Click the Register button and you will be automatically registered for each session.
INFORMATION: Email Ann at ajohannes@coqlibrary.ca
English as an Additional Language Virtual Book Club
Are you interested in joining a book club
dedicated to English language learners?
You’ve come to the right place! Join us for a
monthly book club and discover the joys of
meeting online to talk about books!
VIRTUAL ON ZOOM
Tuesdays | 1:00–2:00 pm
• April 27
• May 25
• June 22
REGISTRATION: Email Ann at
ajohannes@coqlibrary.ca
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APRIL 5–JUNE 30
Mondays Fridays
• 2:30–5:00 pm | Mountain View Park • 10:30 am–1:00 pm | Galloway Park
751 Smith Avenue 3404 Galloway Avenue
Tuesdays Saturdays
• 5:30–8:00 pm | Mackin Park • 10:30 am–1:00 pm | Cottonwood Park
1046 Brunette Avenue 672 Aspen Street
Wednesdays Sundays
• 10:30 am–1:00 pm | Place Maillardville • 10:30 am–1:00 pm | Riley Park
1200 Cartier Avenue 1320 Riley Street
• 5:30–8:00 pm | Hampton Park
INFORMATION:
1760 Paddock Drive
Email Ann at ajohannes@coqlibrary.ca
Thursdays
• 10:30 am–1:00 pm | Tri-City Family Place
3435 Victoria Drive (at Victoria Hall)
• 5:30–8:00 pm | Town Centre Park
1299 Pinetree Way
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City Centre Branch Poirier Branch
Monday–Thursday* 9 am–9 pm 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–5 pm 9 am–5 pm
Saturday 10 am–5 pm 10 am–5 pm
Sunday 10 am–5 pm 12 pm–5 pm
*Seniors’ Hour: Every Wednesday from 9–10 am
HOLIDAY HOURS City Centre Branch Poirier Branch
• Friday, April 2 10 am–5 pm Closed
• Sunday, April 4 10 am–5 pm Closed
• Monday, April 5 10 am–5 pm Closed
• Sunday, May 23 10 am–5 pm Closed
• Monday, May 24 10 am–5 pm Closed
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