COQUITLAM PUBLIC LIBRARY Programs & Events July–September 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS What’s Happening at Public Library New at the Library...... 3 Story Time Programs for Children...... 4–5 Success with STEM...... 6–7 Homework Help...... 8 Youth Programs & Volunteer Opportunities...... 9–12 Introducing POP...... 13 Programs for Adults Just for Fun...... 14 Arts & Culture...... 15 Tech Talks...... 16 For Your Information...... 17 Financial Literacy...... 18 Career Workshops...... 19 Programs for Newcomers...... 20–21 Programs for English Language Learners...... 22 Library Link Schedule...... 23 Library Hours and Locations...... 24

COQLibrary CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY Help us improve our collections, programs and services. If you are a Coquitlam resident and/or CoqLibrary customer (age 19+), please complete our customer satisfaction survey in July at coqlibrary.ca. The survey is mobile-friendly and will take just 3–5 minutes to complete. Everyone who completes the survey will have a chance to win one of five prizes of Library merchandise. Each prize will include a sling bag, a power bank and more. coqlibrary.ca 2 LENDABLE LAPTOPS Borrow a laptop at � Two hours free use � Borrow for up to one week � Loaded with Microsoft Office and Google Chrome � With video and audio—ready for Zoom or other online conferencing platforms � Borrow with your library card or digital library card from the CoqLibrary or CloudLibrary app Get full details at: coqlibrary.ca/learn/computerstations

True comic readers Presenting… our new comics collection for you to read while you’re at the Poirier branch. Titles include: Batman Black & White, COMICS The Amazing Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, The Eternals, Star Wars The High Republic & more! Excelsior! coqlibrary.ca 3 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 Preschoolers (3–5 years old) VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Tuesdays, July 6–September 21 | 10:30–11:00 am No sessions on July 13 or August 10 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/events INFORMATION: Email Rosanne at [email protected]

Fresh Air Story Time (2-5 years old) Join our fresh air story time! Please bring your own blanket and maintain physical distancing between families. Fresh Air Story Time will be cancelled if it is raining. POIRIER BRANCH (on lawn) Mondays, July 5–September 27 | 11:00–11:30 am | 1149 WESTWOOD STREET Wednesdays, July 7–September 29 | 10:00–10:30 am Wednesdays , July 7–September 29 | 11:00–11:30 am Presented in partnership with S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multicultural Early Childhood Development | 1299 PINETREE WAY Thursdays, July 8–September 30 | 6:30–7:00 pm Library Link will be there!

Please register the total number of people attending from your family including children. REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/events INFORMATION: Email Ann at [email protected]

coqlibrary.ca 4 CHILDREN’S STORY TIME IN FARSI Farsi Story Time in the Park برنامه شعر و داستان خوانی به زبان فارسی همراه با کاردستی برای بچه ها تا سن شش سالگی در پارک گلن. ثبت نام در این برنامه الزامی است. For Farsi speaking parents and children ages 0–6 years old Join us for an outdoor story time followed by a fun activity! Please bring your own blanket and maintain physical distancing between families. Story time is weather dependent so if it’s raining, we will cancel and notify you via email. To participate in the outdoor activity, email Fatemeh at [email protected]. Ten outdoor activity packages are available, on a first come, first served basis. Registration is required. Please register the total number of people attending from your family including children. Presented in partnership with S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multicultural Early Childhood Development. GLEN PARK | 1149 WESTWOOD STREET Fridays | 10:30–11:00 am • July 23 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5152985 • July 30 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5152986 • August 13 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5152987 • August 27 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5152988 • September 10 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5152989 INFORMATION: Email Rosanne at [email protected]

Virtual Parent-Child Persian Mother Goose For Farsi speaking parents and children age 5 years old and younger The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is a group experience focusing on the pleasure and power of using songs, rhymes, and stories. Parents are helped to gain the skills and confidence that enable them to create positive family patterns through connecting sound, rhythm, and meaning of language. Presented in partnership with S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multicultural Early Childhood Development. Please plan to attend all 7 sessions. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Fridays, October 8–November 26 | 10:30–11:15 am No session November 12 REGISTRATION: Email [email protected] INFORMATION: Email Shirley at [email protected] coqlibrary.ca 5 SCHOOL SUCCESS with STEM Learn to Code: Python! For kids aged 9–12 An instructor will lead beginning coders through the creation of a turtle racing game! Please register for one session; this program is repeated for your convenience. Presented in partnership with Roboplanet Education and Community Society. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Thursdays | 10:30–11:30 am • July 8 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5140416 • July 29 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5140434 • August 19 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5140445 INFORMATION: Email Chris at [email protected]

Scientists in School Join us online for fun, hands-on STEM workshops, presented in partnership with Scientists in School, a leading Canadian science education charity. The Library will provide the materials needed for these programs. Participants must live in the TriCities. INFORMATION: Email Chris at [email protected] Candy Chemistry For kids age 5–8 Discover the surprising science hiding in a bag of Skittles™! Parental assistance is recommended. VIRTUAL ON MICROSOFT TEAMS Thursday, July 22 | 1:30–2:30 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5153012 Investigate It! For kids age 9–12 Be a detective! Use forensic science to solve the mystery of a missing car. VIRTUAL ON MICROSOFT TEAMS Thursday, August 5 | 1:30–2:30 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5153018 coqlibrary.ca 6 SCHOOL SUCCESS with STEM Let’s Talk Science Join us on Zoom to explore the amazing world of science, in fun workshops presented in partnership with Let’s Talk Science at Simon Fraser University. INFORMATION: Email Chris at [email protected] Budding Biologists For kids age 6–9 Learn about the form and function of insects and birds— and how they have adapted for survival. Try eating like a bird and build an imaginary insect! VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Tuesday, September 21 | 4:00–5:15 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5153038 Exploration Mars For kids age 8–12 Learn about the challenges of getting to and operating in the extreme conditions of The Red Planet. Work as a team to develop a plan for a Mars lander. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Thursday, September 23 | 4:00–5:15 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5153049

B.C. Summer Reading Club 2021 For kids age 0 to grade 5 Weekly prizes & Grand Prize Draws! Get a Reading Record at the Help Desk or on Library Link or participate online. For full details, see coqlibrary.ca/src-kids coqlibrary.ca 7 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 [email protected]

Reading Buddies Teens earn community service hours by helping kids become better readers. Big Buddies must be finishing grade 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12. Little Buddies must be finishing kindergarten, grade 1, 2, 3 or 4. 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

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. Registration opens on Wednesday, July 14. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Fridays, September 10–October 22 | 4:00–4:35 pm REGISTRATION: Fill out an application form online at coqlibrary.ca/programs/parlez-nous-en-francais

Middle School Summer Reading Club There are lots of fun ways to participate in our Middle School Summer Reading Club. • Play Summer Reading Club Bingo • Tell Us What You’re Reading —You’ll be entered into draws for weekly giveaways and our Grand Prize Draw! • Join one of our programs: Investigate It! (page 6) or Write Now: Creative Writing (page 9) • For full details, see coqlibrary.ca/src-middle-school

coqlibrary.ca 8 FOR YOUTH—GET CREATIVE! Write Now! Creative Writing Workshops for Tweens & Teens If you love to read stories and want to try to write your own, this program is for you! Join us for a creative writing workshop and learn: • how to begin a story with an inciting incident • writing prompts and how to generate ideas • a writing period where participants can practice what they learned • an optional time for participants to share their writing

INFORMATION: Email Aman at [email protected] Write Now! Creative Writing for Tweens For ages 9–12 VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Wednesday, July 7 | 2:00–3:00 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5161347 Write Now! Creative Writing for Teens For ages 13–17 VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Wednesday, August 3 | 1:30–3:00 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5122493

Draw Your Own Adventure with Zoe Si For ages 8–12 Join the Library and Zoe Si, a Vancouver based cartoonist and illustrator, for an interactive drawing workshop. Zoe is the BC Summer Reading Club artist of 2021. Participants will help Zoe brainstorm some character ideas, join in a draw-along, and focus on their own drawings. There will also be time for kids to ask Zoe questions and show off their wonderful artwork. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Tuesday, August 10 | 11:00 am–12:00 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5142683 INFORMATION: Email Aman at [email protected]

See page 15 for information about Summer Reading for Adults & Teens! coqlibrary.ca 9 FOR YOUTH Teen Quiz Night For teens aged 13–18 Test your trivia knowledge for a chance to win prizes! VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Wednesday, July 7 | 7:00–8:15 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5161347 INFORMATION: Email Chris at [email protected]

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 Thursdays | 4:00–5:00 pm • July 15 • August 19 • September 16 For more information or to add yourself to the TAC mailing list, please email Librarian Chris Miller at [email protected]

A Newcomer’s Guide to Coquitlam: For Youth Youth who are new to the community will meet and learn from teen volunteers who know Coquitlam well. Meetings will include a virtual introduction on Zoom, as well as a face-to-face meeting and walk around the Town Centre neighbourhood. Meetings are planned to take place in July and August. This opportunity is for youth in grades 8–12 who have arrived in Canada within the last six months. Guides should be teens in grades 9–12 who would like to help newcomer youth learn about their community. Guides will earn community service hours. INFORMATION: Email Chris at [email protected]

coqlibrary.ca 10 FOR TEENS—Career for Youth

Join the Library and WorkBC for a series of work- shops to help young adults build skills, identify job goals and explore careers. Although these workshops are focused on topics of special interest to youth, everyone is welcome to attend. Presented in partnership with WorkBC. INFORMATION: Email Shirley at [email protected]

Interview Skills Gain the skills you need to stand out and ace a job interview. Discover how to prepare for an interview, including virtual interviews. Review commonly asked questions and learn how to follow up. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Thursday, July 15 | 3:30–4:30 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5152916 Self-Marketing and Social Media Learn job search strategies, and find out how to access the hidden job market, identify unadvertised job opportunities through networking, market yourself, and connect with employers before jobs get posted. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Thursday, August 19 | 3:30–4:30 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5152918 LinkedIn Essentials Get tips and tricks for using LinkedIn Essentials. Discover how to generate a strong headline, build a professional summary and identify relevant groups and organizations to follow. Learn how to use and leverage your connections to expand on your job search possibilities, allowing opportunities for sustainable employment. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Thursday, September 16 | 3:30–4:30 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5152953

See page 15 for information about Summer Reading for Adults & Teens! coqlibrary.ca 11 YOUTH & 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 • July 17 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5146982 • July 31 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5146983 • August 14 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5146984 • August 28 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5146985 • September 11 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5146986 • September 25 REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5146987 INFORMATION: Email Rosanne at [email protected]

Super Fun Family Trivia 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 Thursdays | 7:00–8:00 pm • July 8: Explore the Universe REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5140326 • September 23: Theme TBA REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5140379 INFORMATION: Email Aman at [email protected]

Thursday Trivia with the Library For teens age 12 and over and adults • August 12: Star Wars Universe REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5140309 INFORMATION: Email Chris at [email protected] or Aman at [email protected] coqlibrary.ca 12 MEET POP—OUR POP UP LIBRARY!

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SUMMER READING CLUBS FOR EVERYONE

Introducing POP—our new outreach vehicle! Look for us all over Coquitlam. You never know where we’re going to “POP” up next! Tag us when you see POP: @CoqLibrary on Facebook, #CPL-POP on Twitter and Instagram. POP isn’t a book bus. It’s full of fun tech gadgets that you can borrow from CoqLibrary! We are grateful for Trans Mountain Corporation’s support for POP.

coqlibrary.ca 13 ADULT PROGRAMS—JUST FOR FUN Whodunit Murder Mystery Night: A Clueless Murder For adults age 18 and older This special virtual event is set at Mystery Manor. Family and friends are gathering to pay tribute to the late Mr. Boddy and attend the reading of his will. As one of the deceased’s confidants or family members, you will need to help piece together his mystifying death, while avoiding being the victim of yet another murder at the will reading. You will try to solve the crime… or you might be the murderer in our midst! We will send out character information to each registrant before the event. If you are interested in a larger role, please note your interest and register as early as possible. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Thursday, July 22 | 6:00–8:00 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5147108 INFORMATION: Email Shirley at [email protected]

Communities in Bloom: Flower Planting Are you interested in gardening? Join the Library and the City of Coquitlam’s Park Spark team in planting flowers at Poirier branch! This year for Communities in Bloom the City of Coquitlam is participating in the Hope is Growing initiative where we will be honouring the international colour of hope by planting a yellow floral display. POIRIER BRANCH Wednesday, July 14 | ?:??–?:?? pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/??? INFORMATION: Email Aman at [email protected]

coqlibrary.ca 14 ADULT PROGRAMS—ARTS & CULTURE Author Talk with Patti Lefkos Canadian author and journalist joins us to discuss her book, Nepal One Day at a Time: One Woman’s Quest to Teach, Trek and Build a School in the Remote Himalaya. Described as an “adventure travel memoir with a humanitarian twist,” Patti’s books recounts how, in an effort to establish independence within her marriage and to face fears of aging, she sets off for the first time on her own at the age of 67. Accompanied by a young guide and porter, Patti volunteers at a remote village school before beginning a month-long high altitude Himalayan trekking adventure. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Wednesday, July 7 | 1:00–2:00 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5145876 INFORMATION: Email Aman at [email protected]

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: • July 19: The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi and celebrity book club picks • August 16: This One Wild Life by Angie Abdou and books about family relationships • September 20: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett and popular fiction INFORMATION: Email Ann at [email protected]

Summer Reading for Adults & Teens There are lots of fun ways to participate in Summer Reading and even more chances to win, with weekly giveaways and a Grand Prize Draw! • Play Summer Reading Club Bingo • Tell Us What You’re Reading • Join one of our online programs: Whodunit Murder Mystery (page 14) or Write Now: Creative Writing for Teens (page 9) For full details, see coqlibrary.ca/src-adult-teen coqlibrary.ca 15 ADULT PROGRAMS—TECH TALKS Tech Talks Series Join our Tech Talks for insight on the effects technology has on our lives—now and in the coming years. INFORMATION: Email Shirley at [email protected] Algorithmic Bias on Gender The internet is now widely considered to amplify bias, misinformation, and harassment. How can we understand these problems, and also think beyond them toward other possible internets? Cait McKinney, an Assistant Professor at SFU, will explore this question by looking at how: • trans and queer communities speak back to some of the most challenging aspects of contemporary online technologies: database design, privacy concerns, and content moderation • gender is captured in technological databases • trans and queer communities offer alternative models for thinking about technical design • content moderation policies deal with sexual expression online Presented in partnership with Simon Fraser University. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Monday, July 26 | 6:30–7:30 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5146710 Artificial Intelligence and Our Future Join the Library and Sara Badiei (P.Eng.)​, for a conversation about Artificial Intelligence. Sara is an Enterprise Solutions Executive at Unity Technologies, which is the world’s largest platform for 2D and 3D content creation with a focus on emerging technologies and she is very experienced in the technology field. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Wednesday, September 22 | 2:00–3:00 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5151758 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 • July 16 • August 13 • September 17 REGISTRATION: None INFORMATION: Email Aman at [email protected]

Vaping and Smoking Cessation Presented in partnership with BC Lung Association Quit Now, a free quit smoking program for BC residents looking to quit or reduce tobacco and nicotine use. INFORMATION: Email Shirley at [email protected] What You Need to Know about Vaping and Smoking Cessation Do you know someone who needs help quitting or reducing smoking or vaping? Learn about the free resources available to help you support your friends, family (or yourself!) on the journey to quit smoking and vaping. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Wednesday, July 21 | 7:00–7:45 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5219990 What You Need to Know about Vaping, Smoking and Nicotine Learn why nicotine is so addictive and discover strategies you can try to help start your journey to quit smoking and vaping. For adults and parents of young smokers. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Wednesday, August 18 | 7:00–7:45 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5150558 coqlibrary.ca 17 ADULT PROGRAMS—FINANCIAL LITERACY

Presented in partnership with Credit Counseling Society. Living Well with Retirement Income Learn ways to increase income, reduce expenses and live on a retirement income without having to rely on credit to get by. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Thursday, August 10 | 1:30–2:30 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5151955 Mind Your Money: Psychology of Spending In this workshop, you will discover: • How marketers influence our emotions to encourage buying • How technology leads us to overspend • Different sales methods retailers use with in-person and virtual stores • How pricing impacts our likelihood to purchase an item • Strategies to protect ourselves from marketing tactics. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Thursday, September 9 | 1:30–2:30 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5151958

INFORMATION: Email Shirley at [email protected]

BC Practice Driving Tests—Online Prepare to get your license with the help of online practice tests. Perfect for studying for the ICBC learners test and driving test, this tool covers car tests and commercial tests, and includes access to the BC Driver’s, Motorcycle and Commercial handbooks. Find it at: coqlibrary.tests.ca/british-columbia/ coqlibrary.ca 18 ADULT PROGRAMS—CAREER WORKSHOPS

Presented in partnership with WorkBC Centre. All job seekers are welcome. Registration opens approximately one month before the program date. INFORMATION: Email Shirley at [email protected] Preparing for Job Interviews Do you feel your interview skills are stopping you from getting the right job? A Career Advisor will show you strategies to answer interview questions so you can show your full potential. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Tuesday, July 20 | 2:00–3:30 pm REGISTRATION: www.eventbrite.ca/e/preparing-for-job-interviews-a-free-virtual-workshop-tickets-156761121735 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 Thursday, August 19 | 2:00–3:30 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5126151 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 Thursday, September 23 | 2:00–3:30 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5126152

coqlibrary.ca 19 NEWCOMERS Translink Information Session Are you curious about updates, services and new projects from Translink for commuters? A senior advisor from Translink will discuss: • how TransLink is working to help keep transit safe • how to use transit wisely • resources with helpful information • how we can all work together Bonus! Don’t miss out on the prize draw!

Presented in partnership with Translink. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Thursday, August 12 | 7:00–8:00 pm REGISTRATION: coquitlam.libnet.info/event/5138755 INFORMATION: Email Shirley at [email protected]

A Newcomer’s Guide to Coquitlam: For Youth Youth who are new to the community will meet and learn from teen volunteers who know Coquitlam well. Meetings will include a virtual introduction on Zoom, as well as a face-to-face meeting and walk around the Town Centre neighbourhood. Meetings are planned to take place in July and August. This opportunity is for youth in grades 8–12 who have arrived in Canada within the last six months. Guides should be teens in grades 9–12 who would like to help newcomer youth learn about their community. Guides will earn community service hours. INFORMATION: Email Chris at [email protected]

coqlibrary.ca 20 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. Presented in partnership with ISSofBC’s Job Quest. VIRTUAL ON ZOOM Tuesdays | 1:00–2:30 pm

September 14: Understanding Your Education and Training Options 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/5117876

INFORMATION: Email Shirley at [email protected]

coqlibrary.ca 21 ENGLISH LEARNERS 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 • July 27 • August 24 • September 28 REGISTRATION: Email Ann at [email protected]

To use Transparent Language, go to coqlibrary.ca Click on: 1. Learn and Use It 2. Explore and Learn Online 3. Language Learning 4. Transparent Language Online

coqlibrary.ca 22 LIBRARY LINK—SUMMER SCHEDULE

Check coqlibrary.ca or phone 604-554-7323 for the most current schedule. JULY 2–SEPTEMBER 30 Mondays Thursdays • 2:30–5:00 pm | Mountain View Park • 10:30 am–1:00 pm | Tri-City Family Place 751 Smith Avenue 3435 Victoria Drive (at Victoria Hall) BC Day, Aug. 2 & Labour Day, Sept. 6 hours: • 5:30–8:00 pm | Town Centre Park 1:30–4:00 pm 1299 Pinetree Way Tuesdays Fridays • 10:30 am–1:00 pm | Blue Mountain Park • 10:30 am–1:00 pm | Galloway Park 975 King Albert Avenue 3404 Galloway Avenue • 5:30–8:00 pm | Mackin Park Saturdays 1046 Brunette Avenue • 10:30 am–1:00 pm | Cottonwood Park Wednesdays 672 Aspen Street • 10:30 am–1:00 pm | Place Sundays 1200 Cartier Avenue • 10:30 am–1:00 pm | Riley Park • 5:30–8:00 pm | Hampton Park 1320 Riley Street 1760 Paddock Drive

INFORMATION: Email Ann at [email protected]

coqlibrary.ca 23 Library Link City Centre Branch Poirier Branch See schedule on page 23 of 1169 Pinetree Way 575 Poirier Street this guide or at coqlibrary.ca Coquitlam, BC V3B 0Y1 Coquitlam, BC V3J 6A9 604-554-7323 604-554-7323

COQUITLAM PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS 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

HOLIDAY HOURS City Centre Branch Poirier Branch • Thursday, July 1 10 am–5 pm Closed • Sunday, August 1 10 am–5 pm Closed • Monday, August 2 10 am–5 pm Closed • Sunday, September 5 10 am–5 pm Closed • Monday, September 6 10 am–5 pm Closed

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