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COQUITLAM PUBLIC LIBRARY Programs & Events July–September 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS What’s Happening at Coquitlam 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 Coquitlam Public Library � 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 GLEN PARK | 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 TOWN CENTRE PARK | 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