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TERRY FOX LIBRARY

The History and Future of Pride

June 3: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

FVRL is thrilled to welcome author Robin Stevenson for a virtual Pride Month program!

How was Pride born? What does pride mean to the people who celebrate it? Learn about Pride’s history, the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals and communities, and what activists are doing to move Pride forward.

For students from 6th to 12th grade. Online event.

Register here: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/events/623b80d2aa607928006184de

Kid Activists: Find your voice, change the world

June 8, 10 to 11 a.m.

Robin Stevenson, author of “KID ACTIVISTS: True Tales of Childhood from Champions of Change” will introduce children to activism. From what fuels activists to how they help create a better future, come get inspired to use your voice to create change.

For students in grades 3 to 7. Online event.

Register here: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/events/623b8129aa607928006184e0

Creative Writing Workshop with Robin Stevenson

June 15: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join award-winning author Robin Stevenson for a comprehensive writing workshop! Participants will explore how they can use their own experiences and curiosity to create compelling writing and compelling characters, discuss strategies for coming up with story ideas; develop their skills in creating complex and believable characters; and discover how well-developed characters can help uncover new story possibilities. Online event. Register here: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/events/623b805ffb28022f006ac46b

Info: www.fvrl.ca | [email protected] |

COQUITLAM PUBLIC LIBRARY

Family anecdotes: the oceans!

Compete for the title of greatest know-it-all in Family Trivia! Children 12 and under, and their families, are welcome to compete. The June program will include questions about the ocean. Thursday, June 9, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Virtual show on Zoom. Registration required: https://coquitlam.libnet.info/event/6187940

Run for city council

Join current city councilors for this information session on what it takes to become a city representative. Learn about the responsibilities and requirements of becoming an elected official, and the role councilors play in the community. Light refreshments will be served. Tuesday, June 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Downtown branch, rooms 136 and 137. Registration required: https://coquitlam.libnet.info/event/6586275

Rights in the workplace

ISSofBC JobQuest and the Coquitlam Public Library will look at rights in the workplace, with a focus on employment standards, discrimination and sexual harassment. Wednesday, June 15, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Virtual program on Zoom. Registration required: https://coquitlam.libnet.info/event/6205241

Info: www.coqlibrary.ca | [email protected] | 604-554-7323

PORT MOODY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Children’s writing club

9-12 years old. Are you a budding writer? Join a writing club just for you. We will do fun activities, write games, have special guests and work on our own projects. Two sessions are available:

In person: Wednesdays, May 4 to June 15, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Online: Thursdays, May 5 – June 16, 4-5 p.m.

D&D for tweens

12-15 years old. Adventurers! Let’s seek glory and treasure together in a D&D game on Zoom. We will be playing a level 10 adventure, D&D gaming experience required. This is a six-week program, held online every Friday from May 6 to June 10, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

White Pines Gala 2022

Celebrate new additions to our collection of local White Pines authors at this in-person gala! Join us at the Inlet Theater as we celebrate Port Moody’s vibrant community of writers. Meet the new White Pines authors and listen to each of them give a reading from their latest book. There will be a short Q&A session with the author after the readings. Wednesday June 8, 7-8:30 p.m.

Information: portmoodylibrary.ca | [email protected] | 604-469-4577