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TERRY FOX LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Posted March 2nd, 2009 Updated March 2nd, 2009Recurring Programs
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Call or ask at the Information Desk to book an appointment for individualized help.
Call For Artists
Each month the library features a different artist from the community. Artists interested in displaying their work may contact the Information Desk.
Call or ask at the Information Desk to book an appointment for individualized help.
Call For Artists
Each month the library features a different artist from the community. Artists interested in displaying their work may contact the Information Desk.
Read-a-ma-Tazz!
Terry Fox Library is on the road with our outreach literacy program Read-a-ma-Tazz! Parents and children can join a reading circle with stories and songs, and each child receives a free book to take home. Read-a-ma-Tazz! is aimed at families with children, ages 0-5. We currently partner with the YMCA, SD43 Strong Start, Fraser Health and the Tri-City Women’s Resource Centre. Please contact us if your community group is interested in the program. Read-a-ma-Tazz! is proudly sponsored by Can-West Raise-A-Reader.
Terry Fox Library is on the road with our outreach literacy program Read-a-ma-Tazz! Parents and children can join a reading circle with stories and songs, and each child receives a free book to take home. Read-a-ma-Tazz! is aimed at families with children, ages 0-5. We currently partner with the YMCA, SD43 Strong Start, Fraser Health and the Tri-City Women’s Resource Centre. Please contact us if your community group is interested in the program. Read-a-ma-Tazz! is proudly sponsored by Can-West Raise-A-Reader.
Adult Basic Education English Class
Mondays & Wednesdays - This program is an ongoing program
12:30pm-3:30pm
Monday and Wednesday afternoons; 12:30-3:30 pm.
Upgrade your reading, writing and vocabulary skills. Presented in partnership with Coquitlam Continuing Education. Registration is ongoing.
Please register at Continuing Education, 380 Montgomery Street, Coquitlam, 604-936-4261.
Please take 3 pieces of required ID with you to register.
Mondays & Wednesdays - This program is an ongoing program
12:30pm-3:30pm
Monday and Wednesday afternoons; 12:30-3:30 pm.
Upgrade your reading, writing and vocabulary skills. Presented in partnership with Coquitlam Continuing Education. Registration is ongoing.
Please register at Continuing Education, 380 Montgomery Street, Coquitlam, 604-936-4261.
Please take 3 pieces of required ID with you to register.
Babytime
Mondays- This program ends Oct 14th
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 13th
10:15am-10:40am
Discover the pleasure of reading with your baby. Join us for stories, puppets, nursery rhymes and songs
Free registration begins August 30
Mondays- This program ends Oct 14th
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 13th
10:15am-10:40am
Discover the pleasure of reading with your baby. Join us for stories, puppets, nursery rhymes and songs
Free registration begins August 30
Babytime
Fridays- This program ends Nov 12th
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 22nd
10:15am-10:40am
Discover the pleasure of reading with your baby. Join us for stories, puppets, nursery rhymes and songs
Free registration begins October 8
Fridays- This program ends Nov 12th
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 22nd
10:15am-10:40am
Discover the pleasure of reading with your baby. Join us for stories, puppets, nursery rhymes and songs
Free registration begins October 8
Babytime
Mondays- This program ends Dec 6th
This program has not yet started - it will start Nov 15th
10:15am-10:40am
Discover the pleasure of reading with your baby. Join us for stories, puppets, nursery rhymes and songs
Free registration begins November 1
Mondays- This program ends Dec 6th
This program has not yet started - it will start Nov 15th
10:15am-10:40am
Discover the pleasure of reading with your baby. Join us for stories, puppets, nursery rhymes and songs
Free registration begins November 1
Coffee Mug Club: Terry Fox Book Club
4th Weds each month - This program is an ongoing program
7:00pm-8:30pm
New members are welcome. Phone Kim for further information at 604-942-9598.
4th Weds each month - This program is an ongoing program
7:00pm-8:30pm
New members are welcome. Phone Kim for further information at 604-942-9598.
English Conversation Group
Thursdays - This program is an ongoing program
12:30pm-2:00pm
Practice English in a friendly, social situation. Everyone is welcome.
Thursdays - This program is an ongoing program
12:30pm-2:00pm
Practice English in a friendly, social situation. Everyone is welcome.
Family Storytime
Fridays- This program ends Oct 15th
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 24th
10:15am-10:40am
The more we read together, the happier we'll be! Storytimes include books, fingerplays, songs and flannelboard stories. Join us and our puppet friends for some cozy fun.
All ages welcome.
Fridays- This program ends Oct 15th
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 24th
10:15am-10:40am
The more we read together, the happier we'll be! Storytimes include books, fingerplays, songs and flannelboard stories. Join us and our puppet friends for some cozy fun.
All ages welcome.
Family Storytime
Fridays- This program ends Dec 10th
This program has not yet started - it will start Nov 19th
10:15am-10:45am
The more we read together, the happier we'll be! Storytimes include books, fingerplays, songs and flannelboard stories. Join us and our puppet friends for some cozy fun.
All ages welcome.
Fridays- This program ends Dec 10th
This program has not yet started - it will start Nov 19th
10:15am-10:45am
The more we read together, the happier we'll be! Storytimes include books, fingerplays, songs and flannelboard stories. Join us and our puppet friends for some cozy fun.
All ages welcome.
Pyjama Family Storytime
1st Weds each month- This program ends Dec 1st
6:45pm-7:15pm
Children and their families enjoy a half hour of stories, songs and rhymes. Children are welcome to come in pyjamas and bring a stuffed toy. All ages welcome.
1st Weds each month- This program ends Dec 1st
6:45pm-7:15pm
Children and their families enjoy a half hour of stories, songs and rhymes. Children are welcome to come in pyjamas and bring a stuffed toy. All ages welcome.
Saturday Family Storytime
3rd Sat each month- This program ends Dec 18th
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 18th
11:00am-11:30am
Add some fun to Saturday. Visit the library and enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs that entertain and delight kids of all ages. Everyone welcome.
3rd Sat each month- This program ends Dec 18th
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 18th
11:00am-11:30am
Add some fun to Saturday. Visit the library and enjoy stories, fingerplays, and songs that entertain and delight kids of all ages. Everyone welcome.
Skills Connect
every 2nd Tuesday - This program is an ongoing program
10:30am-12:30pm
Are you a newcomer to Canada? Come and learn about Skills Connect, a program that helps ease the transition into the Canadian workforce by connecting immigrants with industry-specific skills training, credential evaluation and job search services.
Presented by Immigrant Services Society.
To register contact Ines Montoya 778-284-7026 ext. 1274, ines.montoya@issbc.org.
every 2nd Tuesday - This program is an ongoing program
10:30am-12:30pm
Are you a newcomer to Canada? Come and learn about Skills Connect, a program that helps ease the transition into the Canadian workforce by connecting immigrants with industry-specific skills training, credential evaluation and job search services.
Presented by Immigrant Services Society.
To register contact Ines Montoya 778-284-7026 ext. 1274, ines.montoya@issbc.org.
Skills Connect
every 2nd Tues - This program is an ongoing program
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 7th
10:30am-12:30pm
Are you a newcomer to Canada? Come and learn about Skills Connect, a program that helps ease the transition into the Canadian workforce by connecting immigrants with industry-specific skills training, credential evaluation and job search services.
Presented by Immigrant Services Society.
every 2nd Tues - This program is an ongoing program
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 7th
10:30am-12:30pm
Are you a newcomer to Canada? Come and learn about Skills Connect, a program that helps ease the transition into the Canadian workforce by connecting immigrants with industry-specific skills training, credential evaluation and job search services.
Presented by Immigrant Services Society.
Volunteer Opportunity - Friends of Terry Fox Library
Bimonthly, 3rd Weds of the month - This program is an ongoing program
7:00pm-8:30pm
Next meeting Sept 29. Join the Friends of the Terry Fox Library and enjoy the opportunity to make a difference in your community by advocating for and promoting your library. For more information about membership, call Susan Clark 604-927-7999 at Terry Fox Library.
Bimonthly, 3rd Weds of the month - This program is an ongoing program
7:00pm-8:30pm
Next meeting Sept 29. Join the Friends of the Terry Fox Library and enjoy the opportunity to make a difference in your community by advocating for and promoting your library. For more information about membership, call Susan Clark 604-927-7999 at Terry Fox Library.
Events & Programs
Tealicious
Tuesday, Sep 28th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Come sip some tea with us. Learn about teas from around the world with Nancy Prokosh. Nancy is a tea sommelier and owner of Tealicious Tea Company. Tealicious is free; remember to reserve a space by calling 604-927-7999
Tuesday, Sep 28th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Come sip some tea with us. Learn about teas from around the world with Nancy Prokosh. Nancy is a tea sommelier and owner of Tealicious Tea Company. Tealicious is free; remember to reserve a space by calling 604-927-7999
Special Effects Make-up Workshop for Teens
Saturday, Oct 16th
2:00pm-4:00pm
Terry Fox Library hosts a John Casablancas instructor and movie industry veteran Tracy Lai for a workshop on Halloween special effects makeup. Age 12 and up. Materials provided.
This program is free, but registration is required.
Saturday, Oct 16th
2:00pm-4:00pm
Terry Fox Library hosts a John Casablancas instructor and movie industry veteran Tracy Lai for a workshop on Halloween special effects makeup. Age 12 and up. Materials provided.
This program is free, but registration is required.
Customer Appreciation Day
Saturday, Oct 16th
11:00am-3:00pm
There's lots to see and do at the library. Drop by and meet retired Canada customs officer, BobKlassen, author of "I Do Declare". Bob has collected fascinating stories about some of the irate travelers, exotic animals, smuggling and strange weapons he dealt with in his 35 year career. View the Art Focus Artist's Association group exhibit and chat with one of the local artists. Enjoy books, songs and puppets during Family Storytime at 11:00 am. Join us as we greet and thank all our valued customers. Enter to win a prize.
Saturday, Oct 16th
11:00am-3:00pm
There's lots to see and do at the library. Drop by and meet retired Canada customs officer, BobKlassen, author of "I Do Declare". Bob has collected fascinating stories about some of the irate travelers, exotic animals, smuggling and strange weapons he dealt with in his 35 year career. View the Art Focus Artist's Association group exhibit and chat with one of the local artists. Enjoy books, songs and puppets during Family Storytime at 11:00 am. Join us as we greet and thank all our valued customers. Enter to win a prize.
Grandparents Family Storytime
Monday, Oct 18th
10:15am-10:45am
Calling all Grandparents! Bring Grandma and Grandpa to our popular Grandparents storytime series. All ages welcome.
Monday, Oct 18th
10:15am-10:45am
Calling all Grandparents! Bring Grandma and Grandpa to our popular Grandparents storytime series. All ages welcome.
Who You Gonna Call?
Wednesday, Oct 20th
7:00pm-8:30pm
A lead investigator with the Vancouver Paranormal Society discusses what they do during their investigations to explain mysterious happenings around the lower mainland. Adults only. To reserve your seat for this free program, please call 604-927-7999
Wednesday, Oct 20th
7:00pm-8:30pm
A lead investigator with the Vancouver Paranormal Society discusses what they do during their investigations to explain mysterious happenings around the lower mainland. Adults only. To reserve your seat for this free program, please call 604-927-7999
Terry Fox Library Annual Book Sale
Saturday, Nov 6th
10:00am-3:00pm
Featuring all sorts of exciting second hand books at amazing prices. Location: Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Avenue Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6J5
Saturday, Nov 6th
10:00am-3:00pm
Featuring all sorts of exciting second hand books at amazing prices. Location: Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Avenue Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6J5
Trip to Morocco: An Informative Journey
Thursday, Nov 25th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Enjoy a tour of the ancient trading city of Marrakesh. Visit the coast fishing port of Essaouria with its Portuguese ramparts, crafts and unique street life. Cross the high Atlas Mountains by bus to the desert city of Quarzazate. John Gordon, winner of both provincial and national photography awards, has a wealth of wonderful memories and eye-catching photos from his trip to Morocco to share with you.
To reserve your seat for this free program, please call 604-927-7999
Thursday, Nov 25th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Enjoy a tour of the ancient trading city of Marrakesh. Visit the coast fishing port of Essaouria with its Portuguese ramparts, crafts and unique street life. Cross the high Atlas Mountains by bus to the desert city of Quarzazate. John Gordon, winner of both provincial and national photography awards, has a wealth of wonderful memories and eye-catching photos from his trip to Morocco to share with you.
To reserve your seat for this free program, please call 604-927-7999
Family Christmas Special
Wednesday, Dec 1st
6:45pm-7:15pm
Celebrate the Season with a night of festive family fun! Enjoy stories, sing carols and help decorate the Library Christmas tree. Seasonal goodies will be served.
Everyone welcome.
Wednesday, Dec 1st
6:45pm-7:15pm
Celebrate the Season with a night of festive family fun! Enjoy stories, sing carols and help decorate the Library Christmas tree. Seasonal goodies will be served.
Everyone welcome.
