Events for Adults

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Thursday Night Trivia
Nov. 26 Novel Writing Month
Dec. 17 - Holiday Edition

Psychology Series
Dec. 7 - Cognitive Triangle

Financial Literacy Programs
Dec. 9 - Truth about Credit

Career Prep Workshops
Dec. 14 - Resumes

Holiday Tea
Dec. 16 - Celebrate the Season with the Library

One eRead Canada
Featuring Vi by Kim Thúy
January 1 - 31

Introduction to Smartphones & Computers
Jan. 28 - Cantonese Edition
Feb. 4 - Mandarin Edition

Ongoing Programs

Book Clubs

Borrow a book club set to start your own book club or join one of our virtual book clubs

Virtual Book Talks

Get reading and viewing recommendations from our Library Staff
Live every Thursday at 11:30 am
Watch the recordings any time on our Facebook page

Upcoming Events

Virtual Book Club

Tuesday, December 01 at 07:00 PM

Location: Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
Join us in discussions of books or genres of books in our virtual book club that we run every 2 weeks!
Psychology Series

Monday, December 07 at 06:30 PM

Location: Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
Join us for a 3 part series on stress & relaxation, sleep hygiene and the cognitive triangle led by Ilvy Goossens, a psychology PhD student/trainee . Feel free to join one or all 3 sessions.
The Truth about Credit

Wednesday, December 09 at 07:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
Learn about credit reports, credit ratings, and credit scores alongside strategies on how to protect or repair their credit.
Creating Effective Resumes

Monday, December 14 at 02:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
Join this online presentation to learn how to write effective Resumes.
Virtual Book Club

Tuesday, December 15 at 07:00 PM

Location: Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
Join us in discussions of books or genres of books in our virtual book club that we run every 2 weeks!
Holiday Tea

Wednesday, December 16 at 01:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- All Ages
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
Celebrate the season with a Holiday Tea with the Library.
Thursday Trivia with the Library

Thursday, December 17 at 07:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
We are inviting you to test your intellectual mettle in a trivia game with Library staff! Show off your knowledge of random trivia for a chance to win a prize!
Cross Cultural Communication in the Workplace

Tuesday, January 12 at 01:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
In partnership with ISSofBC's Job Quest and the Migrant Workers Centre, the Library is hosting a public webinar on Cross Cultural Communication in the Workplace.
Preparing for Job Interviews

Thursday, January 14 at 02:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
Join this online program to learn about basic strategies to answer interview questions from experts from WorkBC.
Virtual Book Club

Monday, January 18 at 06:30 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
Join us at the library for a special book club event where we will introduce you to our Virtual Book Club and discuss Vi by Kim Thúy.
Virtual Book Club

Monday, January 18 at 07:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
Join us for our monthly virtual book club where we will talk about a book and any other books you might like to talk about within its genre!
BIG: Stories about Life in Plus-Sized Bodies

Tuesday, January 19 at 07:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
Join us for a special author event featuring Christina Myers, award-winning newspaper journalist turned freelance writer and editor.
Home Energy Saving Education (Cantonese)

Thursday, January 21 at 01:30 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
In partnership with BC Hydro & FortisBC, Empower Me staff will offer presentation on energy conservation tips and home safety advice for your home. In Cantonese.
Media Smart

Tuesday, January 26 at 07:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- All Ages
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
Join the Library and Richard Dal Monte, for a community conversation about journalism, news media, and how you can ensure you're an informed and engaged citizen
Getting Started with Smartphones and Computer Essentials

Thursday, January 28 at 01:30 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
Learn from this online program about essential features and settings of your smartphone, how to download apps, and computer essentials. In Cantonese.
Thursday Trivia with the Library

Thursday, January 28 at 07:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
We are inviting you to test your intellectual mettle in a trivia game with Library staff! Show off your knowledge of random trivia for a chance to win a prize!
Getting Started with Smartphones

Thursday, February 04 at 01:30 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
Learn from this online class about the essential features and settings of your mobile device, how to download apps, and computer essentials. In Mandarin.
What's Cooking with CoqLibrary

Monday, February 08 at 05:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
Grab a cook book, try out a recipe, and connect with your fellow foodies in the Library’s new Cook Book Book Club.
Understanding your Education and Training options

Tuesday, February 09 at 01:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
In partnership with ISSofBC's Job Quest and the Migrant Workers Centre, the Library is hosting a public webinar on education and training options for newcomers.
How to Network

Thursday, February 11 at 02:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
Learn about the importance of networking your way to a successful job search from this online program.

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