Events for Adults

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January 1 - 31

Energy Saving Education for Newcomers
Jan. 21 - Cantonese Edition
Feb. 18 - Farsi Edition
Mar. 16 - Mandarin Edition

Media Smart
Conversation with Richard Dal Monte
January 26

Dementia Friends
With Alzheimer Society of BC
January 27

Thursday Night Trivia
Jan. 28 - New Year Retrospective
Feb. 25 - Lord of the Rings Edition
Mar. 25 - Terrific Teen Fiction Edition

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

What's Cooking with CoqLibrary
A Cook Book Book Club
Feb. 8 - Sweet Treats
Mar. 8 - International Cuisine

Pre-Employment Skills for Newcomers
Feb. 9 - Understanding your Education & Training Options
Mar. 9 - Self-Care & Mindfulness Practices

Career Prep Workshops
Feb. 11 - Networking
Mar. 11 - Resumes

Author Talk: The Trampoline Effect
With Dr. Sarah Schulman & Gord Tulloch
February 17

Life Hacks
Quick Tips to Simplify Your Life
March 5, 12, 19 and 26
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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 Wednesday at 11:30 am
Watch the recordings any time on our Facebook page

Upcoming Events

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
Dementia Friends

Wednesday, January 27 at 06:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
Join the Library and the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia for a special program for Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
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.
Home Energy Saving Education (Farsi)

Thursday, February 18 at 07:00 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 Farsi.
Virtual Book Club

Monday, February 22 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!
Thursday Trivia with the Library

Thursday, February 25 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!
Life Hacks

Friday, March 05 at 01:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Teen Program
- Adult Program
Simplify your life with life hacks from local experts!
What's Cooking with CoqLibrary

Monday, March 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.
Self-Care & Mindfulness Practices to Manage Workplace Stress

Tuesday, March 09 at 01:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Adult Program
Join the Library and IssofBC JobQuest this winter for a series of workshops to support newcomers who are seeking or entering the Canadian workforce.
Creating Effective Resumes

Thursday, March 11 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.
Life Hacks

Friday, March 12 at 01:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Teen Program
- Adult Program
Simplify your life with life hacks from local experts!
Virtual Book Club

Monday, March 15 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!
Energy Saving Education (Mandarin)

Tuesday, March 16 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 to save money and home safety advice for your home. In Mandarin.
Life Hacks

Friday, March 19 at 01:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Teen Program
- Adult Program
Simplify your life with life hacks from local experts!
Whodunit Murder Mystery Night at the Library

Friday, March 19 at 06:00 PM

Location: Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Teen Program
- Adult Program
Are you a fan of mysteries? Do you wish you could emulate your favourite detective? In this special spring break event, the Library is inviting you to solve the crime - a murder at prom!

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