Fraser Valley Regional Library

Art Critiques
Langley
Sept 27, Oct 25, Nov 29
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 27th
7:00pm-9:00pm
Are you developing your talents as an artist? Bring a piece of your art to be discussed and interpreted by your fellow participants, as well as by an experienced artist facilitator. Please call ahead to confirm the event is running.

Artists Club for 2010
Murrayville
2nd & 4th Saturday each month
2:00pm-4:00pm
The Murrayville Library Artists Club meets on the second Saturday and the fourth Saturday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00. Bring your work in progress. Registration required. Phone 604-533-0339.

Baby Time
Langley
2nd Weds each month
10:00am-10:20am
A lively program for babies up to 1 1/2 years of age, featuring rhymes, bounces, fingerplays and puppets. Please call or visit to let us know you are coming.

Babytime
Terry Fox
Mondays
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
Terry Fox
Fridays
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
Terry Fox
Mondays
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

Babytime
Muriel Arnason
Tuesday Sept 14, Oct 19, Nov 19
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 14th
9:30am-10:00am
Fingerplays, songs and rhymes for babies under 2 years old. Also, find out what great resources the library has for new parents.

For babies 0 to 23 months and their caregivers. Registration required.

Babytime - Read, Sing and Talk to Me!
Ladner Pioneer
Wednesdays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 22nd
10:30am-11:00am
A unique 20-25 minute drop-in program for babies, newborn to 23 months that introduces them and a parent/caregiver to the world of children’s literature, song, rhyme and rhythm.

Babytime - Read, Sing and Talk to Me!
Tsawwassen
Mondays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 20th
10:30am-11:00am
A unique 20-25 minute drop-in program for babies, newborn to 23 months that introduces them and a parent/caregiver to the world of children's literature, song, rhyme and rhythm.

Babytime - Read, Sing and Talk to Me!
George Mackie
Thursdays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 23rd
10:30am-11:00am
A unique 20-25 minute drop-in program for babies, newborn to 23 months that introduces them and a parent/caregiver to the world of children's literature, song, rhyme and rhythm.

Book Club
Langley
Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 21st
2:00pm-3:00pm
On the third Tuesday of the month, Book Club members meet to discuss one selected title. Call or visit the library to learn which book is being discussed this month.

Book Sale
Langley
During Open Hours
This program has not yet started - it will start Oct 23rd
9:00am-5:00pm
Great books at great prices!

Chick-Lit: Mother Daugther Book Club
Maple Ridge
Thurs Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 25
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 30th
7:00pm-8:00pm
For girls in grades 4-7 and their moms, or any adult female friend or relative. Come and discuss books, share snacks and meet some new friends. The first book we'll read is Among the Hidden by Margaret Haddix. Register for the program and pick up a book starting August 19.

Chronic Pain Self-Management
Ladner Pioneer
Mondays Oct 4 - Nov 15 (not Oct 11)
This program has not yet started - it will start Oct 4th
1:00pm-3:30pm
Do you or a loved one live with chronic pain? The Ladner Pioneer Library partners with the Centre on Aging at the University of Victoria to bring you a free six-session workshop for persons experiencing chronic pain conditions. To register, please call the Centre on Aging toll-free 1-866-902-3767 or email Robert Toews at rtoews@eastlink.ca. Family members and friends are welcome.

Chronic Pain Self-Management
Chilliwack
Thursdays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 16th
1:00pm-3:30pm
Do you or a loved one live with chronic pain? The Chilliwack Library partners with the Centre on Aging at the University of Victoria to bring you a free six-session workshop for persons experiencing chronic pain conditions. To register, please call the Centre on Aging toll-free 1-866-902-3767 or email selfmanagement@eastlink.ca . Family members and friends are welcome.

Conversational Spanish Level 1 (Beginner)
Maple Ridge
Tuesdays
This program has not yet started - it will start Oct 19th
11:30am-12:30pm
Hola! This basic introduction to Spanish vocabulary and grammar offers a practical and pleasant approach to Spanish language learning. You will gain a basic knowledge and understanding of the Spanish language in a user-friendly environment. No registration necessary.

Cuddle Time with Baby - Series One
Clearbrook
Mondays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 20th
10:30am-11:00am
A unique 2-session program (each session is 20 minutes) for babies that introduces them and their parents/caregivers to the world of children's literature, song, rhyme and rhythm. Join in for a bouncing good time!

For newborns to 23 months and their parents. Registration required at least one week prior to start date.

Cuddle Time with Baby - Series Three
Clearbrook
Mondays
This program has not yet started - it will start Nov 22nd
10:30am-11:00am
A unique 2-session program (each session is 20 minutes) for babies that introduces them and their parents/caregivers to the world of children's literature, song, rhyme and rhythm. Join in for a bouncing good time!

For newborns to 23 months and their parents. Registration required at least one week prior to start date.

Cuddle Time with Baby - Series Two
Clearbrook
Fridays
This program has not yet started - it will start Oct 15th
10:30am-11:00am
A unique 2-session program (each session is 20 minutes) for babies that introduces them and their parents/caregivers to the world of children's literature, song, rhyme and rhythm. Join in for a bouncing good time!

For newborns to 23 months and their parents. Registration required at least one week prior to start date.

Enchanted Evening Storytimes
Clearbrook
Mondays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 13th
7:00pm-7:30pm
There's nothing better than a bedtime story at the library! Let your imagination roam with books, puppets, and songs. You can even wear your pajamas if you want to! Kids ages 2 to 7. No registration required.

English as a Second Language Group
Tsawwassen
Fridays
10:00am-12:00pm
English as a Second Language Group

Essential Foreign Films
Maple Ridge
Tuesdays
This program has not yet started - it will start Oct 5th
6:00pm-8:00pm
Bring your friends and spend a relaxing evening at the library with a must-see foreign film. Friends of the Maple Ridge Public Library will sell refreshments at intermission. Please contact the Main Floor Information Desk to ensure a seat or to ask for a schedule. Admission is free.

Family Games Nights
Pitt Meadows
Sept 29, Oct 27, Nov 24
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 29th
6:45pm-8:30pm
Come join us for family games nights on the last Wednesday of the month. We will have a variety of board games set up for everyone to use, and some light refreshments.

Family Storytime
Langley
Fridays
10:30am-11:00am
Drop-in for a half-hour of stories, rhymes and songs suitable for children of all ages. Storytime offers an enjoyable group experience and a chance to develop listening skills, self-control and love for reading.
Drop-in

Family Storytime
Terry Fox
Fridays
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
Terry Fox
Fridays
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.

Family Storytime
Muriel Arnason
Tuesdays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 14th
10:30am-11:00am
Join library staff for an entertaining half hour of stories, songs, rhymes and finger puppets. This is a great way to introduce two- to six-year-olds to books and reading. Parents are encouraged to join in the fun. Registration required.

Family Storytime
Muriel Arnason
Tuesdays
This program has not yet started - it will start Nov 9th
10:30am-11:00am
Join library staff for an entertaining half hour of stories, songs, rhymes and finger puppets. This is a great way to introduce two- to six-year-olds to books and reading. Parents are encouraged to join in the fun. Registration required.

Family Storytimes
Mission
Tuesdays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 21st
10:30am-11:15am
Fun for all ages and stages! Drop in for some stories, songs, puppets and more.

Friday Fun Club
Maple Ridge
Fridays
This program has not yet started - it will start Nov 5th
3:30pm-4:30pm
Looking for something to do after school on a Friday afternoon? Do you like reading, stories, contests, crafts, and prizes? Then Friday Fun Club is the program for you! Children in grades 1 � 3 may register for this free program starting September 24th.

Friends of the Library
Langley
Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 21st
1:00pm-2:00pm
Join our dedicated group of volunteers for a chance to give back to your library and your community through advocacy and fundraising. New members are always welcome!

George Mackie Library Book Club
George Mackie
2nd Tues each month
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 14th
7:30pm-8:30pm
Are you interested in talking about books with other readers? New members are always welcome. Classics to new titles are discussed in a casual setting. Books are provided.

Intermediate Spanish
Maple Ridge
Mondays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 13th
7:30pm-8:30pm
This class is for those wanting to continue with their Spanish language learning. You will gain a broader knowledge and understanding of the Spanish language in a user-friendly environment. No registration necessary.

Kids' Book Club
George Mackie
2nd Tues each month (Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14, Jan 11)
This program has not yet started - it will start Oct 12th
3:30pm-4:00pm
If you are between the ages of 9 - 12 and you love to read and talk to other kids about the books you've read, but have never been in the Kids' Book Club before, join the monthly Kids' Book Club. Books and snacks are provided! Space is limited. Visit the library or phone to register. 2nd Tuesday of the month, starting Oct. 12.

Knitting Fun
Mount Lehman
Wednesdays
This program has not yet started - it will start Nov 10th
3:30pm-4:30pm
Impress your family with homemade gifts! Mt.Lehman's own Marcia Clarke-Richardson is going to teach us to knit, just in time for Christmas! If you have your own knitting needles bring them with you. Kids 6 and up.

Registration required at Mt. Lehman Library by November 9.

Mini Bookclub for Little People
Aldergrove
Mondays, Apr 19, May 17, June 21, Sept 27, Oct 25, Nov 29
3:30pm-4:30pm
BUNNY HOPPING FROM BOOK TO BOOK

Kindergarten - Grade 3

Come join us here at the Aldergrove Library, once per month for an exciting time in discussing the books we are going to read, and draw your favourite characters met in those stories.

Also, each child can have an opportunity to discuss one book that they have recently read and enjoyed and as a result encourage each other in their readings and expression of their ideas.

Registration required.

Mumble Jumble Storytimes
Pitt Meadows
Tuesdays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 21st
11:00am-11:30am
A little bit of this and a little bit of that: stories, singing, dancing, puppets � and lots of fun and laughter for kids of all ages and stages! Drop in, no registration required.

Mumble Jumble Storytimes
Pitt Meadows
Thursdays (not Nov. 11)
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 23rd
11:00am-11:30am
A little bit of this and a little bit of that: stories, singing, dancing, puppets � and lots of fun and laughter for kids of all ages and stages! Drop in, no registration required. Same program Tues/Thurs.

Pajama Storytime
Muriel Arnason
1st Weds each month
7:00pm-7:30pm
Join us for a half hour of stories, rhymes and songs for children aged two to six and their caregivers. Children are welcome to come in pajamas and bring a favourite soft toy. Registration required.

Pajama Storytimes
Maple Ridge
Fridays
This program has not yet started - it will start Oct 15th
6:45pm-7:15pm
Pajammy to the left! Pajammy to the right! Everybody's wearing them for stories tonight! Wear your PJs, bring your favourite stuffed animal, and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes at the end of your busy day.

Parent-Child Mother Goose
George Mackie
Mondays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 20th
12:30pm-1:30pm
Sharing rhymes, stories and songs can enhance the relationship between parents and their children. Come take part in this interactive program for parents/caregivers and their child, newborn to 15 months. Network with other parents/caregivers. Snacks are provided. To register, please call the Boys & Girls Club, 604-591-9262.

Parent-Child Mother Goose
Tsawwassen
Fridays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 24th
10:00am-11:00am
Sharing rhymes, stories and songs can enhance the relationship between parents and their children. Come take part in this interactive program for parents/caregivers and their child, newborn to 15 months. Network with other parents/caregivers. Snacks are provided.

To register, please call the Information Desk, 604-943-2271.

Parent-Child Mother Goose
Ladner Pioneer
Fridays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 24th
1:00pm-2:00pm
Sharing rhymes, stories and songs can enhance the relationship between parents and their children. Come take part in this interactive program for parents/caregivers and their child, newborn to 15 months. Location: Ladner Early Childhood Development Hub. Network with other parents/caregivers. Snacks are provided.

To register, please call the Ladner Pioneer Library's Information Desk, 604-946-6215.

Peek-a-Book
Maple Ridge
Mondays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 13th
10:15am-10:45am
Make reading fun by starting early with baby storytimes. Bring your baby for one-on-one stories, puppets and more! For children 0 to 18 months.

Poetry Night with MSA Poets Potpourri Society
Clearbrook
Sept 7, Oct 26
6:30pm-8:30pm
Join the MSA Poets Potpourri Society to celebrate International Literacy Day on September 7 and for their regular poetry night on October 26. The Society offers evenings of inspiration from the pens of local poets. An open mike is available to both members and public who wish to read their work, and guest writers share insight into their work and the art of writing. Registration is not required.

Puppet Shows
Tsawwassen
2nd Thurs each month (Sept 9, Oct 14, Dec 9)
3:30pm-4:00pm
The Tsawwassen Library puppeteers offer a charming theatre experience to children and accompanying adults alike. Drop in to enjoy a different story every second Thursday of the month.

Pyjama Family Storytime
Terry Fox
1st Weds each month
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.

Reading Buddies
Maple Ridge
Tues, Weds
This program has not yet started - it will start Oct 5th
3:30pm-5:00pm
The Reading Buddies program puts elementary school children (grades 1 � 3) together with high school students for a half hour of reading practice each week. Partners meet on Tuesdays or Wednesdays after school. Registration starts on September 1 at the 2nd Floor Information Desk.

Saturday Family Storytime
Terry Fox
3rd Sat each month
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.

Science Rocks - Series One
Clearbrook
Wednesdays
This program has not yet started - it will start Nov 3rd
7:00pm-8:30pm
Science students from the University of the Fraser Valley can't wait to show you how cool science really is! Sponsored by UFV Faculty of Science and the Clearbrook Library, this mini-Science Camp offers 3-weeks of non-stop bubbling, fizzling, wondering, watching, and experimenting! Get free stuff, have fun, meet new friends, and start on the path to becoming the next Einstein!

Space is limited to 20 participants, open to students in grades 4, 5 & 6. Registration required (at Clearbrook Library) by one week prior to start date.

Science Rocks - Series Two
Clearbrook
Wednesdays
This program has not yet started - it will start Nov 24th
7:00pm-8:30pm
Science students from the University of the Fraser Valley can't wait to show you how cool science really is! Sponsored by UFV Faculty of Science and the Clearbrook Library, this mini-Science Camp offers 3-weeks of non-stop bubbling, fizzling, wondering, watching, and experimenting! Get free stuff, have fun, meet new friends, and start on the path to becoming the next Einstein!

Space is limited to 20 participants, open to students in grades 4, 5 & 6. Registration required (at Clearbrook Library) by one week prior to start date.

Skills Connect
Terry Fox
every 2nd Tues
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.

Storytime
Ladner Pioneer
Tuesdays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 21st
10:30am-11:00am
A half-hour drop-in program of books, songs, felt stories and puppets for children 2 - 5 years old. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.

Storytime
Tsawwassen
Fridays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 24th
10:30am-11:00am
A half-hour drop-in program of books, songs, felt stories and puppets for children 2 - 5 years old. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.

Storytime
George Mackie
Tuesdays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 21st
10:30am-11:00am
A half-hour drop-in program of books, songs, felt stories and puppets for children 2 - 5 years old. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.

Storytime
George Mackie
Fridays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 24th
10:30am-11:00am
A half-hour drop-in program of books, songs, felt stories and puppets for children 2 - 5 years old. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.

Storytime
George Mackie
Saturdays
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 25th
10:30am-11:00am
A half-hour drop-in program of books, songs, felt stories and puppets for children 2 - 5 years old. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.

Student Library Council
Maple Ridge
3rd Weds each month
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 15th
7:00pm-8:30pm
Have some input into what happens at the Library this year! Members organize programs for teens, volunteer as reading buddies and help with other library events. Earn volunteer work experience hours! The SLC meets on the third Wednesday of each month from September to Mayl.

First meeting: Wednesday, September 15, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Refreshments provided.

Ask for an SLC application form at the Main Floor Information Desk.

Teen Movie Night
Maple Ridge
Weds Sept 29, Oct 13, Nov 3, Dec 8
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 29th
6:00pm-8:00pm
Looking for something fun to do? Why not stop by at the library for a free movie and some popcorn! All movies will be rated PG or PG-13. Please register at the 2nd Floor Information Desk.

The Jazz Club
Clearbrook
Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1
7:00pm-8:00pm
If you know and love the music of the Swing Era (1930s and 1940s), you won't want to miss this 4-part series of history, trivia, slides and LISTENING! Enjoy a beverage and a snack while enjoying little known facts and the great sounds of Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, and many more greats.

Please register at Clearbrook Library

The Jazz Club: A Library Listening Experience
Clearbrook
Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1
9:09am-9:09am
If you know and love the music of the Swing Era (1930s and 1940s), you won't want to miss this 4-part series of history, trivia, slides, and LISTENING! Enjoy a beverage and a snack while enjoying little known facts and the great sounds of Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Sarah Vaughn, Peggy Lee and many more greats. Hosted in the Clearbrook Library Reading Lounge. Registration required.

The League of Extraordinary Readers Teen Book Club
Mission
Oct 14, Nov 18, Dec 9
This program has not yet started - it will start Oct 14th
3:30pm-5:00pm
Bring your favourite book, a friend, or just yourself. Food, fun, and best of all: great books and new friends! No registration required. For ages 12-18.

The Word Keepers
Mission
Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 15th
7:00pm-8:30pm
Mission's new writers group offers encouragement for all writers from the closet writer to the published author.

Thursday Book Club
Ladner Pioneer
3rd Thurs each month
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 16th
2:00pm-4:00pm
Classics to new titles discussed in a casual setting. New Members welcome. Books are provided.

To register, contact Information Staff.

Toddler Time
Langley
4th Weds each month
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 22nd
10:00am-10:30am
Toddlers will discover a world of delight through picture books, rhymes, songs and puppets. Please call or visit to let us know you are coming.

Tots 'n' Tales Storytimes
Clearbrook
Thursdays
10:30am-11:00am
A half-hour of stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in and have fun. For kids aged 2-5 and their caregivers. No registration required.

Tots 'n' Tales Storytimes
MSA Centennial
Wednesdays
10:30am-11:00am
A half-hour of stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in and have fun. For kids aged 2-5 and their caregivers. No registration required.

Volunteer Job Fair
Maple Ridge
during open hours
This program has not yet started - it will start Oct 18th
10:00am-5:00pm
Looking for the perfect place to volunteer? Drop by the Volunteer Job Fair during library open hours to find out about volunteer opportunities in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. This fair is operated by the Maple Ridge Public Library's Student Library Council.

Volunteer Opportunity - Friends of the Maple Ridge Library
Maple Ridge
First Thursday each month (except July & August)
7:00pm-8:00pm
Join the Friends of the Maple Ridge 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 Pat Rorick at 604-467-7417

Wednesday Book Club
Ladner Pioneer
3rd Weds each month
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 15th
7:00pm-8:30pm
Classics to new titles discussed in a casual setting. New Members welcome. Books are provided.

To register, contact Information Staff.

You, Me and the Li-bra-ry
Maple Ridge
Tues, Thurs,Fri
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 14th
10:15am-10:45am
Come prepared for fun, singing and reading! Puppets, books, rhymes, and songs will enchant you and your child. All ages are welcome.

**No storytime on Friday, Steptember 17.

Puppet Show
Tsawwassen
Thursday, Sep 9th
3:30pm-4:00pm
Tsawwassen Library Puppeteers presents Three Little Pirates and the Big, Bad Shark.

Chilliwack Library Book Sale
Chilliwack
Friday, Sep 10th
10:00am-5:00pm
Chilliwack Library Book Sale!

Chilliwack Library Book Sale
Chilliwack
Saturday, Sep 11th
10:00am-4:00pm
Chilliwack Library Book Sale!

Brigade Days Parade
Hope
Saturday, Sep 11th
11:00am-11:30am
Hope Library staff will be in this year’s brigade days parade! Watch for us, we have goodies to hand out!

Beading Workshop with John Diablo
Mission
Saturday, Sep 11th
2:00pm-3:30pm
Create and wear the piece of art only you can imagine. Local artist John Diablo will lead us through a beading workshop.

You Can't Google This
Mount Lehman
Tuesday, Sep 14th
3:00pm-4:30pm
Join our staff for a free demonstration of the online databases available through the FVRL website. Registration is not required.

Preparing for Retirement: It's Not Just About the Money
Muriel Arnason
Wednesday, Sep 15th
6:00pm-8:00pm
Retirement is not the end; it is a new beginning. While financial security is important, there are other considerations such as health, social relationships, family and some form of work involvement, whether for pay or as a volunteer. This workshop will encourage participants to explore and share their attitudes and feelings about retirement.

Registration is required for this free program

Pitt Meadows Book Club - Mrs Dalloway
Pitt Meadows
Wednesday, Sep 15th
7:00pm-8:00pm
The Pitt Meadows Book Club invites you to join them in a discussion of Virginia Woolf's book Mrs. Dalloway. This will take place at the September 15th 2010 meeting. Drop by The Pitt Meadows Library to pick up a Book Club copy of this title.

The Pitt Meadows Book Club meets @ 7pm in the meeting room at the Pitt Meadows Library, 12047 Harris Rd.

George Mackie Library Booksale
George Mackie
Saturday, Sep 18th
10:00am-4:00pm
George Mackie Library Booksale

Eid Celebration
Maple Ridge
Saturday, Sep 18th
11:30am-1:30pm
Join the library to celebrate Eid, which marks the end of Ramadan on the Muslim calendar. Eid is a time for coming together as a community and renewing friendships and family ties. Learn about another culture, see calligraphy demonstrations, taste delicious food and have a good time. No registration necessary.

George Mackie Library Booksale
George Mackie
Sunday, Sep 19th
11:00am-3:00pm
George Mackie Library Booksale

Laughter Yoga
George Mackie
Tuesday, Sep 21st
6:30pm-8:00pm
Celebrate laughing for no reason and just for the health of it. Laughter Yoga is a technique of breathing and easy movement exercises designed to teach the body to laugh without depending on jokes or humour.

Pirate Tales
Ladner Pioneer
Tuesday, Sep 21st
10:30am-11:00am
Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Week with a half-hour drop-in storytime of books, songs and puppets for little pirates 2 - 5 years old. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.

Imagine: Ideas that Challenge the Status Quo
George Mackie
Wednesday, Sep 22nd
7:00pm-8:30pm
Author Alex Sangha will read and lead a discussion on topics from his book Imagine: Ideas that Challenge the Status Quo. His book encourages readers to think critically about their most cherished beliefs and values. Sangha envisions a world with more caring and sharing. Are humans capable of creating such a society? If we can understand our similarities and difference, he believes, we have taken the first step.

Doris Ray
Mission
Wednesday, Sep 22nd
7:00pm-8:30pm
Author Doris Ray will read from her latest book, Common Threads, a fictionalized biography.

Wired Wednesdays - Internet Basics
Tsawwassen
Wednesday, Sep 22nd
9:00am-10:00am
Get comfortable with using the Internet during this hands-on 60-minute course beginning at 9:00 am. Open to everyone. Drop in.

Teen Advisory Council
Mission
Thursday, Sep 23rd
4:00pm-5:00pm
Got an idea for a program? Want to make a suggestion on new library materials for teens? Want to make some new friends? If you're in grades 8-12 join Mission Library's Teen Advisory board - let your voice be heard! Snacks served.

Tea and Tips for Homeschool Families
Mission
Friday, Sep 24th
2:30pm-4:00pm
Drop into the library for some tips and coping strategies for the homeschool year. Learn how to use the library's online resources, Homework Tutors and Next Reads. Tour the branch with an information expert! Goodies provided.

All About Trees
Langley
Saturday, Sep 25th
2:00pm-3:00pm
Join us for this free seminar from the City of Langley's head gardener, Guy Martin. Learn the best timing, and correct methods for tree planting and pruning. Please call or visit to let us know you are coming.

Dinosaur Stomp!
Mission
Saturday, Sep 25th
11:00am-12:00pm
Dino Tales! Dino Songs! Play the prehistoric detective game "Who Dung It?", make a model of what the dinosaurs left behind - Jurassic Poop! Finish off with a prehistoric puppet show! Saturdays don't get better than this!

Kids Day Off @ the Library - Ventriloquist Kellie Haines
George Mackie
Monday, Sep 27th
2:00pm-3:00pm
On this non-instructional day ventriloquist Kellie Haines will delight and amaze children in primary grades and their parent/caregiver(s) with her lively, interactive and free performance. Kellie draws on her background in theatre, puppetry, dance and clowning as she explores a wide variety of topics with humour, compassion and boundless energy. Drop-in.

Finding Your Way in Residential Care - Seniors Housing Workshop
Ladner Pioneer
Monday, Sep 27th
1:30pm-3:00pm
This free afternoon workshop is for seniors who are considering moving into residential care, or for family caregivers of aging seniors. When home-care services are not enough, difficult decisions lie ahead. Presenter ML Burke will help you understand the available options. Handouts included. A do-it-yourself package focusing on care facilities in South Delta will also be available for a small fee.

Dr. John Sloan - Author Reading
White Rock
Monday, Sep 27th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Dr. John Sloan has spent most of his thirty years of practice caring for the frail elderly. Advocating a shift from invasive treatment and hospitalization to palliative care, Dr. Sloan provides clear solutions to a problematic system. His new book, A Bitter Pill: How the Medical System is Failing the Elderly, candidly examines what modern medical care has become for our most vulnerable citizens and what can be done to improve it.

Registration required.

Kids Day Off @ the Library - Mike's Critters
Ladner Pioneer
Monday, Sep 27th
2:00pm-3:00pm
On this non-instructional day, children in primary grades and their parent/caregiver(s) will not only be captivated but also educated by Mike's Critters, a collection of reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects, arachnids and mammals. Drop in and discover some weird and wonderful creatures during this free 45 - 60 minute program.

Kids Day Off @ the Library - Joseph the Magician
Tsawwassen
Monday, Sep 27th
2:00pm-3:00pm
On this non-instructional day Joseph the Magician will be sure to delight children in primary grades and their parent/caregiver(s) during this fun, exciting and free magic show. Drop-in.

Tealicious
Terry Fox
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

Hindi and Punjabi Poetry
George Mackie
Tuesday, Sep 28th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Come join us as well-known Hindi and Punjabi Gazal writer Gurdershan Singh Badal and famous Hindi poet Jatinder present their work. Gurdershan has recently published his six books on Guzzals and Punjabi songs. Jatinder writes about social issues of the Indian society.

Reading Buddies Training
Maple Ridge
Tuesday, Sep 28th
4:00pm-4:30pm
This is a training and orientation session for new student mentors wishing to participate in the Reading Buddy Program. Participants must first be members of the Student Library Council. Ask for an SLC application form at the 2nd Floor Information Desk.

Home Inspection: It's Worth It!
Clearbrook
Tuesday, Sep 28th
7:00pm-8:30pm
A qualified, accredited, home inspector has the training and necessary tools to do a thorough inspection to cover all of the various systems in your dream home. This presentation will include information on how to find a good home inspector, what systems will be inspected, most common problems found and how to read the inspection report. Registration required.

Homeschoolers' Open House
George Mackie
Wednesday, Sep 29th
1:30pm-3:00pm
Come meet other homeschoolers and library staff for an introduction to library resources. Younger students will be treated to storytime while parents and tweens/teens will be shown key databases for home study. Light refreshments will be served.

Chocolate Festival
Maple Ridge
Wednesday, Sep 29th
4:00pm-5:00pm
Do you or does anyone you know have a sweet tooth? Then this is the perfect program for you! Come join us at the library for the 3rd annual afternoon of chocolate-filled activities and games! Please register at the 2nd Floor Information Desk. For grades 5 and up.

Photography Sessions
Langley
Wednesday, Sep 29th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Back by popular demand, professional photographer Byron Smith will be at the library for two engaging seminars all about digital photography! Please bring your owner's manual if you have specific questions about your camera. Please call or visit to let us know you are coming.

Byron will discuss various solutions for safely storing your digital images, as well as offer tips and tricks to make them easier to manage and access.

Wired Wednesdays - Internet: Beyond the Basics
Tsawwassen
Wednesday, Sep 29th
9:00am-10:00am
Get comfortable with using the Internet during this hands-on 60-minute course beginning at 9:00 am. Open to everyone. Drop in.

Homeschoolers' Open House
Ladner Pioneer
Thursday, Sep 30th
1:30pm-3:00pm
Come meet other homeschoolers and library staff for an introduction to library resources. Younger students will be treated to storytime while parents and tweens/teens will be shown key databases for home study. Light refreshments will be served.

French Storytimes
Pitt Meadows
Friday, Oct 1st
10:15am-10:45am
Help to pass the dreary winter days by bringing the kids to the Pitt Meadows Library. French Storytimes will be held at Fridays @10:15 am. Kids of all ages and stages can enjoy a variety of stories, rhymes,and songs at our weekly storytimes. This is an excellent way to prepare your children for French immersion.

The storytimes are free and do not require registration.

Living Library
Langley
Saturday, Oct 2nd
2:00pm-4:00pm
Be part of FVRL's first ever Living Library! Check out a Living Book for a short one-on-one chat over free coffee and cookies.

The Living Books will include a former homeless person, the head of Langley's RCMP, a crossword puzzle champion, a funeral director, a person with a physical disability, and City of Langley Mayor Fassbender, among others! This exciting event will satisfy your curiosity about the fascinating lives of others, while building bridges of understanding in our community!

Registration is not required, but the Living Books are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so come early to make sure you get to check out your top picks!

Your Organic Winter Garden with Lora Danyluk
White Rock
Monday, Oct 4th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Come share her passion for organic, chemical-free, holistic gardening. Lora Danyluk, an Organic Master Gardener and designer, will talk about winter bed preparation, winter food crops, and ornamental plants to help you create an attractive and productive winter garden.

Registration required.

Homework Help on the Net Workshop
Maple Ridge
Wednesday, Oct 6th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Come and find out where to look on the Internet for great, age-appropriate information for homework assignments. For children grades 4-7 and their parents or caregivers. Please register at the 2nd Floor Information Desk.

Photography Sessions
Langley
Wednesday, Oct 6th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Back by popular demand, professional photographer Byron Smith will be at the library for two engaging seminars all about digital photography! Please bring your owner's manual if you have specific questions about your camera. Please call or visit to let us know you are coming.

Byron will show you how to work with your digital images using editing software. There will also be a discussion of composition and design.

Wired Wednesdays - Email Basics
Tsawwassen
Wednesday, Oct 6th
9:00am-10:00am
Get comfortable with using the Internet during this hands-on 60-minute course beginning at 9:00 am. Open to everyone. Drop in.

Awesome October Pajama Storytime
Ladner Pioneer
Thursday, Oct 7th
7:00pm-7:30pm
Stories, songs and a puppet play.

An Evening With Maureen Jennings
Maple Ridge
Thursday, Oct 7th
7:30pm-8:30pm
Canadian author Maureen Jennings, best known for here Detective Murdoch novels, will be coming to share her new work, Shipwrecked, which was written as part of ABC Life Literacy Canada's Good Reads series. This talk will be of special interest to adult learner groups, tutors, ESL and literacy groups. Everyone is welcome. No registration necessary.

Mysterious Morocco
Langley
Saturday, Oct 9th
2:00pm-3:00pm
Joei is an intrepid traveler who is eager to share the mysteries of Morocco with you through her exciting stories, and spectacular imagery! Please call or visit to let us know you are coming.

Starry Knights
Pitt Meadows
Wednesday, Oct 13th
6:45pm-7:30pm
All knights, squires, and princesses are invited to this special medieval storytime for families. Sizzle the library dragon will be joining us for songs, stories, and puppets. Drop in, no registration required.

Wired Wednesdays - Internet Basics
Tsawwassen
Wednesday, Oct 13th
9:00am-10:00am
Get comfortable with using the Internet during this hands-on 60-minute course beginning at 9:00 am. Open to everyone. Drop in.

Antarctic Adventure with Ursula Easterbrook
Ladner Pioneer
Thursday, Oct 14th
7:00pm-8:30pm
“A trip to Antarctica is not only the dream, but also the adventure of a lifetime” (Ursula Easterbrook). Photographic Artist Ursula Easterbrook returns to Ladner Pioneer Library to share her spectacular photos from her 4-week trip with Joseph Van Os Photo Safaris to Antarctica. Ursula’s trip began in Ushuaia, Argentina (the world’s southernmost city) and continued to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and on to the Antarctic Peninsula. Come hear about her trip and delight in her breathtaking photos of penguins, icebergs, whales, sea lions, elephant seals, birds and more!

Puppet Show
Tsawwassen
Thursday, Oct 14th
3:30pm-4:00pm
Tsawwassen Library Puppeteers presents The Princess and the Pumpkin.

How to Plan Your Will
Maple Ridge
Thursday, Oct 14th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Local Lawyer, Raj Singh, will instruct you on the legalities, intricacies and the importance of planning your will. No registration necessary.

Matsqui Flyball and Agility Club
Clearbrook
Thursday, Oct 14th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Doggone Fun! Find out about the popular dog sports of Flyball and Agility. A presentation will be followed by a demonstration of some training techniques and a question and answer period. Check out their website. Registration required.

Quiz Night!
Chilliwack
Friday, Oct 15th
7:00pm-8:30pm
The Friends of the Chilliwack Library are very excited to be hosting our seventh annual Quiz Night! We invite you to make up teams and vie for the coveted Smarty Pants award.

Antique ID Clinic
George Mackie
Saturday, Oct 16th
12:00pm-4:00pm
Rustle through the basement, dust of those collectibles and bring them to the Delta Museum and Archives Antique Identification and Appraisal Clinic at the George Mackie Library. Well-known antique appraiser Al Bowen is able to identify and date objects from any historical period and will provide a detailed history, description and verbal appraisal of your objects. (Have a large item you want appraised? Please just bring in a photograph). Stay for tea and listen to Mr. Bowen's wealth of information about other people's treasures (2:30 - 4:00 pm). Space is limited. To register, visit or call the Delta Museum and Archives at 604-946-9322. Cost: $12/person. Observers are welcome at $5 per person at the door)

Special Effects Make-up Workshop for Teens
Terry Fox
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
Terry Fox
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.

Ghost Towns of British Columbia
Langley
Saturday, Oct 16th
2:00pm-4:00pm
Join us for a presentation and discussion of ghost towns of the Fraser Valley and across British Columbia. BC historian John Mitchell will be presenting, as well as showing artifacts from his collection. Please call or visit to let us know you are coming.

Grandparents Family Storytime
Terry Fox
Monday, Oct 18th
10:15am-10:45am
Calling all Grandparents! Bring Grandma and Grandpa to our popular Grandparents storytime series. All ages welcome.

How to Do Business With the Federal Government
Clearbrook
Monday, Oct 18th
6:30pm-8:00pm
In celebration of Small Business Week, staff from the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises will discuss the fundamentals of selling goods and services to the Government of Canada. This seminar provides information on how to market to the federal government, how the government does it's buying, and how to keep track of opportunities to bid on Canadian government purchases. An introduction to the MERX and SRI systems is included. Presented in Punjabi and English. Registration required.

Scare Yourself Silly
Maple Ridge
Tuesday, Oct 19th
6:45pm-7:15pm
Calling the creepy, the kooky, the mysterious and spooky! Wear your Halloween costume and listen to ghostly tales, spooky tunes, puppets and more!

Pitt Meadows Book Club - Alice Munro
Pitt Meadows
Wednesday, Oct 20th
7:00pm-8:00pm
The Pitt Meadows Book Club invites you to join them in a discussion of Alice Munro" "The Love of a Good Woman". This will take place at the October 20th meeting. Drop by The Pitt Meadows Library to pick up a Book Club copy of this title.

The Pitt Meadows Book Club meets @ 7pm in the meeting room at the Pitt Meadows Library, 12047 Harris Rd.

Antarctic Adventure with Ursula Easterbrook
George Mackie
Wednesday, Oct 20th
7:00pm-8:30pm
"A trip to Antarctica is not only the dream, but also the adventure of a lifetime" (Ursula Easterbrook). Photographic Artist Ursula Easterbrook returns to Ladner Pioneer Library to share her spectacular photos from her 4-week trip with Joseph Van Os Photo Safaris to Antarctica. Ursula's trip began in Ushuaia, Argentina (the world's southernmost city) and continued to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and on to the Antarctic Peninsula. Come hear about her trip and delight in her breathtaking photos of penguins, icebergs, whales, sea lions, elephant seals, birds and more!

Who You Gonna Call?
Terry Fox
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

Wired Wednesdays - Internet: Beyond the Basics
Tsawwassen
Wednesday, Oct 20th
9:00am-10:00am
Get comfortable with using the Internet during this hands-on 60-minute course beginning at 9:00 am. Open to everyone. Drop in.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Maple Ridge
Thursday, Oct 21st
5:00pm-8:30pm
Maple Ridge Friends of the Library Book Sale

Kids Day Off @ the Library - Mike's Critters
George Mackie
Friday, Oct 22nd
2:00pm-3:00pm
On this non-instructional day, children in primary grades and their parent/caregiver(s) will not only be captivated but also educated by Mike's Critters, a collection of reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects, arachnids and mammals. Drop in and discover some weird and wonderful creatures during this free 45 - 60 minute program.

Kids Day Off @ the Library - Joseph the Magician
Ladner Pioneer
Friday, Oct 22nd
2:00pm-3:00pm
On this non-instructional day Joseph the Magician will be sure to delight children in primary grades and their parent/caregiver(s) during this fun, exciting and free magic show. Drop-in.

Kids Day Off @ the Library - Ventriloquist Kellie Haines
Tsawwassen
Friday, Oct 22nd
2:00pm-3:00pm
On this non-instructional day ventriloquist Kellie Haines will delight and amaze children in primary grades and their parent/caregiver(s) with her lively, interactive and free performance. Kellie draws on her background in theatre, puppetry, dance and clowning as she explores a wide variety of topics with humour, compassion and boundless energy. Drop-in.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Maple Ridge
Friday, Oct 22nd
10:00am-8:30pm
Maple Ridge Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Maple Ridge
Saturday, Oct 23rd
10:00am-3:00pm
Maple Ridge Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Maple Ridge
Sunday, Oct 24th
1:00pm-4:30pm
Maple Ridge Friends of the Library Book Sale

Customer Appreciation Day
Maple Ridge
Tuesday, Oct 26th
11:00am-3:00pm
October is Canadian Library Month! Come and celebrate with us over cake and coffee in the library foyer. Meet library staff and members of the Maple Ridge Friends of the Library.

Pumpkin Painting Contest
Maple Ridge
Wednesday, Oct 27th
4:00pm-5:00pm
How good are your painting skills? Think you can create the scariest, zaniest, silliest pumpkin? Just bring your creativity and we'll supply the rest! Please register at the 2nd Floor Information Desk. For grades 5 and up.

Wired Wednesdays - Email Basics
Tsawwassen
Wednesday, Oct 27th
9:00am-10:00am
Get comfortable with using the Internet during this hands-on 60-minute course beginning at 9:00 am. Open to everyone. Drop in.

It Won't Byte
Maple Ridge
Thursday, Oct 28th
3:30pm-5:30pm
This program will be held at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre

Do all the new hand-held tech toys confuse you? Bring those new gadgets (cell phones, PDAs, hand-held GPS, etc.) and let the cyber-savvy members of the library's student council explain how they work and what they do.

Please register at the library's Main Floor Information Desk or at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre.

Scare Me Silly Halloween Party
Clearbrook
Thursday, Oct 28th
7:00pm-8:00pm
It will be hideous, horrible and too silly for small children - this is stories and more for older kids. Drop in - in costume if you dare! Ages 7 and up. No registration required.

Halloween Puppet Show
Langley
Saturday, Oct 30th
2:00pm-2:45pm
Inviting all Inviting all ghosts, goblins, and scary little creatures in costumes for a Halloween puppet show. All ages welcome. Drop-In.

Diwali
Clearbrook
Saturday, Oct 30th
11:00am-3:00pm
Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Apart from being the most widely celebrated, Diwali is perhaps one of the prettiest of all Indian festivals. Join us for a fashion show, henna, bindi art, crafts, sparkling, and sari and turban wrapping demonstrations, and lively entertainment. Refreshments and appetizers will be served while quantities last. Registration is not required.

This event takes place at Rick Hansen Secondary School (31150 Blueridge Drive)

A 'Scare Me Beware Me' Halloween with picture book author Daniel De Serrano
Clearbrook
Saturday, Oct 30th
1:00pm-2:00pm
Boo! It's going to be a fun Halloween with the author of 'Scare Me. Beware Me!', a book that makes monsters less scary. There will be prizes and snacks. Each child will receive a flashlight and a chance to draw their own monster! Costumes are welcome. All ages welcome. No registration required.

Author Visit - Hugh Brewster
Clearbrook
Wednesday, Nov 3rd
1:00pm-2:00pm
Hugh was a Red Cedar nominee this year for his book Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, but he is better known for his wonderfully readable books for children about World War I&II - At Vimy Ridge : Canada's Greatest World War I Victory and Dieppe : Canada's Darkest Day Of World War II.. This fall he has a new novel called Prisoner of Dieppe, which is part of the new I am Canada series for boys from Scholastic. All ages welcome. No registration required.

Wired Wednesdays - Internet Basics
Tsawwassen
Wednesday, Nov 3rd
9:00am-10:00am
Get comfortable with using the Internet during this hands-on 60-minute course beginning at 9:00 am. Open to everyone. Drop in.

Terry Fox Library Annual Book Sale
Terry Fox
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

Ghost Towns of British Columbia
Clearbrook
Saturday, Nov 6th
2:00pm-3:00pm
BC is a treasure trove of ghost towns. Join us for a presentation and discussion about these fascinating communities of long ago, both in the Fraser Valley and across British Columbia. BC historian John Mitchell will be presenting as well as showing artifacts from his collection. Registration required.

Puppet Show
Tsawwassen
Tuesday, Nov 9th
3:30pm-4:00pm
Tsawwassen Library Puppeteers presents Christmas Scramble.

Financial Literacy for Women
George Mackie
Wednesday, Nov 10th
7:00pm-8:30pm
Did you know many women in Canada have never taken a basic financial or tax literacy course? Understand your personal finances with Eileen Reppenhagen, CGA. Eileen a.k.a. the Tax Detective� shares her knowledge about tax and financial literacy during this free workshop.

Wired Wednesdays - Internet: Beyond the Basics
Tsawwassen
Wednesday, Nov 10th
9:00am-10:00am
Get comfortable with using the Internet during this hands-on 60-minute course beginning at 9:00 am. Open to everyone. Drop in.

Dreaming ofa Grown-Up Christmas?
Maple Ridge
Sunday, Nov 14th
7:00pm-8:30pm
Get in the holiday spirit with an evening of Christmas �themed stories just for adults. Music provided by Maple Ridge's own Silvertone Choir! Refreshments will be served. No registration necessary.

Behind the Cover
Ladner Pioneer
Wednesday, Nov 17th
2:00pm-3:00pm
Adults are invited to some informal, fun and thought provoking book talks. Let our Information Staff pique your interest in some new-to-you authors.

Wired Wednesdays - Email Basics
Tsawwassen
Wednesday, Nov 17th
9:00am-10:00am
Get comfortable with using the Internet during this hands-on 60-minute course beginning at 9:00 am. Open to everyone. Drop in.

Financial Literacy for Women
Ladner Pioneer
Thursday, Nov 18th
7:00pm-8:30pm
Understand your personal finances with Eileen Reppenhagen, CGA (aka The Tax Detective) at this free workshop.

Morris as Elvis: The World's Greatest Elvis Impersonator
Maple Ridge
Thursday, Nov 18th
7:00pm-8:30pm
Take a Chance on Life, by local author Morris Bates, is like a rock & roll roller-coaster ride chock full of road stories, music biz insights and tales of racial stereotyping. Come and listen to him recount tales of his life. No registration necessary.

Teen Quiz Night
Maple Ridge
Saturday, Nov 20th
7:00pm-8:30pm
Bring your competitive spirit and come to the Maple Ridge Public Library for Teen Quiz Night. Light Refreshments. Door prizes. No admission fee. Form a team or come alone. Drop into the library or call 604-467-7417 to for details.

Which Computer Should I Buy
Maple Ridge
Tuesday, Nov 23rd
7:00pm-8:30pm
Laptop or Desktop? PC or Mac? Netbook or iPad? Confused by the dizzying array of choices available to consumers when it comes to computers? Then join us at the library for an evening of tech talk and an explanation of computer jargon. No registration necessary.

Origami Workshop
Maple Ridge
Wednesday, Nov 24th
4:00pm-5:00pm
It's folding madness! Come join us at the library and learn this ancient Asian art. Learn how to make sophisticated origami shapes and become a paper-folding expert! Please register at the 2nd Floor Information Desk. Open to all ages.

Wired Wednesdays - Internet Basics
Tsawwassen
Wednesday, Nov 24th
9:00am-10:00am
Get comfortable with using the Internet during this hands-on 60-minute course beginning at 9:00 am. Open to everyone. Drop in.

Trip to Morocco: An Informative Journey
Terry Fox
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

Kids Day Off @ the Library - Joseph the Magician
George Mackie
Friday, Nov 26th
2:00pm-3:00pm
On this non-instructional day Joseph the Magician will be sure to delight children in primary grades and their parent/caregiver(s) during this fun, exciting and free magic show. Drop-in.

Kids Day Off @ the Library - Ventriloquist Kellie Haines
Ladner Pioneer
Friday, Nov 26th
2:00pm-3:00pm
On this non-instructional day ventriloquist Kellie Haines will delight and amaze children in primary grades and their parent/caregiver(s) with her lively, interactive and free performance. Kellie draws on her background in theatre, puppetry, dance and clowning as she explores a wide variety of topics with humour, compassion and boundless energy. Drop-in.

Kids Day Off @ the Library - Mike's Critters
Tsawwassen
Friday, Nov 26th
2:00pm-3:00pm
On this non-instructional day, children in primary grades and their parent/caregiver(s) will not only be captivated but also educated by Mike's Critters, a collection of reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects, arachnids and mammals. Drop in and discover some weird and wonderful creatures during this free 45 - 60 minute program.

Family Christmas Special
Terry Fox
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.

Atrium Decoration Event
Maple Ridge
Wednesday, Dec 1st
3:30pm-8:30pm
Members of the Student Library Council spend the afternoon and evening decorating the library's atrium area. Come and join the fun! Refreshments provided.

Wired Wednesdays - Internet: Beyond the Basics
Tsawwassen
Wednesday, Dec 1st
9:00am-10:00am
Get comfortable with using the Internet during this hands-on 60-minute course beginning at 9:00 am. Open to everyone. Drop in.

Teen Advisory Council
Mission
Thursday, Dec 2nd
4:00pm-5:00pm
Got an idea for a program? Want to make a suggestion on new library materials for teens? Want to make some new friends? If you're in grades 8-12 join Mission Library's Teen Advisory board - let your voice be heard! Snacks served.

Lego Mania
Maple Ridge
Friday, Dec 3rd
3:00pm-4:30pm
Do you like Lego? Do you like reading? Bring your Lego to the library and build a project based on your favourite book. This program is for children in grades 2-6. Registration begins Monday, October 25th at the 2nd Floor Information Desk.

Christmas Countdown
Maple Ridge
Tuesday, Dec 7th
6:45pm-7:15pm
How many sleeps until Santa arrives? We have Christmas stories, songs and puppets to pass the time!

Candlelight Christmas Special
Pitt Meadows
Wednesday, Dec 8th
6:45pm-8:00pm
Come on out for a festive evening of Christmas fun for the whole family! Make a lantern (or help your kids make one) and enjoy some refreshments and a special story or two. Drop in, no registration required.

Wired Wednesdays - Email Basics
Tsawwassen
Wednesday, Dec 8th
9:00am-10:00am
Get comfortable with using the Internet during this hands-on 60-minute course beginning at 9:00 am. Open to everyone. Drop in.

Delightful December Pajama Storytime
Ladner Pioneer
Thursday, Dec 9th
7:00pm-7:30pm
Stories, songs and a puppet play.

Las Posadas
Maple Ridge
Friday, Dec 10th
6:00pm-8:00pm
Come and join the library in celebrating Las Posadas, the traditional Spanish prelude to Christmas! Meet new people, enjoy the smells and tastes of the holiday season, listen to stories and learn about another culture and its wonderful traditions! No registration necessary.

Teen Pizza & Games Night
Ladner Pioneer
Thursday, Dec 16th
5:30pm-8:30pm
Do you love to play board games? Are you between 12 and 19 years old? Then come to the library for a fun night of gaming and free pizza. Pizza & games are compliments of Dave Strutt of Imperial Hobbies.

Registration is required. For more information, please visit or call the library.