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Storytime for Babies @ Cameron

Jennifer Bradley — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:44:38 +0000

Thu, 2012-04-12 10:15 - Thu, 2012-05-31 10:45

Thursdays, April 12 to May 31

Age: Newborn to pre-walker

Let us welcome you and your new family to the wonderful world of books, rhymes and songs.

No registration required. Come early - spaced is limited. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings and expectant parents welcome.

Storytime for Toddlers @ Cameron

Jennifer Bradley — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:49:31 +0000

Thu, 2012-04-12 11:15 - Thu, 2012-05-31 11:45

Thursdays, April 12 to May 31

Age: Walkers to 2 1/2 years

Clapping, rhyming and singing - perfect for active toddlers.

No registration required. Come early - space is limited. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings welcome.

Storytime for Toddlers @ Metrotown

Jennifer Bradley — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:39:14 +0000

Mon, 2012-04-23 10:15 - Mon, 2012-06-04 11:00

Mondays, April 23 to June 4 (no session May 21 - library closed for Victoria Day)

Age: Walkers to 24 months

Clapping, rhyming and singing - perfect for active toddlers.

Storytimes are 45 minutes long with the first 15 minutes set aside for reading together with your toddler (books provided!), listening to music, meeting other families and socializing.

No registration required. Come early - space is limited. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings welcome

Storytime for Toddlers @ Metrotown

Jennifer Bradley — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:41:04 +0000

Mon, 2012-04-23 11:15 - Mon, 2012-06-04 12:00

Mondays, April 23 to June 4 (no session May 21 - library closed for Victoria Day)

Age: Walkers to 24 months

Clapping, rhyming and singing - perfect for active toddlers.

Storytimes are 45 minutes long with the first 15 minutes set aside for reading together with your toddler (books provided!), listening to music, meeting other families and socializing.

No registration required. Come early - space is limited. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings welcome

Storytime for Two- and Three-Year-Olds @ McGill

Jennifer Bradley — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:02:01 +0000

Thu, 2012-04-26 11:00 - Thu, 2012-05-31 11:30

Thursdays, April 26 to May 31

Age: 2 and 3 year olds

Perfect for kids who like songs, rhymes and stories - and might even sit still for them!

No registration required. Come early - space is limited. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings welcome.

Man in the Moon Storytime @ Tommy Douglas

Jennifer Bradley — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:59:27 +0000

Sat, 2012-05-26 10:30 - Sat, 2012-06-23 11:15

Saturdays, May 26 to June 23

Age: Newborn to 18 months

Join Jon for lively stories, rhymes and songs for infants and their dads, uncles, stepdads, foster dads, grandfathers and other male caregivers.

No registration required. Come early - space is limited.

Wednesday Windows Job Search Tour

Rachel Grant — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:09:31 +0000

Wed, 2012-05-30 14:00 - 15:00

Wednesday, May 30

Looking for a job or wanting to explore a new career? Why not take a free job search tour at the Library.

Are you looking for work or wanting a career change? Come to the library for a free one hour tour of the career and job search materials. Learn about the hidden job market, how to research companies, explore careers, and find employment interview, cover letter and resume resources.

Tours are drop-in with no advance registration.

Introduction to Twitter

Kelsey Jang — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:36:22 +0000

Thu, 2012-05-31 18:30 - 20:30

Thursday, May 31

What is Twitter? Find the answer and more at our Introduction to Twitter class at Tommy Douglas branch.

This class will introduce Twitter to new users. You will learn how to set-up an account, begin following updates from other Twitter users, and customize your profile and privacy settings.

This class is free of charge but space is limited. Registration begins on Monday, April 23 at 10:00 am. Please register in person at Tommy Douglas Library or call 604-522-3971. This class is held in the Tommy Douglas Computer Lab.

Introduction to MS Word 2007 (Part 1)

Kelsey Jang — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:19:03 +0000

Mon, 2012-06-04 10:30 - 12:30

Monday, June 4

Learn the basics of how to utilize and navigate Microsoft Word 2007.

Learn the basics of word processing. This course will introduce the essentials of creating a document on MS Word 2007. If you have basic computer skills but are baffled by word processing, this course is for you.

This is a two part class and attendees should be available to attend both sessions. The second session is on Monday, June 11 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Introduction to the Canadian Financial System

roberta summersgill — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:50:14 +0000

Mon, 2012-06-04 14:00 - 16:00

Monday June 4

Workshop - Introduction to The Canadian Financial System

This FREE workshop, by MOSAIC , introduces newcomers to the Canadian financial system. Topics include : Mortgages, Tax-Free savings Accounts, Credit Unions & Banks, Saving For Your Child's Education and Planning For Retirement. In English, with Hebrew and Tagalog translation

To register for this FREE workshop, contact Mikaela at 604-254-9626 ext 484

Author Reading - David Starr

roberta summersgill — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:16:40 +0000

Tue, 2012-06-05 18:30 - 20:00

Tuesday, June 5

The author of From Bombs to Books shares the deeply touching stories of students and parents who have overcome harrowing experiences and circumstances before finding safety in Canada.

David Starr is the principal of Edmonds Community School in Burnaby and author of From Bombs to Books: The Remarkable Stories of Refugee Children and Their Families at an Exceptional Canadian School.

Join us as David shares the deeply touching stories of his students and parents who have overcome many harrowing experiences and circumstances before finding safety in Canada.

This is a free event. Please register online, in person at Tommy Douglas, or by phone at 604-522-3971

Kucki Low: The Inspirational Life of South Africa's First Female Airline Pilot

Georgina Flynn — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:44:20 +0000

Thu, 2012-06-07 19:00 - 20:00

Thursday, June 7

Join Kucki Low for a talk about her memoir, titled This is Kucki Your Pilot Speaking.

During the 1970s, female pilots on any continent were few and far between. Overcoming personal tragedy and limited schooling, Kucki Low attained her private pilot’s license in early 1969 at the age of 23, the first woman to do so in Namibia, then called South West Africa. She went on to become the first female commercial airline pilot in South Africa.

Skills Connect for Immigrants Program Information Session

Rachel Grant — Thu, 03 May 2012 23:56:15 +0000

Thu, 2012-06-07 19:00 - 20:30

Thursday, June 7

Want a job that uses your skills and experience?

The Skills Connect for Immigrants Program is designed to help immigrants find employment that utilizes their skills and qualifications. The program has career experts who understand the challenges immigrants face when looking for work. If you are unemployed or working in a job that is not utilizing your past experience, knowledge or skills, and have been in Canada for 5 years or less, come to this information session about Skill Connect’s free employment services! Co-sponsored with Training Innovations and Burnaby Public Library.

Public Screening of Tapped

Trish Mau — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:16:41 +0000

Fri, 2012-06-08 18:30 - 20:30

Friday, June 8

Learn what you can do to help conserve and protect our water at this free public screening of the documentary Tapped.

Tapped is an eye-opening documentary that explores the undeniable facts about the dwindling supply of fresh drinking water, the problems associated with it now and in the future, the role of the bottled water industry and its ultimate effects on our health, climate change, pollution, and our reliance on oil.

The film begins with the statement, “By the year 2030, two-thirds of the world will be lacking access to clean drinking water. This is a problem every single person will be dealing with regardless of where they live in the world.”

Enviro Fest!

Trish Mau — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:48:07 +0000

Sat, 2012-06-09 10:00 - 14:00

Saturday, June 9

Take part in this free and fun event, with environmental displays, face painting, prize draws and more!

Take part in this free and fun one-day public event, with environmental displays, face painting, prize draws, and a 200 free veggie burger barbecue! This event takes place in Civic Square, on the lawn next to Bob Prittie Metrotown. Organized by the City of Burnaby in celebration of Environment Week.

Tale of the Great White Fish: An Author Reading with Maggie de Vries

Trish Mau — Thu, 24 May 2012 03:03:15 +0000

Sat, 2012-06-09 13:00 - 14:00

Saturday, June 9

Author Maggie de Vries will read from her children's book Tales of the Great White Fish. For children ages 6 to 10.

Author Maggie de Vries will read from her children's book Tales of the Great White Fish, about a sturgeon living in the Fraser River. This is a free event, but space is limited and registration is required. For children ages 6 to 10, and one adult per family. Prize draws will take place at this event. Organized in partnership with the City of Burnaby in celebration of Environment Week.

Introduction to MS Word 2007 (Part 2)

Kelsey Jang — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:22:32 +0000

Mon, 2012-06-11 10:30 - 12:30

Monday, June 11

Learn the basics of how to utilize and navigate Microsoft Word 2007.

This is a two part class and attendees should be available to attend both sessions. The first session is on Monday, June 4 at 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Let's Talk and Walk to the Park : an ESL program

Yail Waisman — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:40:26 +0000

Mon, 2012-06-11 14:00 - 15:00

Monday, June 11

Practice your English while going for a walk.

Go for a summer walk and practice your English conversation skills. A librarian will lead an easy 30 minute walk and the group will return to the Metrotown library for a 30 minute discussion. Get fit and meet new friends. This is a free, drop-in program with no advance registration required.. The same program will also be offered on Monday July 9 and Monday August 13 , 2:00-3:00 pm.

SFU Philosophers' Café: Democracy and/or free enterprise?

Greg Barkovich — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:30:20 +0000

Tue, 2012-06-12 19:00 - 20:45

Tuesday, June 12

If you were responsible for founding a brand new country that had to start with one or the other, which would you prefer?

If you were responsible for founding a brand new country that had to start with one or the other, which would you prefer? Does one foster or confound the other? Moderator Randall Mackinnon, IDEASage of mackINNOVATION, has served as president and board member as well as executive, consulting and service staff member for a diverse range of innovative service organizations since 1970. This is a free event. No registration is required.

Introduction to MS Excel (2007)

Anne Walsh — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:55:38 +0000

Wed, 2012-06-13 12:00 - 14:00

Wednesday June 13, 2010 12PM - 2PM

This course will give you an introduction to the main features and functions of Excel. Basic computer knowledge is necessary to register.

Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town

Lise Kreps — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:20:19 +0000

Thu, 2012-06-14 19:00 - 21:00

Thursday, June 14

Join us in celebrating the centennial of Stephen Leacock's humourous Canadian classic, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town.

Summer Reading Club 2012

Julia Nelson — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:16:59 +0000

Mon, 2012-06-18 (All day) - Sat, 2012-07-21 (All day)

Investigate the weird and wonderful world of reading this summer by joining this free program for kids of all ages.

Investigate the weird and wonderful world of reading by joining the 2012 Summer Reading Club. Sign up for this free program for kids of all ages starts on Monday, June 18.

Visit any branch of Burnaby Public Library to join. You'll get a colourful Strange But True reading record, bookmark, stickers, investigator's license and calendar to keep track of your reading.

AICW Remembers the Internment of Italian Canadians in World War II

Lise Kreps — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:31:08 +0000

Wed, 2012-06-20 19:00 - 20:30

Wednesday, June 20

Hear stories and essays about the internment of Italian Canadians during World War II.

The Association of Italian Canadian Writers, in cooperation with Burnaby Public Library, presents a free literary reading from Behind Barbed Wire: Creative Works on the Internment of Italian Canadians and Beyond Barbed Wire: Essays on the Internment of Italian Canadians wit

Triple Threat: Chicks Who Solve Crime!

Georgina Flynn — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:03:37 +0000

Thu, 2012-06-21 19:00 - 20:30

Thursday, June 21

Three Canadian mystery authors team up for an evening of readings & discussion.

Three Canadian mystery authors team up for an evening of readings & discussion. Join us for this unique opportunity to meet three women mystery writers, and hear them talk about their work.

Science World on the Road: Science Surprises

Julia Nelson — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:25:08 +0000

Sat, 2012-07-07 (All day) - Sat, 2012-07-28 (All day)

Saturday, July 7 - Saturday, July 28

Wild scientists from BC’s Science World will reveal their secrets!

The wild scientists from BC’s Science World will reveal the secrets to their most popular science demonstrations.

Ages: 6 to 12 years - sorry, no younger siblings; caregivers must remain in the library.

Let's Talk and Walk to the Park : an ESL program

Yail Waisman — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:46:25 +0000

Mon, 2012-07-09 14:00 - 15:00

Monday , July 9

Practice English while walking

Go for a summer walk and practice your English conversation skills. A librarian will lead an easy 30 minute walk and the group will return to the Metrotown library for a 30 minute discussion. Get fit and meet new friends. This is a free, drop-in program with no advance registration required. The same program will also be offered on Monday August 13 , 2:00-3:00 pm.

Storytime for Preschoolers @ Cameron

Jennifer Bradley — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:35:12 +0000

Wed, 2012-07-11 19:00 - Wed, 2012-08-15 19:30

Wednesdays, July 11 to August 15

Age: 2 1/2 to 5 years

Stories, singing and more stories!

No registration required. Come early - space is limited. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings welcome.

Storytime for Babies @ Cameron

Jennifer Bradley — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:36:54 +0000

Thu, 2012-07-12 10:15 - Thu, 2012-08-16 10:30

Thursdays, July 12 to August 16

Age: Newborn to pre-walker

Let us welcome you and your new family to the wonderful world of books, rhymes and songs.

No registration required. Come early - spaced is limited. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings and expectant parents welcome.

Storytime for Toddlers @ Cameron

Jennifer Bradley — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:38:33 +0000

Thu, 2012-07-12 11:15 - Thu, 2012-08-16 11:45

Thursdays, July 12 to August 16

Age: Walkers to 2 1/2 years

Clapping, rhyming and singing - perfect for active toddlers.

No registration required. Come early - space is limited. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings welcome.

Burnaby Nature House @ Cameron

Jennifer Bradley — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:22:57 +0000

Thu, 2012-08-02 14:00 - 14:45

Thursday, August 2

Amazing but True Nature Fun. Biggest, smallest, oldest grossest!

Ages: 5 to 10 years

Amazing but True Nature Fun. Biggest, smallest, oldest grossest! Join a Metro Vancouver Park Interpreter to learn about some of the weird and wonderful plants and animals that live in nature and find out which parks you can visit to discover them for yourself.

Burnaby Nature House @ McGill

Jennifer Bradley — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:24:56 +0000

Thu, 2012-08-09 14:00 - 14:45

Thursday, August 9

Amazing but True Nature Fun. Biggest, smallest, oldest grossest!

Ages: 5 to 10 years

Let's Talk and Walk to the Park : an ESL program

Yail Waisman — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:48:35 +0000

Mon, 2012-08-13 14:00 - 15:00

Monday, August 13

Practice your English conversation while walking

Burnaby Nature House @ Tommy Douglas

Jennifer Bradley — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:26:18 +0000

Thu, 2012-08-16 14:00 - 14:45

Thursday, August 16

Amazing but True Nature Fun. Biggest, smallest, oldest grossest!

Ages: 5 to 10 years

Burnaby Nature House @ Metrotown

Jennifer Bradley — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:27:45 +0000

Thu, 2012-08-23 11:00 - 11:45

Thursday, August 23

Amazing but True Nature Fun. Biggest, smallest, oldest grossest!

Ages: 5 to 10 years

Citizenship Test Preparation

Lucia Castillo — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:10:45 +0000

Tue, 2012-08-28 14:00 - Wed, 2012-08-29 17:00

Tuesday, August 28th & Wednesday, August 29th (2 sessions)

MOSAIC and the Burnaby Public Library present this free two-day workshop on preparation for the Canadian citizenship test.

MOSAIC and the Burnaby Public Library are presenting a free two-day workshop on preparing for the Canadian citizenship test. Classes are in English and cover topics such as Canadian geography, economics, history, government, voting, rights and responsabilities, culture, symbols, and a lot more.

Registration for this free workshop is required. Please call 604-436-5400, or register online

Wills, Estates, Representation Agreements and Powers of Attorney

Lise Kreps — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:30:26 +0000

Thu, 2012-09-20 19:00 - 20:45

Thursday, September 20

Join lawyer Don Drysdale for a free class on personal planning. Learn about wills, estates, representation agreements, powers of attorney and why you need them.

This is a free event, but space is limited. Register online, by calling 604-299-8955, or in person at the library.