Bob Prittie Metrotown Events

Parent-Child Mother Goose in Chinese: Preschoolers

Fridays, April 5 to May 31

9:30 am - 11:00 am

Age: 3 to 5 years

A free program of songs, rhymes and storytelling in English, Cantonese and Mandarin for Chinese-speaking parents and preschoolers. Snack provided.

Pre-registration starts February 25.

Register in person at the Metrotown Library. Limited to 12 families (first priority for those families who haven't attended the program this year; others will be put on a waiting list).

Questions? Please contact Amy Cheng (S.U.C.C.E.S.S) at 604-408-7274, ext. 2087.

This program is presented by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. in partnership with Burnaby Public Library. Funding provided by United Way Success By 6.

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Parent-Child Mother Goose in Chinese: Babies & Toddlers

Bob Prittie Metrotown

Fridays, April 5 to May 31

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Age: 1 1/2 to 3 years

A free program of songs, rhymes and storytelling in English, Cantonese and Mandarin for Chinese-speaking parents and preschoolers. Snack provided.

Pre-registration starts February 25.

Register in person at the Metrotown Library. Limited to 12 families (first priority for those families who haven't attended the program this year; others will be put on a waiting list).

Questions? Please contact Amy Cheng (S.U.C.C.E.S.S) at 604-408-7274, ext. 2087.

This program is presented by S.U.C.C.E.S.S in partnership with Burnaby Public Library. Funding provided by United Way Success By 6.

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

Bob Prittie Metrotown

Tuesdays, May 7 to June 11

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Age: 2 and 3 years

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

Storytimes are 45 minutes long with the first 15 mintues set aside for reading together with your child (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.

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

Bob Prittie Metrotown

Tuesdays, May 7 to June 11

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Age: 2 and 3 years

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

Storytimes are 45 minutes long with the first 15 mintues set aside for reading together with your child (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.

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Storytime for Toddlers @ Metrotown

Bob Prittie Metrotown

Thursdays, May 9 to June 6

10:00 am - 10:45 am

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.

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Storytime for Toddlers @ Metrotown

Bob Prittie Metrotown

Thursdays, May 9 to June 6

11:00 am - 11:45 am

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.

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Philosophers' Café | All booked up?

Bob Prittie Metrotown

Wednesday, May 22

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Is the medium still the message? A book lover will marshall facts and arguments to discuss the role of the book in today’s electronic, linked-in world.

Randall MacKinnon, the SENIORSage for MackINNOVATION, has served in various positions for a diverse range of innovative local, national, and international service organizations since 1970. As a social entrepreneur, he recently initiated ADVOCARE and has moderated over 220 cafés in 14 venues in the past 10 years.

Co-sponsored by Burnaby Public Library.

SFU Philosopher's Cafe

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Job Search Strategies and Networking Workshop

Bob Prittie Metrotown

Thursday, May 23

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Burnaby Public Library presents a free job search strategies and networking workshop given by MOSAIC. This workshop will help you to:

learn how to develop and strengthen your network of contacts and how to reach employers
learn the process of building relationships and having the right connections that can help open doors for future employment opportunities
identify sources of potential job leads
increase the visibility and credibility within your field.

Registration is required for this free workshop. Please call the Metrotown branch at 604-436-5400 or register online.

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How to start a business in BC -- Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF)

Bob Prittie Metrotown

Monday, May 27

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Are you between 18 and 39 years of age and looking to start a business? Developing your business plan and sourcing financing can be two of the hardest tasks to accomplish when starting a business. This seminar will provide key tips on developing your business plan and the resources that are available to you.

Brendan Cooper from Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) will discuss how to establish good credit ratings, how to evaluate good and bad cash flows and how to apply for CYBF financing and mentorship.This is an interactive session, so come prepared with questions.

Learning objectives:

Learn about the resources available for business planning on the CYBF website.
Understand how lenders value applicants on credit rating.
Know what to include in your cash flow projections.

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Understanding Labour Market Information and Employer Expectations Workshop

Bob Prittie Metrotown

Thursday, May 30

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Burnaby Public Library presents a free workshop on understanding labour market information and employer expectations given by MOSAIC. Knowing labour market information can be critical to a successful job search. Labour market information includes:

which jobs are in demand now and in the future
how the economy is doing and what demographics exist in different regions
occupational descriptions and salary information
upcoming areas of work

You will also learn what employers are really looking for and how best to prepare to meet their needs. Registration for this free workshop is required. Please call the Metrotown branch at 604-436-5400 or register online.

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