Practice your English and meet people in a friendly, relaxed environment at the library. Each week a librarian will lead a discussion on a variety of everyday topics. Adult learners must have some knowledge of English to participate in group conversation. Please join us for this free program. Each session may be limited to 20 participants. Sessions are drop-in with no advance registration.
Bob Prittie Metrotown Events
Tuesdays, March 9 to April 27 (8 sessions)
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday, March 15
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Using student-centred classroom activities, a qualified ESL teacher will work with students on popular family law topics. Subjects covered include common law marriages, separation and divorce, parenting arrangements, child support, dividing family property , parenting after separation, immigrant women and separation, and the law concerning children and youth. This event is co-sponsored by the People's Law School. Students must have intermediate English language skills. Class size is limited to 25. Please phone 604-436-5400 to register.
Thursday, March 25
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
This free public workshop will be presented by Mr. Gary C. Bizzo, Program Manager, Self Employment Program, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. in English with Mandarin translation. It will explain the foundations and functions of Canada's business networks, how to understand Canadian business culture, why it exists and how you can work with it, and efficient steps to help integrate your business into the Canadian market.
Friday, March 26
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
We’re here to help. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is offering free seminars to help businesses make a smooth transition to the Harmonized Sales tax (HST) in time for July 1, 2010.
Find out what steps you need to take to prepare for the changeover and how the HST will affect your business. Join us for this free information session at the Burnaby Public Library.
Register online or call 604-436-5400 to register and for more information.
Thursdays, April 8 to May 13
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Age: Newborn to pre-walkers
Let us welcome you and your new family to the wonderful world of books, rhymes and songs.
Storytimes are 45 minutes long with the first 15 minutes set aside for reading with your baby (books provided!), listening to music, meeting other families and socializing.
No registration required. Come early – space is limited. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings and expectant parents welcome.
Thursdays, April 8 to May 13
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Age: Newborn to pre-walkers
Let us welcome you and your new family to the wonderful world of books, rhymes and songs.
Storytimes are 45 minutes long with the first 15 minutes set aside for reading with your baby (books provided!), listening to music, meeting other families and socializing.
No registration required. Come early – space is limited. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings and expectant parents welcome.
Tuesdays, April 13 to May 18
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Age: 24 to 36 months
Reading, rhyming and singing - perfect for two-year-olds who love stories (and might even sit still for them!)
Storytimes are 45 minutes long with the first 15 minutes set aside for reading together with your children (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.
Tuesdays, April 13 to May 18
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Age: 24 to 36 months
Reading, rhyming and singing - perfect for two-year-olds who love stories (and might even sit still for them!)
Storytimes are 45 minutes long with the first 15 minutes set aside for reading together with your children (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.
Thursdays, April 15 to May 13
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Age: 3 to 5 years
Stories, singing and more stories!
No registration required. Come early - space is limited. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings welcome.
Mondays, April 19 to May 17
10:15 am - 11:00 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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