Practice your English and meet people in a friendly, relaxed environment at the Tommy Douglas branch. 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 conversations.
Sundays, January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23, March 1, 8, 15 and 22 (we're closed on February 16)
No advance registration taken. Please join us for this drop-in program!
For the whole family!
Come celebrate storytelling through songs. All voices welcome - and instruments too!
No registration is required. Come early - space is limited. Caregivers must attend with children.
For more information, call 604-299-8955.
This is a program for Chinese families.
Songs, rhymes and storytelling in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their parents.
Limit to 12 families (first priority for families who haven't attended the program this year; others will be put on the waiting list.)
Mondays, January 13 to March 2
(No session on February 17 for Family Day)
Please note: *Registration must be done IN PERSON at the Metrotown Branch* - registration opens November 13
For more information please contact Teresa at: 604-318-2731
This program is in partnership with SUCCESS Multicultural Early Childhood Development (MECD) Services and is funded by Ministry of Children and Family Development
This program is conducted in Korean
Songs, rhymes and storytelling in English and Korean!
For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their parents.
Limit to 12 families (first priority for those families who live in Burnaby and haven't attended the program this year; others will be put on the waiting list.)
Mondays, January 6 to March 9
(No session on February 17 for Family Day)
To register call or email Monica Lim: 604-468-6064 monica.lim@success.bc.ca
This program is in partnership with SUCCESS Multicultural Early Childhood Development (MECD) Services and is funded by Ministry of Children and Family Development
Are you new to using a computer? Learn the basics to get you started.In this workshop, we’ll go over how to:
We’ll be working with computers using Windows operating system. Please register by phone at: 604-522-3971 or in person at the Tommy Douglas Library.
Registration starts Monday, December 2.
Age: walking to 2.5 years
Join us for songs, rhymes and stories. Perfect for busy toddlers!
No registration required. Come early - space is limited. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings welcome.
For more information, call 604-421-5454.
Mondays, January 6 to March 2
(No program on February 17 - library is closed for Family Day)
Practice your English and meet people in a friendly, relaxed environment. Each week a librarian will lead a discussion on a variety of topics. Some knowledge of English is recommended. Free, no registration required.
Mondays, Jan 13 - March 9.
For more information, call 604-299-8955 or visit any branch.
Age: 1 to 3 years.
Join us for Toddler Storytime! Singing, bouncing, clapping, and reading - perfect for busy toddlers!
The first 15 minutes is a time to settle in, look at books with your child, play, and meet other families.
No registration is required but space is limited. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings welcome.
For more information, call 604-522-3971.
Tuesdays, January 28 to March 10
Age: newborns to walking.
Join us for songs, rhymes and stories.
No registration required. Come early - space is limited. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings welcome.
For more information, call 604-421-5454.
Tuesdays, January 7 to March 3
For babies!
Lap bounces, songs, rhymes and fingerplays, for babies and the adults who love them!
The first 15 minutes is set aside for families to settle in, look at books together, and meet other families.
No registration is required. Come early - space is limited. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings welcome.
For more information, call 604-436-5420.
Tuesdays, January 14 to March 3