Tuesday, Jan. 6
Fun, Learning and You, a program for children aged 18 months to five years and their parents or caregivers, 10 a.m. to noon. Offered by the Lower Mainland Purpose Society, the program runs every Wednesday from Jan. 6 to March 23. Free for New Westminster residents. Join in on circle times, preschool readiness and play in a rich thematic program. Parent information sessions include speech and language, early literacy and more. For information or to register, contact Elizabeth at 604-526-2522. The Purpose Society is at 40 Begbie St.
Wednesday, Jan. 7
English Made Easy is offered by the Lower Mainland Purpose Society, a program for non-English speaking families (adults with limited or no English skills) and their children aged zero to five years. English Made Easy runs every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon from Jan. 7 to March 25, 2015. Free for New Westminster residents. Includes practical English classes for the caregivers and songs, stories and crafts (with an emphasis on English) for the children. For information or to register, contact Elizabeth at 604-526-2522. The Purpose Society is at 40 Begbie St.
Social Knitwork, drop-in knitting group at New Westminster Public Library, 7 p.m. Meets the first Wednesday of the month and is open to all ages and skill levels. The only requirement is to enjoy knitting and chatting with other knitters. Bring your own yarn, needles, scissors and supplies. Beginners are welcome. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 Sixth Ave., www.nwpl.ca, 604-527-4660.
Free citizenship classes at the library. Offered on the first Wednesday and Thursday of each month, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register at the library at 604-527-4667 or MOSAIC at 604-522-3722 ext. 155. The classes are co-sponsored by the New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC’s settlement program. The New Westminster Public Library is located at 716 Sixth Ave. and is wheelchair accessible.
Thursday, Jan. 8
Tech Toys Jump Start, 5 to 8 p.m., New Westminster Public Library. Did you get a new device for Christmas? Drop by the New Westminster Public Library with your tablet, phone, ereader or gadget and library staff will help you get started. Beside the basics, staff can show you how to download the library app, borrow ebooks, eaudiobooks and emaagazines and access newspapers online. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 Sixth Ave., www.nwpl.ca and 604-527-4660.
Free citizenship classes at the library. Offered on the first Wednesday and Thursday of each month, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register at the library at 604-527-4667 or MOSAIC at 604-522-3722 ext. 155. The classes are co-sponsored by the New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC’s settlement program. The New Westminster Public Library is located at 716 Sixth Ave. and is wheelchair accessible.
Saturday, Jan. 10
Tech Toys Jump Start, 1 to 4 p.m., New Westminster Public Library. Did you get a new device for Christmas? Drop by the New Westminster Public Library with your tablet, phone, ereader or gadget and library staff will help you get started. Beside the basics, staff can show you how to download the library app, borrow ebooks, eaudiobooks and emagazines and access newspapers online. The New Westminster Public Library is at 716 Sixth Ave., www.nwpl.ca and 604-527-4660.
