February 2013 Sunrise Monthly Newsletter - City of Surrey

City Centre Library
10350 University Drive, Surrey, BC | www.surreylibraries.ca | 604-598-7426
Children
Storytime Fun! Enriching weekly drop-in
programs of stories, songs, and puppets:
Muffin Storytime
Fridays, 10:00am – 10:30am
snack included (ages 0 to 5 yrs)
Bedtime Storytime
Tuesdays, 7:00pm – 7:30pm (all ages)
Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 11:30am-12noon until
May 29 (ages 13-36mo.)
Babytime
Thursdays, 10:30am-11:00am until
May 30 (ages 0-12mo.)
Family Time
Saturdays, 11:00am-11:30am (all ages)
School-Age Stories
Thursdays, 3:45pm-4:15pm until
May 30 (ages 5+)
After School Book Clubs
Talk about books, enjoy snacks, make
new friends. April 17 and May 15,
3:15pm-4:15pm. Ages 8-10 or 11-13.
Call 604-598-7427 to register.
Children’s Specials
(all ages, drop-in)
Castle Building
See what comes from cardboard!
Saturday, April 6, 1:30-4pm.
Nature Program
Saturday, May 4, 2:00pm-3:30pm.
Mother’s Day Craft Time
Friday, May 10, 3:15 - 4:15 pm.
Pro-D Day Craft Time
Monday, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm.
LEGO Club
Kids bring the ideas, and we provide the
Lego. Fridays – April 26, May 24, June 21,
3:15pm-4:15pm.
Movies at the Library
Family-friendly and FREE! Contact library or
check our web site
Youth
Check surreylibraries.ca/teens for full
information on our Teen programs,
including:
For Readers and Writers
Teen Book-Lovers’ Club
every third Saturday at 2:00pm-3:00pm:
April 20, May 11, June 1
Teen Writers’ Circle
4:00pm-5:00pm Wed. April 10 and 24, Sign
up: 604-598-7427 or trhockin@surrey.ca
For Gamers and others
Anime Club
Watch anime, discuss your favourites,
eat Japanese snacks and enjoy crafts,
games and more! Sign up with Anneka at
ajhomfeld@surrey.ca or 604-598-7442
Tuesday, April 9, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Tuesday, May 14, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Get your Game on!
Come play Xbox on a big screen! FREE
drop in video game club for grades 6+.
Wednesday, April 3, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday, May 1, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Volunteer!
Coast Capital Savings Reading Buddies
uses teen volunteers as role models to
young readers while they practice reading
and engage in fun literacy activities. See
full information and application forms at
surreylibraries.ca/teens
City Centre Library Teen Services
Department: 604-598-7427
Website: www.surreylibraries.ca
City Centre Library Children’s Services
Department: 604-598-7427
Website: www.surreylibraries.ca
City Centre Library Adult Services
Department: 604-598-7426
Website: www.surreylibraries.ca
Adults
Information Programs
Check surreylibraries.ca for further
information. Registration required for most
adult programs: 604-598-7426
eBook Training for downloading library
books to various devices.
Career, Job Search, and Resume
Writing Free workshops held monthly,
check the library website for days/times.
Newcomers to Canada: an inspiring
session of resources, services and tips
presented by Douglas College and
Surrey Libraries.
Thursday, Apr 25, 10am-12noon
Tuesday, May 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, June 27, 10:00am-12noon
Movies at Surrey Libraries
See full listings online: Programs and
Services < Programs at a Glance
Stories for People with
Developmental Disabilities
Enjoy free storytelling that stimulates the
mind and invigorates the imagination.
Every Friday 10:30am-11:00am until June
14. Drop-in! For more information contact
Iwona at 604-598-7396
Book Clubs
Forever Young Book Club.
Are you an adult who enjoys Young Adult
Fiction? Register early to borrow one of the
ten library book club copies. To register call
604-598-7438 or contact ealarssen@surrey.
ca. Meetings occur once a month, on
Tuesdays: April 23, May 28, and June 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Social Cafe and Literary Society
(ages 45+). An introduction to issues and
topics of interest to us all. Third Saturday
of the month, 2:00pm-3:30pm. For more
information contact Iwona at 604-598-7396
Seniors’ Book Club
First Monday of each month,
10:00am-11:30am in the Read-Ability
Lounge. For more info call 604-598-7396
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