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春節文化走進圖書館 CHINESE NEW YEAR AT THE LIBRARY: PICTURE EXHIBIT (library hours) An exhibit of Chinese New Year pictures provided by the Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Vancouver.
WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE A series of special events for writers and readers with author Caroline Adderson. Events take place at the Brighouse (Main) Branch of the Richmond Public Library, Richmond Arts Centre & Minoru Place Activity Centre. Click here for the Writers-in-Residence brochure (PDF).
ESL Writers' Workshop (3 hours)
If you write stories in another language but want to try English, or if you’re longing to write fiction but unsure of your language skills, this workshop is for you. Note: Participants should have Upper Intermediate to Advanced English Language Skills. This workshop is for adults and teens 18 years and older. The Facilitator is Writer-in-Residence Caroline Adderson. Maximum 12 participants. Registration opens Feb. 3rd. To register call 604-276-4300 and quote program #225401.
Manuscript Consultation (1 hour) For much of her two-month residency, Caroline Adderson will review manuscripts from local writers and meet one-on-one with them to discuss their work. Interested writers are invited to submit a sample of writing by 5 pm on Mon., Feb 13, to Manuscript Consultation, Minoru Place Activity Centre, 7660 Minoru Gate. Submissions must be a max of 2,500 words, typed and double spaced on letter-size paper. On Mon., Feb 21, by random draw, 15 writers will be selected and contacted to book a one-hour manuscript consultation appointment with Caroline on Feb 27, 29 or Mar 4. For more info, please visit the Minoru Place Activity Centre's Events Page.
Parent-Preschooler Writing Groups (2 hours) If you have a preschooler aged 4-6, you will not want to miss this opportunity to work together with Caroline Adderson to create your own family classic. Maximum 10 children with parent or caregiver. Registration opens Feb 3. To register, please call 604-276-4300 and quote program #225751. For more info, please visit the Arts Centre's Events Page.
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Computer Classes
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ASK US TECH (1 hour)
Bring in your questions or practice your technology skills with help from library staff. Get help on any computer or technology topic, including computer, internet, or email basics, popular online programs, or eBooks and eReaders! Drop in just for a few minutes, or stay the whole hour. Use the library computers, or bring in your own laptop or portable device. Each session includes a 15-minute talk and/or demonstration of an important computer tip or popular online program by library staff. February's Tech Topic: What is a Blog?
INTRO TO EBOOKS & EREADERS (1 hour) Wondering what eBooks are all about? This session will introduce you to the different types of eBooks and eReaders available today, and will help you choose the eReader that’s best for you. Registration Required.
LIBRARY TO GO: EBOOKS FOR DEDICATED EREADERS (1 hour) Got an eReader? Not sure what to do with it? This session will demonstrate how to use our free Library to Go downloadable eBook service for Dedicated eReaders, like the Kobo Touch. Registration Required.
LIBRARY TO GO: EBOOKS FOR TABLETS & SMARTPHONES (1 hour) Got a tablet or a smartphone? Want to read free eBooks on it? Come and learn how to use our free Library to Go downloadable eBook service on your mobile device, iPad, Kobo Vox, or other tablet. Registration Required.
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Newcomers & ESL
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ESL TUTORING: READ, SPEAK, SUCCEED (4 hours) In partnership with Kwantlen Polytechnic University. ESL learners can get help to improve their English language skills from trained peer-tutors. Join the ESL Conversation Circle the last hour of each session to practice speaking and listening skills. Drop in
NEW IMMIGRANT ORIENTATION Learn about life in Canada and get information about local resources. In partnership with SUCCESS (Richmond). For info call 604-231-6462 (RPL's Chinese Info Line) or 604-279-7180 (SUCCESS). Admission by registration receipt only.
加拿大文化及禮儀 Canadian Culture & Etiquette (2 hours) English with Mandarin interpretation (英語講解﹐國語翻譯).
開發你孩子的潛力 Developing Your Child’s Potentials (2 hours) English with Mandarin interpretation (英語講解﹐國語翻譯).
建立與家人的健康溝通 Effective Communication with your Family (2 hours) English with Mandarin interpretation (英語講解﹐國語翻譯).
如何避免詐騙與保護消費權益 How To Avoid Scams (2 hours) English with Mandarin interpretation (英語講解﹐國語翻譯).
如何購買新車或二手車 How To Buy A New Or Used Car (2 hours) English and Cantonese (英語和粵語).
健康飲食 How To Eat Well and Stay Healthy (2 hours) English with Mandarin interpretation (英語講解﹐國語翻譯).
如何考取BC省駕照 How To Obtain a Driver's License in BC (2 hours) English with Mandarin interpretation (英語講解﹐國語翻譯).
如何申請BC省學生貸款 How to Apply for a Student Loan in BC (2 hours) Mandarin (國語).
政府廉租屋及補貼介紹 Introduction to BC Housing (2 hours) English with Mandarin interpretation (英語講解﹐國語翻譯).
卑詩省專上教育介紹 Introduction to Post Secondary Education in BC (2 hours) English with Mandarin interpretation (英語講解﹐國語翻譯).
如何申報入息稅 Personal Income Tax - Cantonese (2 hours) Cantonese (粵語).
如何申報入息稅 Personal Income Tax - Mandarin (2 hours) Mandarin (國語).
楓葉卡申請與公民入籍 The Permanent Resident Card & Canadian Citizenship (2 hours) English with Mandarin interpretation (英語講解﹐國語翻譯).
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Employment
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青少年就業輔導面談 EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLING FOR YOUNG ADULTS (½ hour) Meet with an Employment Counsellor to learn better job search skills and develop an effective job search plan. Bring your resume for review. Limited to 15 - 30 year olds. One session per person, ½ hour sessions 2 - 5 pm. In partnership with Connections Youth Resource Centre. Registration required, please phone 604-231-6413.
JobOptions BC EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM - ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? (½ hour) If you’re unemployed & haven’t received Employment Insurance for the past 3 years, you may be eligible to receive free training courses. Come & talk to an employment counsellor about your eligibility. ½ hr sessions between 2 - 5 pm. In partnership with Connections Youth Resource Centre. Registration required, please phone 604-231-6413.
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Health
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慢性病自我調理法（粵語） CHRONIC DISEASE SELF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CANTONESE) (2 1/2 hours) In partnership with University of Victoria's Centre on Aging. Participants will learn about the symptoms common to the various chronic conditions and skills, including how to set goals, take action and solve specific programs, with support of the whole group to effectively manage their health and improve the quality of life. Care givers are also welcome. Must attend all six sessions to receive the Certificate of Participation. Registration ends January 30. Registration Required. Cantonese (粵語).
慢性病自我調理法（國語） CHRONIC DISEASE SELF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (MANDARIN) (2 1/2 hours) In partnership with University of Victoria's Centre on Aging. Participants will learn about the symptoms common to the various chronic conditions and skills, including how to set goals, take action and solve specific programs, with support of the whole group to effectively manage their health and improve the quality of life. Care givers are also welcome. Must attend all six sessions to receive the Certificate of Participation. Registration ends January 30. Registration Required. Mandarin (國語).
HEALTH INFORMATION FOR SENIORS (1 1/2 hours) In partnership with UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. A professor and medical expert from UBC’s Geriatrics department will talk about how to prevent and treat diseases and disabilities of older adults. This talk will be live webcasted to an online audience. Registration Required.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DIABETES In partnership with the Diabetes Association, this series of monthly seminars aims at promoting people's understanding of diabetes and healthy living.
糖尿病與眼睛護理
Diabetes and Eye Care (1 3/4 hours) Mandarin (國語).
糖尿病與中風 Diabetes and Stroke (1 3/4 hours) Cantonese (粵語).
UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA AND BRAIN HEALTH (2 hours) The speaker is Anthony Kupferschmidt, Support & Education Coordinator – Alzheimer’s Society of BC. Registration Required.
OPTIMUM HEALTH & WELLNESS: THE BLOOD SUGAR CONNECTION (1 1/2 hours) Learn what blood sugar is, how it's related to cravings, weight-gain and other health problems, and how you can get off the blood sugar rollercoaster today. The speaker is Orsha Magyar, Registered Holistic Nutritionist. Registration Required.
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Finance
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RRSP SEASON ONE-ON-ONE FINANCE & TAX PLANNING CLINIC (½ hour) Get impartial information about financial and tax issues and enhance your financial literacy. One session per person, ½ hr sessions between 10 am - 12 pm. In partnership with the Financial Literacy Counsel Inc. Registration required, please phone 604-231-6413. Brighouse Seminar Room #3
6 MISTAKES BABY BOOMERS MAKE WITH THEIR FINANCES (1 1/2 hours) Join speaker Heidi Pullem and learn how to preserve your assets, maximize your income, and reduce the income taxes you pay. Registration Required.
TAX STRATEGIES FOR CANADIANS: PREPARING YOUR TAX RETURN (1 1/2 hours) Learn tax strategies to help you save money and reduce taxes. Speakers are Aphil Guilaran and Jason Nakano. Registration Required.
2012 TAX SEASON: ONE-ON-ONE FINANCIAL LITERACY & TAX CLINIC (½ hour) Get impartial information about financial and tax issues and enhance your financial literacy. One session per person, ½ hr sessions between 10 am - 12 pm. In partnership with the Financial Literacy Counsel Inc. Registration required, please phone 604-231-6413. Brighouse Seminar Room #3
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Reading & Study Clubs
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中文讀書會 CHINESE READING CLUBS To join or get more information about RPL’s reading clubs, phone 604-231-6462 (RPL Chinese Information Line).
Cantonese (2 hours)
Cantonese (粵語).
Mandarin (2 hours) Mandarin (國語).
Taiwanese (2 hours) Taiwanese (台語).
PHILOSOPHER'S CAFE IN RUSSIAN Join this gathering of Russian speakers for a lively exchange of thoughts and ideas on all sorts of topics. Free! Drop in!
The impact of the satirical novel “Master and Margarita” and how it foreshadowed the tragedy of its author, Michael Bulgakov (2 hours)
Speaker is Dr. Ari Belenkiy Russian (Российская).
易經讀書會 YIJING STUDY CLUB (2 hours) To join or get more information about this reading club, phone 604-231-6462 (RPL Chinese Information Line). Cantonese (粵語).
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Other
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LINKS BETWEEN HEALTH AND ETHICS IN EARLY CHINESE CULTURE (2 hours)
The belief in China that there was a strong link between a person's ethical behaviour and their health dates back at least as far as 400BCE and transcends divisions between what later became thought of as separate "schools" now known as Daoist and Confucian. Indeed the notion that physical health, emotions, and ethical conduct were linked was a pan Chinese cultural phenomenon that continues to exert influence today. We will examine these ideas by looking at texts dating from the fourth century BCE through the second century CE. These texts span areas of Confucian and Daoist thought and early Chinese medical theory. Presented by Dr. Paul Crowe, Director of the David Lam Centre, SFU and Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities & Asia-Canada Program. Registration Required.
WRITING AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS (1 1/2 hours) Come and enjoy the freedom of self-expression when you play with words. All ages welcome. Please bring paper and pen to the workshop. The speaker is Silvana Goldemberg Faifman. Registration Required.
AN INTRODUCTION TO SELF-PUBLISHING (2 hours) Speaker is Michelle Demers, author of the self-published Baby Jane as well as The Global Indie Author: How anyone can self-publish in the U.S. and worldwide markets. Registration Required.
EXECUTORSHIP AND FUNERAL PRE-PLANNING (1 1/4 hours) The speakers are Tanya Lyn Werk and Kevin Holte. Registration Required.
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