5642 176A St., Surrey, B.C. 604-598-7320. www.surreylibraries.ca. Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Closed on holidays.
EVENTS
Meet Hazel Hutchins
Meet author Hazel Hutchins January 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (School age, preteen).
Teen writers group
Thursday, Jan. 21 from 4-5 p.m. for teens. Like creative writing? Looking for inspiration? Young writers get together to discuss ideas, share writing tips, learn from great guest authors and get creative. Snacks and drinks provided.
Movies at Cloverdale
Shaun the Sheep, Sunday Jan. 24. Drop in for a free movie for families, teens and adults. From 2-4 p.m. Popcorn and drinks provided. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 604-598-7326.
Family Boardgames
Celebrate Family Literacy Day Jan. 25 with fun and games for the whole family. From 7:30-8:30 p.m.
ONGOING
Book club: Off the shelf
The Off the Shelf Book Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month, from 7-8 p.m. Books to fit your busy lifestyle! Call 604-598-7327.
Book Club: Books with Buzz
The Books with Buzz Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month, from 2-2:45 p.m. If it’s making news, let’s read it! Call 604-598-7327.
Terrific Tuesdays
Come and try fun activities, great games and make amazing crafts! Snacks provided. For ages 6 to 12. At 3:30-4:30 p.m. Drop in. Call 604-598-7326 for more information.
Baby Storytime
Wednesdays from 11-11:30 p.m., Learn songs, simple bounding and tickling rhymes, and circle activities that help develop babies’ large and fine motor skills. This program encourages bonding, promotes early speech and language development. For ages 0-12 months. Drop in. Call 604-598-7320 for more information.
Pajama Storytime
Come in pajamas with your favourite cuddly for stories, songs, puppets and action rhymes. This is a perfect bedtime activity for the whole family. Drop in, Tuesdays, from 6:30-7 p.m. at the Cloverdale Library. Call 604-598-7320 for more information, or visit surreylibraries.ca. Located at 5642 176A Street, Surrey.
Family Storytime
Come to the Cloverdale Library for family storytime Fridays from 10:30-11 a.m. All ages, drop in. Call 604-598-7320 for more information, or visit surreylibraries.ca. Located at 5642 176A Street, Surrey.
Surrey Libraries’ Cloverdale Library has one of the largest, Canadian family history collections in the country, and our extensive resources, programs and expertise can help you on this path! Winter workshops include:
Introduction to Family History
If you want to trace your family history but don’t know where to start, this is the place. Find out what’s available and where, how to document what you find, and pick up tips unique to genealogy research. Saturday, Jan. 9 from 1-2:30 p.m. Register in person or call 604-598-7327 or email familyhistory@surrey.ca