Monday Richmond Public Library will be hosting the six-week program "Chronic Disease Self-Management" in English on Mondays from May 5 - June 16 from 1 -3:30 p.m. The same program will also be offered in Mandarin beginning Thursdays from May 8 -June 12 from 9:30 a.m. -12 p.m. Both programs will take place at the Brighouse (Main) Branch in the second floor community place, 7700 Minoru Gate. To register, visit any branch of Richmond Public Library, call 604-231-6413 or register online at www.yourlibrary.ca/events.
Wednesday Richmond Public Library is offering a free and unique family literacy program called Learning Together. The program will take place at the Brighouse (Main) Branch, 7700 Minoru Gate on Wednesday mornings starting April 9, and at Cambie Branch, located in the Cambie Shopping Plaza at No. 5 Road and Cambie Road on Fridays. To register, visit any branch of Richmond Public Library, call 604-231-6412 or register online at www.yourlibary. ca/progs. Space is limited. In this seven-week program parents and children ages three to five will use the alphabet, numbers, stories and play to learn literacy skills and help develop a love of reading.
Upcoming The Consulate General of Japan will host the second of six forums in the Parallel Paths - Japanese Diplomacy and Nikkei Heritage series titled Family Settlement: Early 20th Century - pre war on Friday, May 23 at 7 p.m. at the Steveston Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 4111 Moncton St., Steveston.
