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YOUTH | GENERAL INTEREST Help your teen or pre-teen thrive with leadership programs, recreation opportunities, creative workshops, and social events.

WINTERIZE YOUR SKINCARE Age: 15+

GOAT MILK N’ HONEY SOAP MAKING Age: 16+ Learn to Make Goat Milk Soap using fresh, raw, unprocessed milk from a local farm. In class, students will learn the delicate process of incorporating this perishable ingredient into soap while maintaining the benefits of the lactic acid. Goat milk contains alpha-hydroxy acids such as lactic acid which help remove dead skin cells from your skin’s surface. From pre-blended bases, make a long lasting oat n’ honey goat milk soap. ALL SUPPLIES

ADVANCE ROYAL ICING FLORAL CLASS

Relentless wind, dropping temperatures and overheated indoor air all contribute to winter complexion woes. In this hands-on class, using essential oils, organic butters and botanicals, customize your own head to toe skincare by creating a hydrating body lotion, shea butter lip balm, sugar lip polish and a body exfoliant. Recipes on hair rinses, detanglers, conditioners, dandruff control treatment, and deep conditioners. ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN COURSE FEE.

INCLUDED IN COURSE FEE. Instructor: Cheryl Theilade ALBION COMMUNITY CENTRE FEE: $60 | SESSIONS: 1 TU 6:30 - 8:30PM

Instructor: Cheryl Theilade ALBION COMMUNITY CENTRE FEE: $58 | SESSIONS: 1 TU 6:30 - 9:00PM

FEE: $47 | SESSIONS: 1 SU

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Drop-in Tech Help Mondays, Jan 6 to Mar 31, 2 – 3 pm

Build It! Fridays, Jan 24, Feb 28, Mar 28, 3 – 4 pm

Pyjama Storytime Wednesdays, Feb 5 & Mar 5, 6:30 – 7 pm

These practical, hands-on sessions with library staff are designed to help customers solve problems or learn new programs and techniques on their own devices or on library computers. Bring your tablets, laptops, eReaders and your questions! Storytime Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jan 7 to Mar 13, 10 – 10:30 am Saturdays, Jan 11 to Mar 15, 10:30 – 11 am Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. Looking for more Storytime fun? Check out our on-demand content on Facebook or YouTube.

Love building? We provide the LEGO® and KEVA, you bring your imagination! Come play, create, and experiment. Build It! is a fun afternoon program for kids ages 5 and up. Winter Fun Fair Saturday, Jan 25, 11 am - 2 pm Join us for an action-packed day to celebrate Family Literacy Day! Meet local community groups to learn about the many amazing programs and services available in our community. There will be lots of fun family activities, popcorn, contests and prizes for all ages! Everyone is welcome!

Discover our top programs and activities MapleRidge.ca/DiscoverRec 29 What is a Repair Café? A chance for YOU to learn how to darn your socks or fix your broken bicycle stuffed toy, kettle, alarm clock, picture frame and more, using our tools, glue, yarn and spare parts! Experienced volunteers can give you advice or lend a hand with the repair. Hosted in partnership with Ridge Meadows Recycling Society. Tuck into a story! Children and caregivers will be enter tained with stories, songs, rhymes and more. Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favou rite stuffie. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. Looking for more Storytime fun? Check out our on-demand content on Facebook or YouTube. Repair Café Saturday, Feb 15, 10 am - 2 pm

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