Burnaby Festival of Learning

The Burnaby Festival of Learning is back for another year of weeklong celebrations of learning. In conjunction with Simon Fraser University, the City of Burnaby, School District #41, and the Burnaby Public Library, you can find free events scheduled throughout the city of Burnaby to engage you. Events range from performances, to lectures, discussions, debates, and book launches attracting audiences of children to seniors.

This festival offers a wonderful opportunity for you to become familiar with your city. You can discover services, locations, and meet others at:

The Burnaby Public Library with events including:

• ‘Origami for Adults’ (May 7^th),
• ‘Science’s Secrets to Greater Happiness’ (May 8^th), or
• ‘Computer Basics for Seniors’ (May 10^th)

Simon Fraser University with events including:

• Robotics Workshop (May 9^th),
• Building a Social Media Vending Machine (May 9^th), or
• Garden And Grow (May 11^th)

Confederation Community Centre with events including:

• Move for Health Day (May 10^th), or
• Walk With Your Doc (May 10^th)

Burnaby Village Museum with events including:

• BC Heritage Fair (May 12^th), or
• Indigenous Archaeology (May 13^th)

Stoney Creek Community School for the Great Salmon Send-Off (May 13^th).

This series of events offers something for the whole family, as well as a great way to get to know your own community. I strongly encourage you to attend at least one event. Let me know what you discovered about your new community.