This feature, written by librarians with Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam, is published each Thursday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries.
COQUITLAM
• Digitization Station: Head to the Poirier branch and bring your old home recordings back to life. The Digitization Station has equipment that can convert your home movies, audio cassettes, photographs, camcorder footage, and floppy disks to digital formats. The station is open during regular library hours and is free to use. Call 604-937-4141 or email [email protected] to make a reservation.
• Preschooler Storytime: Stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes help children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading. Parents and caregivers, stay with your children (ages four to five years) and join in the fun. Preschooler Storytime starts up again at City Centre branch Nov. 7 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. — no registration required.
• CoqLibrary app: Carry the library in your pocket. The app allows you to renew items, check your account details, search the catalogue, book a meeting or study room, and view library programs and events — and you’ll never lose your library card again. The app is available for Apple and Android devices.
• Homework Help Club: Teens in Grades 8 to 12 assist kids in Grades 1 to 6 with assignments, workbooks and worksheets. All subjects are welcome. Phone librarian Chris Miller at 604-554-7339 to register. This program takes place at City Centre branch Oct. 25 to Dec. 13, 3:15 to 4:30 pm.
• Speed Networking with Employers and Service Providers: Kick off Tri-Cities Newcomer Employment Week at Coquitlam Public Library. Connect with employers and service providers to share your skills and experience. This program takes place at City Centre branch Monday, Nov. 18 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Register online at tricitieslip.ca.
Info: www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
PORT MOODY
• Boo Babies: Put your little one in their cutest or scariest costume for a special Peek-a-BOO Halloween babytime to celebrate the season. Join librarians Monday, Oct. 28 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. or Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. — no registration required.
• IELTS vs CELPIP — know the difference and succeed on both: In this workshop from SUCCESS Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room, you will learn key study tips, where to find study materials and how to practise for the CELPIP and IELTS tests (the only approved English tests for immigration purposes). Register by emailing [email protected] or by calling 604-468-6022.
• Halloween Storytime: Join Port Moody librarians Thursday, Oct. 31st from 10:30 to 11 a.m. for a not-so-spooky storytime filled with songs and stories about ghosts, goblins and witches. Wear your costume and trick-or-treat your way through the library for stickers. Drop-in, no registration required.
Info: library.portmoody.ca or 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
TERRY FOX
• Pro-D day movie matinee: Looking for something to do on the Oct. 25, pro-D day? Head to Terry Fox Library for a movie matinee from 2 to 3:30 p.m. — just drop in.
• Geri-arctics Ellesmere Island Expedition with Chris Cooper: Join a journey of discovery to the land of the ice bear. Local adventurer Chris Cooper will recount his eighth journey to Canada’s High Arctic along with friends who love to explore. But there is a twist: The average age of this group of adventurers is nearly 70 and they each hauled their own gear — 70 kg worth — along the Makinson Inlet, Ellesmere Island for 30 days. This special event will be filled with stories and photographs of human resilience and the marvels of nature Oct. 28, 7 to 8 p.m. — drop in.
• Ukulele Jam: All “uked” up and no place to jam? All levels of experience are welcome at Fox’s fun and relaxed ukulele circle. Next session is Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7 to 8:30 p.m. — drop in.
Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca, the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page or 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo.
