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.
PORT MOODY
• Noon Year’s Eve Party: On Tuesday, Dec. 31, you can ring in the New Year without staying up late. Join PoMo Public Library for a family dance party and count down to 12 — p.m., that is — in the children’s area between 11 a.m. and noon. No registration required — just drop in.
• Check out ebooks: From the latest bestselling novels to the best “how-to” guides and classic fiction, Port Moody Public Library has thousands of ebooks and downloadable audiobooks for your electronic device. Find out more by going to portmoodylibrary.ca.
• Intro to ukulele: Join librarians Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room to learn how to play one of the cheeriest instruments around. Participants will review tuning, strumming and the first three chords. You must bring your own ukulele. Visit portmoodylibrary.ca or call 604-469-4577 to register.
Info: library.portmoody.ca or 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., at city hall complex.
TERRY FOX
• Tech Talk: Digital Demo Day: Learn about streaming video and downloading ebooks, audiobooks and magazines from the library website in this overview of Fraser Valley Regional Library’s digital content collections. Port Coquitlam residents can borrow digital books and videos, for free, on a variety of devices; find out more by attending this session Tuesday Jan. 7, 2 to 3:30 p.m. — drop in.
• Bullet journaling: What is this bullet journaling thing? It’s a fun, creative, analog method to schedule and be organized. Look beyond your phone to be organized and stay sane. Join librarians to find out more Wednesday, Jan. 8, 7 to 8 p.m. Call or visit the library to register.
• Storytime: Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. Storytime starts Monday Jan. 6, and Wednesday, Jan. 8 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.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.
COQUITLAM
• English Language Learner Book Club: Are you interested in joining a book club dedicated to English language learners? You’ve come to the right place. Join Coquitlam librarians for a monthly book club and discover the joys of meeting to talk about books. Drop in to the City Centre branch Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
• Retirement seminar series: Understand retirement income and expenses, what money comes from the government and what comes from your own initiatives, and learn practical ways to work on a budget. Drop in to City Centre branch Wednesday, Jan. 15, 10 to noon. This is the first of three seminars on retirement, presented with IG Wealth Management.
• HEROS emergency preparedness program: Are you and your family ready for an emergency? Learn what hazards you could face and how to be prepared to help yourself and others at the City Centre branch Saturday, Jan. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the Poirier branch, Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Register online signmeup.coquitlam.ca/signmeup or by phone at 604-927-4386.
Info: www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
