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Books Plus: Hoopla & board games

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
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COQUITLAM

• Hello Hoopla: Hoopla is here. Instantly borrow eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies and movies with your library card. Click Hoopla at coqlibrary.ca, then use your Coquitlam Public Library card to log in and start reading, watching and listening. You get five checkouts per month per card and you must be a Coquitlam resident to borrow (your PIN is usually the last four digits of your phone number unless you have changed it). Hoopla is a digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet or phone — and even your TV. With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. Coquitlam Public Library has hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily.

• Let’s Talk Science: Join the team from Simon Fraser University’s Let’s Talk Science program for some fun. Explore different concepts with hands-on activities in an all-ages, engaging, interactive experience that is perfect for sparking your curiosity. This program is free; drop in any time from 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch. This event is part of Science Literacy Week, a celebration of science in Canada from Sept. 18 to 24.

For more information about any of these programs, visit www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

 

PORT MOODY

• Board books and games: Game on in the library. Play fantastic family board games while children’s librarians build you a personalized book list. No registration required. Drop into Port Moody Public Library’s children’s area on Friday, Sept. 22 between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m.

• APPy Hour — productivity and lifestyle: Join librarians as they share a selection of apps for your smart phone or tablet to find the best restaurants, keep track of your to-do list and more The session is on Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 10 to 11 a.m. Call 604-469-4577 to register.

• Writing a great accomplishment statement: In a competitive job market, it is important to showcase your achievement and accomplishments. Gain insights into writing a resume that demonstrates that you are someone who can get the job done. Join librarians on Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the ParkLane Room. This session is presented in partnership with Port Moody WorkBC Employment Services Centre. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat.

For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex. 

 

TERRY FOX

• Culture Days: Terry Fox Library Makerspace: Explore the future of arts and culture in the Makerspace at Terry Fox Library. Drive a mini-robot through a maze, create a photo of you and friends in a strange new place and learn how to make a circuit play a song. Discover how technology will change the way we create and think. Just drop in on Saturday, Sept. 30, noon to 4 p.m.

• Culture Days: Rotary Club Dictionary Project display: Drop by the Rotary Club’s display at the library and learn how the dictionary has shaped culture and history. The Rotary Club Dictionary Project provides each Grade 4 student in Port Coquitlam with an illustrated dictionary in September. Everyone is welcome to drop by on Saturday, Sept. 30, noon to 4 p.m.

For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.