COQUITLAM
• Identity theft and fraud prevention: Learn how thieves can steal and use your personal information, get tips to keep your financial and personal information safe, and find out what to do if you’re the victim of fraud or identity theft at a presentation by Diana Barry, account manager at Vancity, from 7 to 8:30 pm. on Nov. 22 at the City Centre branch, Room 137.
Registration is required; call 604-937-4155.
• eNews contest: Sign up for Coquitlam Public Library eNews by Nov. 30 and you’ll be entered into a random prize draw. You could win a Roku Streaming Stick, which comes with a point-anywhere remote and a USB power cable and adapter so you can watch your favourite programs anywhere. Look for eNews at www.coqlibrary.ca and follow the instructions on how to sign up. Already signed up for eNews? You’ve been automatically entered in the draw.
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
• Celebrate the season: On Dec. 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. enjoy a special storytime with carols, holiday stories, hot chocolate, and special guests: Pigeon and Santa! Non-perishable donations for local food banks will be accepted. This free and fun event for all ages will be held in the Inlet Theatre; seating is first come, first serve.
• Online learning via Lynda.com: Access thousands of video tutorial courses led by experts on topics such as web design, software development, photography, business skills, project management and more. Lynda.com allows you to learn at your own pace and you earn certificates of completion. You can access this professional learning tool for free from the library’s website, library.portmoody.ca, under Digital Content.
For more info, 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
• Christmas tea: Head to Terry Fox Library and spread some holiday cheer. Sing along to Christmas carols with musical accompaniment by Cutie Circle, drink tea and get into the spirit of the season. Everyone is welcome on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration required.
• Holly Jolly Pyjama Time Christmas puppet show: It will soon be the season to be jolly, so put on your pyjamas and jingle all the way down to the Terry Fox Library on Dec. 6. Master puppeteer and storyteller Elspeth Bowers will keep you laughing all the way with seasonal stories, songs, and a puppet show. Everyone is welcome from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. — just drop in.
• Christmas movie matinee: Head to Fox library for a special Christmas movie matinee: Elf, starring Will Ferrell. Everyone is welcome on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2 to 3:30 p.m. — drop-in.
For more info, 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.
