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
• Storytimes: Stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes help children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading, and the group setting at CPL allows you and your children to socialize with others. Storytimes begin again Monday, Jan. 6. A full schedule is available at coqlibrary.ca and in the library’s program guide.
• Library Link: CPL’s mobile library has an alternating weekly schedule beginning in January. New stops include Bramblewood elementary, Harbourview elementary, Roy Stibbs elementary and Riley Park. Get a library card, borrow and return books and movies at this library on wheels. For a full Link schedule, check coqlibrary.ca or the program guide.
• School success: Kids and teens are invited to join Reading Buddies and Parlez-Nous en Francais for help with reading and French immersion topics or to accumulate volunteer service hours. For more information and registration forms, visit coqlibrary.ca and look for School Success.
• Digital life skills for youth: Bestselling author Angela Crocker will show parents, teachers and guardians how to help youth navigate the risks of digital life for young people. Attendees will: learn physical and mental wellness behaviours that can be affected by excessive screen time; and explore skills your teen can develop to enjoy a healthy online life. This session is set for the City Centre branch Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Register online at coquitlam.libnet.info/event/3678347.
Info: www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
PORT MOODY
• Preparing for job interviews: Do you feel your interview skills are stopping you from getting the right job? On Monday, Jan. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room, attend a presentation from WorkBC in which you’ll learn basic strategies to answer interview questions. With the help of a career advisor, you will get information that will help you structure your answers and place your skills at a higher level. Register at eventbrite.ca.
• Learn to use your Android phone or tablet: Are you a proud owner of a new phone or tablet, or have you made a New Year’s resolution to make better use of your device? On Thursday, Jan. 9 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room, librarians will start from the basics and go through the 10 most frequently used functions — bring your own device. Visit portmoodylibrary.ca or call 604-469-4577 to register.
• Library storytimes: PMPL’s preschool programs will start again during the week of Jan. 13. Drop in to Babytime for songs, rhymes, bounces, lullabies and a chance to bond with your baby on Mondays from 2 to 2:45 p.m. or Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Storytime is active family fun for all ages Wednesdays or Thursdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m., or Fridays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Storytimes and Babytimes are drop-in programs — no registration is 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
• 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.
