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
• Book club sets: Coquitlam Public Library has many popular book club titles available for loan, with 12 copies to a set, a seven-week loan period and the ability to reserve sets up to one year in advance. Just register your club by emailing bookclub@coqlibrary.ca, then reserve your book club set. More information at coqlibrary.ca.
• Tech Tuesdays: During Coquitlam Public Library’s Innovation Hub open houses, you can experience virtual reality or learn how to use 3D printers. Next session for 3D printing: Tuesday, Nov. 26. See 3D printers in action and learn how to print designs using our creative software. Next session for VR: Tuesday, Dec. 3. Explore the ocean floor, paint a masterpiece or practise archery with an HTC Vive headset and controllers. Open houses run from 2 to 4 p.m. at the City Centre branch.
• Digitization station: Are you wondering how to preserve your old family photographs, slides and home videos? The Poirier branch digitization equipment can convert your precious memories to digital formats so they can be shared with the next generation. The station is free to use and open during regular library hours. Advance bookings are recommended; call 604-937-4141 or email askalibrarian@coqlibrary.ca to make a reservation.
• Saturday storytime with Santa: Come for stories, songs and rhymes. a very jolly guest, Santa Claus, will read a book and stay for photos. This program takes place at the City Centre branch Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Info: www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
PORT MOODY
• Dealing with insomnia: Trouble falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep and poor quality of sleep can all hurt our health. Improving our sleep can help enhance our mood, energy, hormonal balance and help our bodies heal. Nov. 25 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room, Jill Scott, a naturopathic doctor, will discuss some reasons our bodies struggle for sleep and how to set up new and better patterns of sleep. Register online at portmoodylibrary.ca or by calling 604-469-4577.
• Making Cents of Money: Budgeting 101: Take control of your finances and give yourself peace of mind. Nov. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room, the Credit Counselling Society of BC will cover the seven important steps to budgeting and how to keep on track. Register online at portmoodylibrary.ca or by calling 604-469-4577.
• Advance-care planning: Advance-care planning is documenting and sharing your requests for your future health and personal care. This workshop with Fraser Health will help you articulate to your loved ones what would be important during an illness or should you be unable to communicate your wishes. The workshop will also provide resources for those going through the process. To register for this program Dec. 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the ParkLane Room, visit portmoodylibrary.ca or call 604-469-4577.
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
• PoCo Sticks and Stitches: Calling all knitters and stitchers: Work on your knitting, crochet or needlework projects while chatting with other crafters on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Next meetings are Nov. 21 and Dec. 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m. — drop in.
• Ukulele jam: All “uked” up and no place to jam? All levels of experience are welcome at our fun and relaxed ukulele circle Tuesday, Nov. 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m. — drop in.
• CUTIE Christmas: Spread some holiday cheer — join the CUTIE Circle and the library’s ukulele jam group as they sing and play Christmas songs. Mark your calendars and join the circle Saturday, Dec. 14, 2 to 4 p.m. — everyone is welcome.
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.
