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
• Seniors’ holiday tea: Enjoy festive activities at Coquitlam Public Library, including live music, carolling, holiday trivia and traditional stories. Drop in to the Poirier branch Thursday, Dec. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m.
• Chess club: Do you want to learn how to play chess or find someone to play with? CPL’s chess club will be held at the Poirier branch every Saturday beginning Jan. 11, from 2 to 5 p.m. Players and learners of all ages are welcome to drop in — chess sets will be provided.
• Self-care for busy moms: Learn about self-care with life coach and registered counsellor Kandice Dondona at the City Centre branch Jan. 23, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the Poirier branch, Jan. 28, 11 a.m. to noon. Register at coqlibrary.ca’s Events calendar.
• TOMORROW: Burke Mountain fire hall storytime: Enjoy storytime in the fire hall with CPL storytellers Dec. 13 along with the Friday Library Link visit to Burke Mountain fire hall, 3501 David Ave. Storytime will run from 1:30 to 2 p.m.
• New program and events guide: CPL has brand new and returning programs for adults, teens and kids coming in 2020. Guides are available at the City Centre and Poirier branches, and at coqlibrary.ca.
Info: www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
PORT MOODY
• Hour of Code party: Join Port Moody librarians Saturday, Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room as they host the Hour of Code, a worldwide event that celebrates computer science. Drop in for fun demos, challenges, games and activities. Write your first lines of code to animate a character or create a game. The Hour of Code is an initiative of Computer Science Education Week and code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming. Drop-in, no registration required.
• BC Settlement and Integration Service: Do you have questions about immigration, settlement or finding a job in B.C.? BC Settlement and Integration Service can help answer your questions at the library between 1 and 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17. Make a one-on-one appointment by calling 604-468-6022 or emailing bcsis@success.bc.ca.
• 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.
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
• 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 this Saturday, Dec. 14, 2 to 4 p.m. — everyone is welcome.
• 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 meeting is Dec. 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m. — drop in.
• Saturday storytime: Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime, where children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. Runs Saturdays through Dec. 14, 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.
