This feature, written by librarians with Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library, is published Thursdays to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries.
COQUITLAM
• CoqLibrary app launch party: Join the party as Coquitlam Public Library celebrates the launch of the CoqLibrary app. Drop by for app assistance, enjoy a treat and enter to win prizes at the City Centre branch Thursday, Jan. 24, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
• Family Literacy Day: Parents and kids of all ages are invited to try games and activities to celebrate Literacy Day Saturday, Jan. 26, 2 to 3:30 p.m. at City Centre branch — no registration required.
• Family Day storytime: Parents and kids are invited to try games and activities to celebrate Literacy Day Monday, Feb. 18, 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the City Centre branch in Rooms 136 and 137. Just drop in.
Info: www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
PORT MOODY
• Family Literacy Day: Saturday, Jan. 26 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., drop in to the children’s area to celebrate family literacy with a special storytime, a scavenger hunt, crafts, special guests and more — all ages, no registration required.
• Welcome to WordPress: Want to start your own blog or website? Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 1:30 to 3 p.m., you can learn how to set up a free WordPress account, select and customize a theme, and add content. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
• Health Matters: hypertension and heart disease: In this workshop with Dr. Fatma Taha Jan. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m., participants will cover topics such as: what is blood pressure and the range of normal versus high; who is at risk and how to reduce the risk; and how to live healthily and avoid hypertension and its complications. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
Info: library.portmoody.ca or 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., at city hall.
TERRY FOX
• Beginner ukulele lessons: Join local ukulele instructor Patrice from Paliatsky Music Lessons for this special 4 week beginner session. You’ll be strumming tunes in practically no time! Call or visit the library to register. Space is limited. Ages 10 and up Saturdays, February 9 – March 2, 1:00-2:00 pm
• Tri-City Wordsmiths: Increase your knowledge and skill in the literary arts with the Tri-City Wordsmiths. Visit www.tri-citywordsmiths.ca for more information and monthly topics. Saturdays, Feb. 2 and April 6, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Contact the library to register.
• Lego Club: Fox has the Lego, you bring your imagination. Try out the new Keva planks, too. Kids ages five to 10 are welcome Wednesdays, Feb. 13, March 13 and April 10, 3:30 to 4:30 p.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.
