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Tech, Canadiana & teen volunteer opportunities

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
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Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

COQUITLAM
• Tech Talk — Science of the Future Series: Join Paul Tinari Jan. 17 for the last of a three-part series on technological innovations — how they will change the way we live and work, and the creativity required to develop them. This talk will begin at 7 p.m. at the City Centre branch, Room 136. 
• Canadiana 101 for ESL Newcomers: Starting the week of Jan. 10, newcomers can get an introduction to the people, cultures and government of Canada. This program runs for five weeks on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Poirier branch. This program is presented by Helen Fitch, a retired history school teacher who has been presenting the citizenship classes for the last five years. Program registration is limited to 20 participants. For more information, contact Janice at 604-554-7337 or jwilliams@coqlibrary.ca.
• Winter storytimes: The full slate of children’s storytimes returns the week of Jan. 9 and will run at both the City Centre and Poirier branches. Find the storytime schedule at www.coqlibrary.ca.
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
• Teen volunteer opportunities: Are you a teen looking for leadership opportunities and volunteer hours? The library has many opportunities to build skills in programs such as Book Buddies, Tech Café and Homework Club. Visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577 for more details.
• Book Buddies registration: Does your child need extra help reading? Book Buddies matches children in Grades 1 through 4 with a trained teen volunteer to improve their skills. There are two sessions: Tuesdays, Feb. 6 to March 13 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., or Saturdays, Feb. 10 to March 10 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration for this program begins on Jan. 12. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a spot.
• Middle School Book Club: Meet other middle grade readers for a book club just for you. with pizza, snacks, questions and prizes. This month’s book will be All’s Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson. The club will meet on Jan. 30 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room. Register for this program by calling 604-469-4577.
For more information, 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
• Reading Buddies — teen volunteers: Come to the Terry Fox Library and help kids read, get a reference, volunteer hours and some good karma. Sessions are on Tuesdays, Jan. 23 to March 13, 4 to 4:45 p.m. Registration required.
• Reading Buddies — children: Kids in kindergarten to Grade 3 get extra reading practice with a teen volunteer at Terry Fox Library, a great way to improve reading skills in a safe, fun and friendly environment. Sessions are on Tuesdays, Jan. 23 to March 13, 4 to 4:45 p.m. Registration required.
For more information, 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.