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BOOKS PLUS: Babies, buddies, Lego and much more

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.
BOOKS PLUS

PORT MOODY
• Baby Sing and Learn: Starting on Sept. 1, you can register for the first session of PMPL’s popular Baby Sign and Learn. Programs are on Tuesdays from 2 to 2:45 p.m. starting Sept. 15 or on Fridays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. starting Sept. 18. Enjoy songs, rhymes and games with your baby from age birth to 18 months. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
• Inlet Book Club: The Inlet Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. New members are always welcome to drop in and join the discussion about new and topical books. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, clubbers will be discussing The Rosie Project by Graeme C. Simsion.
• Book Buddies: Registration for the fall session of PMPL’s Book Buddies program starts Sept. 8. Kids in Grades 2 to 4 can practise their reading and writing skills with a teen buddy. Sessions are from 10 to 10:45 a.m. or from 11 to 11:45 a.m. on Saturdays starting Oct. 24 and running through Dec. 12. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
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
• Lego Club: Terry Fox Library has the Lego, you bring your imagination. Kids can play, create and experiment at the library in the Lego Club, a fun afternoon program for ages five to 10 years. The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month; the next meeting is Sept. 9, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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.

COQUITLAM
• Now open — Innovation Hub: You can use 3D printers, scanners and high-powered creative software to bring your innovative ideas to life at CPL’s Innovation Hub. There’s an open house every Tuesday from 1 to 5 p.m. where you can drop in and learn the basics of 3D printing, equipment use and how to get started with your design. There’s also Try It! Thursdays: Every Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. for those who have attended an open house or have previous 3D printing experience. Reserve your spot on one of our machines to bring your design to reality. Up to 4-hour 3D print jobs are available. Call 604-554-7330 to reserve a spot. Other times available by appointment; call 604-937-4144 or email [email protected].
• Hearing clinic: On Thursday, Sept. 10, 1 to 2 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch, Dr. Ieda Ishida, a certified audiologist from Connect Hearing, will describe the parts of the ear, their functions and the factors that can affect hearing and cause hearing loss. You’ll learn to identify signs of hearing loss and determine if you or someone you know may be experiencing hearing loss. From 2 to 4 p.m., Connect Hearing will conduct free hearing health checks. To register for this free program, leave a message at 604-937-4155.
For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.