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BOOKS PLUS: Celebrations, Lego & IndieFlix

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries
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PORT MOODY
• Celebrate the Season: Next Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., join PoMo librarians in the Inlet Theatre for classic sing-along carols and seasonal stories, and meet Santa at this family Christmas event that’s suitable for all ages. No registration required.
• Winter family storytime: Drop in to the PMPL’s Storytelling Circle on Dec. 28, 29, 30 and 31 for an active storytime for families with children of all ages. Enjoy a rollicking medley of music, books and fun from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
• Calendar available: PMPL’s winter 2016 event and program calendar is available. Check out what’s happening at PoMo Public Library in 2016 and get a head-start on planning your activities. You can pick up a handy copy of the calendar at the library or look online in the Programs and Events section at library.portmoody.ca.
• Holiday hours: PoMo library will close at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve and we will be closed on Christmas and Boxing days. PMPL will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27 and will be closed all day on Monday, Dec. 28, opening again from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Dec. 29 to 31, closed on New Year’s Day. Check library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577 for more information. Normal hours resume on Saturday, Jan. 2.
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: Fox librarians have the Lego, boys and girls ages five to 12 years bring the imagination for an after-school club running Wednesdays, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 9 and April 13.
• Family Literacy Day: Celebrate Family Literacy Day with an afternoon of family fun as librarians lead a variety of games — with prizes to be awarded. All are welcome on Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 3:45 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
• IndieFlix: Indieflix is a premier online streaming service provider of award-winning independent films, shorts and documentaries from around the world — and Coquitlam Public Library cardholders have unlimited access to it. That means thousands of streaming film-festival hits, including the best of Sundance, Cannes, Tribeca and more. It is available on Apple, Android and all Internet-enabled devices. Click the Indieflix icon then use your library card to get started. If you already have a library account for Zinio, use the same username and password to sign in.
• Lynda.com: CPL card holders also have access to lynda.com, a resource for online learning that helps anyone learn software, design and business skills: Tens of thousands of videos taught by the leading world experts, with access from library computers or your desktop, mobile and tablet devices 24/7. Learn something new, become more proficient or find solutions to specific problems. Stay current on the latest releases of software. Short, concise, easy to find, easy to understand videos for all skill levels. Works on both Mac and PC with desktop, mobile and tablet access. Click lynda.com Create an account with a valid CPL card, your password and an email address.
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.