TERRY FOX
• World films: Head to Terry Fox Library for six entertaining nights of world cinema on Mondays starting late this month. Librarians will be playing outstanding, award-winning films from around the globe, so bring your friends and sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Film schedules are available at the library and showtimes are Mondays, Jan. 25 to Feb. 29, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
For more information, visit 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
• Mother Goose in Cantonese: The Parent–Child Mother Goose Program for Cantonese-speaking families with children six months to three years old runs Mondays, Jan. 11 to March 7, at the City Centre branch. There will be lyrics, lullabies, fingerplays, bounces and tickles. There are no books, toys, puppets or music — just parents and children learning songs, rhymes and stories through repetition, in a comfortable environment. Free childminding is available for siblings, and a snack is also provided. To register for this free program, please contact Ada Sin, 604-468-6002 or [email protected]; or phone Shirley at 604-554-7345.
• Mother Goose in Persian: Similar to the program detailed above, but presented in English and Farsi at the City Centre branch on Fridays, Jan. 15 to March 4, 10:30 a.m. to noon. This program is for parents and children aged birth to six years old, who will learn to use songs, rhymes and stories to help your child develop language and pre-reading skills. For more information or to register, call Fatemeh at 604-468-6023.
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
• There’s an App for That: Stay fit, get organized, learn a new language — on Jan. 12 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Port Moody librarians will help you find apps to help you jumpstart your resolutions. Call the library at 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat for this program.
• Windows 10 Basics — New Year, New Gadgets Series: Got a new tablet, smartphone or computer? Explore the basics at PMPL’s beginner’s workshops or get your questions answered at a Q&A session — bring your own device. Call the library at 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat for Windows 10 Basics on Jan. 14 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
• Tech Café: Visit PMPL’s friendly and knowledgeable teen volunteers for free one-on-one help with your basic computer questions. Drop in to the ParkLane Room on Fridays between 4:30 and 6 p.m. for help with a variety of technology basics such as email, smartphones, texting, Microsoft Office and more. Tech Café runs from Jan. 15 to May 6.
• Pro-D Day Code Camp: Kids eight to 12 years can sign up now for one of PoMo’s fun code camps on Jan. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. They’ll learn computer programming the fun way and create their own simple game. Children aged seven to nine years can register for a session from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Parent participation is required for this free program. Call 604-469-4577 to register as space is limited.
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.
