COQUITLAM
Hallowe'en Hijinks: Join library staff for stories and crafts on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. at the Poirier branch; for ages five years old and up (parents or caregivers must stay in the library during this program).
Frankenweenie: See Tim Burton's animated adventure about a boy who brings his beloved dog back to life (running time 87 minutes, rated G); for families with children six years and up. Some scenes may frighten young children. Seating is limited so arrive early to guarantee yourself a seat in Room 136 at the City Centre branch, Oct. 27, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Play and Learn: Play and Learn events for pre-schoolers are held the last Wednesday of each month at Coquitlam Centre, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the lower level in front of Hudson's Bay. You and your child can join librarians for storytimes, songs and crafts. The theme for Oct. 29 is Fabulous Fall. Registration is not required for this free programs, just drop in.
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.
PORT MOODY
Hallowe'en Howl: Visit PMPL in costume on Tuesday, Oct. 28 for spooky stories and crafts. Kids from two to four years of age are welcome from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and kids aged five to eight years from 6:30 to 7 p.m.
Drop Everything and Read Day: Oct. 27 is Drop Everything and Read (DEaR) Day in the library. PoMo librarians will celebrate reading with chocolate treats. Read for an entire hour and get a surprise reward. For more information, visit bctladear.blogspot.ca.
Tech Café: Sit down with one a teen volunteer for free one-on-one help with your basic computer questions. Drop in to the ParkLane Room on Fridays through Nov. 28 between 4:30 and 6 p.m. for help with a variety of technology basics such as email, smartphones, texting, Microsoft Office and more.
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
Design it, Draw it, Post it: Love to doodle, draw and sketch? Fox librarians want to see your art on the small scale - on Post-it notes. Markers, pens and more will be available and refreshments and Post-its will be provided. Kids ages 12 years and older are welcome at Terry Fox Library on Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Pyjama Storytime: Tuck into a story at the Terry Fox Library. Children and caregivers will be entertained with stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favourite stuffie. Storytime prepares children to learn to read and pyjama storytime takes place on the first Wednesday of each month, 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. The next one will be held on Nov. 5.
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.
