PORT MOODY
Storytimes: PMPL's storytime programs are starting again next week. There's a storytime for all ages, from babies to preschoolers. Meet other local parents and learn fun songs and rhymes at Baby Sing and Learn (ages birth to 18 months) every Tuesday from 2 to 2:45 p.m. starting Jan. 20 and on Fridays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. starting Jan. 23. On Thursdays starting Jan. 22, let your toddler (aged one or two years) dance and clap along at Toddler Storytime from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Explore the best in picture books at the interactive Preschool Storytime (ages two to five) from 10 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays starting Jan. 21. Parent/caregiver participation is required for all programs, which are free, drop-in and fun.
Book Buddies: Registration for Port Moody's Book Buddies program is open. 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 11 to 11:45 a.m. on Saturdays starting Jan. 24. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
Philosopher's Café: Do you follow your head or your heart? How can the head mislead you? How can the heart lead you astray? On Jan. 23 from 12 to 1:30 p.m., you can join Michael Picard from SFU/Douglas College for an informal exploration of these questions. Philosopher's Cafes are free events sponsored by SFU Continuing Studies. This one takes place in the ParkLane Room at PMPL - drop-in, no registration required.
New Year, New Gadgets - Android tablets and phones: Join librarians on Jan. 20 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to learn about Android tablets and phones. PMPL has a variety of classes where you can explore the basics, find out what apps to download and learn to use the library's eBooks and eMagazines. Space is limited; 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
Meditation for Beginners: Meditation is an excellent form of relaxation and self reflection that can produce many healthy benefits in our daily lives. Amy Reedman, registered aromatherapist, yoga teacher and Reiki and healing touch practitioner, will be at the Terry Fox Library to discuss the basics of meditation, demonstrate techniques and show you how to get started so that you can feel great. Join her on Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is appreciated.
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
Family Literacy Day: CPL will host a book swap, Lego and card games at the Poirier Branch on Jan. 27 (which is Family Literacy Day) and at the City Centre branch the next day. For the swap, please bring one book - written for kids or teens - to exchange for another. The book swap and more will run from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on both days. These events are drop in - no registration is required.
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.
