COQUITLAM
• Computer Buddies: Alongside teen tutors, kids learn tips and tricks for internet research, word processing, slideshow presentations and more in Computer Buddies, for children in Grades 3 to 6 on Tuesdays through Aug. 11, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., in the computer lab at the City Centre branch. This program is drop-in, no registration required. To register, contact Chris at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca or 604-554-7339.
• Lego Club: Challenge your imagination with CPL’s weekly Lego Club. Children aged five years and older are invited to join librarian for exciting building challenges on Tuesdays through Aug. 11, 2 to 2:45 p.m. No registration is needed for this free program — just drop in. Space is limited, so arrive early to ensure a spot.
• Homebound services: CPL provides free pick-up and delivery of books, audiobooks and magazines for Coquitlam residents who are temporarily or permanently homebound in private homes or in care centres. Patrons of the Homebound Services Program may place reserves on materials of their choice or allow the community services librarian to select materials for them. The library invites care centres and nursing homes to take advantage of its deposit collection service.
• Large-print materials and audiobooks: Many popular fiction and non-fiction titles are available in large print for the visually challenged patrons. The Poirier Branch has a collection of audiobooks on Daisy Book format and MP3, available to users who are visually or physically challenged and cannot read regular print material. This collection is funded in conjunction with Public Library InterLINK, and users must sign an eligibility form to use this collection. Daisy Books and MP3 format books can be played on Daisy Players, personal computers and DVD players. A second collection of books on cassette tape and CD is available to the public at both branches.
To sign up for Homebound Services, or for more information on any of these services, call Teresa Rehman, community services librarian, at 604-937-4157.
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
• Read Around the World — Brewery Tour and Tasting: Members of the Port Moody Public Library Adult Summer Reading Club can submit a short review of an especially good “destination” they’ve read for PMPL’s Travel Hot Spots draw. Each title suggested is entered for a chance to win a Moody Ales brewery tour and tasting for four people. The Moody Ales prize draw takes place on July 31. Adult Summer Reading Club members and guests can also attend a free screening of The Hundred-Foot Journey in the air-conditioned Inlet Theatre on Thursday, July 23 at 7 p.m.. Adult Summer Reading Club is limited to people over the age of 19.
• Summer Reading Club 2015 Movie Madness: Every Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. starting July 15, you can drop in for a family movie in the air-conditioned Inlet Theatre. Movies are suitable for kids ages five years and older. Parents must stay with their children during the program. On July 15, librarians will be screening the movie Paddington.
• Read It!: Looking for Kid’s Summer Reading Club titles? Are you ready to meet your new favourite book? Every Friday, kids can drop in from 2 to 4 p.m. for expert reading recommendations from children’s librarians, who have suggestions for all reading levels, ages and interests.
For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr.
TERRY FOX
Following are some Kids Summer Reading Club events at Terry Fox Library:
• The Mobile Dairy Classroom Experience: How many litres of milk does a cow produce each day? What do cows eat? These questions and many more will be answered at the Mobile Dairy Classroom Experience. Watch and learn as knowledgeable staff demonstrate how to milk a dairy cow and how to feed a new calf. This free session runs on Tuesday, July 21, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
• Science World on the Road: Science World brings spectacular and engaging science demonstrations with lots of audience interaction. Audiences will explore topics such as air pressure, electricity, chemistry and motion. Chickens may fly, marshmallows may erupt and kids may even have a chance to come on stage and help presenters with an experiment. Join Terry Fox Library staff at the Port Coquitlam rec complex, 2150 Wilson Ave., PoCo on Monday, July 27, 2 to 2:40 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.
