TERRY FOX
• Helping boys succeed in school: Ever wondered why boys seem to struggle more in school than girls? Pam Withers will help answer this and more at Terry Fox Library. Withers is co-author of Jump-Starting Boys and an award-winning author of 17 adventure books for teens. She will guide you through the seven things you can do as a parent to help your son find success in school and life. Registration is appreciated. Her talk takes place on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 7 to 8:30 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
• Girls in Science: Girls in Grades 3 to 5 are invited to join the library’s fall science camp on Thursdays, Sept. 17 to Oct. 22, 3:45 to 5:15 p.m., at the Poirier branch. Make fossils and extract dinosaurs from eggs, learn coding and computer science and build your own geological time scale models. Create electric circuits, build structurally sound towers and program your own Lego robots. Program is free but registration is required. Application forms are available at www.sciencealive.ca or call 604 937-4142 for more information. The program is presented by Science AL!VE and sponsored by Actua, a not-for-profit organization that aims to empower youth through science.
• Drop-in Tech Help: The library is here to answer all your computer and technology questions at this drop-in session at the City Centre Branch, computer lab, on Wednesday, Sept. 16 between 2 and 3 p.m. Ask about internet searching, email, eBooks, tablets and social media or get help practising your skills. If you have questions about your eReader or tablet, please bring the device with you. Registration is not required.
• Now open — Innovation Hub: You can use 3D printers, scanners and high-powered creative software to bring your innovative ideas to life at CPL’s Innovation Hub. There’s an open house every Tuesday from 1 to 5 p.m. where you can drop in and learn the basics of 3D printing, equipment use and how to get started with your design. There’s also Try It! Thursdays: Every Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. for those who have attended an open house or have previous 3D printing experience. Reserve your spot on one of our machines to bring your design to reality. Up to four-hour 3D print jobs are available. Call 604-554-7330 to reserve a spot. Other times available by appointment; call 604-937-4144 or email [email protected].
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
• Preschool Storytime (drop-in): Join librarians on Wednesdays starting Sept. 16 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for Preschool Storytime — songs, stories and language games for children aged two to five years and parents/caregivers.
• Share English practice groups for adults (drop-in): Looking for a place to practise speaking English? All levels are welcome to drop into the library’s ParkLane Room on Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Join other English learners in this free program hosted by volunteers from Share Family and Community Services. Enjoy conversation with the other participants and the group leader. You will also find out more about your community in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Call Share at 604-936-3900 for more information.
• Pro-D day family code camp: Registration is open for our Pro-D day family code camps on Sept. 25, Oct. 23 and Nov. 20, rom 2 to 4 p.m. You can learn computer programming the fun way and create your own game. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
• Tech Café: You can get free, one-on-one computer help at PMPL’s weekly Tech Café. Visit with friendly and knowledgeable teen volunteers for answers to 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 Sept. 18 through Nov. 27.
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.
