PORT MOODY
• Celebrate the Season: On Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., join Port Moody librarians in the Inlet Theatre for classic sing-along carols and seasonal stories, and meet Santa at the family Christmas event. Suitable for all ages, no registration required.
• Get the library app: Get the Port Moody Public Library app today from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Check due dates, renew items, manage your holds and much more — anytime and anywhere with your smart phone.
• Learning Express: Improve the skills required for academic and career success. PMPL’s Learning Express online resource provides more than 800 practice tests, tutorials, ebooks, instructional videos and courses for math, reading, writing, computer skills, LSAT, TOEFL, citizenship exams, jobs, career development 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.
COQUITLAM
• English and ESL classes: Coquitlam Continuing Education (CCE) offers a Foundations English class, Level 3 at the City Centre branch. Registration is through CCE; check www.ce43.com or call 604-936-4261 for information about registration requirements.
• Language lab computers: New Canadians can access even more English language skills through CPL’s language labs, available at the City Centre branch. Four language lab computers are available and are equipped with headphones, microphones and software that will assist users to learn and develop their English language skills. The software is designed to help beginner and intermediate English speakers improve grammar, conversation and pronunciation skills as well as learn vocabulary and idioms. Language lab computers are a free service and are available during regular library hours. If you are interested in learning more about the software available, or registering for a class visit, phone Janice Williams, adult services librarian, at 604-554-7337.
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.
TERRY FOX
• Hobbies and leisure: What do cake decorating, woodworking, beer making, crocheting, scuba diving, puppetry and flower arranging have in common? You can find excellent information about them at Terry Fox Library. There is a complete collection of information covering virtually every hobby and leisure activity imaginable. Subject areas include arts and crafts, collecting, games and electronics, model building, home and leisure, needlework, outdoors and nature, scrapbooking and paper craft. Find project plans, read biographies of your favourite artists, browse the fine arts section for inspiration. Drop by the library and find out more about these wonderful free resources.
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.
