COQUITLAM
• Songs plus: Songs, music and crafts with a Christmas theme for people of all ages with developmental challenges are part of a program hosted by community services librarian Teresa Rehman in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier branch from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 9. To register, phone 604-937-4155. For information, phone Teresa at 604-937-4157.
• Seniors’ Christmas tea: Share Christmas memories with other seniors and library staff over tea, coffee and goodies on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2 to 3:30 p.m., in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier branch. Enjoy Christmas carol sing-alongs, trivia games, book prizes and poinsettia giveaways. To register for this free program, leave a message on the library’s registration line, 604-937-4155.
For more information about any of these programs, visit www.coqlibrary.ca.
PORT MOODY
• Tech Trends — Program-mable Materials: Are you wondering about the future of technological innovation? Join scientist Paul Tinari for a public discussion and explore how programmable materials may revolutionize treatments for disease and construction processes. Bring your questions and ideas to this free session on Monday, Nov. 30 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat.
• Share English conversation group: 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.
For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca.
TERRY FOX
Want to find a good read? Check out these resources at the Fraser Valley Regional Library website, www.fvrl.ca:
• Novelist: Looking for read-alikes? Novelist is a fiction database that provides thousands of reviews, annotations and lists.
• Next Reads: Choose from 22 eNewsletters containing suggested reads and reviews of new releases and those not-so-new but really good reads.
• eBooks by FVRL OverDrive: Download the latest bestselling fiction and non-fiction audiobooks and eBooks.
• OneClickDigital: Download the latest best selling fiction and non-fiction in audio versions and eBooks to your computer or mobile devices with ease.
• Zinio: Download complete digital editions of magazines anytime anywhere.
Drop by Terry Fox Library and chat with staff or book a half-hour appointment to learn more about these resources.
For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca.
