Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
COQUITLAM
• January Tech Club — intro to 3D design and printing: On Jan. 5 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the City Centre branch, learn how to customize a 3D-printed object using browser-based 3D design software TinkerCAD. Librarians will also do an orientation on the 3D printers. Registration is required. Look for this program at www.coqlibrary.ca, and click to sign up.
• Tech Training — eBooks: Are you new to computers, or looking to build on essential skills? Learn how to use the CloudLibrary app to find and download eBooks and eAudiobooks. Bring your tablet or smartphone with you to the class. Register online at www.coqlibrary.ca/programs-events/adult. This first session in a series will be held Jan. 11 in the City Centre branch computer lab.
• Winter storytimes: The full slate of children’s storytimes returns the week of Jan. 9 and will run at both the City Centre and Poirier branches. Find the storytime schedule at www.coqlibrary.ca.
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.
PORT MOODY
• Teen volunteer opportunities: Are you a teen looking for leadership opportunities and volunteer hours? The library has many opportunities to build skills in programs such as Book Buddies, Tech Café and Homework Club. Visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577 for more details.
• Book Buddies registration: Does your child need extra help reading? Book Buddies matches children in Grades 1 through 4 with a trained teen volunteer to improve their skills. There are two sessions: Tuesdays, Feb. 6 to March 13 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., or Saturdays, Feb. 10 to March 10 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration for this program begins on Jan. 12. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a spot.
For more info, 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
• Babytime: Make language fun — head to Terry Fox Library and help your baby develop speech and language skills. Enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers on Fridays, Jan. 12 to April 27, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. — drop-in.
• Storytime: Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime at the Terry Fox Library. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more on: Mondays, Jan. 8 to April 30, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.; Wednesdays, Jan. 10 to April 25, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.; and Saturdays, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10 and April 14, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
For more info, 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.
