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
• Fall storytimes begin the week of Sept. 10. Registration is not needed for these free programs — just drop in. Find CPL’s new schedule at www.coqlibrary.ca.
• ESL Book Club: This club, for adult learners who read at an intermediate ESL level and up, meets the first Wednesday of each month. Next meeting is Sept. 5, 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. in the City Centre board room. To register for the next meeting, or for more information, contact Janice at [email protected].
• September Tech Club: Introduction to Robots — Sphero Sprk+: Talk tech Sept. 7, 2 to 3 p.m. in Room 136 at the City Centre branch. Use block coding to make Sphero robots move, light up and make noise. Bring your own Bluetooth-enabled smart phone or tablet to download the free Sphero Edu app. This is a free program but spaces are limited; register online through www.coqlibrary.ca.
• Summer Reading Club medal awards ceremony: Collect a medal for working so hard as a reader this summer at a ceremony Saturday, Sept. 8, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Poirier branch in the Nancy Bennett Room. If you can’t make it to either of the ceremonies, medals will be available afterwards at both library branches, and on Library Link.
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
• Share English practice group for adults — drop-in: Looking for a place to practise speaking English? Share English practice groups for all levels meet every Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Port Moody Public Library’s ParkLane Room. Join other English learners in this free program hosted by Share volunteers and enjoy conversations 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.
• Safari Tech books and videos: Access eBooks and training videos on tech topics for beginning and advanced learners. Safari Books Online is the premier on-demand digital library providing thousands of technology, digital media, and business books and videos online. Everything can be viewed right in your browser, so there is no need to download or install anything. Start at the PMPL website under Digital Content, eBooks and eAudiobooks.
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
• Memory and Aging: This workshop explains how memory functions and how it changes as we age. Tips for maintaining and improving memory, and information about when to seek professional help are given by COSCO Seniors Health and Wellness Institute Society next Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Call or visit the library to register.
• Storytime: Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime at Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. Monday Storytimes at 10:15 a.m. run Sept. 10 to Dec. 10. Wednesday storytimes continue through Dec. 12, 10:15 to 10:45 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.
