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.
PORT MOODY
Tech Café: Many library patrons have already taken advantage of the free one-on-one help available at PMPL's Tech Café. You too, can get help with your basic computer questions. Just stop by on Thursdays throughout August from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Teen volunteers will help you to explore simple computer issues such as mousing, saving and moving files, or opening an email account. You can also find out how to use Facebook and other social media or bring your eReader to learn about downloading free library eBooks.
Adult Learners Book Club: Practise English in an enjoyable and different way. Talk about books with new friends. The Adult Learners Book Club is for readers who are learning English. It meets once a month to talk about a book written in simple language. The next meeting is Aug. 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Builders, a short novel by Maeve Binchy, will be discussed. All adult learners including ESL are welcome.
Twilight Tales: Join the Fuzzy Slippers Librarian for a relaxing half-hour of stories, songs and more. Come in pyjamas or bring your favourite stuffed friend. This program is for parents and kids of all ages and runs Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7 p.m. until Aug. 21.
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.
TERRY FOX
Summer reading club wind-up: Get ready to jump, move, dance and groove. It's time to celebrate a summer of reading accomplishments and musician Chris Hamilton is in a party mood. His lively songs for kids are often strange tales and occasionally (mostly) true stories. Chris will debut a new song written especially for the summer reading club as he performs at Fox on Thursday, Aug. 16 from 2 to 3 p.m. Tickets are available now.
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
Zinio: The world's largest news stand is now on the library website. Zinio online magazines are available through CPL and in order to read these mags, you will need a Coquitlam library card and an email address.
Games for teens: Starting yesterday (Aug. 2), young people ages 11 and up can drop in to play video and board games at the Poirier branch. Games days will be Tuesdays, Aug. 14 to 28, and Thursdays, Aug. 2 to 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room. Bring your own Xbox 360 or Wii games if you like.
For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 3000 Burlington Dr. and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
