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COQUITLAM eBooks for Newbies: Did Santa bring you an eReader or a tablet for Christmas? Learn how you can access eBooks for free through Coquitlam Public Library on Jan. 10, 2:30 to 4 p.m., in the City Centre branch's learning centre.

T his winter, take some time to read aloud with your family. Get bundled up and enjoy books together with your youngsters.

O ver the last year, the Coquitlam Heritage Society has collected the stories of more than 40 long-term residents in a bid to preserve their knowledge about what life was like growing up, living and working in Coquitlam over the last nine decades.

C anadian literature for children and teens has expanded in the last few years. You may be surprised to see what Canadian publishers have produced this year.

T hanks to La Niña, our winter so far has been milder and drier than usual. However, winter doesn't end until March 20, so there could still be a real possibility of challenging weather ahead.

I was recently asked to prepare some comments on local wildlife for Port Moody's time capsule. This request provoked me into thinking about some of the unanticipated changes in wildlife I have observed over the past 25 years.

Y ou may have already discovered this reality: when it comes to gardening gifts, passionate gardeners are very particular, so here are some suggestions that you might find helpful. There are so many great gardening books available today.

COQUITLAM Christmas concert: Get into the spirit of Christmas at the City Centre branch with the Emanuel Romanian Baptist Church Choir on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7 to 8 p.m.

F or those who enjoy a good read through the life journeys of a well-known, seasoned pop music artist, this fall has seen several great ones, including: Anyone Who Had a Heart: My Life in Music by Burt Bacharach is a whimsical and highly detailed aut

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities' three libraries COQUITLAM Philosophers' Cafe - Reality: What is real and what is not? How do we live in the same world with different realities?