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
• Summer Reading Club medal ceremony: Bring your completed reading record with your name clearly written on the front and receive your medal at one of two ceremonies. If you cannot attend, you can pick up your medal at the City Centre branch’s Ask-Me desk or the Poirier information desk after Aug. 20, while supplies last. The medal ceremonies are free of charge and registration is not required. The ceremonies are: City Centre, Room 137, Aug. 20, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Poirier, Nancy Bennett Room, Sept. 10, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Lynda.com: CPL card holders have access to lynda.com, a resource for online learning that helps anyone learn software, design and business skills: Tens of thousands of videos taught by the leading world experts, with access from library computers or your desktop, mobile and tablet devices 24/7. Learn something new, become more proficient or find solutions to specific problems. Stay current on the latest releases of software. Short, concise, easy to find, easy to understand videos for all skill levels. Works on both Mac and PC with desktop, mobile and tablet access. Click on lynda.com on the CPL website and create an account with a valid CPL card, your password and an email address.
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
• Summer Reading Club medal ceremony: It’s time to celebrate. Join librarians on Aug. 27 between 1 and 3 p.m. for the Summer Reading Club medal ceremony, where hundreds of kids will collect a special gold medal to recognize their 50 days of summer reading. Kids who are registered in PoMo library’s Summer Reading Club can pick up a timed ticket at the library’s information desk and attend for crafts and games at this special event.
• Summer Brain Drain?: Get your brain ready for heading back to work or back to school by checking out Learning Express Library. Learning Express provides online tutorials, practice tests, skill building courses, and ebooks to help you learn at your own pace on a variety of topics including courses on popular software, GED preparation, job search, career information, and much more. You can find this great resource on the PMPL website under Digital Content.
• Play and Learn at Coquitlam Centre Mall: Kids aged three to 10 years can join librarians at the mall on Wednesday, Aug. 31st from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for this monthly program of storytimes and crafts. For location details, check coquitlamcentre.com
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
• Babytime: Make language fun and start with Babytime at Terry Fox Library, a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. Everyone is welcome to join on Mondays, Sept. 12 to Dec. 12, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
• Storytime: Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more on Wednesdays, Sept. 14 to Dec. 14, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.; and Saturdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
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.
