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Storytime, storytime, storytime! Join us on our Facebook Page for a live program full of songs, rhymes, stories, special friends, and silliness. Write a comment and our staff will give your child a special shout out or take a song request.

Book lovers! Join our librarians for an hour of book recommendations on Facebook Live as we suggest books for the topic of the week.

Can't make it to the live presentations? Our book chats will be available on our Facebook page and our YouTube channel.

Want our staff to recommend some books for you? Fill out our personalized reading suggestion form. 

Join us on our Library Facebook Page every Wednesday. We will share a new topic every week. See how to download Library eBooks, get tips on using your email more efficiently, learn about new apps, and more. 

Have a suggestion for a computer and tech topic you want to see? Email us at askthelibrary@portmoody.ca. 

Can't make it to the live presentation? All video recordings will be available on our Facebook page and on our Youtube channel.

Adventurers! Let us search for glory and treasure together in a D&D game for kids on Zoom. We will be playing a Level Seven adventure.

• Experience playing D&D required (at least one game).
• No character? No problem! Make a fast character.
• If you don't have a 20-sided dice, try this dice generator.

To register:

• This is a six-week program, held on Wednesdays from April 14 to May 19.
• Register once for the entire campaign. 
• Visit the April 14 page to register.

How to join:

This program will be held on Zoom. Once you have registered for the program, we will email you the Zoom meeting link.

To join the meeting, at the start time of the program:

• If you are using a computer or laptop: 
  • Click on the Zoom link and it will open up in your browser. 
  • Click yes when prompted to open or download Zoom.
• If you are using a phone or tablet:
  • Download the Zoom app from the Apple App Store or Google Play ahead of time. 
  • Click on the Zoom link on your device. It may open up the Zoom app automatically, or it may ask you how you want to open the link.
• You should not need to sign up for a Zoom account to participate. Let us know if you need any tech help to use Zoom.

A special book club for tween readers to talk about books, authors, and reading. Each month we will talk about a new book.

April's book: Prisoner B-3087 by Alan Gatz

May's book: To be decided at the April's meeting.

How to join the online program:

This program will be held on Zoom. Once you have registered for the program, we will email you the Zoom meeting link.

At the start time of the program:

• If you are using a computer or laptop: 
• Click on the Zoom link and it will open up in your browser. 
• Click yes when prompted to open or download Zoom.
• If you are using a phone or tablet:
• Download the Zoom app from the Apple App Store or Google Play ahead of time. 
• Click on the Zoom link on your device. It may open up the Zoom app automatically, or it may ask you how you want to open the link.
• You should not need to sign up for a Zoom account to participate. Let us know if you need any tech help to use Zoom. 

Are you looking for ways to keep your community connection while improving your English speaking skills? Participate in English Practice Groups in the comfort of your home!

English Practice Groups are conversation groups where you can practice your English speaking and listening skills, develop friendships and learn more about community resources. Currently, all sessions are run virtually on Zoom.

Port Moody Public Library English Practice Group:

For intermediate level English learners.

Every Thursday, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Starting February 25, 2021

To register: Fill out the online form.

For more information, contact Jae Eun Kim, English Practice Group Program Coordinator at Jaeeun.kim@sharesociety.ca or 604.540.9161 ext. 510.

Are you busy doing your tasks or are you busy sabotaging the ship? Play Among Us over Zoom with other kids to see if you can find the imposters before they eliminate everyone. The game Among Us must be downloaded on to your tablet or Smartphone. 

How to join the online program:

This program will be held on Zoom. Once you have registered for the program, we will email you the Zoom meeting link.

At the start time of the program:

• If you are using a computer or laptop: 
• Click on the Zoom link and it will open up in your browser. 
• Click yes when prompted to open or download Zoom.
• If you are using a phone or tablet:
• Download the Zoom app from the Apple App Store or Google Play ahead of time. 
• Click on the Zoom link on your device. It may open up the Zoom app automatically, or it may ask you how you want to open the link.
• You should not need to sign up for a Zoom account to participate. Let us know if you need any tech help to use Zoom. 

Love to code in Scratch? Want to make your great coding ideas come to life? Join us online each week at Code Club to learn key concepts that can be used in any project. We'll also have time to share and problem-solve your projects with our amazing teen volunteers!

Please note: This is a six-week program (every Thursday from April 8 to May 13).  

Register once for the whole program. 

How to join:

This program will be an online meeting via Zoom. Once you have registered for the program, you will receive an email with a meeting link.

At the start time of the program:

If you are using a computer or laptop:

• Click on the Zoom link and it will open up in your browser. 
• Click yes when prompted to open or download Zoom.

If you are using a phone or tablet:

• Download the Zoom app from the Apple App Store or Google Play ahead of time.
• Click on the Zoom link on your device. It may open up the Zoom app automatically, or it may ask you how you want to open the link. 

You should not need to sign up for a Zoom account to participate. Let us know if you need any tech help to use Zoom.

Pick up your Storytime in Bag at the Library in the Children's Area and follow along with an online special storytime on our Facebook page! A new kit will be available every Friday and will include crafts, colouring sheets, songs to sing, stickers, and more! The storytime video will have all the great songs and a story to share. No reservations required - just pick them up and get ready to have fun.

No storytime kit? No problem! You can still enjoy the songs, rhymes, story, and silliness from home by following along with the storytime.