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Learn the basics of coding by using Scratch, a block-based programming language. This is a class for beginners who have not used Scratch or taken any Code Camp class before. 

Please choose one of the sessions. Content will be the same for both days.

• Thursday, July 16, 10-11:30am
• Thursday, August 6, 10-11:30am

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.

On the day 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.

Join us on our Library Facebook Page every Thursday for our weekly tech feature. We'll have a new topic each week to show you how to download Library's ebooks and magazines, how to use our online resources, and more. There will also be time for you to ask questions about the topic of the week.

Missed the live presentation? All video recordings will be available on our Facebook page.

Topics:

• April 9: How to download Library eBooks and audiobooks using the Libby app (watch the video recording)
• April 16: How to download Library eMagazines from RBdigital (watch the video recording)
• April 23: How to download Library audiobooks from RBdigital (watch the video recording)
• April 30: How to use Lynda.com to do online learning (watch the video recording)
• May 7: How to use Press Reader to read full editions of online newspapers (watch the video recording)
• May 14: How to download Library eBooks on your Kobo eReader (watch the video recording)
• May 21: How to learn a new language with Mango Languages (watch the video recording)
• May 28: How to manage your Library account online (watch the video recording)
• June 4: How to read interactive online kids' books using Tumbebooks (watch the video recording)
• June 11: Ten Zoom tips and tricks (watch the video recording)
• June 18: Take a tour of Google Docs (watch the video recording)
• June 25: Take a tour of Google Sheets (watch the video recording)

Join us live on our Facebook Page for storytimes! Songs, rhymes, and (of course) zooming to the moon! You can write comments and messages and our storytime staff will give a special shout out to your child or take song requests!

Wednesdays and Fridays
10:30-11:15am

Join us live on our Facebook Page for babytimes! Songs, rhymes, and (of course) zooming to the moon! You can write comments and messages and our storytime staff will give a special shout out to your child or take song requests!

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

No character? No problem! Make a fast character here: https://fastcharacter.com/

No dice? Try this dice generator at https://www.wizards.com/dnd/dice/dice.htm

Please note: Experience playing D&D required (at least one game). This program will be over four consecutive Mondays. Registering for this session will automatically register you for the entire campaign.

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 and instructions.

To join the meeting, on the day 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.

Have an old ukulele that's gathering dust? Aren't sure where to start? Join us for a quick guide to beginners where you can learn how to strum and make chords that will let you play any song you want. Must have your own ukulele.

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.

On the day 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.

Calling all adventurers! Ever wanted to learn how to play D&D? We will build our first chracter together, and then have a mini-campaign adventure. It's a great way to combine storytelling skills, maths, and critical thinking.

Please note: This session is over four weeks (Tuesdays, July 14, 21, 28, and August 4). Register once for all four sessions.

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 and instructions.

To join the meeting, on the day 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.

Need extra time to practice reading? Children can work with a teen volunteer over Zoom to improve their reading skills. 

Register separately for each session. Registration begins July 17 at 9am.

How to join:

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

On the day 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.

Join us for a "bring your own read" book club inspired and presented in partnership by the Port Moody Station Museum. Chat with your fellow book lovers about past favourite, current reads, and get great recommendations.

Theme: Magic

How to join:

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

On the day 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.