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A GOOD READ: There’s magic in book series that aren’t about Harry & Hogwarts

The children's librarian at the Coquitlam Public Library offers a few helpful hints for books

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Workshop for families coping with dementia

Dementia often brings about changes in behaviour and communication, which can dramatically affect family caregivers.

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A GOOD READ: From mystery novels to quirky stories, there’s plenty to keep page turners busy

Looking for a summer read? Check out these books from libraries in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody

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COLUMN: Farmers' market is back on Mother's Day

With the return of the summer market comes the return of Karen Curtis’ Market Fresh column...

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BOOKS PLUS: From art to audiobooks, language to comics

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries

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SENIORS: Lots of local groups available to help

From Seniors category of The Tri-City News’ Community Calendar:

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SENIORS: Living off the grid

Dogwood Pavilion will be hosting Coquitlam’s energy manager, Trevor Billy, on Thursday, May 23

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SENIORS: Help a group helping seniors

Items no longer useful to you can still do some good for others at next month’s Community Volunteer Services for Seniors garage sale.

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SENIORS: Cdn. seniors ill prepared for long-term care needs: poll

The majority of older Canadians are unaware of the costs associated with long-term care and few are financially prepared to cover expenses

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MINTER: Basket size, watering and feeding are the keys

I’ll say a good percentage of all the hanging baskets that look good when first put up will be somewhat less than gorgeous by early summer.

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A GOOD READ: Good reads and a good laugh

Reading has always been my escape, my source of information, my relaxation and my guilty pleasure.

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WELLNESS: Bramley looks to family for inspiration in Kin's Green Challenge

Kin's Green Challenge competitor Delany Dunn Bramley is concerned about plateauing on his fitness journey.

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GOLDS: A sustainable vision for Moody or Sardine City?

Because of the upcoming construction of SkyTrain through the historic downtown of Port Moody, the city has decided to re-open its OCP

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YOUR HISTORY: Coquitlam, PoCo histories linked

The histories of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam are linked, in more ways than just their common name

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BOOKS PLUS: Quiz, chat & garden

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries

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MINTER: Flowers, plants and Mom

Mother’s Day is almost here and many of us are still looking for some inspiration. Well, let me make a few suggestions.

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MINTER: Mmmmm.... strawberries!

It’s hard to imagine a June garden without the mouth-watering flavour of strawberries.

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A GOOD READ: We’re part of a larger story

Books teach and inspire us, give us hope and make us believe in the strength and goodness of the human spirit.

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A GOOD READ: The British Empire reaches into works of colonial fiction

In 2012, Britain’s Royal Family celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Reign by visiting countries part of the empire.

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BOOKS PLUS: Mother Goose, The Secret Daughter and six women

Libraries in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody offer a variety of services and programs.

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