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
• What’s eating you? Biological control of insect pests: This free gardening program is set for next Monday, March 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch, Room 127. Rob McGregor from the Institute of Urban Ecology at Douglas College will discuss beneficial insects that will help you maintain your home garden without the use of chemical pesticides. Register for this free program at www.coqlibrary.ca or phone the Help Desk at 604-554-7323.
• Science Expo 2018: Coquitlam Public Library will host its third annual Science Expo May 10. Tri-Cities students from Grades 4 to 12 will display their experiments and innovations at the City Centre branch for a chance to win medals, trophies and some of the $2,000-plus in prize money. Deadline for participants is April 16. For more information about the expo or for registration and consent forms, go to www.coqlibrary.ca.
• Coming soon: Open Mic Arts Café: Take the mic and share your talent, whatever it might be: slam poetry, songs, music, storytelling, comedy, monologue, acting skits, etc. Teens in Grades 8 and up are welcome and there is a five-minute limit per appearance. Snacks and hot drinks will be provided. Drop-in, no registration required March 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Rooms 136 and 137 at the City Centre branch. For more information, contact librarian Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca or 604-554-7339.
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
• Bring Your Own Book Club: Never seem to finish your book club’s book on time? Or maybe you’re a bit of a book club rebel? Join the Bring Your Own Book Club — no assigned reading, just bring whatever book you are currently reading to discuss with your other book lovers (and there are prizes to be won). Next club session is March 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
• Becoming a caregiver: Do you have a family member with Alzheimer’s? Next Wednesday, March 21, from 7 to 8 p.m. in PoMo library’s ParkLane Room, Dr. Fatma Taha will talk about what a family can do to make life easier, ways to help a family member living with Alzheimer’s and how to support yourself as a caregiver. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat for this free program.
• Stuffie sleepover: Bring your bravest stuffed animals to sleep over at the library. Kids can bring their stuffed animal to the library on March 22 from 6:30 to 7 p.m. for an evening of crafts, storytimes, games and more. After the festivities are done and kids and parents go home, stuffies will stay overnight at the library — and who knows that trouble they will get into after the library staff go home. Stuffies can be picked up after noon March 23 and kids will receive a special picture book of all their friends’ adventures.
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
• Avia employment workshop — resume building: Whether you are just starting out in the world of work or wanting to try a new career, Avia offers employment advice, specialized services and the support you need to find a meaningful and rewarding job. Head to Terry Fox Library for a free resume building workshop put on by Avia’s employment experts April 4, 2 to 3 p.m. Registration is required.
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.
