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.
PORT MOODY
• Movie Madness: On Wednesday afternoons through Aug. 10, the library will be presenting family movies in the air-conditioned Inlet Theatre from 2 to 4 p.m. Movies are suitable for ages six years and older, and parents must stay with their kids during the program. This is a drop-in program, no registration required. On July 27, PMPL will be showing The Good Dinosaur.
• Books and board games: Any Tuesday through Aug. 16, kids and parents can drop into PMPL’s children’s area from 2 to 4 p.m. for personalized reading recommendations provided by expert children’s librarians. Find the perfect book for your reader, no matter what their age, interest or reading level. Librarians love to connect kids with books they can’t put down! While you’re there, join forces with your friends or family and borrow a board game to play in the library, from new bestsellers such as Ticket to Ride to classics (Battleship!). Note: This all-ages program is not supervised so parents or guardians must stay with their children.
• Summer Reading Club: Kids can still sign up for this year’s awesome Summer Reading Program. Register at the library for this fun, free reading program to get your keepsake reading record, take part in lots of free programs and win great prizes.
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
• Chris Hamilton: Get ready to jump, sing and groove with musician Chris Hamilton at Terry Fox Library. His lively songs for kids tell tales of real and imaginary places and spaces. He’ll play old and new favourites, including some from his critically acclaimed CDs — a musical extravaganza that is sure to delight. Everyone is welcome on Monday, Aug. 8, 11 to 11:45 a.m.
• Pyjama Storytime: Tuck into a story — children and caregivers will be entertained with stories, songs, rhymes and more. Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favourite stuffie. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. Everyone is welcome, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 6:45 to 7:15 p.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.
COQUITLAM
• Interactive music: Join Kinetic Percussion for a high-energy performance, games and interactive music. Afterward, children can try out instruments and ask questions. Sessions: Poirier branch, Tuesday, July 26, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; and City Centre branch: Wednesday, July 27, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration is not needed for this free program but you should arrive early to ensure a seat as space is limited.
• Play and Learn at Coquitlam Centre: Join librarians at the mall (lower level, in front of Hudson’s Bay) on the last Wednesday of each month, 5:30-7:30 p.m., for Play & Learn storytimes, songs and crafts. Next program is on July 27; story theme: sun, sand and surf. No registration is required for these free programs, just drop in.
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.
