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Books Plus: Korean culture, the future & reading clubs

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 PoCo.
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PORT MOODY
• Fast Forward: On Monday, May 30 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., join futurist Paul Tinari in the ParkLane Room for a talk on the Science of Abundance. Tinari will present the proposition that we live in an abundant universe and it is possible for anyone to tap into this universal abundance to achieve virtually any human ambition. Drop in, no registration required.
• Twilight Tales: Come in your pyjamas and fuzzy slippers for a relaxing half-hour of stories, songs and more. This program is held on the last Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and is for kids from birth to six years of age with parents or caregiver. The next Twilight Tales is on May 31 in the Storytelling Circle.
• Summer Reading Club: Kids can sign up for this year’s awesome Summer Reading Program starting June 1. 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.
• Adult Summer Reading Club: Which path will take you to your ultimate summer reads? Summer reading isn’t just for kids so check library.portmoody.ca for more information on special club events, contests and book recommendations. The club runs from June 1 to Aug. 31. Registration starts June 1.
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
There are several summer reading clubs at Terry Fox Library. Sign-up starts on June 6 and continues all summer:
• Read to Me (birth to preschool): Little ones get stickers, prizes and a medal. Keep track of the reading you do with your child.
• Kids (kindergarten to Grade 6): Join the club and get an awesome reading record designed by B.C. illustrator Lee Edward Fodi. Win prizes, see great shows, and earn a medal. Just read every day.
• Teens (Grades 7 to 12): Pick up a reading record. Read. Enter to win prizes. Repeat. It doesn’t get much simpler than that. Check out Teens@fvrl on FVRL’s Facebook page. You will find book reviews, trailers, quizzes, and more.
• Adults: Reading isn’t just for kids. Read and enter draws for every seven days of reading. The more you read, the more chances you have to win.
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
• Korean Culture Day: On Saturday, June 4, enjoy Korean performances, make Korean crafts and celebrate Korean culture and traditions from 1 to 4 p.m. at the City Centre branch. Activities include: taekwondo and Korean drum performances; pottery demonstration and crafts; food demonstration and sampling; and more.
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.