Welcome to the first instalment of Books Plus, a feature that will run 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
Financial Literacy (in Mandarin) runs March 15 and 22, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch: CPL and SUCCESS hot a workshop offering the Mandarin-speaking community information on financial literacy, including budgeting, banking systems, credit and debit, investment, spending habits and taxes. This free program is in Mandarin. Seats are limited and registration is required. To register or for more information, Kami Lau at 604-408-7274 or kami.lau@success.bc.ca.
Borrowing Library eBooks runs at the City Centre branch March 29, 3 to 4 p.m. and the Poirier branch on March 31, 7 to 8 p.m.: Are you wondering how to borrow eBooks from Library to Go, CPL's digital eBook and audiobook collection? This hands-on session will cover all you need to know and, afterwards, participants will have a chance to try it themselves - and they can bring their own eReaders or fully charged laptops (there are limited power outlets). Please note that library eBooks are not compatible with the Kindle. To register, contact Jay at 604-937-4148, Ext. 2 or email jpeters@library.coquitlam.bc.ca.
Jazz Up Your Spring Break runs at the Poirier branch from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and the City Centre branch from 2 to 3:30 p.m.: Create your own jazzy book/art memento with local artist Masha Levene. Bring special photos of yourself, friends or family to put in your book and we provide the rest. Children six years and older with parents are welcome. Space is limited for this free program, so registration is required. To register, call the branch where you wish to attend: Poirier, 604-937-4142 or City Centre, 604-927-3561.
Hey Kids! Don't Get "Board" During Spring Break!, at City Centre March 30, 1:30 to 3 p.m. and the Poirier branch March 31 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.: Kids can hang out at CPL with their friends for an afternoon of board games. The library will provide games such as Settlers of Catan, Monopoly, Trouble, Froggy Boogie, Snakes and Ladders, Zingo and more for children in kindergarten to Grade 5. Refreshments will be provided. This program is free and no registration is required.
Play and Learn Events at Coquitlam Centre mall, last Wednesday of each month, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Monthly Play and Learn storytimes, songs and crafts will take place near the Toy Jungle, in front of London Drugs. Upcoming themes are: March 30 - Wacky Weather; April 27 - Trees and Other Natural Treasures; and May 25 - Sports. No registration is required for these free programs - just drop-in.
The Book Bus will be visiting Place Maillardville on Thursdays from 1:15 to 4:15 p.m. and Cottonwood Park on Saturdays from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 3000 Burlington Dr. and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
TERRY FOX LIBRARY
Teen Hair Affair is set for Saturday, April 9, 2 to 3:30 p.m.: Are you looking for a great new hairstyle? Teen hair styles are about fun and fashion, and Jenny Kinvig, hair dresser from Urban Hair Studio in Port Coquitlam, will demonstrate some great hair ideas, tips and trends for teens, whether their hair is short or long. To reserve your spot, phone 604-927-7999.
For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo.
PORT MOODY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Family Fun Nights (drop-in) are set for March 29 and April 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Help your child get ready for kindergarten by building important pre-reading skills with stories, alphabet crafts and take home activities. This is for kids ages three to six years with a parent/caregiver.
Library Press Display: What is the world saying about the turmoil in the Middle East and other hot topics? Find out with Library Press Display. This electronic product provides free, instant, cover-to-cover access to 1,700 newspapers from 92 countries in 48 languages. Contact us for more information.
Babytimes and Pre-school Storytimes are ongoing until May; call the library at 604-469-4577 for dates and times.
For more information, visit www.library.portmoody.ca. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
