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
• Saturday: Summer Reading Club medal awards ceremony: Collect a medal for working so hard as a reader this summer on Saturday, Aug. 18 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. If you can’t make it to either of the ceremonies, medals will be available at both library branches, and on the Library Link, after Aug. 18.
• Tech Training: Microsoft Word: Learn the essential features of Microsoft Word 2010, including: inputting, editing and formatting text, copying and pasting, and saving files, on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2 to 3 p.m. in the City Centre branch computer lab. Registration is required for these free classes; go to coqlibrary.ca or phone the Help Desk at 604-554-7323.
• Live History: Mystery Building Workshop: Kids 10 to 13 years can sign up for mysteries that are hands-on, interactive, and wildly fun. Fans of mystery novels, shows and theatre will love this workshop where they’ll learn to build a mystery while engaging with local history in a way they have never seen before. Build a mystery to stump friends and family, or learn how to become a sleuth during your favourite mystery programs Aug. 23, 1 to 2 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Program Room at the Poirier branch and Aug. 24, 1 to 2 p.m. at the City Centre branch. Register online through the Coquitlam Heritage Society website (coquitlamheritage.ca). Parents of children who are 10 years old must stay in the library during the program.
• Live History: Circa: A mysterious character from the past, Circa, is horrified to discover they are in the modern era and many of the events they lived through are now in history books. They don’t know who they are or how they got there. People 15 years and older can help Circa trigger memories and learn about life from the past by solving clues throughout the library Friday, Aug. 24, 3 to 4 p.m. at City Centre branch. Register at coquitlamheritage.ca.
• End-of-Summer Carnival: Come for carnival-style games, win small prizes. Kids and adults are welcome Tuesday, Aug. 28, 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the City Centre branch, Rooms 136 and 137 — drop in, no registration required. For more information, contact librarian Chris Miller at [email protected] 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
• Summer Reading Club medal ceremony: Complete 50 days of reading and get a medal Saturday, Aug. 25. You can pick up a free timed ticket at the library information desk.
• Learn with Mango: Whether you want to know a few phrases for an upcoming trip or become a brilliant conversationalist, Mango has you covered. Learn a new language on your computer, tablet or smartphone with Mango. Go to library.portmoody.ca and visit “Digital Content” for more details.
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
• Summer Reading Club: Get ready for Motion Commotion during this year’s Summer Reading Club at Terry Fox Library — there is a club for everybody. Fox has reading records, contests and special events for all ages. Sign-up continues all summer long. Visit www.fvrl.ca for more information.
• Summer Reading Club wrap-up party: Find out who won the Terry Fox Library Teen SRC prizes — it might be you. Enjoy snacks, games and good times with other Teen SRC members. Registration required for this event, to be held Aug. 21, 7 to 8 p.m. at the library.
• Library at the market: Terry Fox Library will be at the Port Coquitlam Farmers Market with a special storytime for Multicultural Day, Aug. 23, 3:30 to 4 p.m. — find librarians in the Kids Korner.
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.
