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
• Urban Safari Rescue Society: USRS visits the Poirier branch Tuesday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. and the City Centre branch July 11 from 1:30 to 3:20 pm. See and learn about all sorts of animals. Registration is not needed for this free program but arrive early to ensure a seat as space is limited.
• OWL: Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society visits the Poirier branch July 17 from 10 to 11:15 a.m. and the City Centre branch July 18 from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Meet a beautiful bird of prey. Registration is not needed for this free program but arrive early to ensure a seat as space is limited.
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 Movies: Peter Rabbit: Drop in and enjoy Peter Rabbit (rated G, 95 minutes) in the Inlet Theatre July 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. The screening is free and no reservations are required but seating is first come, first served. Children under 10 years old must be attended by an adult.
• Reading Campout: On July 11, come and camp out at Port Moody Public Library. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy storytimes and fun family activities for all ages under the stars from 6 to 7:30 p.m. — drop-in, no registration required.
• Pigeon’s Variety Show: Don’t let the pigeon put on a show! Too late. On Friday, July 13 from 11 a.m. to noon, Pigeon and his friends will put on a theatrical performance with songs, stories, dance and silliness for all ages in the Inlet Theatre. Drop-in, no registration required.
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. Visit www.fvrl.ca for more information.
• Shayna Jones: Experience the world through folk tales, wise words and song with storyteller Shayna Jones. Immerse yourself in these stories and help Shayna bring them to life through songs, rhythm and movement Monday, July 16, 11 to 11:45 a.m. at Leigh Square.
• Greater Vancouver Zoo: Snakes slither, ducks waddle, mice scurry. Why do animals move the way they do? Join Greater Vancouver Zoo to explore how animals move and groove, and meet some animal ambassadors and hear their stories Thursday, Aug. 2, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Leigh Square.
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.
