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
• Summer Reading Club: A kick-off party will take place on Saturday, June 23, starting at the Poirier Branch between 10 and 11:30 a.m. and then repeating at the City Centre Branch between 2 and 3:30 p.m. Drop in, register for the club and participate in activities that celebrate the beginning of the summer reading season.
• Middle Schoolers Only Summer Reading Club: If you are finishing grade 5, 6, 7 or 8 this year, you can register for the Middle Schoolers Only Summer Reading Club at the help desk starting June 1. For more information, contact Librarian Chris Miller at 604-554-7339 or cmiller@coqlibrary.ca.
• Adult Summer Reading Club (June 1 to Aug. 31): Why should the kids have all the fun? Participants can choose their own level of difficulty. Each book read is eligible for an entry in our grand prize draw. Registration starts June 1.
• Summer Reading Club for Adult Learners: The Coquitlam Public Library is calling all adults at an intermediate ESL reading level or LINC Levels 3 and up to join. Read books for a chance to win prizes. Register at the help desk at either branch beginning June 11. The program runs until August 2.
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
• InspireHealth Cancer Care Workshop: On Tuesday, June 19, InspireHealth is offering a free supportive cancer care workshop at the Port Moody Public Library from 10 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Educational and interactive sessions are led by an InspireHealth physician and nutritionist. Participants supply their own lunch, but tea and light refreshments are provided. The workshop is open to adults with a current or past cancer diagnosis and family members and support people are also welcome. InspireHealth is a supportive cancer care organization approved by the BC Ministry of Health. To register, please call InspireHealth at 604-734-7125.
• Teen Summer Reading Club: Bored of the same old dystopias and tired old love triangles? Want to seek out great new books and win prizes while doing it? Join the Teen Summer Reading Club! Come to the library to pick your bingo card and fill it in to win fantastic prizes. Looking for recommendations? The library has lists and will give personalized recommendations for every reader in the club. There are also book clubs for kids and adults.
• Splash the Staff: It’s Back! On Saturday, July 7, you can kick off the summer reading club with an afternoon of activities and throwing water balloons at the library staff. The soaking will start at 2:30 p.m. This is a drop-in event and no registration is 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
• Children Stories Galore and More: The Tri-Cities literacy committee together with Terry Fox Library is offering an outdoor family literacy event in Lions Park this summer. Aimed at children between 0 and 6 years old, the event will see children participate in storytime and arts and crafts based on different themes every week. The story times will be held Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. between July 3 and Aug. 7. In heavy rain program will be moved to Terry Fox Library.
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.
