This feature, written by librarians with Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam, is published each Thursday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries.
COQUITLAM
• Innovation Hub open house: Try out the HTC Vive virtual reality headset and motion-tracked hand controllers. Users can explore outer space, conquer a fear of heights, paint in a 3D space, and more. See 3D printers in action and learn how to create your own designs using high-powered creative software. Open house happens Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. at the City Centre branch. Next session for 3D printing: June 28. Next session for VR: July 5.
• Canada Day: The Library Link van will be at Town Centre Park for Canada Day festivities July 1. CPL will also be launching its new lendable collection of Sphero robots and Ozobots.
• BC Summer Reading Club 2019: This year’s theme is Imagine the Possibilities! and it’s for kids aged four years and older. Go to either branch or visit the Library Link to register.
• Middle School Summer Reading Club: Join the Middle School Summer Reading Club by visiting either branch or the Library Link, starting June 1, to register (your name, grade, and the name of your school). Review your favourite books and win prizes! Earn a book prize with the first review you submit. Additional reviews will be entered for prize draws throughout the summer.
• Adult Summer Reading Club: The Adult Summer Reading Club runs through Aug. 16. Read what you want — chick lit, YA, historical fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, whatever — and read one book or 50. Every book you read and review gives you an entry into a weekly draw for Coquitlam library merchandise and will also go into a grand prize draw, to be held Sept. 3. The more you read, the more entries you get. Register starting June 1; go to either branch and sign up at the Help Desk. Forms will also be available online.
• Summer learning and fun: Summer learning activities for kids will run on Tuesdays (Poirier branch) and Wednesdays (City Centre branch) from July 2 to Aug. 7. Find out more at www.coqlibrary.ca.
Info: www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
PORT MOODY
• Stories Galore and More: Wednesday, July 3, join librarians outside the library at Pioneer Memorial Park (the park across the street from the library, between Knowle Street and Ioco Road) for a family storytime for all ages. Enjoy stories, songs and a fun craft. Presented in partnership with the Tri-Cities Literacy Committee. Drop-in, no registration required.
• Summer movies: The Secret Life of Pets: Enjoy free family movies together on the big screen every Wednesday. On July 3, PMPL will be presenting The Secret Life of Pets (rated G, 77 minutes); showtime at 2 p.m., doors open at 1:30 p.m.; no registration required but seating is first come, first served. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
• Super Saturday summer storytime: Join librarians for a special outdoor storytime for all ages. Every Saturday from July 6 through Aug. 10 from 9:30 to 10 a.m., bring a blanket to Pioneer Memorial Park (the park across the street from the library, between Knowle Street and Ioco Road) for stories, songs, rhymes, a craft and more. Drop-in, no registration required.
Info: library.portmoody.ca or 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
TERRY FOX
• Thanks for the Memories: Join librarians for an afternoon of mingling over refreshments and reminiscing as they prepare to say goodbye to the old Terry Fox Library and move into the new space in the renovated Port Coquitlam recreation complex. Everyone is welcome to visit June 27, 1 to 4 p.m. — drop in.
• Babytime: Make language fun by helping your baby develop speech and language skills — infants will enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. You can spend time after the program to meet and socialize. The next session is Friday, July 5, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. — drop in.
• Stories Galore and More: The Tri-Cities Literacy Committee and Terry Fox Library are offering an outdoor family literacy event in local parks this summer. These drop-in events are aimed at children, who will hear stories, do crafts and see puppets. This program will run July 2 to Aug. 8 as follows: Tuesdays, 10 to 11 a.m. at Gates Park; and Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m. at Sun Valley Park.
Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca, the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page or 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo.
