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
• Feel the Beat — BC Culture Days: Saturday, Sept. 29, 2 to 4 p.m. at the City Centre branch, everyone is invited to enjoy an afternoon of drumming performances in celebration of BC Culture Days. Performances will include Korean and Chinese drummers. All ages are welcome. Kids can also enjoy interactive First Nations drumming workshops. Registration is not needed- — just drop in.
• Family Storytime: Join librarians for family storytime and enjoy songs, stories and rhymes for children ages birth to six years old. Then, stay for the municipal all-candidates Meet, Greet and Eat event immediately afterwards. Storytime is Sunday, Sept. 30, 1 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 137 at the City Centre branch. No registration necessary — just drop in.
• Thanksgiving Storytime: Parents and children aged birth to six years old are invited to spend quality family time together enjoying songs, stories and rhymes Monday, Oct. 8 in Room 137 at the City Centre branch. No registration necessary — just drop in.
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.
TERRY FOX
• Artist in the Library: Celebrate Culture Days 2018 with an amazing interactive ceramics display. Potter and ceramic artist Clive Tucker will demonstrate how to make imaginative sculptures and pots in clay Saturday, Sept. 29, noon to 3 p.m. (drop-in).
• Feeding Our Culture Breastfeeding Celebration: Calling all parents. Feed your babies, feed our culture. Kick off Canada’s National Breastfeeding Week at Terry Fox Library, celebrating the different ways to nurture your baby. Door prizes, guest speakers and refreshments will be available. Siblings, family members and friends welcome Friday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to noon (drop-in).
• Personal Planning, An Overview: The wisdom of having a personal plan is emphasized in this presentation. Representation agreements, powers of attorney and advance directives are needed to express your wishes regarding personal care, certain financial matters and end of life care if you are no longer able to speak for yourself. This program is presented by COSCO Seniors Health and Wellness Institute Society Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Call or visit the library to register.
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.
PORT MOODY
• Seniors’ Health: Back Pain: Join Dr. Fatma Taha Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room for the first in a series of workshops on health topics for older adults. Each workshop will include important information, expert advice, and takeaways. This session will focus on treating and managing back pain. Call the library at 604-469-4577 to register.
• Coding for Adults: Thursday, Sept. 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., explore fundamental programming concepts and learn about online resources that can help you begin your coding journey. You will start by using Scratch, a block-based programming language developed by MIT, to help familiarize yourself with how to think like a computer. Basic computer skills required. Register by calling the library at 604-469-4577.
• Family Code Afternoon: What’s more fun than playing a game? Making your own. Saturday, Sept. 29 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., kids and parents/caregivers can learn how to think like a computer programmer and build a game together as a team using Scratch. For kids ages eight to 11 years and their parents/caregivers. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
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.
