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
• Crafts and music for people with developmental challenges: Join a librarian from 9 to 11 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Poirier branch (Nancy Bennett Room). The first program of 2018 is on Jan. 18. Registration is required for this free program; sign up online at www.coqlibrary.ca or phone the Help Desk at 604-937-4141.
• ESL Book Club: Newcomers and intermediate ESL readers (LINC 4+), if you enjoy reading and meeting new people in a friendly group, try the monthly ESL Book Club. It is led by English-speaking volunteers from Soroptimists International, an organization that works to educate and empower women and girls. Next meeting is Jan. 18, 1 to 2:15 p.m. at the Poirier branch. Registration is required. To register, or for more information, email librarian Janice Williams at jwilliams@coqlibrary.ca.
• Parent-Child Korean Mother Goose: Parents and children four years old and younger are invited to share in the fun of learning nursery rhymes, songs and stories in Korean and English. Parents will be helped to gain the skills and confidence that enable them to create positive family patterns through connecting sound, rhythm and meaning of language. Program runs Wednesdays through Feb. 28, 10 to 11:30 a.m., at the City Centre branch. For more information or to register, phone 604-468-6101. Priority will be given to people who are registering for the Mother Goose program for the first time.
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
• Movie night: Head to Terry Fox Library for a movie night and popcorn for the next four Mondays 6 to 8 p.m. Librarians will be screening: Jan. 15, Maudie; Jan. 22, He Named Me Malala; Jan. 29, Their Finest; Feb. 5, Hidden. Everyone is welcome — just drop in.
• Paws for Stories: Dogs make supportive listeners. A therapy dog and volunteer will listen to children who want to practise reading aloud at Terry Fox Library. This program will run in 10-minute sessions and is open to kids in Grades 1 and up. Registration required.
For more info, 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
• Teen volunteer opportunities: Are you a teen looking for leadership opportunities and volunteer hours? The library has many opportunities to build skills in programs such as Book Buddies, Tech Café and Homework Club. Visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577 for more details.
• Book Buddies registration: Does your child need extra help reading? Book Buddies matches children in Grades 1 through 4 with a trained teen volunteer to improve their skills. There are two sessions: Tuesdays, Feb. 6 to March 13 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., or Saturdays, Feb. 10 to March 10 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Registration for this program begins on Jan. 12. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a spot.
• Middle School Book Club: Meet other middle grade readers for a book club just for you. with pizza, snacks, questions and prizes. This month’s book will be All’s Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson. The club will meet on Jan. 30 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room. Register for this program by calling 604-469-4577.
For more info, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
