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
• Library Giving Day: Lose your fines April 10 by donating $25 to the library. All library fines will be waived and a tax receipt will be provided. Donated funds will go towards the purchase of tech to be loaned out to children. Donate online, in person or by phone. For more information, visit coqlibrary.ca/givingday.
• Trivia Night 2019: It’s a pirate party! Come dressed like a pirate for this event, which will feature a no-host bar sponsored by the Kinsmen and snacks and refreshments as well as prizes, raffles and bragging rights. This event is set for April 12 at the City Centre branch, starting at 7 p.m. and proceeds will benefit tech for families. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the library. For more information, call 604-937-4130 or email friendsofcpl@coqlibrary.ca.
• Easter Monday storytime: Celebrate spring with stories, songs and more at the end of the Easter long weekend. Stay after the storytime to play with Lego, Keva planks and games inside the program rooms April 22, 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the City Centre branch. Registration not required — just drop in.
Info: www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
PORT MOODY
• Wills and estates: April 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room, learn about the main documents required for a personal estate plan which are your will, power of attorney, advance directive, representation agreement and nomination of committee. This workshop will also address the role of a lawyer and how legal professionals can anticipate problems, and implement a proper estate plan. Seminar is presented in partnership with the People’s Law School. Register for this program by calling 604-469-4577.
• Science Al!ve: Introduction to Coding: Experience coding, robotics and computer science in a variety of ways with SFU’s Science Al!ve. Join the Girls Only Series (for anyone who identifies as a girl) on April 10, 17 or 24, or the Co-Ed Series: May 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. By teaching STEM, computer science and robotics in these dynamic and interactive ways, Science Al!ve hopes to inspire the innovators of tomorrow. This is for kids in Grades 3 to 5; register by calling 604-469-4577.
• Save your photos: Wondering what to do with your old — printed, on actual paper — photos? Learn how you can organize, digitize and preserve your family history. Bring 20 photos and a memory stick for complementary service April 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. This program is presented by Harley Cross of Share My Photographs. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
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
• Paper bead craft for Earth Day: Get ready for Earth Day — create paper beads out of old library materials, then turn the beads into your very own necklace, bracelet or bookmark topper. The session is April 13, 1 to 3 p.m. — drop in.
• Trivia night: Join the Friends of Terry Fox Library and special guest MC Mayor Brad West for one final trivia night in the current library. There will be prizes, snacks and bragging rights up for grabs. Tickets are $20 each, available cash only at the library or from Friends members. Sign up as a single or with a team of up to eight people. Get your tickets soon before this April 6 event (7 to 9 p.m.) sells out. Proceeds will benefit the Terry Fox Library.
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.
