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
• Adult Summer Reading Club: This year, grown-ups can join in all the reading fun with the Adult Summer Reading Club. The theme this year is “Greetings from around the world” — books set in different countries or books written by an author from a foreign country. To participate: Pick up a set of reading club postcards from the library. Read a book by an author from a specific country or a book set in a specific country, then fill in the book title, author, country and some comments on the back of your postcard. Return to the library for a stamp. Repeat for all five postcards and show the library your completed postcard set (five total) by Aug. 30 to be entered into CPL’s grand prize draw. (Note: Books must be adult-level novels and each must represent a different country. A total of five books must be read to qualify for the grand prize draw.) As well, you can participate in answering the questions and milestones on the Coquitlam Public Library Facebook page for a chance at weekly prizes.
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
• Philosopher’s Café — grief: Grief is unique to each person — we need to become familiar with how we grieve. How might ritual support the grieving process? Join SFU facilitator Meg Zuccaro on Tuesday, June 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in PMPL’s ParkLane Room to explore these and other questions.
• Hike, bike and paddle safely: On Wednesday, June 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., experts Steve Chapman, Roy Janzen and Lyle Litzenberger will be on hand in the library’s ParkLane Room to tell you everything you need to know to have fun outdoors this summer. The program will be illustrated with slides and commentary with lots of time for questions. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat at this free program.
• Adult Summer Reading Club: Which path will take you to your ultimate summer reads? Summer reading isn’t just for kids so check our website for more information on special club events, contests and book recommendations. The club runs through Aug. 31 — register now.
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
• Beginner bike maintenance: You can learn basic bicycle maintenance tips and tricks from HUB, a non-profit organization whose mission is to get more people cycling in Metro Vancouver. This free two-hour session is sponsored by TransLink and will cover the fundamentals of how your bike works, basic fixes and how you can keep it running smoothly this summer. Adults and teens are all welcome to attend. (Note: This program will get you started working on your own bicycle but is not a full repair session.) The session runs Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. to noon.
• Ukulele Jam: All “uked” up and no place to jam? Whether you are a ukulele newbie or a seasoned strummer, join librarians at Terry Fox Library for a fun relaxed evening with fellow uke enthusiasts to play a wide range of music — from traditional ballads to popular hits from the 1950s to today. Everyone is welcome to join on the last Tuesday of every month. The next jam session takes place on Tuesday, June 28, 7 to 8 p.m. No registration is required.
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.
