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
• B.C. Day storytime: Celebrate B.C. Day at the City Centre branch Monday, Aug. 5. There will be a special storytime from 11 to 11:30 a.m., followed by time to play with Lego, Keva planks and games.
• Movie matinee: Aug. 6 (Poirier branch, 10:30 a.m.) and Aug. 7 (City Centre branch, 1:30 p.m.), watch a screening of The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (one hour, 47 minutes). Emmet, Lucy and their friends fight an army of Duplo invaders who are trying to destroy everything in Bricksburg. Registration is not needed for this free program. Arrive early to ensure a seat as space is limited.
• 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: Aug. 2; next session for VR: Aug. 9.
• Library Day at the PNE: Show your Coquitlam Public Library card at the gate Aug. 21 to enter the PNE for just $6. There will be cool technology and fun activities for everyone in the Library Zone.
• Coquitlam Public Library anime convention: Youths from 11 to 19 years old, head to CPL’s City Centre branch Aug. 27 for a half-day celebration of anime culture, featuring an art marketplace, a cosplay contest, an Osu! tournament, a scavenger hunt, a karaoke contest and more. This event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm in Rooms 127, 136 and 137, and the computer lab. To compete for prizes in Osu! or cosplay, or to display and sell your original artwork at the marketplace, you must register in advance at coqlibrary.ca/programs-events/teens/coquitlam-library-anime-convention. For more information, contact librarian Chris Miller at 604-554-7339 or [email protected].
Info: www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
PORT MOODY
• Super Saturday Summer Storytime: Join librarians for a special outdoor storytime for all ages. Every Saturday until 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. If the weather is bad, this program will be held inside the library. Drop-in no, registration required.
• Summer movies: Dumbo: Enjoy free family movies together on the big screen in the Inlet Theatre every Wednesday. Aug. 7, PMPL will be presenting Dumbo (rated PG, 112 minutes); showtime at 2 p.m., doors open at 1:30 p.m. No registration required but seating is first come, first served. Eating is not allowed in the theatre and children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
• Stuffie Sleepover: Kids, bring your bravest stuffed animals to the library next Aug. 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for an evening of crafts, storytimes, games and more. After the festivities are done, stuffies will be left to sleep over at the library and who knows what trouble they will get into after the staff go home. Stuffies can be picked up after noon Aug. 14 and receive a special picture book of all their friends’ adventures. 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
• Stories Galore and More: Visit your local park this summer for puppets, stories, crafts and lots of fun, presented by the Tri-Cities Literacy Committee and the Terry Fox Library. This program runs through Aug. 8 on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at Gates Park and on Thursdays, same time, at Sun Valley Park — drop in.
• Babytime: Make language fun. Help your baby develop speech and language skills — enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers, and you can spend time after the program to meet and socialize. The program runs Aug. 2 and 9, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. — drop in.
• Karima Essa: Be a Bollywood star!: Experience the magic and joy of dance and storytelling as Karima Essa performs Bollywood dance. Learn traditional dance moves and imagine the possibilities Aug. 6, 2 to 2:45 p.m. at the Leigh Square bandshell — drop in.
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.
