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
Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? The library hosts two Monday book clubs where members meet once a month to discuss a book chosen at the previous meeting. Upcoming meeting dates are May 2, June 6 and July 4 and new members are always welcome. To register, call Leslie at 604-937-4140 or just drop-in at the times listed above.
Monday Afternoon Book Club, 2 to 3:30 p.m., program room, City Centre branch, 3001 Burlington Dr. On May 2, the club will discuss Nikolski: A Novel by Nicholas Dickner; winner of the 2010 Canada Reads competition, this Montreal-based novel is full of whimsy and magic realism. How else would you connect archaeologists, pirates, earthquake victims, tuna fish, deep-sea divers and more?
Monday Night Book Club, 7:30 to 9 p.m., board room, Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. On May 2, the club will discuss The Best Laid Plans by Terry Fallis; this Stephen Leacock Award winner may have found the perfect way to combine politics and humour: When a burned-out political aide gets involved with an impossible candidate's run for office, little does he know that winning could be worse than losing.
The Library also has several book club titles that are available for loan to community book clubs. To reserve a title, call Leslie at 604-937-4140.
What to Read: Looking for a good book to read? Try the CPL blog, I Was Told There'd Be Cake for reviews of books, movies, CDs and more.
Book Bus: The Book Bus brings library material and programs to people throughout Coquitlam. The Book Bus will be coming to: Tri-City Family Place on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and to Cottonwood Park on Saturdays from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 3000 Burlington Dr. and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
TERRY FOX (POCO)
Photographing Flowers: Attention all gardeners and photographers: Spring is here and it's time for inspiration. Photographer John Gordon returns to Terry Fox Library with an eye-catching slideshow that will encourage everyone to get out there and engage in the natural world. Reserve your spot for Thursday, May 5, 7 to 8 p.m.
For more great ideas, check out Terry Fox Library's photography display and gardening books at the library. You can also visit the information desk and learn about Hobbies and Crafts Reference Centre, an online resource that provides detailed and how-to information on gardening and photography.
For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Terry Fox Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.
PORT MOODY
Interactive Learning Panels: The children's library is more fun than ever with the addition of 10 active learning panels. Purchased with a provincial Literacy Equity grant, the panels provide hands-on learning for young children and hone alphabet knowledge, fine motor skills and imagination. Make up your own tale on PMPL's Spin-A-Story panel, make a handprint on our heat-sensitive board, spell your name out of magnetic letters and much more.
Homework Centre: Do you have a big school project ahead of you? Instead of finding thousands of hits on Google, try narrowing your research by using PMPL's online Homework Centre (go to www.library.portmoody.ca and look under Resources). Search here to find information on all school topics using websites chosen especially for Tri-cities students by our librarians.
TD Canadian Children's Book Week: This annual celebration of Canadian children's literature will run from April 30 to May 7. This year's theme is Changing the World, One Child at a Time and will focus on books that highlight children and teens who are doing things to make the world a better place. Visit PMPL to see the display or choose a book from one of your favourite Canadian authors. Pick a favourite or choose a new author to try.
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.
