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
• Chinese New Year and Family Day: Songs, music and crafts with a seasonal theme for people of all ages with developmental challenges are part of a special program in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier branch from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 3. To register, phone 604-937-4155. For more information, phone Teresa at 604-937-4157.
• Movie Madness: Shaun the Sheep will be shown Friday, Feb. 19, 1:30 to 3 p.m. at both CPL branches. Attendance is free and no registration is required. G-rated Shaun the Sheep has been nominated for this year’s Academy Award for Best Animated Feature (synopsis: “When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix-up with the farmer, a caravan and a steep hill lead them to the Big City and it’s up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely home.”)
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
• Write your life: Do you have a life story waiting to be told? Tomorrow (Saturday) from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Philip Sherwood, owner of lifewriters.ca will show you how to start recording your memories in a powerful, engaging way. From memoirs to short stories to digital scrapbooks, there are so many ways to preserve and share your experiences for your friends and family.
Call the library at 604-469-4577 to register for this free program
• Preschool storytime: You and your two- to five-year-old can explore the best in picture books at PMPL’s interactive preschool storytime on Wednesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. No registration needed but parent/caregiver participation is required.
• Tech Café: Get free, one-on-one help with your basic computer questions. Drop in to the ParkLane Room on Fridays between 4:30 and 6 p.m. to have friendly and knowledgeable teen volunteers help you with a variety of technology basics such as email, smartphones, texting, Microsoft Office and more. Tech Café runs until May 6 (note: no Tech Cafés on March 18 or 25).
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
• Kids’ movie matinee: Looking for some fun on your day off? Come to the Terry Fox Library for a fantastic family film. Librarians will be screening Shaun the Sheep on Friday, Feb. 19, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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.
