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
Indian classical vocal concert with Pandit Jasraj School of Music: Held at the Poirier branch on June 14 from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m., this performance will feature principal Asha Lohia and the teachers and students of Guru Sangeet Martand Padma Vibushan Pandit Jasraj. The school fosters the preservation, growth and teaching of Indian classical music in the traditional style of Mewati Gharana. Visiting world renowned artist Pandit Rattan Mohan Sharma, nephew of Pandit Jasraj, will be at this recital and will treat the audience to a classical composition.
Space is limited for this free program. To register, phone 604-937-4155. For more information, phone Teresa Rehman, community service librarian - and a Pandit Jasraj student who will sing at the concert, at 604-937-4140, Local 234. Coffee and light snacks will be served.
For more information about any CPL 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.
PORT MOODY
Inlet Book Club: New members are welcome - just drop in as this book discussion group meets in PMPL's ParkLane Room from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. At the June 6 meeting, the book discussed will be The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival by John Vaillant. The Governor General's Literary Award-winning author for The Golden Spruce, Vaillant has created another fascinating and mystical non-fiction work. Set in Siberia, it describes in lyric and powerful language the hunt for a man-killing tiger.
Library to Go: Whether you are commuting to work, enjoying some down time, travelling for work or pleasure, you can now take an electronic copy of a library book with you. Download and listen to bestselling and classic audiobooks or read e-books 24/7 for free with your library card. Use your laptop, PC, Blackberry, iPhone, iPad, MP3 player, Kobo or Sony e-reader at home, in the office, or anywhere in the world. Your library without walls is always open.
New kids card design: Kids can vote for their favourite new children's card design at Port Moody Library. Choose from three unique designs and submit a vote every time you visit the library this summer. To vote, kids must be aged 12 or under or must be part of our Summer Reading Club. The winning design will be announced at the summer reading club medal ceremony on Sept. 8.
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
Terry Fox's contribution is not available this issue. For more information on activities at the Port Coquitlam Library, 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.
