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
Good Riddance: Showing Clutter the Door, Poirier branch, May 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m.: Organization experts Heather Knittel and Susan Borax are the authors of Good Riddance: Showing Clutter the Door, which identifies the top 100 house-cluttering culprits most deserving of eviction, and tells you how to send them packing. They will show you how to surrender your CRUD (completely ridiculous unworthy debris) and save your home, your marriage and your sanity. Registration is required for this free program as space is limited; phone 604-937-4155 to reserve your seat. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
Every Child Ready to Read: Early literacy workshops for parents and caregivers of newborns to six-year-olds: Parents and child-care providers play a critical role in developing language and early literacy skills in children beginning at birth. Library workshops will show you what you can do to give your baby or toddler the important skills he or she needs to become a good reader. Your parenting or caregiver group can book a visit with our workshop facilitator, to be held either at the library or at your meeting place. Workshops are available for parents and caregivers of children up to six years of age. To book a visit, call Ashley Jiwani at 604-937-4142 or email ajiwani@library.coquitlam.bc.ca. Please note this is an adult-oriented program.
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)
Children's Storytimes: Remember all those stories, rhymes and songs you loved as a child? Visit the library and enjoy stories, fingerplays and action songs that entertain and delight kids and parents. Discover the pleasure of reading with your baby and meet other new parents. Babytime, for children up to one year, runs Thursdays through May 19 from 10:15 to 10:40 a.m. The More We Read Together Pre-school Storytime runs Tuesdays, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. through May 17. And kids can pull on their PJs and grab their favourite stuffed toys for Pyjama Storytime on Wednesday, June 1, 6:45 to 7:15 p.m.
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
Job Corner: Visit the library's job corner, which has a computer dedicated to job searching. Use a resume writing program or look up selected job search websites. Use the online tool Career Cruising to do aptitude tests, check out career options, write resumes and learn about handling interviews. You will also find brochures, posters and other publications related to job searching.
TumbleReadables: Try this online collection of read-along titles for elementary to high school students, as well as ESL and adult learners, who can read the book and listen at the same time. Sentences are highlighted as they are being read and the pages turn automatically. The collection includes chapter books, early readers, teen novels, high-interest/low-level books, plus classics of American and English literature. Use in the library or from home. Go to www.library.portmoody.ca, click on Resources, then Audiobooks.
Kids' Book Club Sets: Kids who love reading can borrow PMPL's Kids' Book Club Sets and read with their friends. Each book club set contains five copies of a great book and a resource manual with sample questions, fun activities and tips on running your own book club. PMPL has sets for every reading level and interest. Book club kits are located in the library's children's department, and can be borrowed by anyone.
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.
