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
Celebrate Diversity - Make Friends with Newcomers: Wednesday, May 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch (3001 Burlington Dr., Coquitlam). May is Asian Heritage Month, an opportunity to celebrate the long history and wisdom of Asian cultures and a time to reflect on Canadian culture. Participants will explore the ways to enrich the life of newcomers from various countries and learn how to make a welcoming community. Registration is required for this free program as space is limited. To register, contact Yumiko King at 604-430-1899, Ext. 101 or hp@success.bc.ca, or Leslie at 604-937-4140, Ext. 233. This program is presented in partnership with SUCCESS.
Farsi book collection: CPL has recently catalogued approximately 2,000 books in the Farsi language donated by the Sarrafi family. These books are in a variety of topics, from Iranian history, literature, politics, travel and the arts, etc. and available to library patrons. Light reading materials such as fiction translations from other languages also make up this collection. Contemporary and historical photography and art books will appeal to all as they are in English as well.
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)
Always Remember - Not only in November: Help keep alive the achievements and sacrifices made by those who have served Canada in war and peace. Connect with Major Jean Paul Dubreuil (retired) and paratrooper George Siggs (retired), of the Royal Canadian Legion 133 at the Terry Fox Library. They will reminisce about their war experiences, responding to questions about their overseas activities, life in the army, and paratrooper forces. History comes alive as you listen to these speakers share their stories. This free event is featured in conjunction with the "Lest We Forget" project sponsored by Library Archives Canada and Canadian Urban Libraries Council. Everyone is welcome; reserve your spot for Tuesday, May 10, 7 to 8:30 p.m. by calling 604-927-7999.
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
Learning Express Library: Do you want to update your computer skills? Are you working on gaining Canadian citizenship or doing a TOEFL test? Try using the Learning Express Library, a new service that you can access from home with your library card. This program allows you to learn at your own pace through structured tutorials on a variety of topics and levels. Learn the Office 7 suite or Adobe programs and others. Or do a practice citizenship or TOEFL test before you have to do it for real. Go to www.library.portmoody.ca and click on Online Resources to see this and many other useful research tools.
Ongoing book sales: If you are going on holidays soon and need some books to take with you, check out PMPL's ongoing book sale table. Pick up paperbacks or hardcovers to provide you with inexpensive reading materials for your travels.
Baby Sing and Learn (drop-in): This popular program has only two weeks left. Join the Story Circle on Mondays until May 16 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. or Thursdays until May 19 from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Learn songs, rhymes, and stories to encourage language development, while entertaining your babies. For babies birth to 18 months.
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.
