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
• Celebrating Diversity — TOMORROW: Canada’s 150: Join librarians on Saturday, Sept. 30 for BC Culture Days to honour the diverse community and enjoy art, music and dance, including Chinese, Persian, Indian and Korean performances. Local immigrants will share stories of their journey of discovery to their new home and there will be activities for the whole family at the City Centre branch. Among the attractions: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Canadian Immigrant Experiences: In Their Own Words; 1 to 3 p.m. — Chinese music ensemble, Korean dance, Persian dance and Indian classical dance; and 3 to 4 p.m. — tabla recital and Indian classical vocal concert.
• Tech Club — Introduction to Coding: In Introduction to Coding: Next Steps, you can create an interactive pet in Scratch. If you took part in the first coding class, this will build on the skills learned. If you did not attend, you can still jump into this beginner-level class, which will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, 2 to 3 p.m. at the City Centre branch. Look for this program at coqlibrary.ca and follow the instructions to register.
• ESL afternoon book club: Do you enjoy reading? If yes, you are welcome to join the ESL book club at the Poirier branch. This club meets from 1 to 2:15 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be on Oct 19. For more information and to sign up, contact Janice at [email protected].
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
• Uke it Up!: Learn the cheeriest instrument of all: the ukulele, no experience required. Next Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., bring our own ukulele or use one of the library’s. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
• Tech Café’s new day and time: Get free, one-on-one computer and tech help from friendly teen helpers. This program is great for one-time questions or beginners who would like to practise their new skills. Book a time slot in advance by calling 604-469-4577 to guarantee your spot. This runs Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon.
• Middle School Book Club: Meet other middle grade readers for a book club with pizza, snacks, questions and prizes. Next Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 7 to 8 p.m., clubbers will be discussing Short by Holly Goldberg Sloan. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
For more info, 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
• Dad Time: Join Terry Fox librarians for a fun drop-in program for all dads and male caregivers with little ones from one day to five years old. There will be songs, stories, games and crafts, with time after the program to socialize and hang out with other dads. These sessions run on Saturdays, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16, 2 to 2:45 p.m.
• Positivity and reflection workshop: Is the state of the world getting you down? Join regular discussions at Terry Fox Library that encourage positivity and help spread goodness to the world around us. The supportive, self-reflective environment will help you recharge, find balance and improve your spiritual wellness on Oct. 5 and 19, Nov. 2 and 16, and Dec. 7 and 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is recommended but not mandatory.
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.
