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
Protect What Matters Most: On Saturday, March 24 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the board room of the Poirier branch, financial advisor James Leung will provide a foundational knowledge of the most important types of insurance for people with children. Those who also have aging parents who may require care in the near future are especially encouraged to attend. You'll find out about life insurance, disability insurance, critical illness insurance and long-term care insurance. Phone 604-937-4155 to register for this free program.
Children's Theatre: Thursdays, March 29 to May 31, from 4 to 5 p.m., the City Centre branch's program room will host kids in Grades 3 to 5 who love the stage. In this after-school program, children work with teens to develop a short play, from script to performance. Registration is required for this free program. Phone Chris at 604-937-4140, Ext. 208 or email [email protected].
Play and Learn Events at Coquitlam Centre: On the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Coquitlam Centre mall hosts Play and Learn storytimes, songs and crafts (on the lower level in front of The Bay). Upcoming themes: March - Spring has Sprung; April - Recycling; May - Bugs and Butterflies; June - First Nations; July - Summer Olympics; August - Back to School. No registration is required for these free programs - just drop in.
Easter Stories: At both branches from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, children five and older are invited to join librarians for Easter stories and puppet shows. These programs are drop-in and no registration is required.
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
Coffee Mug Club: The Terry Fox Library book club allows you to connect with other book lovers. The club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is March 28, 7 to 8:30 p.m. and new members are welcome. The club is currently reading Our Lady of the Forest by David Guterson, the story of a teenage runaway who sees and hears the Virgin Mary while picking mushrooms in a Pacific Northwest forest. This young girl becomes the last hope for some of the residents of a failing logging town when hordes of miracle-seekers descend on it.
Novelist: Get insightful information about authors, classic literature and what to read next with Novelist, a free electronic resource you can use with your library card. Terry Fox Library staff are happy to show you how it works.
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.
PORT MOODY
Night Readers Book Club: New members are welcome to drop in and share their insights on selected books with other people and learn about their reactions to the same books. The Night Readers next meet March 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in PMPL's ParkLane Room to discuss Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny. A popular Canadian author, Penny has written several mysteries set in Three Pines, Que. that star Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. This time, she moves to Quebec City with a complex tale about a past mistake that brings tragic results in the present day.
Family Fun Night: Kids aged three to six years can drop in to the Family Fun Night craft program Tuesday, March 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the ParkLane room. Families will play counting games, do a craft, listen to stories, and learn songs and rhymes. Parents will take home easy ideas and activities to help get their pre-schooler ready for kindergarten.
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.
