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
• ESL Book Club: Newcomers and intermediate ESL readers are invited to join the ESL Book Club, which meets on Thursdays once every month from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at the Poirier branch. Contact Janice Williams at 604-554-7337 or [email protected] to pick up a copy of this month’s book. The club is led by English-speaking volunteers from Soroptimists International, an organization that works to educate and empower women and girls. If you enjoy reading at your ESL level and meeting new people in a friendly group, drop in and try the ESL Book Club, which next meets on Dec. 15.
• Library tours: CPL regularly gives library tours to LINC and ESL classes. To book a class tour, contact Janice Williams at 604 554-7337 or [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
• Philosopher’s Café: What is the value of sharing our vulnerability?: Can sharing our vulnerability give us courage? Drop in to PMPL’s ParkLane Room next Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss vulnerability with SFU moderator Mandy Shewfelt, a psychotherapist with 25 years’ experience.
• NaNoWriMo Write-in: Challenge yourself by writing a 50,000 word novel in just 30 days. Join librarians for weekly write-ins on Mondays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (drop-in to the ParkLane Room, no registration required). Meet fellow writers, drink coffee or tea, and win writerly prizes. Learn more at nanowrimo.org.
• Get the App: Get the Port Moody Public Library smartphone app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Check due dates, renew items, manage your holds and much more — anytime and anywhere.
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
• Christmas in Leigh Square: Celebrate the spirit of community and the start of the holidays with Christmas in Leigh Square festivities starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. Families can take part in art making, listening to holiday tunes, and more all before the annual lighting event, and Terry Fox Library storytime and puppet show will be at 3 pm in the Outlet.
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.
