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
• Cancer Prevention Workshop (in Mandarin): Canadian Cancer Society and the library welcome everyone to a free information session for Mandarin speakers on cancer-prevention strategies. They’ll learn about: healthy eating and physical activity; tobacco and alcohol; environmental substances; and cancer screenings. The workshop runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27 at the City Centre branch. Seats are limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, call Shirley at 604-554-7345.
• Stories, songs and crafts for people with developmental challenges: Join community services librarian Teresa Rehman on the last Wednesday of the month for music, songs, dancing, crafts and stories. The sessions run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch; the next one is on April 27. To register, phone 604-937-4155. For more information, phone Teresa at 604-937-4157.
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
• History author panel: On April 23 — that’s tomorrow — local authors David E. Burnell, Steven Carter, Ralph Drew, Larry Jacobsen and Ruth Kozak will discuss their historical fiction and non-fiction books and the research process behind their work. Enjoy a lively discussion with other readers, authors and history fans over light refreshments. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat for this panel discussion, which will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Fireside Reading Room.
• Fast Forward: On Monday, April 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., futurist Paul Tinari will give an introduction to “systems thinking” in the ParkLane Room. Tinari is a speaker, author, environmental and engineering consultant and futurist who specializes in organizational creative/system thinking. He will outline how systems thinking provides an alternate approach to finding solutions to difficult problems such as pollution, ecosystem destruction and climate change. No registration required.
• Twilight Tales: Come in your pyjamas and fuzzy slippers for a relaxing half-hour of stories, songs and more. This program is held on the last Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and is for kids from birth to six years of age with parents or caregiver. The next Twilight Tales is on April 26 in the Storytelling Circle.
• Philosopher’s Café: “The Problem of Evil and other Puzzles Concerning God’s Existence” is the topic of the Philosopher’s Café on Wednesday, April 27, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the ParkLane Room. This is a drop-in discussion moderated by Arianna Falbo.
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
• Moms, Reclaim your Life: Moms can go to the Terry Fox Library to discover three easy ways to have more energy, compassion and focus for you and your family. Modern motherhood is complicated but you can learn how to thrive, and not just survive the daily routine. You’ll hear how to find the “me” inside the mom and be the best mom you can be. This presentation includes hands-on techniques and handouts to take home. Join librarians on Tuesday, May 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
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.
