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
• Energy is Awesome!: Kids ages five to 12 years old are invited to the library to learn about energy. The event will cover what energy is, how to conserve it and how to stay safe around it, and runs in Room 127 at the City Centre branch on Friday, Nov. 20, 10 to 11 a.m. Space is limited for this free event, so register by calling 604-554-7334.
• IndieFlix: Coquitlam library cardholders have unlimited access to thousands of streaming film-festival hits, including the best of Sundance, Cannes, Tribeca and more. They’re is available for Apple, Android and all internet-enabled devices. Go to www.coqlibrary.ca and click the Indieflix icon, then use your library card to get started. If you already have a library account for Zinio, use the same username and password to sign in.
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
• Share English conversation group: Looking for a place to practise speaking English? All levels are welcome to drop into the library’s ParkLane Room on Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Join other English learners in this free program hosted by volunteers from Share Family and Community Services. Enjoy conversation with the other participants and the group leader. You will also find out more about your community in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Call Share at 604-936-3900 for more information.
• A novel idea: From 7 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 12, drop in to PMPL’s ParkLane Room for coffee, treats and moral support at the Port Moody Library’s NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) midpoint party. Meet other writers (NaNoWriMo participants and more), and get in some writing time with word count challenges and dialogue contests. Talk out your plot twists with fellow writers. Bounce your ideas off of sympathetic librarians who’ve survived the challenge in years past. We’ve got wireless and lots of power outlets, so bring your laptop and settle in.
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
• Adult Learner Book Club: Make new friends, read interesting books and practise English in a fun environment. Adults upgrading their reading skills or learning English are welcome to join. The books discussed vary from ELSA Levels 2 to 5 according to the reading levels and interests of the group. Meetings are on the second Friday of the month, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. If you would like to join, you are welcome to attend the next meeting on Friday, Nov. 13. Call or visit the library to join — registration is appreciated.
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.
