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
Middle Schoolers Only Summer Reading Club: Kids in Grades 6 to 8 are invited to read books, write reviews, win prizes with the independent reading club. Middle schoolers can register in person at the information desks at both Poirier and City Centre branches, and pick up review forms. When club members submit their first book review, they are eligible to pick up a book prize. Entries are then entered for future draws and prizes. For more information, call Chris at 604-937-4140, Ext. 208 or email [email protected].
Calling all young bloggers: If you are 12 years old or younger, CPL wants to hear from you. Write half a dozen sentences about your favourite book, movie or CD and send it to the Coquitlam Public Library's blog I Was Told There'd Be Cake. Explain why you liked it and if your entry is chosen, it will be posted on the CPL website and you will win a prize. Include your name, age and a telephone number or email address, and submit it to the information desks of the Poirier or City Centre branches or email your entry to [email protected].
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
Experiment with science: What happens when you mix cream with sugar, ice and a bit of salt? Ice cream. Kids nine to 12 years of age can experiment with science and investigate the properties of matter with tasty results on Wednesday, Aug. 1 from 2 to 3 p.m. You can register at the information desk. Kids remember to get your FREE tickets for sizzling mad science, stories on wheels and lively musical fun.
As well, Fox librarians can help kids find strange and wondrous books with experiments and fun summer crafts and games when they join the summer reading club. When young people sign up, they receive a free reading record and bookmark and check out free programs, contests and displays all summer. Kids who complete their reading record will be eligible to receive a special summer reading club medal.
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: Love to read, talk about books and socialize with others who share these interests? Then a book club is perfect for you. PMPL's Night Readers Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of each month. On July 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the ParkLane Room, the group will discuss Under this Unbroken Sky. This is a powerful debut novel by award-winning Canadian director and screenwriter Shandi Mitchell that is set on the Canadian prairies during the 1930s and follows Teodor Mykolayenko and his family as they struggle to survive in this harsh environment.
Tech Café: The first session of the Tech Café was a big success. Now, you can get your basic computer questions answered. Just stop by on Thursdays in July and August from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and knowledgeable teen volunteers will help you to explore simple computer issues including mousing, saving and moving files, and opening an email account. You can find out how to use Facebook and other social media, or bring your e-reader to learn about downloading e-books.
Book Buzz Contest: Calling all teens. Create a video about your favourite book and you could win $50 to spend at Coquitlam Centre mall, or other great prizes. PMPL is hosting the Book Buzz contest for people ages 13 to 18 years as part of the Port Moody Youth Arts Festival. Make a short video explaining what's great about your favourite book and upload it to YouTube. Email the link to youth services librarian Maryn Ashdown at [email protected] by July 23 and you'll be entered in prize draws.
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.
