COQUITLAM
• Green your Home: Coquitlam Public Library is partnering with Vancity and Cool North Shore to show you how to identify and act on problem areas that cause your home to lose heat — and waste energy. Participants will learn simple, inexpensive steps they can take to reduce their carbon footprint, save on energy bills and make their homes more comfortable through all kinds of weather. The session runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 at the Poirier branch (Nancy Bennett Room). Space is limited so register by Monday, June 13; email [email protected] or leave a message on the library’s program registration line, 604-937-4155. Refreshments will be served.
• Mother Goose for Korean parents and children: Are you a Korean parent with a child under age five who lives in the Tri-Cities? You and your child are invited to share in the fun of learning nursery rhymes, songs and stories in Korean and English in this free program, which is sponsored by CPL and SUCCESS, and runs Mondays through July 25, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the City Centre branch. For more information or to register, call 604-468-6101. Priority will be given to people who are registering for the Mother Goose program for the first time.
Start your summer reading today: Kids and young teens can register for the annual Summer Reading Clubs at Coquitlam Public Library starting right now. Kids from preschool (age 4) up to grade 5 can join the Kids’ Summer Reading Club, while students finishing grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 are welcome to join the Middle Schoolers Summer Reading Club. To register for the Kids’ SRC, children should go to the ‘ask me’ desk at the City Centre Branch, or the information desk at the Poirier Branch. A staff member will record a bit of information about each child — such as their name and school — provide the child with a reading record, postcard and bookmark. Children completing their reading will have an opportunity to win one of two eReaders and to win a trophy for their school.
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: Cancer Research: Are we on the right track? Are we missing something? What do you want to share about “the Big C” and the way we go about treatment, research and funding? Join Ryan Morin, a professor of molecular biology and biochemistry at SFU on Wednesday, June 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room to explore these questions.
• Summer Reading Club registration: Kids can sign up now for this year’s awesome Summer Reading Program. Register at the library for this fun, free reading program to get your keepsake reading record, take part in lots of free programs and win great prizes.
• Get the App: Get the Port Moody Public Library smartphone app today 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
• The Great Gordini: Launch your Summer Reading Club fun at Terry Fox Library with the magic of the award-winning magician the Great Gordini, who will have fantastic magic tricks up his sleeve. See if you can unravel his magical mysteries while being hilariously entertained. This is a show the whole family will enjoy. Everyone is welcome Thursday, July 14, 2 to 2:45 p.m.
• TAG: Fox’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG) helps to plan and develop teen-oriented programs and services at the Terry Fox Library. TAG members organize programs for teens, volunteer as reading buddies and help with other library events. The meetings are fun and always include snacks, and TAG membership looks great on resumes as well as job and college applications. Volunteer hours are granted for attending monthly meetings and volunteering at library events.
Membership is open to all teens. If you’d like to join, attend the next meeting on Tuesday, June 21, 7 to 8 p.m. or visit the library to pick up an application. Registration is required.
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.
