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
• Become a Library Champion: Are you a new immigrant wanting to get involved in your community? Do you love libraries? Come to an information session Friday, April 7, 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch and find out how you can become a Library Champion. To register, go to newtobc.ca and click on the red “Register Here” button.
• Friends of the Library Trivia Night — Canadian 150 Version: Save the date: Friday, April 7 at the Poirier branch. Come dressed in your best red and white and enjoy an evening of fun questions with your friends and neighbours. Proceeds will support the Coquitlam Public Library’s Canada 150 programs. Tickets are $25 each or $200 per table of eight, and include beverages, snacks and desserts. No-host bar sponsored by the Kinsmen. Get tickets at either library branch or call 604-937-4130. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the games begin at 7 p.m.
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
• Fighting fake news: Has a story come across your Facebook feed that seems too outrageous to be true? You may have been influenced by fake news without even knowing it. Ron Darvin, lecturer and researcher with the UBC Faculty of Education, will discuss how to combat fake news on April 5 in the Inlet Theatre from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat.
• Picture Book Club: Parents and preschoolers are invited to a special book club just for them. Participants will enjoy a storytime and crafts, and learn book-related activities that will support preschoolers’ early learning. Parents can register for sessions on Monday, April 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. or Wednesday, April 12 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. by calling 604-469-4577.
• Self-employment: Unemployed and thinking about starting your own business? Learn how to get your business off to a great start with the help of Douglas College’s Self-Employment program on Tuesday, April 11 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat.
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
• Pro-D day movie matinee: Looking for something for the kids to do on the April 21 pro-D day? Fox will be showing Storks (from IMDb: “Storks have moved on from delivering babies to packages. When an order for a baby appears, the best delivery stork must scramble to fix an error by delivering a baby) from 2 to 3:30 p.m. — drop-in.
• Trivia night: Come to the Terry Fox Library for a fun evening fundraiser for the library on Saturday, April 8, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Presented by the Friends of the Terry Fox Library, the trivia night features Mayor Greg Moore as MC and has prizes, refreshments and bragging rights for a whole year. Make up a team of eight or come solo and join a team. Tickets are $20 (cash only) at Terry Fox Library.
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.
