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
• Stories, songs and crafts for people with developmental challenges: Join community services librarian Teresa Rehman from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Poirier branch (Nancy Bennett Room) on Thursdays, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and Dec. 14, for some fun, social interaction and light snacks – no registration required.
• Stories from the Street: Hear stories told by people with experience of life on the street — find out why people become homeless, what it can be like, what they need most and what you can do to effect change. This session will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch next Thursday, Oct. 12. This program is presented with the Tri-Cities Homelessness and Housing Task Group, RainCity Housing and Vancity. Registration is not required. For more information, call Teresa Rehman 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
• Fall Craft-ernoon: Pick up a new hobby this fall. Coquitlam Needlearts Guild will be showcasing and demonstrating a variety of crafts for you to explore on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m.
• Photo editing: Next Thursday, Oct. 12 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room, you can learn how to take your photos from good to great with GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), a free image editing program. Call the library at 604-469-4577 to register.
• Resume workshop for teens: Are you in high school and looking to create a resume to apply for your first job? Come to this introductory workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and learn ways to create resume content that will make you shine in front of employers. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
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
• PoCo kids’ book launch: Drop by Terry Fox Library for the launch of a special new children’s book, Sarah and Michael Explore Port Coquitlam — a collaboration among local writers, ArtFocus Artists’ Association and the Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society. Join Sarah, Michael, their grandma and some other unique characters as they explore the history of PoCo. Drop in to the library and meet the writers and artists who contributed to the project and see the original artwork. Copies of the book will be on hand for signing and purchase on Saturday, Oct. 14, 1 to 4:30 p.m.
• Canadian Culture and You: Civic Responsibility: New to the community? Head to Terry Fox Library, learn about recycling, littering, bylaws and snow removal on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
For more info, 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.
