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
Adult Literacy Tutor/Learning Buddy Program: If you are 55 years of age or older, have an interest in helping adults upgrade their English skills and have two hours a week to volunteer with a learner, then CPL welcomes your application to its Adult Literacy Tutor/Learning Buddy program. Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 23, applications will be available on the library's website at or may be picked up at the Poirier branch (575 Poirier St.) or City Centre branch (3001 Burlington Dr). Applicants selected for the tutoring program will attend six hours of training in early October facilitated by instructors from Frontier College. Tutoring will begin the third week of October. To apply to the program, drop off a completed application form and two completed reference forms to Janice Williams at Coquitlam Public Library or submit the documents by email to [email protected] by Sept. 21.
Summer reading club medal award ceremonies: Summer reading club members, if you have read every day, bring your reading record with your name clearly written on the front and receive your medal. If you cannot attend the award ceremony, you can pick up your medal at the information desk while supplies last. Ceremonies are Saturday, Aug. 20 at: Poirier branch, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; City Centre branch, 2 to 3 p.m.
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 (POCO)
Summer reading club medal ceremony: Congratulations to the summer reading club medal winners. Medals will be awarded to the remarkable children who have completed five or more weeks of reading. Grab your reading record and visit Terry Fox Library on Tuesday, Aug. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You can meet some PoCo firefighters and have a look at their fire trucks. Refreshments will be provided by the Lion's Club.
Teen summer reading club wrap-up party: Join the summer reading club teens for an evening of fun as we celebrate all the great books read this summer. Entertainment by Alex Seaman, local magician extraordinaire starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23.
For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Terry Fox Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.
PORT MOODY
Summer reading club medal ceremony: Club members who have completed 50 days of reading with Port Moody Public Library may attend the award ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 27 between 1 and 3:30 p.m. to get their completion medals. There will be face painting, refreshments and special guests from the Vancouver Gizeh Clown Unit. Come to the library information desk before Aug. 27 with the SRC calendar showing 50 or more days of reading to get a final completion stamp and a timed ticket for the ceremony.
Family storytime - storytelling circle drop-in: On Tuesday, Aug. 23 between at 6:30 and 7 p.m., join in the fun of the last session of the summer pyjamas storytime program. There will be stories, songs and more for children up to six years of age and their parent/caregiver.
Family play and learn, Coquitlam Centre drop-in: Join Tri-Cities librarians for great stories and theme-based activities. Family Play and Learn takes place on the ground level of the mall on the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31's program will be all about music.
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.
