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
• Understanding Registered Education Savings Plans: Understanding registered education savings plans (RESPs) is easy when you have access to the right information and advice from investment professionals. Learn more about how RESPs can help you and your family grow education savings faster with tax incentives, government top-ups, and smart investment strategies. The event will take place on Sept. 13 between 6 and 7:30 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier branch. Registration is required for this free program. Please call: 604-937-4155.
• The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program in Farsi: This program is in English and Farsi and is for parents and children aged birth to six years old. Learn how to use songs, rhymes and stories to help your child develop language and pre-reading skills every Friday between Sept. 16 and Nov. 4 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Pinetree Way branch. For more information or to register, please call Fatemeh at 604-468-6023.
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
• Summer Reading Club medal ceremony: It’s time to celebrate. Join librarians on Saturday, Aug. 27 between 1 and 3 p.m. for the Summer Reading Club medal ceremony, where hundreds of kids will collect a special gold medal to recognize their 50 days of summer reading. Kids who are registered in PoMo library’s Summer Reading Club can pick up a timed ticket at the library’s information desk and attend for crafts and games at this special event.
• 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.
• Play and Learn at Coquitlam Centre Mall: Kids aged three to 10 years can join librarians at the mall on Wednesday, Aug. 31st from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for this monthly program of storytimes and crafts. For location details, check coquitlamcentre.com.
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
• Mindfulness for stress relief: Meditation is a self-empowerment tool that helps cleanse your brain from stress and other mental and emotional toxins that accumulate in our fast-paced lives. On Thursday, Sept. 15 at Terry Fox Library, Suman and Sunita from Peace Tree Innovations Society will teach you the science behind meditation and simple tools of healing meditation to exercise your brain and relax and rejuvenate for peak performance in all aspects of life. The session runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is appreciated.
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.
