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
Thursday Evening at the Movies: Now showing, fascinating documentaries from the National Film Board of Canada in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier Branch. On Thursday, Sept. 20 from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m.: The Mystery of Mazo de la Roche (52 minutes) - a portrait of one of the most prolific women writers of the 20th century. To register for this free program, call, 604-937-4155, and leave your name and phone number.
Video games after school: Kids can de-stress after a tough day in class by playing video games at the Poirier branch on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The program room will be equipped with an Xbox 360, a PlayStation 3 and/or a Wii from 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. Anyone 11 or older is welcome to participate - and bring your own games if you like. Snacks are supplied. Games days run Sept. 12 and 13 to Oct. 10 and 11. For information, call Chris at 604-937-4140, Ext. 208, or email [email protected].
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
Adult Learner book club: Enjoy a lighthearted approach to reading together - make new friends, read interesting books and practise English in a fun environment. Adults upgrading their reading skills or learning English are welcome to join. The books discussed vary from ELSA levels 2 to 5 according to the reading levels and interests of the group. The group meets on the second Friday of each month at Fox; the first meeting takes place Sept. 21, 2 to 3 p.m. Call or drop by the Fox information desk to join.
TAG, you're it: Fox's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) members advise and help plan and organize programs for teens, volunteer as reading buddies and help with other library events. The meetings are fun and always include snacks. Volunteer hours are granted for attending monthly meetings and volunteering at library events. Membership is open to all teens. If you would like to join, visit the library and pick up an application.
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.
PORT MOODY
Baby Sing and Learn: This program encourages bonding and promotes early speech and language development. The fall sessions of this interactive program of songs, rhymes and books start on Monday, Sept. 17 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. or Thursday, Sept. 20 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. These sessions run until mid-December and are appropriate for parents/caregivers and their babies from newborn to 18 months.
Pre-school Story-time: Join PMPL librarians on Thursdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. in the Storytelling Circle for Pre-school Storytime. Help your 18-month to five-year-old child get ready to read with stories and songs. The earlier you expose a child to language, song and rhyme, the better. Storytime helps children to build vocabulary, develop fine and gross motor skills, develop social skills, learn how to participate in a group setting and form a positive, fun association with books and learning. Research shows these activities encourage healthy brain development.
Teen Book Buddies wanted: Book Buddies is a program that pairs teens with children in Grades 2 to 4. Training and supervision are provided in this program, which runs on Saturdays, Oct. 20 to Dec. 15 from 9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. For more information and to apply, check out PMPL's Teen Site or call the library. Application deadline is Sept. 24.
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.
