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
It’s time for Movie Madness at Coquitlam Public Library:
• Ant-Man — Wednesday, March 16, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., City Centre branch, Room 136: Given a suit that can shrink him down to insect size — or smaller — an ex-con battles the evil head of a high-tech corporation. Ant Man is rated PG and runs 117 minutes. Admission is free and registration is not needed.
• Hotel Transylvania 2 — Friday, March 18, 1:30 to 3:05 p.m., both library branches: Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half-human, half-vampire grandson. This flick is G-rated. Attendance is free and registration is not required.
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
There’s plenty going on for spring break at PMPL. Kids aged five years and older can enjoy books, board games and code camps at the library during spring break, March 14 to the 24. Drop in Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. for personalized book recommendations courtesy of children’s librarians. While you’re here, borrow a kid-friendly board game and play a round with your friends or parents. Parent participation is required. Also...
• Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: On Tuesday, March 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., kids five an older can drop in to the ParkLane Room for a screening of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. No registration is required but space is limited. Parents are required to stay in the building.
• Code Camp: On March 17, 18 and 24, children eight to 12 years can register for Code Camps. Kids will design and build their own game in Scratch. A parent is required to register with the child for this program; phone the library for more details.
• Canada Reads: Join PoMo librarians for an evening of spirited debate on March 16 from 7 to 8 p.m. as panelists argue, plead, threaten and persuade you to vote their book Port Moody’s Canada Reads winner. There will be prizes and refreshments. Reserve your seat in the library’s ParkLane Room by calling 604-469-4577.
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
• Family Literacy Fair: Join the 1st Chimo Pathfinders for an afternoon of literacy fun for the whole family at the Terry Fox Library. Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore! will kick things off with a special story, then families can enjoy a variety of crafts and games. Bring your new or gently used books for the book exchange. No registration is required, drop in anytime on Saturday, April 2 from 2 to 4 p.m.
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.
