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
• Crafts and music for people with developmental challenges: Join librarian Teresa Rehman at the Poirier branch on the third Thursday of each month (9 to 11 a.m.) for fun, social interaction and light snacks. Registration is required for this free program. Sign up for one of the dates — April 19, May 17 and June 21 — by phoning the Help Desk at 604-937-4141, or just drop in.
• Movie matinée: Ferdinand: For the April 20 pro-D day, take a break and watch the 2017 animated movie Ferdinand (synopsis: Ferdinand, a bull, is mistaken for a deadly beast and is torn from his home and taken far away, where, with a band of misfit friends, he makes a plan to escape and return home). The movie is rated G and features the voices of John Cena and Kate McKinnon. Priority seating will be given to school-aged children; registration is not required. Screenings are at 1:30 p.m. both at the Poirier branch (Nancy Bennett Room) and the City Centre branch (Rooms 136 and 137).
• Teen poetry slam: At the City Centre branch on April 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., poets in Grades 8 to 12 are encouraged to perform an original poem in three minutes or less. Prizes for best performance will be $50, $30 and $20 for first, second and third place. Poets can register in advance by contacting librarian Chris Miller at 604-554-7339 or [email protected]. You can also register at the door. Everyone is invited to drop in and watch the performances. Snacks and drinks will be served.
• Trivia Night 2018: Out of This World Party: Friday, April 20 at the Poirier branch, come dressed in your best out of this world or sci-fi T-shirts and enjoy a fun evening of questions with your friends and neighbours. Prizes and bragging rights for the winners, funniest wrong answer and table with the most “out of this world” spirit. Proceeds will help support the Coquitlam Public Library’s children’s STEM programming using robotics and coding. Tickets: $25 each; tables of 6 or 8, if you come as a team. Tickets include door prizes, snacks, desserts and beverages. No-host bar sponsored by the Kinsmen. Tickets available at both library branches or call 604-937-4130. Info: [email protected]. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m.
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
• International Tabletop Day: Game on! Drop in to the library April 28th between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for an epic day of board game fun. Make new friends — and enemies — test out award-winning tabletop games for all ages, and get tips from experts from Port Moody’s Village Toy Shop and Hourglass Comics and Games. Take your games night to the next level by trying out something new — just drop in.
• Women Wisdom: Join PoMo librarians on two Wednesdays, April 18 and May 16, from 7 to 8 p.m. to chat, play, share, connect and grow together. Women will be inspired and empowered, supported and understood, heard and seen. Connect with other women, make new friends, share your knowledge and experiences, and learn about others in your community in an inclusive, safe, fun environment. Call the library at 604-469-4577 to register.
• Wills and estates: Tuesday, April 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in PMPL’s ParkLane Room, join lawyer Garrett Munroe to learn what you need to plan for the future. This workshop will cover all the main documents needed for a personal estate plan (including power of attorney and representation agreements), and how one’s bank accounts, property and trusts should be structured. This program is presented in partnership with the People’s Law School. Register by calling 604-469-4577.
• Senior health matters: healthy aging: Join Dr. Fatma Taha April 19 from 2 to 3 p.m. for an informative and practical workshop on how to stay healthy as you age. Register for this program 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
• Earth Day: Seed Bomb Making: Head to Terry Fox Library and rescue your neglected planters and flower beds with a blast of colour. Seed bombs are a quick and easy way to add pops of colour to your garden — no need to dig or till the soil. You can celebrate Earth Day and drop into the library to make your own seed bomb April 21, 2 to 4 p.m.
• Adult Learner Book Club: Make new friends, read interesting books and practise English in a fun environment at Terry Fox Library. Adults upgrading their reading skills or learning English are welcome to join on a drop-in basis. The club next meets April 20, 2:30 to 3:30 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.
