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.
TERRY FOX
Plan a trip: Going on a holiday can be overwhelming when faced with so many books, websites and resources. You can go the easy route and let the library be your guide.
See current travel conditions and maps with the Global Road Warrior database. This free electronic resource has information on many travel topics, including rich cultural reports, maps, photos and more. As well, staff can help you find travel guides in your library.
You can borrow language learning CDs for a richer cultural experience or learn with Mango Languages, an online language-learning system you can use from home.
And you can book your flight and accommodation online using free internet at the library.
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
Book Buzz contest: Calling all teens: Create a video about your favourite book and you could win $50 to spend at Coquitlam Centre mall or other great prizes. PMPL is hosting a Book Buzz contest for people 13 to 18 years of age as part of the Port Moody Youth Arts Festival. Make a short video telling PoMo librarians what's great about your favourite book and upload it to YouTube. Email the video link to youth services librarian Maryn Ashdown ([email protected]) by July 23 and you'll be entered in Book Buzz prize draws. Winning videos will be screened in the Inlet Theatre during the free Port Moody Youth Arts Festival Gala event on July 29.
Twilight Tales: Parents and kids of all ages are welcome at PMPL's Tuesday night family storytime. Wind down your busy summer day with a relaxing half-hour of stories, songs and more. Come in pyjamas or bring your favourite stuffed friend. This drop-in program runs Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7 p.m., July 10 to Aug. 21.
Baby Sing and Learn: Enjoy the outdoors with your baby - from newborns to 18 months old - during this interactive program of songs, rhymes and books. Activities encourage bonding and promote early speech and language development. The program will be held outside (or inside during poor weather) on Mondays, July 9 to Aug. 20 from 11 to 11:45 a.m.
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.
COQUITLAM
At the Breaking Point: Family Caregiving and Dementia is a DVD showing real families dealing with the challenge of caring for a family member with Alzheimer's. Dorothy Leclair, support and education co-ordinator from the North Fraser Alzheimer Resource Centre, will use the film on Wednesday, July 18 to lead participants in a discussion of family caregiving - from the effects of Alzheimer's on changing family roles, to the decision to find a care facility, to the right to die with dignity. The session takes place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier Branch. Registration is required for this free program as space is limited; phone 604-937-4155.
At the market: Look for library representatives every Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 6 through Aug. 17 at the Coquitlam Farmers Market in the Spirit Square on Burlington Drive, across from city hall. Join librarians for stories, songs, puppet shows and more.
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.
