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
• Philosophers’ Café — Trump: How did Donald Trump become the Republican U.S. presidential candidate? What if he wins? Drop in to CPL on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss this controversial candidate with moderator Andy Hiro, professor of political science at SFU and author of seven books and numerous articles.
• Effective Communication Skills for a Happy Home: Certified clinical counsellor Miyoung Cho will share skills to help your family communicate clearly and effectively for greater happiness in two free sessions at the Poirier branch. Couples Conversation is set for Thursday, Sept. 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. while Conversation with Teens is Sept 29, same time. Registration is required for this program; call 604-936-5900 (Ext. 502) or [email protected]. This program is designed for permanent residents, refugees, protected persons and caregivers (bring your PR card or landing document), and is presented by CPL and SUCCESS Tri-Cities Immigrant Settlement and Integration Program.
• Mother Goose in Cantonese: This program runs at the City Centre branch on Mondays, Oct. 17 to Dec. 5, 10 to 11:30 a.m. It is for Cantonese-speaking families with children six months to three years of age. Parents and children will learn songs, rhymes and stories through repetition, in a comfortable environment. Free childminding is available for siblings and a snack is provided. To register for this free program, contact Ada Sin: 604-468-6002 or [email protected]; or phone Shirley at 604-554-7345.
• Mother Goose in Farsi and English: At the City Centre branch on Fridays, Sept. 16 to Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m. to noon. This program is in English and Farsi, and is for parents and children aged birth to six years of age. Learn how to use songs, rhymes and stories to help your child develop language and pre-reading skills. For more information or to register, call Fatemeh at 604-468-6023. The Mother Goose program is jointly presented by SUCCESS Multicultural Early Childhood Development Project and the library.
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
• Pro-D Day books and board games: On Friday, Sept. 23, drop into PMPL’s children’s area from 2 to 4 p.m. for personalized reading recommendations provided by children’s librarians. Find the perfect book no matter your age, interest or reading level — librarians love to connect kids with books that they can’t put down. While you’re there, join forces with your friends or family and borrow a board game to play in the library. Please note this all-ages program is not supervised, so parents or guardians must stay with their children.
• Storytimes: The library’s storytime programs have started again. There’s a storytime for all ages, from babies to preschoolers. Meet other local parents and learn fun songs and rhymes at Baby Sing and Learn (ages birth to 18 months) on Tuesdays from 2 to 2:45 p.m. or on Fridays from 11 to 11:45 a.m. On Fridays, let your toddler (ages one and two) dance and clap along at Toddler Storytime from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Explore the very best in picture books at the interactive Preschool Storytime (ages two to five) from 10 to 10:30 am. on Wednesdays. Parent/caregiver participation is required for all programs — and all are free, drop-in and tons of fun.
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
• Babytime: Make language fun and start with Babytime at Terry Fox Library, a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers. Help your baby develop speech and language skills — enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Everyone is welcome to join on Mondays through Dec. 12, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
• Storytime: Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more on Wednesdays through Dec. 14, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.; and Saturdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
• Dad Time: Terry Fox Library has a fun drop-in program for all dads and male caregivers with little ones from birth to five years old. Join librarians for songs, stories, games and crafts with time after the program to socialize and hangout with other dads. Saturday afternoon fun takes place on Sept. 24 and Oct. 29, 2 to 2:45 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.
