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
• Monday evening book club: This club, at the Poirier branch, is accepting new members. It meets once a month to discuss a book chosen at the previous meeting. Email Vanessa Colantonio for more information at [email protected].
• Understanding RESPs: On Tuesday, Sept. 13, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Poirier branch, you can learn more about how registered education savings plans can help you and your family grow education savings faster with tax incentives, government top-ups and smart investment strategies. Registration is required for this free program as space is limited; leave a message on the library’s registration line, 604-937-4155.
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
• Inlet Book Club: The club meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. New members are always welcome to drop in and join the discussion about new and topical books. On Wednesday, Sept. 7, club members will discuss Anthony Doerr’s novel All the Light We Cannot See.
• Book Buddies: Registration for the next session of the Book Buddies program begins on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Kids in Grades 1 to 4 can practise their reading and writing skills with a teen buddy. Sessions are from 10 to 10:45 a.m. or 11 to 11:45 a.m. on Saturdays starting Oct. 1. Call the library at 604-469-4577 to register.
• Be a Library Champion: NewToBC offers volunteer opportunities for new and recent immigrants to Canada — become a Library Champion to encourage other newcomers in your community to become library users. Register for the Sept. 15 information session to find out more at www.surveymonkey.com/r/portm.
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
• Cardboard Challenge — things that go: Calling all creative kids: Are you looking for something fun to do on the first pro-D day of the new school year? Make something that goes — completely out of cardboard. Prizes will be awarded, snacks will be on hand, you bring the creative spirit us at Terry Fox Library on Friday, Sept. 23, 1 to 3 p.m.
• Trivia Night: Help the Friends of the Terry Fox Library raise money for the library with an evening of fun questions with friends and neighbours on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. There will be prizes and refreshments along with bragging rights for a whole year. Make a team of up to eight or come solo and join a team. Tickets are $20 (cash only) and available 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.
