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
• Burnaby Summer Theatre: Check out The Sweet Stink of Victory, following Sophia the Skunk and Chuck the Woodpecker on a journey to save their forest from an infestation. Sponsored by the Burnaby Arts Council, Burnaby Summer Theatre students have been writing, directing and presenting original plays for more than 30 years. This free show runs from 1:30 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at the City Centre branch. No registration required — just drop in.
• Peanuts: At the Poirier branch on Tuesday, Aug. 9 (10:30 a.m. to noon), librarians will be screening The Peanuts Movie (88 minutes): Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest back home to win the love of his life. Registration is not needed for this free program but you should arrive early to ensure a seat as space is limited.
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
• Splash the Staff: Port Moody library met its registration goals for kids and adult summer reading clubs, so Splash the Staff is a go! Drop by tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 6) between 2 and 2:30 p.m. and you may get a chance to splash library staff with water balloons.
• Book a Trip: Tomorrow (Saturday) in the PMPL children’s area, you can grab a library passport and travel through the land of stories at this interactive event. Visit Narnia, Hogwarts, Camp Half-Blood, Tatooine and more. Drop in between 1 and 4 p.m.
• Shaken, not stirred — Adult Summer Reading Club movie: Join librarians in the Inlet Theatre on Aug. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. for a screening of the James Bond movie Skyfall, which was chosen by Adult Summer Reading Club participants to celebrate the summer reading fun. Drop in, no registration required.
• Movie Madness: The final Movie Madness presentation of the summer is on Aug. 10, when PMPL will be showing Kung Fu Panda 3 in the air-conditioned Inlet Theatre from 2 to 4 p.m. Movie is suitable for ages six years and older but parents must stay with their children during the program. Drop in, no registration required.
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
• That’s a wrap: The Summer Reading Club wrap-up party features Port Coquitlam magician Alex Seaman. With a little luck, a little sleight-of-hand and a lot of magic, Seaman takes audience members into the world of the professional magician where everybody is part of the show. The show runs from 11 to 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at the Leigh Square bandshell; reading club medal presentation runs from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 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.
