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
• Songs plus: Songs, music and crafts with a Christmas theme for people of all ages with developmental challenges are part of a program hosted by community services librarian Teresa Rehman in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier branch from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the last Wednesday of the month: Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 30, April 27 and May 25. To register, phone 604-937-4155. For more information, phone Teresa at 604-937-4157.
• Score! Reading with the Coquitlam Express: Celebrate Family Literacy Day with the BC Hockey League’s Coquitlam Express — join librarians for a story reading and meet the players. Weather permitting, there will be open street hockey (bring a hockey stick if you have one and dress for the weather). This event is on Saturday, Jan. 23 in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier branch; reading starts at 11 a.m., road hockey, 11:45 a.m. Registration is not required. Info: Chris Miller: [email protected] or 604-554-7339. Family Literacy Week runs Jan. 24 to 31.
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
• New Year, New Gadgets — Android tablet and phone basics: Got a new tablet, smartphone or computer? Explore the basics at PMPL’s beginner’s workshops or get your questions answered at Q&A sessions (bring your own device). Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat for Android tablets and phones basics on Jan. 26 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. or for Q&A on Jan. 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
• Street photography: Street photography is the art of capturing a city’s soul through spontaneous, unscripted images. On Tuesday, Jan. 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., you can learn how to capture the intense energy and emotions of the city’s streets with Ian MacDonald, a travel and street photographer. Space is limited, so call the library at 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat.
• Philosophers’ Café — The Ethics of Food: One of the most important and fundamental choices we make on a daily basis concerns the food we eat. Drop in to PMPL’s ParkLane Room on Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss the ethics of food with SFU moderator Arianna Falbo. She will guide an intelligent, respectful discussion on topics such as the sentience or suffering of animals, and the moral standings of vegetarians vs. omnivores.
• SD43 pro-D day movies: On Friday, Jan. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., children five years and older can drop in to PMPL’s ParkLane Room for a screening of Minions. Parents must remain in the building. No registration required but space is limited.
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. Help your baby develop speech and language skills — enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers and runs on Mondays, Jan. 25 to March 7, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
• Storytime: Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime at Fox. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Storytime prepares children to learn to read. It runs on Wednesdays, Jan. 27 to March 9; Fridays, Jan. 22 to March 11, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.; and Saturdays, Feb. 20, March 19 and April 16, 11 to 11:30 a.m.
• Pyjama Storytime: Tuck into a story — children and caregivers will be entertained with stories, songs, rhymes and more. Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favourite stuffie on Wednesdays, Feb. 3, March 2 and April 6, 6:45 and 7:15 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.
