COQUITLAM
• Win tickets: Sign up for a library card and you could win tickets to a Spring Break Festival show at Evergreen Cultural Centre: Peter Pan, Snow White or Rumpelstiltskin, all presented by DuffleBag Theatre. Before March 16, kids between five and 12 years of age can sign up for their own library card or show their existing library card at the Help Desk for a chance to win a pair of tickets to these fairy tale-inspired puppet shows.
• Puppet shows: Join librarians for a special presentation of fairy tale-inspired puppet shows on Wednesday, March 15, 1:30 p.m. at Poirier branch; and Thursday, March 16, 1:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch. No registration required — just drop in.
• Friends of the Library Trivia Night — Canadian 150 Version: Save the date: Friday, April 7 at the Poirier branch, 6:30 p.m. More details will be posted at coqlibrary.ca.
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
• Books and board games: Find your new favourite book this spring break. Port Moody Public Library’s reading experts will provide recommendations for readers of all ages and interests. Families can drop in on Mondays and Fridays from 3 to 5 p.m. on March 13, 17, 20 and 24 for great reads and to try new board games.
• Spring break movie: Now — or soon — showing: Finding Dory. Drop in and enjoy this great movie about a fish’s search for her family in the Inlet Theatre. Movies are suitable for ages five and older, and parents must stay with their kids during the program, from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 15. Seating is first come, first served.
• SFU Philosopher’s Café — “Grace” and “Gratitude” Come from the Same Root: How does gratitude appear in our lives, our relationships and our community? On Friday, March 17 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the ParkLane Room, moderator Christine Brain will explore the transformative topic of grace. 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
• Learn About Series: Canadian Culture and You: New to the community? Head to Terry Fox Library and learn about: recycling, littering, bylaws, city government and voting on Tuesday, March 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m. RSVP to [email protected] so there are enough coffee and cookies.
• Dad Time, Library Time: Calling all dads and male caregivers with little ones from one day to five years of age for a fun drop-in program at Terry Fox Library. There will be songs, stories, games and crafts with time after the program to socialize and hang out with other dads and caregivers. These sessions are held on the last Saturday of the month — March 25 and April 29 — from 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.
