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
• Trivia Night: On Friday, April 8 at the City Centre branch, the Friends of Coquitlam Public Library celebrate CPL’s 40th anniversary and the city’s 125th birthday with an evening of fun questions with your friends and neighbours. There will be prizes, snacks and desserts, plus trivia bragging rights for a year for the winners. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser will support the library’s science and technology literacy programs. Tickets cost $25 each and include coffee, dessert and a chance to win prizes. Tickets are available at both branches or call 937-4130. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the games begin at 7 p.m.
• Computer Buddies: During meetings of Computer Buddies, tech-savvy volunteers in Grades 8 to 12 help children in Grades 3 to 5 improve their computer skills. Spring meetings will be held every Wednesday from April 6 to May 11, 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. in the Computer Lab at the City Centre branch. Each will begin with a 15-minute lesson, after which the kids can work collaboratively with the teens on projects of their choice. Teens will provide advice, help kids work through problems, and show them tips and tricks about computer use. Volunteers or parents interested in the program should contact Chris Miller by phone at 604-554-7339, or email him at [email protected]. Parents who want to register children should include the names of the kids (first and last), their phone number and grades they are in. Volunteers should include information about their experience working with kids, as well as their strengths when working with computers.
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
• Funeral planning: Most families have little idea of the decisions, work and costs for making final arrangements for the death of a loved one. On Tuesday, April 5 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in PMPL’s ParkLane Room, funeral advisors will share information you can use to prepare your family to help reduce the burden, the pressure and the costs of arranging a funeral, cremation or burial. Call the library at 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat at this free program.
• April 15 Code Camp: Registration for the April 15 Code Camps opens April 1. Kids aged eight to 12 years can sign up to learn how to design and build their own game in Scratch. A parent is required to register with the child for this program; phone the library for more details.
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
• The Grateful Executor: Having a will does not mean your estate is prepared. Visit Terry Fox Library on Tuesday, April 5 and learn how to make things easier for your family and the executor of your will. This workshop covers important topics such as probate, powers of attorney, cremation or burial planning, and living wills. Everyone is welcome from 6:30 to 8 p.m.; registration is appreciated.
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.
