Living

People often have lists of places they want to go or things they want to do before they “kick the bucket,” and some people also have a list of books they must read.

Well, after all the November non-stop rain, courtesy of La Niña, we are now experiencing more normal winter weather.

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.

Whether you’re renovating your home to finally create your dream kitchen and laundry room, or just looking to replace a single appliance, you are warmly invited to visit Coquitlam’s newly-renovated Trail Appliances showroom at 2550 Barnet Highway.

Some time ago, when I entered the room of a 94-year-old audiobook patron residing in a care centre, I found her listening intently to a book I had chosen for her.

I recently had the pleasure of meeting a fellow biologist, Myrta Hayes, who has a degree in Environmental Toxicology and Molecular Biology from SFU.

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.

Enjoyable as it is to immerse your self in an inches-thick book, having the time and focus to do so is becoming somewhat of a luxury

It’s the middle of November and the Port Moody Winter Market is well underway. Every year, the market gets bigger and better, and this year is no exception.

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.