Living

I feel like I'm part of a secret club whose membership is made up of anyone who reads children's literature.

T oday, we think of Labour Day as just a long weekend - the last one before school starts and families resume a busy schedule of soccer, dance and music lessons.

PORT MOODY Summer Brain Drain?: Get your brain ready for heading back to work or back to school by checking out Learning Express Library.

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.

L ike many people who enjoy outdoor recreation, I am a big fan of parks - most especially our regional park system, which provides a delightful variety of parks and offers readily-accessible opportunities to get out and experience nature.

T he long beautiful summer has been great for enjoying our patios and gardens but it has taken its toll on some of our annuals and perennials.

Port Moody Summer doldrums? Check out our DVDs: Port Moody Public Library has a great collection of new DVDs for adults and kids, as well as your favourite classic movies and TV shows.

Iwrite about colchicumsprivate bulbs almost every summer because they are so easy to grow, are important for fall colour and because August is the only time of year to plant these giant crocus that bloom in September.

T he Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) has always had strong community ties to the city of Port Coquitlam. The title company town certainly did apply to the mostly blue-collar city up until the latter half of the 20th century.

L ibrary patrons who are visually impaired and homebound tell me repeatedly that library outreach services are their lifeline.