Living

A s we look to add some warmth and colour in our homes after the bright and cheery Christmas season, there is a new style of plant décor sweeping the world.

I t is fun to reflect on a year of reading and remember what books I enjoyed most. I am fortunate to work with people who love to read as much as I do so when I am searching for my next read, I often ask my colleagues for their recommendations.

L ike many people, I was delighted to learn the provincial government has decided to restore mental health care part of the Riverview Hospital site.

A ccording to research, fresh flowers lift everyone's spirits and are the gift that makes people the happiest, especially so during these cool, dark days.

COQUITLAM Frozen : Join Coquitlam librarians for a holiday screening of the hit Disney movie Frozen on Monday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. at the City Centre branch.

I n the fall, hundreds of colourful ducks begin to arrive on the west coast, where they brighten our waters for several months over the winter.

W hy should librarians have all the fun? Below are book reviews by two Coquitlam Public Library Outreach patrons: 95-year-old Trudi Stephen , a resident of Madison Care Centre; and 88-year-old Denise Racine , a resident of RJ Kent Residence.

H o, ho, ho! Are you playing Santa this Christmas? At this hectic time of year, it is easy to get caught up in the madness.

COQUITLAM Christmas stories and songs for people with developmental challenges: This program, to be held next Friday, Dec. 19 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

D oing storytime is, for me, one of the best aspects of working in a library. And those of us lucky enough to lead storytimes have our favourite crowd-pleasers - picture books that are fun to read and that have wonderful illustrations.