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BOOKS PLUS: Homework help, book sales and even stories

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.

MINTER: Making magic with colour

It's now about time to enhance our fall, winter and spring gardens with some loveable, colourful, perfumed winter pansies. But there is more to it than just popping them in the ground.

BOOKS PLUS: Be a buddy, lend a hand

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.

MINTER: Sloppy foliage doesn't have to be an issue

Each spring, a great many gardeners are upset with withering daffodil and tulip leaves that looked unsightly for such a long period of time.

A GOOD READ: What are the librarians reading?

One of my favourite things about working in a library is having co-workers who love to read as much as I do. I would like to share a few recommended titles of my co-workers in circulation who are avid readers.

SIGN ME UP: Sign up to talk film or to draw

Glen Pine Pavilion, a city of Coquitlam recreation facility for people 50 and older, is holding a number of events and activities in the next few weeks, including: Tears of the Gods: Glen Pine will host a presentation of the documentary film Tears of

GREEN SCENE: Celebrate trees and the wonders of R'view

If it is fall, then it must be time for Treefest on the Riverview Hospital grounds in Coquitlam. Although it will be the 18th annual Treefest on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m.

SIGN ME UP: Get fit, have fun, help others - plenty for seniors locally

Below are listings from the Seniors section of The Tri-City News' Community Calendar: Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m., to do fun group activities including physical fitness exercises, games, storytelling, local tours and recipe sharing.

BOOK PLUS: Book clubs and babies

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.

SIGN ME UP: Visual arts for adults

Children and young people are not the only ones with the opportunity to find their inner-Michelangelo. Place des Arts is offering numerous classes for adults with an interest in everything from painting to mixed media art.