Living

More than 30 years have passed since my own elementary school experience and the memories still linger when I walk my own children to their classes. School is underway now and is a big part of children's lives.

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.

The wet, cooler weather of these last few days has prompted many folks to bring their summer patio tropicals back inside. Actually, late August is the best time to recall your houseplants vacationing outside.

This Sunday is Rivers Day, which started in 1980 when Mark Angelo from BCIT and other volunteers cleaned trash from the Thompson River.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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