Looking for something fun to do?
Your local libraries have you covered. Here is a wrap-up article by local librarians on what’s happening.
TERRY FOX LIBRARY
Summer Reading Club
There is so much to investigate when you join the 2021 Summer Reading Club and Crack the Case! There is a club for everyone! Visit www.fvrl.ca for more information.
Family Uke Jam
Calling all kids, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles! Join us for family fun time and create some musical memories together. You will learn about the different parts of the ukulele as well as how to hold, tune and strum. You will even learn some chords and play some songs together. Wednesday, June 2, 3:30-4:30 pm. Register at: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/events/60a3f2352346ceb5183f97b4
Reading Spotlight
Join us for a book lover’s discussion. Literary insights optional! Library staff will share their current favorite reads. If you have a book or two you’d like to tell the group about, we’d love to hear it! All genres welcome. Book titles will be sent to participants after each session. Wednesday, June 16, from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Register at: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/events/608b110e6fd1b32400ce9e27
Info: www.fvrl.ca | 604-927-7999
COQUITLAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
Learn to Code
Have fun with Sphero robots and learn basic coding commands during this online tutorial. Use your own Sphero or borrow one from the Library. Virtual event on Zoom. Tuesday, June 22 or Wednesday, June 23 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. For kids in grades 3 – 6. Registration required: https://coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4903998
Marvel Cinematic Universe Trivia Night
Show off your knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a chance to win a prize supporting one of our favourite local businesses. Virtual event on Zoom. Thursday, June 3, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Ages 12 and up. Registration required: https://coquitlam.libnet.info/event/4948687
Women in Science and Engineering
We’re interviewing electrical engineer Sara Badiei about her incredible career path and the role of women in her field. This event will be livestreamed on Facebook on Wednesday, June 9, from 1:30 – 2:30 pm. Visit www.facebook.com/coqlibrary/live to listen in and ask your questions.
Info: www.coqlibrary.ca | [email protected] | 604-554-7323
PORT MOODY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Writers in Our Midst #18
Writers in our Midst (WiOM) is a reading series of fiction, poetry, and performance. Join us on Tuesday, June 8th from 7 to 8:30pm on Facebook Live for a poetry edition of this family-friendly event and hear and meet local authors. https://www.facebook.com/pomolibrary/
Book Trivia
Grab your virtual trivia team and meet us in Zoom for a battle of the books on Tuesday, June 15th from 7:00 to 8:00pm! Your team can compete to see who will reign supreme. We will have: a) fun b) a good time or c) an opportunity to win a cool prize from a local business. Register online at https://calendar.portmoodylibrary.ca
Keep it Fictional
Book lovers! Join us for an hour of recommendations on Facebook Live every Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00pm as we suggest books for the weekly topic. Previous book chats are also available on our Facebook page, YouTube channel, or find the podcast on your favourite podcast app. https://www.facebook.com/pomolibrary//https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2I_AE1E_BpN8xBXwyzhiYg
Info: portmoodylibrary.ca | [email protected] | 604-469-4577
