Aspiring avian enthusiasts in Port Coquitlam can now access tools and information from the Terry Fox Library’s lending collection.
Starting next week, birdwatching backpacks will be available for all Fraser Valley Regional Library cardholders, who can sign out the items at no cost for a one-week loan period.
Each pack contains a pair of Vortex Crossfire binoculars with a soft case along with copies of the National Geographic Pocket Guide to the Birds of North America and British Columbia Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species.
Those who are interested in borrowing the birdwatching backpack are asked to call ahead and place a hold on the item before taking them out.
The birdwatching backpacks are part of the FVRL’s effort to incorporate non-traditional lending items into their collection, the regional library said in a press release.
“The Fraser Valley offers so many great opportunities for birdwatching right here in our own backyard,” said Heather Scoular, a director with FVRL. “Now everyone can try out this relaxing and educational activity without investing in expensive equipment or books. It’s free for anyone with a library card.”
For more information go to the FVRL website.
