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.
COQUITLAM
Copyright for Photographers: This session runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Poirier branch, in the Nancy Bennett Room. Participants will join copyright lawyer Ann Carlsen for a look at how copyright affects your creative work. Space is limited. Phone 604-937-4155 to register for this free program.
As well, do you enjoy reading and talking about books? CPL hosts two Monday book clubs where members meet once a month to discuss a book chosen at the previous meeting. To register, call Kathy at 604-937-4140 or just drop-in. Some details:
Monday Afternoon Book Club: Runs 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the program room at the City Centre branch. On Sept. 12, the club will discuss Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel. (Synopsis: The power behind King Henry VIII's throne was Thomas Cromwell - a commoner who fought and clawed his way to the top in a society full of political intrigue and harsh penalties for failure.)
Monday Evening Book Club: Runs 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the boardroom at the Poirier branch. On Sept. 12, the club will discuss Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. (Synopsis: This engrossing novel set in remote 19th-century China details the deeply affecting story of lifelong, intimate friends - laotong, or "old sames" - Lily and Snow Flower, their imprisonment by rigid codes of conduct for women and their betrayal by pride and love.)
Non-Fiction Book Club: CPL recently started a non-fiction book club. Members will read The Age of Persuasion: How Marketing Ate Our Culture by Terry O'Reilly for the next meeting, set for Sept. 27. For more details about the meeting or the club, call Chris at 604-937-4140, Ext. 208, or email [email protected].
For more information about any of these programs, visit www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 3000 Burlington Dr. and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
TERRY FOX
Stories and rhymes, for little ones: Bring your baby, newborn to 12 months, to the library and discover the pleasure of reading together. Parents and kids will meet new friends and have fun. Reading aloud to infants creates important early language experiences. Furthermore, parents play a vital role in their child's development when they read and play with their babies. Sing songs and nursery rhymes to your baby and bring songs and rhymes to life by clapping your hands and playing with your baby. Registration for the next session of Babytime has begun. Sessions are from 10:15 to 10:40 a.m. on Fridays from Sept. 16 to Oct. 7.
For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Terry Fox Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.
PORT MOODY
French Immersion: Starting or returning to school can seem overwhelming, particularly to a child in a French immersion program for the first time. PMPL can help make this transition easier. It has lots of materials in French to support children and their families. You can borrow book and CD kits with stories, language learning kits, DVDs, chapter books and novels or even music CDs. Come and check out the collection and get your child off to a good start in a new language.
PMPL also has computer classes (registration required) and there are still some seats available in the afternoon or evening computer classes. All classes are held in the ParkLane Room and are hands-on. Four sessions are listed below. There are other topics and sessions available, so check library.portmoody.ca or call 604 469-4577 for more information.
Internet Basics: Learn toolbar tricks, internet jargon and some great tips on creating effective internet searches, Sept. 20, 2:30 to 4 p.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m.; and Nov. 8, same times.
Gmail (Part 1): Keep in touch with family and friends by signing up for a free Gmail account, Oct. 4 or Nov. 15, , 2:30 to 4 p.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. Follow-up sessions, Gmail Part 2, will also be offered in October and November.
For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.?
