This feature, written by librarians with Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam, is published each Thursday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries.
COQUITLAM
• Pro-D day movie matinee: Calling all Toy Story fans! Woody, Buzz, Bo Peep and the rest of your favourite toys are gathering for one final adventure. The movie will be screening at the City Centre branch in Rooms 136 and 137 and the Poirier branch in the Nancy Bennett Room from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. No registration required, just drop in.
• Design-your-card Contest: Attention, junior artists. Enter the CPL contest and you could have your design featured on new children’s Coquitlam Public Library cards. There is a category for traditional illustration (which includes crayon, pencil crayon, felt marker, watercolour, oil paint and more) and for computer-generated graphics. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in both categories but only first-place entries will be featured on a library card. The contest is open to children five to 11 years old who live in Coquitlam. See coqlibrary.ca for full contest details, including how to submit entries.
• Community book clubs: Coquitlam Public Library is proud to support volunteer-led community book clubs. Meet fellow book lovers on a monthly basis and discuss a popular title. New members are welcome. Contact [email protected] to join a club or for more information.
• Tech Tuesdays open house: Attempt to conquer your fear of heights, explore the ocean and see a whale up close and personal, or paint a masterpiece with CPL’s HTC Vive virtual reality headset and controllers. You can also see 3D printers in action and learn how to create your own designs using creative software. Drop in at any time during the open house. Next session for VR: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2 to 4 p.m. at the City Centre branch.
Info: www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
PORT MOODY
• Let’s Talk About Stress: Join registered therapeutic counsellor Rebecca Helps on Oct. 22 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room for a presentation on stress. The workshop will discuss how certain core values and family rules can cause stress as well as how a person’s body reacts when they are dealing with stress. Register online at portmoodylibrary.ca or by calling 604-469-4577.
• Pro-D day movie: Aladdin: On Friday, Oct. 25, enjoy a free family movie together in the Inlet Theatre on the big screen. PMPL will be showing Aladdin (rated G, 128 minutes). Showtime is at 2 p.m. and doors will open at 1:30 p.m. No registration required but seating is first come, first served. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
• Family trivia night: Test your book knowledge at Port Moody library’s family trivia night. Oct. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., teams of up to six people can enter a fun competition to be named Trivia Champions. This event is recommended for families with children seven and older. Register your team by visiting portmoodylibrary.ca or calling 604-469-4577.
Info: library.portmoody.ca or 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
TERRY FOX
• Pro-D day movie matinee: Looking for something to do on the Oct. 25, pro-D day? Head to Terry Fox Library for a movie matinee from 2 to 3:30 p.m. — just drop in.
• Adults Colouring Club: Colouring is not just for kids anymore. Head to the library, chill out and colour. Librarians will provide the colouring pages and pencil crayons on Mondays, 2 to 3 p.m., through Nov. 25 (no program Nov. 11) — drop in.
• Geri-arctics Ellesmere Island Expedition with Chris Cooper: Join a journey of discovery to the land of the ice bear. Local adventurer Chris Cooper will recount his eighth journey to Canada’s High Arctic along with friends who love to explore. But there is a twist: The average age of this group of adventurers is nearly 70 and they each hauled their own gear — 70 kg worth — along the Makinson Inlet, Ellesmere Island for 30 days. This special event will be filled with stories and photographs of human resilience and the marvels of nature Oct. 28, 7 to 8 p.m. — drop in.
Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca, the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page or 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo.
