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
Avast me Hearties! Talk Like a Pirate!: Weigh anchor ye landlubbers and join Coquitlam Public Library for International Talk like a Pirate Day. Meet Dustin Anderson, the Purple Pirate, and enjoy games, crafts and all sorts of silliness. Come in costume, use your pirate lingo (e.g., "Ahoy" and "Arrr") and win a prize. The fun runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19 at the Poirier branch.
Adult Literacy Tutor/Learning Buddy program: Last-minute applications will be accepted until Sept. 21. If you are 55 years or older, have an interest in helping adults upgrade their English skills and have two hours a week to volunteer with a learner, then CPL welcomes your application to its Adult Literacy Tutor/Learning Buddy program. Applications are available at www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca or can be picked up at the Poirier branch (575 Poirier St.) or City Centre branch (3001 Burlington Dr). Applicants selected for the tutoring program will attend six hours of training in early October facilitated by instructors from Frontier College. Tutoring will begin the third week of October. To apply to the program, drop off a completed application form and two completed reference forms to Janice Williams at the library, or submit by email to [email protected] by Sept. 21. The tutor/learning buddy program is a partnership between the library, Frontier College and Coquitlam Continuing Education, and is supported by proceeds from a New Horizons for Seniors grant. For more information, call Janice at 604-937-4140.
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 (POCO)
One-on-one internet: Need Internet help? Join Terry Fox Library staff for a free half-hour session to get you started. You will learn about the internet, Facebook, email and more. You can choose to learn on your own laptop or use a library computer. Call 604-927-7999 to book a personalized half-hour appointment.
Art displays at the library: Each month, the library features a different artist from the community. Artists interested in displaying their work may contact the library by phoning 604-927-7999
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
Teen Book Buddies wanted: Book Buddies is a program that pairs teens with children in Grades 2 to 4. The goals are to encourage little buddies to love books and to feel good about reading. Volunteer teenagers develop a great bond with their little buddies and gain valuable volunteer experience. Teens 14 years or older may apply to be teen buddies. The deadline for applications for the fall session is Thursday, Sept. 22. PMPL is looking for teens for two separate times: 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The fall session runs from Oct. 22 to Dec. 10. For more information and to apply, check out PMPL's Teen Site or call the library.
Share English practice groups for adults (drop-in): The library's ParkLane Room is the place to be every Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for this free, interactive program put on by Share. Join at anytime, you will get to practise English, make new friends and connect with your community.
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.
