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
Coquitlam Public Library hosts two Monday book clubs, where members meet once a month to discuss a book chosen at the previous meeting. Upcoming meeting dates are July 4, Aug. 8 and Sept. 12 - and new members are always welcome. To register, call Leslie at 604-937-4140 or just drop-in. Coming up on July 4:
Monday Afternoon Book Club: 2 to 3:30 p.m., program room, City Centre branch. The book: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Hosseini (synopsis: Despite years of turmoil and war, life in Afghanistan goes on in this story of two women married to the same man. Condemned by custom to a system where success is dependent on bearing male children, Miriam and Laila join forces to make life more bearable.).
Monday Night Book Club: 7:30 to 9 p.m., board room, Poirier branch. The book: Room by Emma Donoghue (synopsis: Jack and his Ma eat, sleep and live in an 11-by-11 room, the only home five-year-old Jack has ever known. Not just a harrowing story of imprisonment and abuse, this tale unfolds the wonderfully personal relationship between a child and his mother.).
CPL also has several book club titles that are available for loan to community book clubs. To reserve a title, call Leslie 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)
Searching for a new job? Terry Fox Library can help: As writing a resume and creating a job-search/professional brand are intertwined, a growing number of job hunters have been turning to their local libraries for help with this process. You can visit the Terry Fox Library and explore career options, learn about job searching and how to market yourself for success. You can access hundreds of job ads, learn about up-to-date computer resources and find resources to improve resumes, cover letters and interviews. Free access to the Internet is available to those that may need to fill in an online application and librarians can help you get the most out of available resources.
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
Baby Sing and Learn: Have some great summer fun with your baby. There will be interactive songs and rhymes that are perfect for sharing with a wee one. This program is for babies up to 18 months of age and runs Thursdays from July 7 to Aug. 11, 2 to 2:30 p.m. in the PMPL Storytelling Circle.
Staying around this summer or going on a trip? Either way, you can count on PoMo's library, which has lots of free books, DVDs, magazines and books on CDs that will help pass the time on rainy days or help you relax on hectic sunny days.
Play and Learn Panels: There is a fun set of activities kids can do year round in the PMPL children's area. Ten interactive learning panels purchased with a provincial Literacy Equity grant provide imaginative hands-on learning for young children. Little fingers can't seem to resist turning the Spin-a-Story panel, "finger painting" on a heat-sensitive blackboard, spelling with the magnetic letter board or manipulating an interactive song panel honing alphabet knowledge and fine motor skills as they play.
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.
