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
Please note date change: Christmas program for people with developmental challenges has been moved from Dec. 16 to Dec. 23, to be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Poirier branch: CPL invites people of all ages with developmental challenges and their caregivers for a special Christmas program. Community services librarian Teresa Rehman will tell Christmas stories and lead the group in carols and songs. Light refreshments will be served. To register, phone 604-937-4155; for more information, call Teresa at 604-937-4140, Local 234.
Coquitlam Then and Now: CPL has published a fascinating book about Coquitlam's history. Researched and written by local seniors, Coquitlam: Then and Now is aimed at middle school students. Readers will find tales from the city's earliest inhabitants right up to the present day, including stories from the Kwikwetlem First Nation, the people who lived and worked at Fraser Mills and staff at Riverview Hospital. Illustrated with photographs, the book includes chapters in English and French. Go to the checkout desk at Poirier or City Centre libraries to pick up a unique Christmas gift for only $30. A limited number of copies is available.
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)
Outreach services: Outreach is a free and convenient service for customers who are unable to visit a library or who are print impaired. Outreach Services provides MP3 and DAISY discs to people who are unable to read print materials and delivers a variety of books and library materials to customers who are homebound. Learn more about Outreach services by calling 604-859-7141 or drop by the library to fill out an application.
All Aboard for Kindergarten: All kindergarteners are invited to come explore their library by joining the All Aboard for Kindergarten (AA4K) program. Every kindergarten-aged child who joins will receive a special Literacy Train poster with a checklist of 100 Books to Read in Kindergarten, literacy information for families and an invitation for the child to get a library card. Remember that children's items borrowed on children's cards are fines-free.
For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.
PORT MOODY
Spelling bee registration: School District 43 students in Grades 4 and 5 can register now for the annual Spelling Bee. The 2012 bee will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Port Moody's Inlet Theatre. This friendly, amateur event is a great way for kids to explore the world of academic competitions in a supportive and safe environment. Registration must be in person at Port Moody Public Library. For more details, phone 604-469-4577.
Online reading for kids: If you're looking for a safe, educational website for your kids, try Tumblebooks. Children can read along with popular picture books, play book-based games and find titles in other languages. Older kids will want to check out Tumblereadables, where they can browse graphic novels, chapter books and teen fiction online. Tumblereadables includes lesson plans and comprehension quizzes for teachers or students who want to check their learning. The library pays for these subscription websites and library patrons can access them for free through the Pre-schoolers and Kids sections of our website.
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.
