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
Children's' Program: Play and Learn Events at Coquitlam Centre mall take place on the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join Coquitlam librarians for monthly Play and Learn storytimes, songs and crafts near the Toy Jungle, in front of London Drugs. The theme for the next session on June 29 is Bubbles. No registration is required for these free programs - just drop-in.
Teen Programs: The Non-fiction Book Club - for teens and adults - at the library will read The Shallows by Nicholas Carr for its meeting in late June. To secure your place in the club and borrow a copy of the book, email [email protected].
Book Sale: CPL's spring and summer book sale ends June 30; you can buy any 10 items for $2.
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)
Reading Magic with Peter Rooke: Discover the magic of reading by joining magician Peter Rooke as he shares his love of books with children of all ages. His performance is filled with laughs and lots of audience participation. Tricks involving books and the importance of reading are artfully woven into his colourful and lively show, which starts at 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 4. It's part of Savour Each Word - summer reading club. Free tickets are available at the library.
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
Inlet Book Club: New members are welcome. Drop in as this book discussion group meets on the first Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is the special summer "picnic" July 6 at noon at Aroma restaurant on Queen Street. In August, the meeting will return to the usual time and place: Aug. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the library's ParkLane Room. The book up for discussion at the August meeting will be Good to a Fault by Marina Endicott.
Family Storytime drop-in: Come to the library in pyjamas? That's right, kids can join in this fun summer evening program in their PJs. There will be stories, songs and more for children up to six years of age with their parent/caregiver. Family storytime is on Tuesdays from July 5 to Aug. 23, 6:30 to 7 p.m. in the storytelling circle.
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.
