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
Call for Living Books: Coquitlam Public Library, in partnership with Douglas College, has been hosting Living Library events in which Living Books - i.e., people - are made available to patrons for one-on-one conversations. Some of these "books" are subject experts who are prepared to share their knowledge of fascinating topics; others are people who may be misunderstood or underestimated based on the occupational, racial, religious or lifestyle labels we place upon them. Meant to battle prejudice, the Living Library program encourages people to probe beneath the surface and learn about people rather than dwelling on stereotypes found in the media or by personal bias. The fall Living Library programs are scheduled for Saturdays, Oct. 22 and Dec. 3 at the Poirier branch. CPL is currently seeking Living Books from the community to participate in these programs. If you would like to share your stories and life experiences, here is your chance. phone Teresa Rehman, community services librarian, at 604-937-4140, Ext. 234 for more information.
Book a librarian: Would you like a tour of the library? Or would you like to learn how to: Use CPL's catalogue and job search resources? Set up or use an email account and use the internet? Do research in the library? Use CPL's automotive databases in library and at home? Find out how to do these things and more at Coquitlam Public Library. You can book a one-on-one appointment with a librarian to learn about any of the above or to research a topic of your own choice. They are there to help. To book an appointment, contact Jay Peters at 604-937-4144 (press 2) or email [email protected] (when emailing, indicate at least two times you are available and whether you would like to have the session at Poirier or City Centre branch).
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)
Homework help: Students can visit Terry Fox Library to achieve homework success. TFL's experienced and knowledgeable staff can help students quickly find the resources they need to be successful this school year. Staff can assist in finding the answers to tough homework questions, sourcing trusted print and digital information, researching essays and writing bibliographies. As well, students in Grades 6 to 12 can access "live" online tutoring in math, science and social studies through the Homework Tutors link on the Fraser Valley Regional Library website (www.fvrl.bc.ca). Visit the Terry Fox information desk for more information about this free service. You can also visit the library to access: study space, free wi-fi , internet and word processing stations, and photocopy and print services (available for a small fee).
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
Scary story contest: This annual program is hosted by Port Moody Public Library, Coquitlam Public Library and The Tri-City News. We invite writers in two age categories, 11 to 14 and 15 to 18 years, to submit stories by Oct. 18. We want you to scare us. Sounds simple, right? The trick is your story can be no longer than 500 words, three of which must be revenant, phantasm and catacombs. For more information, including the full contest rules, visit www.library.portmoody.ca.
Book Buddies: This program pairs Teen Buddies with Little Buddies in Grades 2 to 4 who need extra reading help for 40 minutes of reading and fun each week. Registration for Little Buddies starts Oct. 3 and four session times are available on Saturdays from Oct. 22 to Dec. 10: 10, 10:40 or 11:30 a.m., or 12:10 p.m.
Inlet Book Club: New members are welcome. Drop-in as this book discussion group meets in the ParkLane Room from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. At the next meeting, on Oct. 5, the book discussed will be The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. The novel's narrator is a dog named Enzo, who has a clear goal: lead a good dog life so that next time around he will live life as a man. He knows this will happen because he saw a television program about reincarnation. He studies his person, Denny, closely and gives us his doggy perspective of Denny's race car driving, marriage to Eve, birth of Zoe, Eve's death and the subsequent custody battle for Zoe.
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.
