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.
Teen Poetry Slam: On April 24, Coquitlam Public Library hosts its annual Teen Poetry Slam for competitors in Grades 8 through 12. A panel of judges will score the performers to determine first, second and third place. Winners will earn prizes totalling $150 in value. The slam runs from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Program Room at the Poirier branch. Anyone may watch and listen but to compete in the slam, registration is required. Call Chris at 604-937-4140, Ext. 208, or email [email protected]. As well, anyone who is not competing can read a poem during the open-mic session from 6:45 to 7 p.m. Open mic poems can be original or written by someone else; no one may read an open mic poem and compete in the slam.
Earth Day: On Monday, April 23 from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch, Coquitlam Public Library celebrates Earth Day (April 22) by presenting Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie. Director Sturla Gunnarsson interweaves a key lecture given by the legendary Canadian scientist and environmentalist with scenes from his life and lifetime - the major social, scientific, cultural and political events of the past 70 years. In his lecture, Suzuki looks unflinchingly at the strains on the interconnected web of life and offers up a blueprint for sustainability and survival. This program is free but space is limited. Phone 604-937-4155 to register.
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.
Storytimes at Terry Fox Library this month and next include:
Babytime: Discover the pleasure of reading with your infant at Babytime for babies up to 12 months and their caregivers. This runs on Mondays, April 23 to May 14, from 10:15 to 10:40 a.m. Experience the warmth and enjoyment of cuddling with your baby while listening to nursery rhymes and stories. Babytime is free but reserve a space for you and your baby.
The More we Read Together pre-school storytime: The more we read together, the happier we'll be! Storytimes include books, fingerplays, songs and flannel board stories. Join us and our puppet friends for some cozy fun. Storytimes are on Fridays through May 4 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Pyjama storytime: bring the entire family to the library for a half-hour of stories, songs and rhymes. Children are welcome to come in pyjamas and bring a stuffed toy. These storytimes take place on the first Wednesday of the month. The next storytime is on May 2 from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m.
Saturday storytime: Visit the library on the third Saturday of each month and enjoy stories fingerplays and songs that will entertain and delight kids of all ages. The next Saturday storytime is tomorrow (April 21) from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
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.
Family Fun Night drop-in: Kids ages three to six years of age and their parents can drop in to PMPL's Family Fun Night craft program. On Tuesday, April 24, join librarians from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the ParkLane room as families will play counting games, do a craft, listen to stories, and learn songs and rhymes. Parents will take home easy ideas and activities to help get their pre-schooler ready for kindergarten.
Share English practice groups for adults: These drop-in groups will continue all summer as 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 Family and Community Services. You can join at any time and 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.
