Family Play and Learn Event at Coquitlam Centre Mall
Children aged 3 to 10 and their parents are invited to join Tri City librarians at Coquitlam Centre Mall for free Family Play and Learn Nights. Imagine, play and learn through stories, songs arts and more. No registration required, please drop in.

When: The last Wednesday of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Where: Lower level in front of London Drugs & The Toy Jungle. 

These are the themes for 2010:

June 30 - Outdoor Adventures

July 28 - Jungle Fun

August 25 - Dr. Seuss

Sponsored by Coquitlam School District 43, SUCCESS, Early Childhood Development Committee, Fraser Valley Regional Library, Port Moody Public Libary, Coquitlam Public Library and Fraser Health.

For more information, please call Coquitlam Centre Mall @ 604-464-1414 or
Deborah Duncan, librarian (Coquitlam Public Library) @ 604-937-4142.

Art 4U Day - Festival of the Arts
Visit the library's table at this fun family event. Make a great craft and let our librarians tell you what's happening this fall at the library. Visit http://pomoartsfestival.ca/ for details about all the great festival events.
Sun. Sept. 26                                12:00 - 4:00 p.m.              Kyle Centre/PM Art Centre

Celebrate the Season
Join us for our annual Christmas celebration with stories, carols, and refreshments. For families and kids of all ages. General seating.
Tues. Dec. 21                                         6:30-7:30 p.m.                                Inlet Theatre

Tri-Cities Annual Spelling Bee - Winners announced

School District 43 kids in grades 4 and 5 tested their spelling skills during two rounds of competition.

The winners of the first round held January 30, 2010:

David Canales-Zorilla
Launa Hinton
Jee Yu Kim
Lizzie Kim
Kevin Lei
Nicholas Wee

The winners of the final round held February 6, 2010:

1st Place:  Nicholas Wee from Port Coquitlam

2nd Place: Alison Kim from Coquitlam

3rd Place: David Canales-Zorilla from Port Moody

Port Moody's acting mayor, Mike Clay, summed it up best when he said
"Every child here is a winner. Every kid who came out and put forth their best effort is a champion today!"