About Us
Since 1967, Coquitlam Public Library has built a strong reputation for its dedication to serving the evolving needs of our diverse and growing community. As Coquitlam continues to grow, so do we, working alongside the City, community partners, and you, our patrons, to ensure that the needs and interests of our diverse city are reflected in our collections and services.
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Our Mission
We nurture joy in discovery by providing inviting, innovative spaces and services that promote learning and knowledge and engage all of Coquitlam’s diverse communities.
Our Vision
We are leaders in information, innovative and inspirational services, inclusive atmosphere, and community engagement.
Our Values
- Openness: To ideas, to difference, to possibility
- Inclusion: Everyone is welcome and everyone is accepted
- Respect: For each other, for our community and for the environment that sustains us
- Curiosity: We are always asking: What would happen? How could it be better? What if…?
- Love of learning: Creating and maintaining spaces and practices that encourage excitement about learning
Directors & Board
Library Directors
Anthea Goffe
Executive Director
Ryan Jamieson
Deputy Executive Director, Administration
Erin Watkins
Director, Public Services, Administration
Board Members
Jacqueline Gorton
Chair
Raymond Lee
Vice-Chair
Steve Leung
Treasurer
Trish Mandewo
Councillor Representative
Monica Heir
Trustee
Cindy Mark
Trustee
Fiona McQuarrie
Trustee
Neil Nicholson
Trustee
Kim Sivak
Trustee
Anthea Goffe
Executive Director & Board Secretary
Meetings
- The Board meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month, except in March, August and December
- To attend as an observer, email officemanager@coqlibrary.ca