Library Blog

Looking for last-minute gift ideas? We've got a few suggestions for you.

Nice to Meet You: Stories of Migration, presented by the Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership, is on display now at the City Centre branch.

The season of giving is upon us, and while you’re out there finding the perfect gifts for your family and friends, we hope you’ll consider giving to your community as well.

Coquitlam Public Library has so much more than just books these days, and most of the items, databases, services and events are available with a free library card!

Meet Donna and read about her latest craft project, her favourite place in the world and her fearless riding abilities.

Meet Vanessa and read about her love of jazz, her favourite library resources and the names of her two cats.

Meet Stacey and read about how she comes up with recipes, her love of flying and what positions she plays on her women's hockey team.

Coquitlam Public Library has a vast and diverse catalogue, but we’re not always going to have what you want. What are your options if this is the case?

Read about why the Library's Calls to Action Working Group was formed and what initiatives they worked on throughout the year.

Meet Joyce and read about her upbringing in Vancouver's Chinatown, her various jobs before the library and her love of learning musical instruments.

Finished with your summer reads? Why not bring them to Coquitlam Public Library?

Meet Melani and read about her love of Bossa Nova music, how she picks her next reads and her special alphabet talent.

Meet Diana and read about her various roles at the library, her favourite book and her music picks from the 70s and 80s.

Meet Madeline and read about how libraries have shaped her life, her ideal superpower and her musical tattoo.

Meet Steve and read about his passion for bikes, his love of 90s grunge music and his family of pioneers.

Meet Rick and read about his military background, his travels around the world and meeting the Queen - twice!

You could probably guess that Librarians are big fans of words and books, but did you know that many Librarians are also excited by numbers and statistics?

We are very excited to announce our new Pop Up Library outreach vehicle, affectionately known as POP!

Throughout the years, the Link has proved its dedication to service and bringing joy to the community.

We meet outside the Coquitlam Public Library’s garage on a sunny Saturday. Mo drinks a steaming cup of motor oil, while I sip at my cappuccino.

The Library Link provides a service to our community that our two brick and mortar branches simply can’t.

Hi, I’m the Library Link, also known as Mo the Library on the Go. I’m sure you sit up at night wondering how I came to be at Coquitlam Public Library. Well, I’m here to tell you.

We are so excited to introduce our Summer Reading Clubs for the summer of 2021! We’ve got 3 different clubs by age group.

Coquitlam Public Library has lots of ways to make your library experience a great one. Let us tell you how!

My name is Gordana and I’ve had the privilege of joining Coquitlam Public Library team last month.

Did you know we have a cool feature on our website called Booklists? What are booklists and what do you do with them? These are very good questions. Let’s explore.

The Tumble Book Library collection makes learning so much fun as it has different categories and comes in a wide range of subjects, styles, and reading levels.

On Wednesday, April 21st, we are running the Reading Link Community Challenge. The Reading Link Challenge is a program that has been running for over 10 years.

If you’ve been reading the same authors over and over again, and starting to find that you’re losing interest, not to worry. We’ve got you covered.

Every other Friday, our Life Hacks program is live on Facebook as guests share information and knowledge that can benefit our community.

This past month, I’ve had the privilege of joining the Customer Experiences department.

2020 was a challenging year for the Library. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we closed our doors in March and waited on an uncertain future.

While comics and graphic novels have always been popular with children and teens, even grownups have been turning to this innovative artistic format in record numbers.

I've been a very active user and fan of the Coquitlam Public Library for years, but this is my first time stepping up to more actively support the Library.

Have you ever visited the Library and paused to admire a display case full of paintings, crafts, jewelry or pottery? The items you see in those cases are from local artists and organizations.

Just as the Library features regular themed book displays throughout the year, Hoopla Digital and Kanopy (two of our streaming services) also feature themed content.

Playing and singing with babies is the most precious part of my job at the library and I am so lucky that I still can see them and sing for them via Zoom!

Though I do a lot of different things in a work day, a large part of my day is taken up with running our social media accounts.

In partnership with ISSofBC Job Quest, we are offering a series of workshops to support newcomers who are seeking employment or are entering the Canadian workforce.

Do you love to bake and have a great recipe to share? Join our first ever What's Cooking cook book, book club on Monday, February 8.

The Library hosts monthly trivia nights for adults and families. Show off your knowledge of random and themed trivia and you might just win a prize!

Council members have organized some landmark programs over the years. If you are interested in joining, keep reading...

Start the new year the right way! Join One eRead Canada, the first national, bilingual (English and French) digital eBook club featuring the exquisite and celebrated novel Vi by Kim Thúy.

This year, the Library set out to connect our communities during this unusual holiday season by sharing some joy. The response was overwhelming...

Are you finding it hard to practice your English and just want an opportunity to do so? Well, that’s where we can help!

The results of our Customer Satisfaction Survey are in. See what we scored positively on and what kinds of constructive feedback we received.

The Library assists customers with what’s known in the library biz as “reader’s advisory”: in other words, book suggestions.

So, what is a story walk, you ask? It's a program run by our amazing staff member, Andrea Y. We sing songs, read books and...

Learn about our self-serve printing, photocopying, scanning and faxing services.

Library Champions is a three-month volunteer program that gives new immigrants valuable Canadian experience.

Need study help? Take a look at Solaro’s online study guides.

Not many people know that the Library offers many alternate reading options for children and teens who find print books challenging.

Hello, my name is Janet and I am the Library’s Publicity Clerk. Over the 20 years that I have been doing this job, the work has changed a lot. The biggest difference is...

Virtual Help Sessions allow you to see what the instructor is demonstrating on their screen as they provide you with an introduction to one of our online resources or with troubleshooting tips.

Halloween is a particular favourite of mine and just the sight of pumpkins fills me with joy. Something I love about my job is providing experiences for customers that are fun and memorable.

For many people, visiting the library is not an option due to limitations related to mobility – for example customers with reduced mobility related to long-term or temporary illness, injury, or age.

My name is Melani Williams and I am the Supervisor of the Technical Services Department.

To paraphrase Dickens, it’s been the best of times and the worst of times in the library world as we navigated being closed to the public.

One of our most popular programs every year is the BC Summer Reading Club. Kids who join get a beautiful folding booklet featuring illustrations by a B.C. artist, plus some extra goodies such as a bookmark, and a small craft or activity sheet.

It’s never too late to learn new skills and keep ourselves connected with the community around us through technology. Join our free Virtual Tech Training computer classes in October and November to brush up your tech skills.

The Customer Satisfaction Survey measures the Library’s progress in meeting a set of outcomes that we want to make for our organization and our community.

Reading Buddies is a paired reading program, in which teens in high school read with kids in gr. 1, 2, 3 or 4.

Introducing the Community Development Liaison, Ann Johannes and our two virtual book clubs.