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Featured Events
Fraser River Literary Festival 2026 Book List
Get prepared for the fantastic events at the 2026 Fraser River Literary Festival by reading books from any of our author lineup.
Scary Story Contest for Teens 2026 Winning Stories
Oct 26, 2026
Read the winning stories for 2026's Scary Story Contest for Teens.
New Programs & Events Guide
Oct 08, 2026
The brand-new Programs & Events Guide drops today at both branches of the Library (and soon to be out on the Library Link)!
Upcoming Children's Events
Exploring the Outdoors: Author talk with Kirsten Pendreigh
Nov 4th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Online
Discover the wonders of nature and the amazing animals that call it home with children's author Kirsten Pendreigh.
School Field Trip Through Time
Nov 6th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
716 6th Ave., New Westminster
Join children’s author, Leah Payne on a journey to learn about the history of school.
Love, Panda Storytime & Stuffy Party
Nov 7th | 10:30am - 11:15am
716 6th Ave., New Westminster
Join the author Elaine Su, for a reading of Love, Panda, then make your own illustration of your favourite stuffed friend!
Indigenous Storytelling
Nov 7th | 12:30pm - 2:00pm
721 Carnarvon St., New Westminster
Join us for an afternoon of storytelling with celebrated Indigenous storytellers.
Upcoming Adult Events
Local Writers Bookfair
Nov 1st | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Tri-City Wordsmiths and Royal City Wordsmiths invite you to our Local Writers Bookfair.
Trivia Takeover: the Library at Mariner Brewing!
Nov 2nd | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Put your knowledge to the test at Mariner Brewing's friendly trivia night! The Library is taking over with fun surprises and themed prizes.
Exploring the Outdoors: Author talk with Kirsten Pendreigh
Nov 4th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Online
Discover the wonders of nature and the amazing animals that call it home with children's author Kirsten Pendreigh.
Editing Workshop: Push Your Protagonist
Nov 4th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
City Centre, Rooms 136 & 137
Push your protagonist out of their comfort zone! Novelist and editor Gail Anderson-Dargatz shares techniques for creating active characters.
Upcoming Teen Events
Editing Workshop: Push Your Protagonist
Nov 4th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
City Centre, Rooms 136 & 137
Push your protagonist out of their comfort zone! Novelist and editor Gail Anderson-Dargatz shares techniques for creating active characters.
Three Things That Work for Me: with Tanya Boteju
Nov 5th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Online
An engaging and educational talk and Q&A from experienced teacher and author Tanya Boteju.
Afterhours at the Library
Nov 6th | 5:00pm - 7:30pm
City Centre, Front Lobby
Joining us for the fantastic author sessions Friday night at the library? Get your books and food while you do it!
From Emerging to Famous: a Conversation with Loghan Paylor
Nov 6th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
City Centre, Rooms 136 & 137
Join Loghan Paylor for a conversation about their book A Cure for Drowning, and the journey behind its success.