2026 Holiday Hours

Don't get caught outside the Library looking in this year! Check out all the closures and changes to operating hours of the Library in 2026 below.  Day Poirier City Centre January 1st New Year's Day Closed Closed February 15th Closed 10:00 am–5:00 pm February 16th Family Day Closed 10:00 am–5:00 pm April 3rd Good Friday…
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1,000 Paper Cranes Project

In recognition of Asian Heritage Month this May, the branches of Coquitlam Public Library are participating in the ancient Japanese tradition of Senbazuru: The art of folding 1,000 origami cranes. We will be hanging chains of paper cranes up and around our branches, and we need your help! This program is happening all month long…
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Purple Day Is March 26

On March 26th, our City Centre branch is hosting a pop-up table for World Epilepsy Day—also known as Purple Day. If you’ve ever wondered how a simple colour became a global movement for neurological health, the story starts with one nine-year-old girl, and a very big dream. The Girl Who Started It All In 2008…
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Fiero Code

          Introducing Fiero Code: A New Chapter in Coding Education In an increasingly digital world, coding has become a vital skill, not just for IT professionals but for everyone. Understanding the basics of programming can open doors to countless opportunities, foster creativity, and enhance problem-solving skills. Recognizing the importance of digital…
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Freedom to Read Week 2026

Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. Though it is not always at the forefront of Canadians' minds, Canada has a history of censorship of books and magazines. Oftentimes, and by design, this censorship has affected libraries and classrooms as books…
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Borrow More!

This fall, the City Centre branch will undergo a refresh, where we will install new carpeting and give the walls a fresh coat of paint. To make this possible we will have to put a large portion of our collection into storage. You can help us make packing-up easier by filling those book bags with…
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