Library Story Times

At Baby Story Time, we will share stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes that help children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading. No registration, just drop in. 

Join us after Baby Time for a fun, sensory play time for babies. The Library will supply a bin of sensory toys.

Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 11:00 am | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

• Feb. 25 - Mar. 25
• Apr. 8 - May 13
• May 27 - Jun. 24

 Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Poirier branch, Nancy Bennett Room

• Feb. 26 - Mar. 26
• Apr. 9 - May 14
• May 28 - Jun. 25

Thursdays, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

• Feb. 27 - Mar. 27
• Apr. 10 - May 15
• May 29 - Jun. 26

At Toddlers+ Story Time, we will share books, songs and rhymes that help children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading. No registration, just drop in.

Thursdays, 10:30 am - 11:00 am | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

• Feb. 27 - Mar. 27
• Apr. 10 - May 15
• May 29 - Jun. 26

Fridays, 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Poirier branch, Nancy Bennett Room

• Feb. 28 - Mar. 28
• Apr. 11 - May 16*
• May 30 - Jun. 27*

*Apr. 25, May 30, and Jun. 27 story times will be sensory-friendly: quieter and focused more on sensory play.

The whole family is invited to join us as we share picture books, songs, rhymes and lots of fun! No registration, just drop in. 

Saturdays, 10:30 am - 11:00 am | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

• Mar. 1 - Mar. 29
• Apr. 12 - May 17
• May 31 - Jun. 28

Sundays, 10:30 am - 11:00 am | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

• Feb. 23 - Mar. 23
• Apr. 6 - May 11
• May 25 - Jun. 22

Visit Smiling Creek Elementary on Thursday nights for a story time filled with songs, rhymes, and picture books! No registration, just drop in.

Thursdays, 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm | Smiling Creek Elementary, 3456 Princeton Ave

• Story times run Apr. 10 - Jun. 5.
• Our mobile library, the Library Link, is also on location from 5:00 pm - 7:00 p.m.   

Wear your favourite PJs to a spring-themed story time at historic Mackin House. Library staff will perform the story time. Refreshments and snacks will be served afterwards. 

This program is a partnership with Coquitlam Heritage. For families and children ages 3 - 5. 

Thursday, April 3 | Mackin House, 1116 Brunette Ave.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Registration required through Coquitlam Heritage

During story time break week, join us for a shortened story time and crafts. All supplies included. Drop-in program, no registration required.

Thursday, Apr. 3 & May 22 | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

10:30 am - 11:30 am. Crafts follow the story time.

This program is for all parents with children under 5 years old. Come for lyrics, lullabies, fingerplays, bounces and tickles. There are no books, toys, puppets or music—just parents and children learning songs, rhymes and stories in English through repetition.

Thursdays, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

• Apr. 3 to May 22

Registration is required. 

• Registration is for the complete 8-session series.
• For online registrations, include your information and your child's information in the text box. Only one registration is required per family.

For more information, or to register, please call Chris Miller at 604-554-7339 or email cmiller@coqlibrary.ca. 

Join us for an outdoor story time where we walk, read, and enjoy nature.

Monday, Apr. 7 | May 5 | Jun. 2, 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Please meet at the front entrance to the Poirier branch to join.

We'll be walking around the library going over a story and exploring the area around the library.  No registration required, drop ins welcome. This program is weather dependent; please check the website or social media accounts for cancellations. 

For kids aged 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Join us for a family story time on Easter Monday. Stay for activities afterwards.

April 21, 10:30 am - 11:00 am | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137 

No registration required.

To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, Toddler+ and Family Story Times in May will feature Asian stories and themes.

At Korean Story Time, we will share picture books, songs and rhymes that you can enjoy with your children. For families with children ages 0 - 5. No registration, just drop in. After the Korean Story Time, there will be a 30-minute playtime within the room. 

Mondays, 10:30 am - 11:00 am | City Centre branch - Rooms 136 & 137

• Feb. 24 - Mar. 24
• Apr. 7 - May 12
  *No story time on Apr. 21
• May 26 - Jun. 23

Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Poirier branch - Nancy Bennett Room

• Feb. 25 - Mar. 25
• Apr. 8 - May 13
• May 27 - Jun. 24

For more information, contact librarian Chris Miller: cmiller@coqlibrary.ca 

If you have inquiries in Korean, contact story time provider Young Ae Kim: ykim@coqlibrary.ca 

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한국어 스토리타임에서는 아이들과 함께 즐길 수 있는 그램책, 동요, 손유희와 라임 등을 함께 하게 됩니다. 등록 하실 필요 없으니, 그냥 놀러 오세요. 한국어 스토리타임후 플레이타임이 30분동안 있을 예정입니다.

장소: 시티센터지점 136룸과 137룸
시간: 오전 10:30 – 11:00
날짜:
- 2월24일 – 3월24일 매주 월요일
- 4월7일 – 5월12일 매주 월요일
- 5월26일 – 6월23일 매주 월요일

장소: 포이리에지점 낸시베넷룸
시간: 오전 10:30 – 11:00
날짜:
- 2월25일 – 3월25일 매주 화요일
- 4월8일 – 5월13일 매주 화요일
- 5월27일 – 6월24일 매주 화요일

For caregivers with kids aged 0-5. Welcome to Mandarin story time where we have fun reading stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and moving to music.

Children will have an opportunity to learn and bond with parents and/or caregivers in a safe and fun environment.

No registration. Just drop in.

Tuesdays, 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm | City Centre branch, Room 127

• Feb. 25 - Mar. 25
• Apr. 8 - May 13
• May 27 - Jun. 24

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国语故事时间

对象： 适合 0-5 岁孩童，无需报名。

欢迎来参加国语故事时间，在这里我们一起愉快地阅读故事、唱儿歌、做手指谣及随着音乐律动。小朋友可在既安全又有趣的环境中学习并与父母和/或看护者建立联系。

For Korean-speaking parents with children under 5 years old. Come for lyrics, lullabies, fingerplays, bounces and tickles. There are no books, toys, puppets or music—just parents and children learning songs, rhymes and stories in Korean and English through repetition. 

Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 11:30 am | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

• Apr. 16 - Jun. 11

Registration is required and opens on March 31.
To register, please call 236-880-1627 or send email to eunju.kim@success.bc.ca.

Presented by Coquitlam Public Library and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multicultural Early Childhood Development Project.

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트라이시티 지역에 사는 5세 이하의 자녀를 둔 한국부모님들을 위한 프로그램입니다.

이 프로그램은 한국어로 진행됩니다. 노랫말, 자장가, 손유희, 몸도 흔들흔들, 간질간질 다 같이 즐겨보아요. 책도, 장난감도, 인형도 없어요. 부모님과 아이들이 반복을 통해 한국어와 영어로 노래, 운율, 이야기를 배우는 시간입니다.

코퀴틀람 공립 도서관과 썩세스 다문화 초기아동발달서비스 에서 공동 진행합니다. 이 프로그램은 무료이며, 등록 및 자세한 문의 사항은 김은주 236-880-1627, eunju.kim@success.bc.ca 에게로 하시면 됩니다.

프로그램 등록은 3월 31일부터 할 수 있습니다.