Featured Programs
Summer Reading Club
Starting June 1, join one of our three Summer Reading Clubs and participate in fun activities.
Join summer reading club
Brave Spaces Speaker Series
Running June 12-26, attend our multi-part speaker series with people from diverse backgrounds sharing their stories.
View series line up
Upcoming Programs and Events
Juried Art Exhibit
Call for Entries
NEW! Call extended until Jun. 15
Learn More
Indigenous Films Pop Up & Screening
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Jun. 19: Poirier
Volunteer Opportunities
Teen Advisory Council
Volunteers plan and deliver programs for youth, and provide guidance on Library services, while earning community hours. Open to students in gr. 6-12.
Learn more »
Partner up with a Little Buddy
Contests, Challenges & Past Programs
Scary Story Contest
The annual Scary Story Contest has come to a close. Thank you to all the young writers from the Tri-Cities for submitting horrifying tales that still haunt us.
Read the winning stories »
Science Expo 2025
Thank you to all visitors and Science Expo participants for a successful event.
See the list of winners
Escape Room: The House by the Sea
Test your problem-solving skills in this 2-D escape room devised by members of the library's Teen Advisory Council. Rove around with your cursor and looks for clues. Hint: you will need to find some tools to help you escape! Enter the escape room »
When you're done, check your escape time:
<5 min: Legendary! | 5-10 min: Insane! | 10-15 min: Great! | 15-20 min: Quite good. | 20-30 min: Decent. | 30+ min: You need some practice...
Upcoming Events
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Saturday, June 14 at 02:00 PM
Join the Chess Club to play chess and look for someone to play against. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
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Wednesday, June 18 at 03:00 PM
Join us out in the community at Ibex Cafe for tasty book choices and tastier food! This is an in person program located at IBEX CAFE.
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Thursday, June 19 at 02:00 PM
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day!
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Thursday, June 19 at 04:15 PM
Virtual meeting of the Teen Advisory Council, for students in middle school or high school (gr. 6 to 12). New members always welcome!
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Monday, June 23 at 06:30 PM
Join us for the story of LGBTQ+ activist Delwin Vriend who battled against getting fired because he was gay.
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Thursday, June 26 at 06:30 PM
Join the Coquitlam Public Library in this two-part speaker series in partnership with Tri-Cities Pride Society and the TCPS LGBTQ+ Youth Committee
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Thursday, July 03 at 03:00 PM
Discover how easy and enjoyable camping can be!
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Saturday, July 05 at 02:00 PM
Join the Chess Club to play chess and look for someone to play against. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
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Monday, July 07 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 3 to 7. Registration required. Online registration form.
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Tuesday, July 08 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teenage tutors in gr. 9 to 12 and students in gr. 1 to 4. Teens earn community service hours. Application forms on library web site.
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Thursday, July 10 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teenage tutors in gr. 9 to 12 and students in gr. 1 to 4. Teens earn community service hours. Application forms on library web site.
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Saturday, July 12 at 11:30 AM
Join us to learn the basics of Go (Baduk), the ancient game of strategy! Aims for school-age children, it will cover the essentials and offer opportunities to play and connect with others.
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Saturday, July 12 at 01:30 PM
Join us to have fun and play your favorite Board games with friends and family or make new friends on a Saturday afternoon at the Library!
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Sunday, July 13 at 01:00 PM
A drop in craft to appreciate the moon for International Moon Day!
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Monday, July 14 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 3 to 7. Registration required. Online registration form.
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Tuesday, July 15 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teenage tutors in gr. 9 to 12 and students in gr. 1 to 4. Teens earn community service hours. Application forms on library web site.
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Wednesday, July 16 at 04:15 PM
Monthly meeting of the Teen Advisory Council on Zoom. New members always welcome!
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Wednesday, July 16 at 06:00 PM
In BC’s deadly overdose crisis, primary prevention is needed to combat the continuous uptick in illicit-drug toxicity deaths each month. This is where NaloxHome steps in!
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Thursday, July 17 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teenage tutors in gr. 9 to 12 and students in gr. 1 to 4. Teens earn community service hours. Application forms on library web site.
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Monday, July 21 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 3 to 7. Registration required. Online registration form.