National Library Week Mural
Why are you drawn to the library? Add to the National Library Week Mural at the City Centre Branch between April 2nd and 15th!
Plant Swap
Apr. 26, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, Poirier branch
Bring your healthy indoor plants, propagations, and cuttings to share and trade with others! Light refreshments and a door prize will be up for grabs. Register here
Upcoming Programs and Events
Dungeons & Dragons Campaign - Age 16+
City Centre, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Apr. 14 |
Jun. 16
Juried Art Exhibit
Call for Entries opens on Apr. 28
Learn More
Science Expo 2025
Douglas College, Coquitlam Campus
Visitors welcome 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
May 3 |
Learn more
Trivia Tuesdays
City Centre, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
May 6 |
Jun. 10
Chess Club
Poirier, Nancy Bennett Room
All Ages, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
May 24 |
Jun. 14
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 2024
Coquitlam Public Library's signature STEM event: the
Science Expo! View more than 30 experiments and innovations developed by Tri-Cities students in gr. 4 to 12.
Footage courtesy of Tri-Cities Community TV.
Watch now »
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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Wednesday, April 16 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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Wednesday, April 16 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 1 to 6 and volunteer tutors in gr. 8 to 12. Kids finish homework assignments and worksheets with help from teen tutors. Online application form.
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Thursday, April 17 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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Wednesday, April 23 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 1 to 6 and volunteer tutors in gr. 8 to 12. Kids finish homework assignments and worksheets with help from teen tutors. Online application form.
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Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 AM
Bring your healthy indoor plants, propagations, and cuttings to share and trade with others!
Light refreshments and a door prize will be up for grabs. Registration required.
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Wednesday, April 30 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 1 to 6 and volunteer tutors in gr. 8 to 12. Kids finish homework assignments and worksheets with help from teen tutors. Online application form.
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Saturday, May 03 at 10:00 AM
Visit the library to claim a free comic while supplies last. One comic per visitor! Titles range in audience level from All Ages (kids) to Teen to Adult.
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Saturday, May 03 at 10:00 AM
Visit the library to claim a free comic while supplies last. One comic per visitor! Titles range in audience level from All Ages (kids) to Teen to Adult.
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Saturday, May 03 at 11:00 AM
Note: this event is occurring at an external site -- the A/B Building on the Coquitlam Campus of Douglas College, 1250 Pinetree Way.
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Wednesday, May 07 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 1 to 6 and volunteer tutors in gr. 8 to 12. Kids finish homework assignments and worksheets with help from teen tutors. Online application form.
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Wednesday, May 14 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 1 to 6 and volunteer tutors in gr. 8 to 12. Kids finish homework assignments and worksheets with help from teen tutors. Online application form.
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Wednesday, May 14 at 06:30 PM
Be proud in style with a handmade tiedyed bandana in the color of your choice. This is a teen and adult only craft making a wearable pride flag for May 17th-IDAHOBIT.
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Thursday, May 15 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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Friday, May 16 at 10:00 AM
Join the Library and the Park Spark team for a guided forest understory walk.
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Saturday, May 17 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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Wednesday, May 21 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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Wednesday, May 21 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 1 to 6 and volunteer tutors in gr. 8 to 12. Kids finish homework assignments and worksheets with help from teen tutors. Online application form.
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Saturday, May 24 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, May 28 at 07:00 PM
Working with a Freelance Editor. Get practical advice during this in-person workshop.
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Thursday, May 29 at 11:15 AM
Join artist and storyteller Andrea Fritz for a virtual author talk.