Scary Story Contest
The annual Scary Story Contest returns, welcoming writers from the Tri-Cities in two age categories: 11 to 14 and 15 to 18.
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Upcoming Programs and Events
Juried Art Exhibit
City Centre branch, Sep. 26 to Nov. 6
Opening Reception,
Sep. 28
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Let's Learn Boardgames
City Centre, Room 127
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Sep. 26
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.
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Partner up with a Little Buddy
Contests, Challenges & Past Programs
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.
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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, September 18 at 04:15 PM
Monthly meeting of TAC: a volunteer program planning group with members from middle school and high school. New members always welcome!
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Friday, September 20 at 03:45 PM
For French immersion students in gr. 1 to 6 and volunteers in gr. 8 to 12. French-speaking volunteers help students with their language skills through reading, tutoring, games and activities.
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Friday, September 20 at 04:00 PM
For French immersion students. Virtual meetings of the library's French club, which matches teen tutors in gr. 8 to 12 with students in gr. 1 to 6.
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Saturday, September 21 at 12:00 PM
Join the library for a special author talk by Rafeed Elahi Chowdhury, celebrating Bangladeshi culture with a book reading and food tasting.
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Saturday, September 21 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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Thursday, September 26 at 03:30 PM
After school come learn how to play some classic boardgames!
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Friday, September 27 at 03:45 PM
For French immersion students in gr. 1 to 6 and volunteers in gr. 8 to 12. French-speaking volunteers help students with their language skills through reading, tutoring, games and activities.
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Friday, September 27 at 04:00 PM
For French immersion students. Virtual meetings of the library's French club, which matches teen tutors in gr. 8 to 12 with students in gr. 1 to 6.
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Saturday, September 28 at 01:30 PM
The Juried Art Exhibition is back! Celebrate the talented artists in your community, view this year's curated art, and enjoy light refreshments.
No registration required.
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Thursday, October 03 at 10:30 AM
Join the Library and the Park Spark team for a guided nature walk.
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Friday, October 04 at 03:45 PM
For French immersion students in gr. 1 to 6 and volunteers in gr. 8 to 12. French-speaking volunteers help students with their language skills through reading, tutoring, games and activities.
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Friday, October 04 at 04:00 PM
For French immersion students. Virtual meetings of the library's French club, which matches teen tutors in gr. 8 to 12 with students in gr. 1 to 6.
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Thursday, October 10 at 04:00 PM
Calling all Youth Makers! Come Learn, Build and Make Change in your community. For ages 10 and up.
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Friday, October 11 at 03:45 PM
For French immersion students in gr. 1 to 6 and volunteers in gr. 8 to 12. French-speaking volunteers help students with their language skills through reading, tutoring, games and activities.
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Friday, October 11 at 04:00 PM
For French immersion students. Virtual meetings of the library's French club, which matches teen tutors in gr. 8 to 12 with students in gr. 1 to 6.
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Tuesday, October 15 at 04:00 PM
Paired reading program for kids in gr. 1 to 4 and tutors in gr. 9 to 12. Online application form.
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Tuesday, October 15 at 06:30 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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Wednesday, October 16 at 04:15 PM
TAC members plan and help staff deliver public programs at the library. Meetings on Zoom. Members receive invite in advance. New members always welcome!
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Wednesday, October 16 at 06:30 PM
Join the Coquitlam Public Library in this three-part speaker series with people from diverse backgrounds sharing their stories.
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Thursday, October 17 at 04:00 PM
Paired reading program for kids and teens. Teens earn community service hours. Online application form.