Science Expo 2025
The Library's signature STEM event will be even bigger in 2025: more participants, bigger prizes ... and a new space!
Details Here
Upcoming Programs and Events
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, January 15 at 04:15 PM
Monthly meeting of the library's Teen Advisory Council (TAC) on Zoom. The TAC is a program planning group for teens in middle school (gr. 6 to 8) and high school (gr. 9 to 12).
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Friday, January 17 at 03:45 PM
French language buddy program for kids (gr. 1 to 6) and teens (gr. 8 to 12) in French immersion. Online application form. Two formats: in person, and virtual.
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Friday, January 17 at 04:00 PM
Virtual meetings of the French club for kids (gr. 1 to 6) and teens (gr. 8 to 12) in French immersion. Meetings on Zoom. Online application form. Space limited.
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Saturday, January 18 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, January 20 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 3 to 7. Registration required.
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Wednesday, January 22 at 01:30 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, January 22 at 06:30 PM
Decolonization adds to perspective.
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Friday, January 24 at 03:45 PM
French language buddy program for kids (gr. 1 to 6) and teens (gr. 8 to 12) in French immersion. Online application form. Two formats: in person, and virtual.
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Friday, January 24 at 04:00 PM
Virtual meetings of the French club for kids (gr. 1 to 6) and teens (gr. 8 to 12) in French immersion. Meetings on Zoom. Online application form. Space limited.
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Saturday, January 25 at 12:00 PM
Join us to celebrate Lunar New Year - Year of the Snake with songs, rhymes, crafts and cultural activities for all ages and families! In English, Korean and Mandarin. Registration not required.
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Monday, January 27 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 3 to 7. Registration required.
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Friday, January 31 at 03:45 PM
French language buddy program for kids (gr. 1 to 6) and teens (gr. 8 to 12) in French immersion. Online application form. Two formats: in person, and virtual.
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Friday, January 31 at 04:00 PM
Virtual meetings of the French club for kids (gr. 1 to 6) and teens (gr. 8 to 12) in French immersion. Meetings on Zoom. Online application form. Space limited.
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Monday, February 03 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 3 to 7. Registration required.
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Tuesday, February 04 at 04:00 PM
Paired reading program for kids (gr. 1 to 4) and teens (gr. 9 to 12). Online application forms.
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Thursday, February 06 at 04:00 PM
Paired reading program for kids (gr. 1 to 4) and teens (gr. 9 to 12). Online application forms.
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Friday, February 07 at 03:45 PM
French language buddy program for kids (gr. 1 to 6) and teens (gr. 8 to 12) in French immersion. Online application form. Two formats: in person, and virtual.
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Friday, February 07 at 04:00 PM
Virtual meetings of the French club for kids (gr. 1 to 6) and teens (gr. 8 to 12) in French immersion. Meetings on Zoom. Online application form. Space limited.
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Sunday, February 09 at 01:00 PM
Come listen to photographer and Arctic explorer John Dunn as he shares breathtaking photos and stories from his many expeditions!
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Monday, February 10 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 3 to 7. Registration required.