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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Thursday, November 21 at 04:00 PM
Paired reading program for kids and teens. Teens earn community service hours. Online application form.
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Friday, November 22 at 03:45 PM
For kids in gr. 1 to 6 and teen tutors in gr. 8 to 12. Online application form. Space limited.
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Tuesday, November 26 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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Wednesday, November 27 at 05:30 PM
Got a concert to go to? Invite a friend and learn how to make friendship bracelets! Registration is required. For ages 8 and up.
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Thursday, November 28 at 04:00 PM
Paired reading program for kids and teens. Teens earn community service hours. Online application form.
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Thursday, November 28 at 05:30 PM
Got a concert to go to? Invite a friend and learn how to make friendship bracelets! Registration is required. For ages 8 and up.
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Friday, November 29 at 03:45 PM
For kids in gr. 1 to 6 and teen tutors in gr. 8 to 12. Online application form. Space limited.
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Friday, December 06 at 03:45 PM
For kids in gr. 1 to 6 and teen tutors in gr. 8 to 12. Online application form. Space limited.
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Saturday, December 07 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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Saturday, December 07 at 02:30 PM
It's dangerous to get lost in the woods, but during the harsh winter it's deadly! How do you stay safe during your winter activities? Join the Library and Coquitlam SAR to learn about outdoor safety.
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Wednesday, December 11 at 01:00 PM
Celebrate the Lab’s one-year anniversary with four days of exciting tech activities from December 11-14!
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Wednesday, December 11 at 06:30 PM
Make a customized gift that’s unique and sweet smelling for a loved one this holiday season! Participants will create 2 bags of bath tea to take home.
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Thursday, December 12 at 01:00 PM
Celebrate the Lab’s one-year anniversary with four days of exciting tech activities from December 11-14!
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Friday, December 13 at 11:30 AM
Celebrate the Lab’s one-year anniversary with four days of exciting tech activities from December 11-14!
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Friday, December 13 at 03:45 PM
For kids in gr. 1 to 6 and teen tutors in gr. 8 to 12. Online application form. Space limited.
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Saturday, December 14 at 11:30 AM
Celebrate the Lab’s one-year anniversary with four days of exciting tech activities from December 11-14!
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Saturday, December 14 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, December 18 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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Friday, January 10 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 10 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.