Science Expo 2025
The Library's signature STEM event will be even bigger in 2025: more participants, bigger prizes ... and a new space!
Learn More
Upcoming Programs and Events
Chess Club
Poirier, Nancy Bennett Room
All Ages, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Feb. 22 |
Mar. 8
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
-
Monday, January 20 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 3 to 7. Registration required.
-
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.
-
Wednesday, January 22 at 06:30 PM
Decolonization adds to perspective.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Monday, January 27 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 3 to 7. Registration required.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Monday, February 03 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 3 to 7. Registration required.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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!
-
Monday, February 10 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 3 to 7. Registration required.
-
Tuesday, February 11 at 04:00 PM
Paired reading program for kids (gr. 1 to 4) and teens (gr. 9 to 12). Online application forms.
-
Wednesday, February 12 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.
-
Thursday, February 13 at 04:00 PM
Paired reading program for kids (gr. 1 to 4) and teens (gr. 9 to 12). Online application forms.
-
Friday, February 14 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.