Science Expo 2025
May 3, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Douglas College, Coquitlam Campus
See the amazing array of science projects developed by Tri-Cities students
Information for Visitors
Upcoming Programs and Events
Juried Art Exhibit
Call for Entries now open
Apr. 28 - Jun. 8
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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
Brave Spaces Speaker Series
City Centre, Rooms 136 & 137
Jun. 12 | Jun. 17 | Jun. 24 | Jun. 26
View series line up
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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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.
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Thursday, May 29 at 01:30 PM
Join us for a virtual author talk with bestselling author Hannah Mary McKinnon.
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Thursday, May 29 at 03:00 PM
Hear from Catherine Hernandez, an award-winning author and screenwriter, during a virtual author talk at the Tri-Cities Writers Festival.
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Friday, May 30 at 01:00 PM
Hear from Yilin Wang, a writer, poet, and Chinese-English translator, during this in-person author talk at the Tri-Cities Writers Festival.
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Friday, May 30 at 02:30 PM
Join us for an in-person author talk with award-winning author A.J. Devlin, followed by a question and answer period.
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Friday, May 30 at 04:00 PM
Join us in-person for an author talk with local author Shashi Bhat, followed by a question and answer period.
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Friday, May 30 at 07:00 PM
Join us in the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody for our keynote with award winning author Danny Ramadan.