For Newcomers

Book Clubs

Read books at your level and join the friendly discussion with other English language learners.

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Books and Resources for Newcomers

Discover Resources & Programs

Citizenship Test Preparation

Use the Discover Canada Study Guide to prepare for the Canadian citizenship test.
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English Practice

Learn or improve your English at home using our interactive online tools. Login with your library card and use Road to IELTS, Tense Buster or Transparent Languages Online.
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Library Champions

Gain Canadian work experience, meet people and build new skills.
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Upcoming Events

Mandarin Story Time

Wednesday, November 29 at 09:30 AM

Location: Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Preschoolers (3-5)
- Babies & Toddlers (0-3)
Events type:
- Children's Program
Welcome to Mandarin Story Time where we will have fun reading stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and moving to music. For families with children ages 0 - 5. No registration, just drop in.
Baby Story Time

Wednesday, November 29 at 10:30 AM

Location: Branch - Poirier
Age group:
- Babies (0-2)
Events type:
- Children's Program
- Baby Storytime
Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories for children 0 - 2 years old at a weekly Baby Story Time. Registration: Drop-In.
Foundations English Class

Wednesday, November 29 at 12:20 PM

Location: Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- English Language Learning
- Adult Program
English classes to improve language skills by Coquitlam Continuing Education (SD43). Please call 604-936-4261 for registration and more information.
Get Creative: Holiday Crafts

Wednesday, November 29 at 06:00 PM

Location: Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Teen Program
- Adult Program
In this special two part craft series featuring crafts from Creativebug we will be making hanging Botanical Boughs and Decorated Jewelry Holders. Make one as a gift, or just to take home and enjoy!
Toddler Plus Story Time

Thursday, November 30 at 10:30 AM

Location: Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Toddlers (2-3)
- Preschoolers (3-5)
Events type:
Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories for children 2 -5 years old at a weekly Toddler Plus Story Time. Registration: Drop-In.
English Practice Group

Thursday, November 30 at 10:30 AM

Location: Branch - Poirier
Age group:
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- English Language Learning
Adults 19+ practice English in a fun and friendly place. Registration: Drop-in.