Events for Teens

Upcoming Programs and Events

Chess Club
All Ages Apr. 20 | May 25 | Jun. 8
Adults & Teens Apr. 23

VoiceStory: Conversation and Connection - Ages 16+
With VoiceStory Foundation
City Centre branch, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Apr. 24 | May 13 | May 29 | Jun. 10 | Jun. 26

High School 101: Workshop Series

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Workshop Topics

Key to academic success
Apr. 28: Introduces the course selection system, grading rubrics, and various school systems available in the district.

Beyond the books
May 5: Teaches the importance of hobby involvement and introduces students to meaningful extracurricular opportunities.

Leadership
May 12: Introduces students to leadership skill-building methods and local youth development opportunities, which encourage students to proactively contribute to our community.

Reach your full potential
May 26: Helps students discover effective study methods and time management strategies while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

High School 101 - the next steps
Jun. 2: Helps students get ahead by introducing a variety of majors and co-op opportunities, which provide a solid foundation for career explorations.

Brave Spaces Speaker Series
City Centre, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
May 1 - Pride Community
May 15 - Real World Love: An Interfaith Exchange

Free Comic Book Day
May 4, 10:00 am
Available at all branches; limit one per visitor while supplies last

Science Expo 2024
May 4, City Centre branch

Parent's Day Crafts
May 8 - Mother's Day Craft
Jun. 5 - Father's Day Craft

Let's Play Board Games
All Ages May 11 | Jun. 1
Adults Only Jun. 12

Youth Making Change
May 23 - Toy Hacking Workshop
Jun. 20 - Accessible Switch Workshop

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

Reading Buddies

Homework Help

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Contests, Challenges & Past Programs

Scary Story Contest

Terrify us with a story drawn from the most diabolical depths of your imagination.

Read the winning stories »

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 »

Astronomy at Home with Bill Burnyeat

Astronomer Bill Burnyeat discusses where to aim your binoculars or telescope in episodes focusing on stars, constellations, the moon, the planets and space technology. Librarian Chris Miller acts as interviewer / host.

Watch now »

Upcoming Events

Chess Club

Saturday, April 20 at 02:00 PM

Branch - Poirier
Age group:
- All Ages
Events type:
Join the Chess Club to play chess and look for someone to play against. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Chess Club

Tuesday, April 23 at 07:00 PM

Branch - Poirier
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Teen Program
- Adult Program
Drop in for a chess game (or two!) and connect with other chess players. Chess sets will be provided. For ages 14+.
Homework Help Club

Friday, April 26 at 03:45 PM

Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
- Children (6-11)
Events type:
- Teen Program
- Children's Program
Spring session of the Homework Help Club for teen volunteers in gr. 8 to 12 and students in gr. 1 to 6. Online application. Space limited. All subjects welcome.
High School 101

Sunday, April 28 at 11:00 AM

Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Teen Program
- Adult Program
For gr. 8 and 9 students and their parents, these sessions are meant to help incoming students adapt to life in post-secondary school. Older high school students act as instructors.
Brave Spaces Speaker Series

Wednesday, May 01 at 06:30 PM

Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Teen Program
- Adult Program
Join the Coquitlam Public Library in this two-part speaker series with people from diverse backgrounds sharing their stories.
Homework Help Club

Friday, May 03 at 03:45 PM

Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
- Children (6-11)
Events type:
- Teen Program
- Children's Program
Spring session of the Homework Help Club for teen volunteers in gr. 8 to 12 and students in gr. 1 to 6. Online application. Space limited. All subjects welcome.
Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 04 at 10:00 AM

Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- All Ages
Events type:
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Coquitlam Public Library!
Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 04 at 10:00 AM

Branch - Poirier
Age group:
- All Ages
Events type:
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Coquitlam Public Library!
Science Expo

Saturday, May 04 at 11:00 AM

Branch - City Centre
Age group:
Events type:
Join us for Coquitlam Public Library's signature STEM event: the Science Expo! View more than 30 experiments and innovations developed by local students in gr. 4 to 12.
High School 101

Sunday, May 05 at 11:00 AM

Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Teen Program
- Adult Program
For gr. 8 and 9 students and their parents, these sessions are meant to help incoming students adapt to life in post-secondary school. Older high school students act as instructors.
Parent's Day Craft

Wednesday, May 08 at 03:30 PM

Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
- Children (5-11)
Events type:
- Teen Program
- Children's Program
Show your parent or guardian some extra love this spring season! Come make book paper flowers.
Homework Help Club

Friday, May 10 at 03:45 PM

Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
- Children (6-11)
Events type:
- Teen Program
- Children's Program
Spring session of the Homework Help Club for teen volunteers in gr. 8 to 12 and students in gr. 1 to 6. Online application. Space limited. All subjects welcome.
Let's Play Board Games

Saturday, May 11 at 01:30 PM

Branch - City Centre
Age group:
Events type:
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!
High School 101

Sunday, May 12 at 11:00 AM

Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Teen Program
- Adult Program
For gr. 8 and 9 students and their parents, these sessions are meant to help incoming students adapt to life in post-secondary school. Older high school students act as instructors.
Brave Spaces Speaker Series

Wednesday, May 15 at 06:30 PM

Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Teen Program
- Adult Program
Join the Coquitlam Public Library in this two-part speaker series with people from diverse backgrounds sharing their stories.
Teen Advisory Council: monthly meeting

Thursday, May 16 at 04:15 PM

Branch - Virtual
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
Events type:
- Teen Program
Monthly meeting of the TAC, a program planning group for teens in middle school and high school. Meeting on Zoom. New members always welcome!
Homework Help Club

Friday, May 17 at 03:45 PM

Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
- Children (6-11)
Events type:
- Teen Program
- Children's Program
Spring session of the Homework Help Club for teen volunteers in gr. 8 to 12 and students in gr. 1 to 6. Online application. Space limited. All subjects welcome.
Youth Making Change: Toy Hacking Workshop

Thursday, May 23 at 03:30 PM

Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
Events type:
- Teen Program
Calling all Youth Makers! Come Learn, Build and Make Change in your community.
Chess Club

Saturday, May 25 at 02:00 PM

Branch - Poirier
Age group:
- All Ages
Events type:
Join the Chess Club to play chess and look for someone to play against. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
High School 101

Sunday, May 26 at 11:00 AM

Branch - City Centre
Age group:
- Youth (12-18)
- Adults (18+)
Events type:
- Teen Program
- Adult Program
For gr. 8 and 9 students and their parents, these sessions are meant to help incoming students adapt to life in post-secondary school. Older high school students act as instructors.