Library Story Times

In Baby Story Time, we will share stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes that help children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading. No registration, just drop in. 

Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:00 am | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

• Fall Sessions: September 13 - October 25 
• Winter Sessions: November 8 - December 13

Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:00 am | Poirier branch, Nancy Bennett Room

• Fall Sessions: September 14 - October 26
• Winter Sessions: November 9 - December 14

In Toddlers+ Story Time, we will share books, songs and rhymes that help children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading. No registration, just drop in.

Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:00 am | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

• Fall Sessions: September 15 - October 27
• Winter Sessions: November 10 - December 15

October 13: Denise Ziebert from Coquitlam Fire and Rescue joins our City Centre story time.

Fridays, 10:30 - 11:00 am | Poirier branch, Nancy Bennett Room

• Fall Sessions: September 16 - October 28
• Winter Sessions: November 18 - December 16

*No session on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, Sep. 30, or Remembrance Day, Nov. 11.

The whole family is invited to join us as we share picture books, songs, rhymes and lots of fun! No registration, just drop in. 

Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:00 am | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

• Fall Sessions: September 17 - October 29
• Winter Sessions: November 12 - December 17

Put on your PJs and join us for a seasonal story time in Coquitlam's historic Mackin House! In partnership with Coquitlam Heritage.

Registration required, through Coquitlam Heritage.
*Registration opens approximately 1 month before each story time event.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Mackin House, 1116 Brunette Ave

• Fall-themed: September 28

 Learn rhymes, songs and stories with your youngsters in this English-language Mother Goose program. For caregivers and children ages 0 - 6.

Thursdays, October 6 - November 24, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137
*No program on October 20

Registration is required
Space is limited. Register here.

If you would like to register after the first session has passed, please email Westcoast Centres directly at communications@westcoastfamily.org

In Partnership with Westcoast Family Centres.

Join us on Thanksgiving Monday for a special story time! Spend quality family time together while enjoying themed songs, stories, and rhymes, then stay afterwards for crafts and activities. For families with children 0 to 6 years old.

No registration required; just drop-in.

October 10, 10:30 am | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

Join Denise Ziebart from Coquitlam Fire and Rescue for a special firefighter themed story time. No registration, just drop-in.

October 13, 10:30 am | City Centre - Rooms 136 & 137

In Korean Story Time, we will share picture books, songs and rhymes that you can enjoy with your children. No registration, just drop in.

Mondays, 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Poirier branch - Nancy Bennett Room

• Fall Sessions: September 12 - October 24
• Winter Sessions: November 7 - December 12

*No session on Sep. 19 or Oct. 10

Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 11:00 am | City Centre branch - Rooms 136 & 137

• Winter Sessions: November 9 - December 14

For Cantonese-speaking parents with children 6 months to 3 years old. Come for lyrics, lullabies, fingerplays, bounces and tickles. There are no books, toys, puppets or music—just parents and children learning songs, rhymes and stories through repetition, in a comfortable environment.

Fridays, 10:00 am - 11:30 am | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137
Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 | Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25 | Dec. 2

Registration is required.
To register, please call 604-330-8061 or email ada.sin@success.bc.ca.

In Partnership with S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multicultural Early Childhood Development.

In Mandarin for parents and children five years old and under.

Come for lyrics, lullabies, fingerplays, bounces, and tickles. There are no books, toys, puppets or music—just parents and children learning songs, rhymes, and stories in Mandarin and English through repetition.
 
Mondays, 10:00 am - 11:30 am | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137
Oct. 17, 24, 31 | Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 | Dec. 5

Registration is required.
To register, call Susan at 604-330-8065 or send email to susan.wu@success.bc.ca.

In Partnership with S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multicultural Early Childhood Development.