Library Story Times

At 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. 

Stay for Sensory Play from 11:00 am - 11:30 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, featuring toys meant to engage babies through touch, movement, or sounds.

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

• Jul. 8 - Aug. 19
• Sep. 9 - Oct. 21*

*No story time on Sep. 30: Truth and Reconciliation Day

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

• Jul. 9 - Aug. 20
• Sep. 10 - Oct. 22

Thursdays, 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

• Jul. 10 - Aug. 21
• Sep. 11 - Oct. 23

At 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 am - 11:00 am | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

• Jul. 10 - Aug. 21
• Sep. 11 - Oct. 23

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

• Jul. 11 - Aug. 22*
• Sep. 12 - Oct. 24*

*Jul. 25, Aug. 22, and Sep. 26 story times will be sensory-friendly: quieter and focused more on sensory play.

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

• Jun. 7 - Jun. 28
• Jul. 12 - Aug. 23
• Sep. 13 - Oct. 25

*No Story Time on May 31 due to Writers Festival set-up

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

• May 25 - Jun. 22
• Jul. 6 - Aug. 17
• Sep. 7 - Oct. 19

During story time break week, join us for a shortened story time and crafts. All supplies included. Suitable for ages 0-5. Drop-in program, no registration required.

Thursday, July 3 | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

10:30 am - 11:30 am. Crafts follow the story time.

Wear your favourite PJs to a summer-themed story time at historic Mackin House. Library staff will perform the story time. Refreshments and snacks will be served afterwards. For kids aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers. 

Thursday, July 3 | Mackin House

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, 1116 Brunette Ave.
Space limited. Registration required. To reserve spots, please visit Coquitlam Heritage.

Join us for an outdoor story time where we walk, read, and enjoy nature. 
 

Jul. 7 | Aug. 11 | Sep. 8

We'll be walking around the library going over a story and exploring the area around the library.  No registration required, drop ins welcome. Please meet at the front entrance to the Poirier branch to join. This program is weather dependent; please check the website or social media accounts for cancellations. 

Locations	Time	Dates
Blue Mountain Park 975 King Albert Ave.	11:00 am - 11:30 am	Jul. 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26
Glen Park 1149 Westwood St.	10:30 am - 11:00 am	Jul. 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug. 6, 13, 20
Riley Park 1320 Riley St.	10:30 am - 11:00 am	Jul. 6, 27 Aug. 10, 17, 24
Town Centre Park 1299 Pinetree Way	6:00 pm - 6:30 pm	Jul. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28

Saturday, July 19 | Evergreen Cultural Centre

1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

• 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Interactive story time with an amazing drag performer
• 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Check out our rainbow collection and make your own drag doll

In partnership with Tri-Cities Pride Society and the Evergreen Cultural Centre.

Join us for a special family story time to celebrate B.C. Day, followed by family-themed activities in the rooms. For kids aged 0-6 and their caregivers. No registration, just drop-in.

Monday, Aug. 4 | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

Story time from 10:30 am - 11:00 am, with activities to follow.

At Korean Story Time, we will share picture books, songs and rhymes that you can enjoy with your children. For families with children ages 0 - 5. No registration, just drop in. After the Korean Story Time, there will be a 30-minute playtime within the room. 

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

• Jul. 7 - Jul. 28
• Sep. 8 - Oct. 20*

*No story time on Oct. 13: Thanksgiving Day

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

• Jul. 8 - Aug. 5
• Sep. 9 - Oct. 21*

*No story time on Sep. 30: Truth and Reconciliation Day

For more information, contact librarian Chris Miller: cmiller@coqlibrary.ca 

If you have inquiries in Korean, contact story time provider Young Ae Kim: ykim@coqlibrary.ca 

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한국어 스토리타임에서는 아이들과 함께 즐길 수 있는 그램책, 동요, 손유희와 라임 등을 함께 하게 됩니다. 등록 하실 필요 없으니, 그냥 놀러 오세요. 한국어 스토리타임후 플레이타임이 30분동안 있을 예정입니다.

장소: 시티센터지점 136룸과 137룸
시간: 오전 10:30 – 11:00

장소: 포이리에지점 낸시베넷룸
시간: 오전 10:30 – 11:00

For caregivers with kids aged 0-5. Welcome to Mandarin story time where we have fun reading stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and moving to music.

Children will have an opportunity to learn and bond with parents and/or caregivers in a safe and fun environment.

No registration. Just drop in.

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

• Jul. 12 - Aug. 16

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国语故事时间

对象： 适合 0-5 岁孩童，无需报名。

欢迎来参加国语故事时间，在这里我们一起愉快地阅读故事、唱儿歌、做手指谣及随着音乐律动。小朋友可在既安全又有趣的环境中学习并与父母和/或看护者建立联系。