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

• Spring Sessions: April 12 - June 28
• Summer Sessions: July 12 - August 23
• Fall Sessions: September 13 - October 25 

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

• Spring Sessions: April 13 - June 29  
• Summer Sessions: July 13 - August 24
• Fall Sessions: September 14 - October 26

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

• Spring Sessions: April 14 - June 30
• Summer Sessions: July 14 - August 25
• Fall Sessions: September 15 - October 27

July 21: Denise Ziebert from Coquitlam Fire and Rescue joins our City Centre story time.

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

• Spring Sessions: April 22 - June 24
• Summer Sessions: July 15 - August 26
• Fall Sessions: September 16 - October 28

*No session on July 1

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

Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:00 am | Glen Park, 1149 Westwood St.

• Summer Sessions: July 13 - August 31

Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:00 pm | Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way

• Summer Sessions: July 14 - August 25

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

• Spring Sessions: April 16 - July 2
• Fall Sessions: September 17 - October 29

The whole family is invited to join us virtually on Zoom for story time. We'll share picture books, songs, rhymes and lots of fun! Suitable for parents and kids aged 0 to 5.

Please register to save your spot. Zoom links will be emailed out 24 hours before each session.

Thursdays | 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Apr. 14 to Jun. 30
*No session on May 26 

• Hosted virtually on Zoom

Register for specific sessions using our Events Calendar

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

• Summer-themed: June 28
• Fall-themed: September 28

Join us for a special Family Story Time to celebrate B.C. Day. Stay afterwards for activities and crafts. No registration, just drop in.

Monday, August 1 | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137 

• Story Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
• Activities and crafts to follow

Join us for our first ever Drag King and Queen Story Time and Q&A, featuring Skim and Cheryl Trade! No registration, just drop in.

August 27, 10:30 am | City Centre branch - Rooms 136 & 137

Skim is a non binary lesbian. They are currently in their king era of drag and love all colours! They are finishing up their Masters in Fine Arts at the University of British Columbia and soaking up all the sun. Skim has lived on these unceded lands for three years and is a member of the House of Rice - an all Asian drag house in Vancouver.

Cheryl Trade is a TwoSpirit Queer Indigenous Drag Queen from Treaty 6 Territory in Northern Saskatchewan. She is currently living on Coast Salish lands in beautiful Vancouver BC and is the reigning Imperial Crown Princess 50 for the Dogwood Monarchist Society. She performs regularly in the Davie Village and is passionate about blending her Cree heritage and upbringing with her drag performances and shows.

Join us as we lead a story walk around Town Centre Park. This program includes a fresh air walk and elements of a traditional story time - songs, books, and stories! Program proceeds in good weather or light rain. 

September 8, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

• No registration; meet at the TD Community Plaza at Town Centre Park.
• In partnership with Kinsight Infant Development Program.

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

• Spring Sessions: April 11 - June 27
• Summer Sessions: July 11 - August 22
• Fall Sessions: September 12 - October 24

*No session on Aug. 1, 8, and Oct. 10

Enjoy songs, rhymes and stories in English and Farsi. No registration, just drop in.

Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
April 19 - June 28
*No session on May 24
Poirier branch - Nancy Bennett Room

به زبان فارسی و انگلیسی
آدرس : کتابخانه کوکیتلام شعبه پوریر، 575 خیابان پوریر
زمان : سه شنبه هر هفته صبح ساعت 10:30 تا 11:00
تاریخ: از 19 آوریل تا 28 جون ( 24 می برنامه نخواهد بود). T سال 2022

برنامه ای متنوع شامل داستان و شعر خوانی به زبان فارسی و انگلیسی برای کودکان و والدین گرامی برگزار می شود.
این برنامه برای ورود همگان رایگان است و احتیاجی به ثبت نام نمی باشد.
برای اطلاعات بیشتر به زبان فارسی با شماره تلفن 4142-937-604 یا با ایمیل آدرس ذیل تماس حاصل بفرمایید:
jfirouzmandi@coqlibrary.ca

For Korean-speaking parents with children 5 years 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 Korean and English through repetition.

Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
NEW! July 13 - August 17
City Centre branch - Room 136 & 137

Registration is required.
To register, please call 604-330-8062 or email eunju.kim@success.bc.ca.

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

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.

Mondays, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
May 2 - June 20
NEW! July 4 - August 15
*No session on August 1
City Centre branch - Rooms 136 & 137

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.

Join the Library for this group program featuring songs, rhymes, and stories and learn to develop skills in connecting sounds, rhythm, and language. For parents and children five years old and under.

Mondays, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
July 4 - 25 and August 8 - 22
City Centre branch, Room 127

Registration is required
To register, please call 604-330-8064 or email fatemeh.zakeri@success.bc.ca.

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

We're celebrating Chuseok 추석, the Korean Thanksgiving with a special story time in Korean and English. Stay afterwards for crafts and activities.

Suitable for families with kids aged 0 to 6. No registration, just drop in.

Saturday, September 10 | City Centre branch, Rooms 136 & 137

• Story Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
• Activities and crafts to follow

In partnership with S.U.C.C.E.S.S.