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
Starting January 11
*No session on February 15

• City Centre branch, Room 136 & 137

Wednesdays | 10:30 - 11:00 am
Starting January 12
*No session on February 16

• Poirier branch, Nancy Bennett Room  

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
Starts January 13
*No session on February 17

• City Centre branch, Room 136 & 137

Fridays | 10:30 - 11:00 am
Starts January 14
*No session on February 18

• Poirier branch, Nancy Bennett Room 

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
Starts January 15

• City Centre branch, Room 136 & 137
• Feb. 5 and Mar. 12 dates will be held in Room 127

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!

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

Thursdays | 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Jan. 13 - Mar. 31
*No session on Feb. 17

• Hosted virtually on Zoom

Register for specific sessions using our Events Calendar

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a special themed story time for families with kids aged 2 to 5. Story time presented in Chinese and English. No registration, just drop in.

Friday, Feb. 4 
10:30 am - 11:00 am

City Centre branch, Room 136-137

Join us for a special Family Day edition of Family Story Time. Designed for ages 0-5 years old. No registration, just drop in.

Monday, Feb. 21 
10:30 am - 11:00 am

City Centre branch, Room 136-137

Celebrate Persian New Year with a special themed story time for families with kids aged 0 to 5. Story time presented in Farsi and English.

Learn about Iranian culture, listen to Farsi songs and enjoy a special Persian dance performance. No registration, just drop in.

Saturday, Mar. 19 
10:30 am - 11:00 am

City Centre branch, Room 136-137

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

Registration required, register through Coquitlam Heritage.

Wednesday, Mar. 30
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mackin House, 1116 Brunette Ave

This program is a group experience focusing on the pleasure and power of using songs, rhymes, and stories. For parents and children five years old and under.

Fridays, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Jan. 28 to Mar. 11
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.

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

Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
January 19 - March 16
*No session on March 2
City Centre branch - Room 136 & 137

Registration is required and opens on Dec. 1.
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
January 17 - March 14 
*No session on Feb. 21
City Centre branch - Room 136 & 137

Registration is required and opens on Nov. 29.
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 us for Korean language story times. Includes stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes that help children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading. No registration, just drop in. 

Mondays, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
January 17 - March 28
*No session on Feb. 14 and 21
Poirier branch - Nancy Bennett Room

이야기, 노래, 손유희 동작, 라임등은 아이들이 글을 읽기 전 필요한 기술을 익히고, 책읽기를 즐기게 하는데 큰 도움이 됩니다.
한국어 스토리타임에서는 아이와 함께 즐길 수 있는 그림책, 노래들, 라임들을 함께 하게 됩니다.
이 프로그램은 0-5세 아이들을 염두에 두고 만들어졌습니다.

한국어 스토리타임
1월17일부터 3월28일까지(단, 2월14일과 2월21일은 스토리타임이 없습니다.) 10시30분부터 11시까지 포이리에지점 낸시베넷룸