Upcoming Programs and Events
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.
Meetings: May 18, Jun. 15, Jul. 26, Aug. 16, Sept. 20
Time: 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm on Zoom
To Join: Fill out an
application form
Questions: Email Librarian
Chris Miller
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Contests, Challenges & Past Programs
Science Expo 2023
Our citizen-scientists in the Elementary, Middle, Junior, and Senior Categories wowed judges on Saturday, May 6 with their demonstrations.
See the full list of winners »
Scary Story Contest
Read the winning stories from the 2022 Scary Story Contest.
Learn more »
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 »
When you're done, check your escape time:
<5 min: Legendary! | 5-10 min: Insane! | 10-15 min: Great! | 15-20 min: Quite good. | 20-30 min: Decent. | 30+ min: You need some practice...
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
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Saturday, June 17 at 01:00 PM
Come join us to have Board game fun with friends and family or meet new friends on a Saturday afternoon at the Library! Stay for the whole time or drop-in for a game or two.
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Saturday, June 17 at 02:00 PM
Join us to chat with the Principal Engineer to network with like-minded individuals, interact with a pro, and gain the tools you need to excel in the engineering field.
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Friday, June 23 at 11:30 AM
Drop by this pop up booth featured information about the library and National Indigenous People's Day and Indigenous History Month. There will be a sidewalk chalk drawing activity and giveaways.
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Saturday, June 24 at 11:30 AM
Drop by this pop up booth featured information about the library and National Indigenous People's Day and Indigenous History Month. There will be a sidewalk chalk drawing activity and giveaways.
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Saturday, June 24 at 02:00 PM
Join the Chess Club to play chess and look for someone to play against. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
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Tuesday, July 04 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teenagers (gr. 9 to 12) and kids (gr. 1 to 4). Application forms on web site.
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Thursday, July 06 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teens (gr. 9 to 12) and kids (gr. 1 to 4). Application forms on web site.
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Tuesday, July 11 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teenagers (gr. 9 to 12) and kids (gr. 1 to 4). Application forms on web site.
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Thursday, July 13 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teens (gr. 9 to 12) and kids (gr. 1 to 4). Application forms on web site.
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Saturday, July 15 at 01:00 PM
Join Coquitlam Public Library at the Library Lounge at Evergreen Cultural Centre's Pride Event
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Saturday, July 15 at 02:00 PM
Join the Chess Club to play chess and look for someone to play against. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
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Tuesday, July 18 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teenagers (gr. 9 to 12) and kids (gr. 1 to 4). Application forms on web site.
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Thursday, July 20 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teens (gr. 9 to 12) and kids (gr. 1 to 4). Application forms on web site.
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Saturday, July 22 at 01:30 PM
Come join us to have Board game fun with friends and family or meet new friends on a Saturday afternoon at the Library! Stay for the whole time or drop-in for a game or two.
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Tuesday, July 25 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teenagers (gr. 9 to 12) and kids (gr. 1 to 4). Application forms on web site.
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Thursday, July 27 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teens (gr. 9 to 12) and kids (gr. 1 to 4). Application forms on web site.
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Thursday, July 27 at 05:00 PM
Join the Tri-Cities Community Action Team and the Coquitlam Public Library for the screening of this documentary about the Opioid Crisis in Vancouver.
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Saturday, July 29 at 02:00 PM
Join the Chess Club to play chess and look for someone to play against. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
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Tuesday, August 01 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teenagers (gr. 9 to 12) and kids (gr. 1 to 4). Application forms on web site.
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Thursday, August 03 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teens (gr. 9 to 12) and kids (gr. 1 to 4). Application forms on web site.