Featured Programs
Summer Reading Club
Starting June 1, join one of our three Summer Reading Clubs and participate in fun activities.
Join summer reading club
Upcoming Programs and Events
Chess Club
Poirier, Nancy Bennett Room
All Ages, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Aug. 16 |
Sep. 20
Dungeons & Dragons Campaign, Ages 16+
City Centre, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Aug. 18 |
Sep. 23
Juried Art Exhibit
Celebrate the arts with the Library
Learn More
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.
Learn more »
Partner up with a Little Buddy
Contests, Challenges & Past Programs
Scary Story Contest
The annual Scary Story Contest has come to a close. Thank you to all the young writers from the Tri-Cities for submitting horrifying tales that still haunt us.
Read the winning stories »
Science Expo 2025
Thank you to all visitors and Science Expo participants for a successful event.
See the list of winners
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...
Upcoming Events
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Monday, July 28 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 3 to 7. Registration required. Online registration form.
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Tuesday, July 29 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teenage tutors in gr. 9 to 12 and students in gr. 1 to 4. Teens earn community service hours. Application forms on library web site.
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Wednesday, July 30 at 03:30 PM
For ages 10 to 16. Space limited. Registration required.
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Wednesday, July 30 at 07:00 PM
Join Coquitlam Public Library for a Pride & Allies Book Club!
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Thursday, July 31 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teenage tutors in gr. 9 to 12 and students in gr. 1 to 4. Teens earn community service hours. Application forms on library web site.
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Thursday, July 31 at 06:00 PM
The Library is inviting you to participate in a fun night of trivia!
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Tuesday, August 05 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teenage tutors in gr. 9 to 12 and students in gr. 1 to 4. Teens earn community service hours. Application forms on library web site.
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Thursday, August 07 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teenage tutors in gr. 9 to 12 and students in gr. 1 to 4. Teens earn community service hours. Application forms on library web site.
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Friday, August 08 at 01:30 PM
Teen members of an award-winning robotics team provide demonstrations, displays and coding challenges. Just drop in. No registration required.
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Saturday, August 09 at 01:30 PM
Join us to have fun and play your favorite Board games with friends and family or make new friends on a Saturday afternoon at the Library!
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Monday, August 11 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 3 to 7. Registration required. Online registration form.
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Tuesday, August 12 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teenage tutors in gr. 9 to 12 and students in gr. 1 to 4. Teens earn community service hours. Application forms on library web site.
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Thursday, August 14 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teenage tutors in gr. 9 to 12 and students in gr. 1 to 4. Teens earn community service hours. Application forms on library web site.
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Friday, August 15 at 01:30 PM
Teen members of an award-winning robotics team provide demonstrations, displays and coding challenges. Just drop in. No registration required.
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Saturday, August 16 at 11:30 AM
Join us to learn the basics of Go (Baduk), the ancient game of strategy! Aims for school-age children, it will cover the essentials and offer opportunities to play and connect with others.
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Saturday, August 16 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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Monday, August 18 at 04:00 PM
For kids in gr. 3 to 7. Registration required. Online registration form.
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Tuesday, August 19 at 01:00 PM
Paired reading program for teenage tutors in gr. 9 to 12 and students in gr. 1 to 4. Teens earn community service hours. Application forms on library web site.
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Wednesday, August 20 at 04:15 PM
Monthly meeting of the Teen Advisory Council on Zoom. New members always welcome!
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Thursday, August 21 at 11:00 AM
Experience the amazing world of underwater with this drop in program featuring the immersive inflatable Sea Dome brought to us by our partners Ocean Wise.