Coquitlam Public Library

Coquitlam Public Library is winding down our Twitter presence. We will leave all current posts up, and will let all scheduled posts run their course. This means you will continue to see new posts from us until Sept 14, 2023, as we’ve created those posts already. 🧵 Thread [1/3]

We meet every Wednesday 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm City Centre, room 127 No registration necessary; just drop in! For more info, visit: buff.ly/3dDKbvi

Join us next week for Mandarin Story Time! We have fun reading stories, singing songs, doing fingerplays and moving to music! Children ages 0–5 will learn and bond with parents and/or caregivers in a safe and fun environment. Open the replies for more info 👇

@WorkBC September 19th | 2:00 – 3:30 pm | Online For more info, visit: buff.ly/46oauj3

Join this online presentation next week to learn skills for creating effective resumes. Presented in partnership with @WorkBC Centre. All job seekers are welcome. Registration is required. Open the replies for more details 👇

September 23rd | 1:30 – 3:30pm | City Centre For more info, visit: buff.ly/46wKJ08

Join us at the Library for some board game fun! Come with friends and family or meet new friends on a Saturday afternoon. No experience necessary. Stay for the whole time or drop-in for a game or two. For more info, open the replies below 👇

Our Story Time schedule is back next week for the fall! We have all your favourites at their usual times. Visit our Story Time page for more info, and find the Story Time that’s right for you and your family! For more info, visit: buff.ly/3dDKbvi

If you’re a student in middle or high school, you should join the Library’s Teen Advisory Council. New members welcome! The next meeting is September 20th. Contact librarian Chris Miller at: cmiller@coqlibrary.ca for more info. #volunteering #coquitlam

September 16th | 2:00 – 3:30 pm | Poirier For more info, visit: buff.ly/3peRB1k

Join the Library’s Chess Club to play chess and find new players. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No need to register; just drop in! Open the replies for more info on our next meetup 👇

Applications are still open for our Parlez-Nous en Français program. Students in French immersion, or attending a Francophone school, can earn community service hours helping kids in grades 1-6 with their homework and French conversation. Apply at: buff.ly/3PdlRRB

@adelejam Find out how to join us by visiting: buff.ly/3wvJD4X

Join our Virtual Book Club this Sept 25 from 7–8pm online! We’ll discuss “The Tobacco Wives” by @adelejam. Set in 1946, this story follows a young seamstress who uncovers dangerous truths about Big Tobacco ruling the American South. For more info, open the replies below 👇

If you’re interested in joining, send an email with “Monday Afternoon Book Club” in the subject line to: bookclub@coqlibrary.ca. Find out more info regarding our book clubs here: buff.ly/3pfNClh

Have you ever thought about joining a book club? Don’t give it a second thought! Join the Monday Afternoon Book Club at City Centre branch. Meetings happen on the second Monday of the month starting September 11th. For more info, open the replies below 👇 #BookClub #coquitlam

Just drop in. No registration required. September 11th | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Poirier For more info, visit: buff.ly/3Nb4L8Q

Join the Korean seniors’ group. We have games, songs, and fun activities! Stick around for technology time for help using smartphones & computers to access Korean electronic newspapers & magazines. In Korean. Recommended for ages 55+. For more info, open the replies below 👇

That’s a wrap on our summer Story Time schedule, but don’t worry! We’ll be back in September with all your favourites including: Baby, Toddler+, Family, and Korean Story Times. It all kicks off again on September 12th, so check back then for more info!

@WorkBC September 19th | 2:00 – 3:30 pm | Online For more info, visit: buff.ly/46oauj3

Join this online presentation to learn skills for creating effective resumes. Presented in partnership with @WorkBC Centre. All job seekers are welcome. Registration is required. Open the replies for more details 👇