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Korean Playtime
Branch - Poirier · Coquitlam, BC
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
For more information, contact librarian Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca If you have inquiries in Korean, contact story time provider Young Ae Kim at ykim@coqlibrary.ca
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Sensory Playtime for Babies
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Relax with other parents and babies in this drop-in playtime. Sensory toys appeal to babies' senses, featuring elements that have unusual textures, movement, or sounds. See what your baby likes best!
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Reading Buddies
Branch - Poirier · Coquitlam, BC
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Application forms on library web site: https://coqlibrary.ca/reading-buddies/ Teens earn community service hours. For more information, contact librarian Chris Miller: cmiller@coqlibrary.ca
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Hlulu Family Drop in
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Hlulu Family Drop In is a free, welcoming space for families with children aged 0–6 years. Spirit of the Children provides a place to learn and practice culture through the lens of our educators, the 7 Sacred Teachings, seasons and the Medicine Wheel. Families can enjoy a program that provides free play, art/crafts, a drum circle, shared snacks, and meaningful connections. It’s also a supportive environment for…
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Parent-Child Korean Mother Goose
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The Mother Goose program is 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. Program registration opens on September 8. Dates: October 21 - December 9 (Wednesday), no sessions on November 4 & 11…
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Story Time for Babies
Branch - Poirier · Coquitlam, BC
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
During Baby Story Time, we will share picture books, songs, and rhymes that you can enjoy with your children. Stories, songs, and rhymes help children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading. This Baby Story Time was created for children 0 - 2 years old. Note: no story time on November 11. If you have any questions, please email Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca.
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Sensory Playtime for Babies
Branch - Poirier · Coquitlam, BC
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
A program special for our youngest Library Patrons! Hang out with other parents and babies in this low stress drop in playtime for babies. Sensory toys are special toys that are designed to appeal to a baby's senses in an educational and fun way. These often feature elements that have unusual textures, movement, or sounds.
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Story Time for Families
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
During Evening Family Story Time, we will share picture books, songs, and rhymes that you can enjoy with your whole family! Stories, songs, and rhymes help children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading. This Evening Family Story Time was created for children 0 - 5 years old. * The November 25 Story Time will be held in Room 127. If you have any questions, please email Chris Miller at…
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Supporting Early Learning on the Journey to Kindergarten
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This presentation by Tazeen Bharucha from the YMCA Child Care Resource and Referral and Debra Vanderwood from School District #43 is aimed at parents of preschoolers This workshop is designed to help parents and caregivers understand kindergarten readiness through a whole-child lens. Together, we will explore how children grow and learn socially, emotionally, cognitively, physically, and through everyday self-help…
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Story Time for Toddlers Plus
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
During Toddler Plus Story Time, we will share picture books, songs, and rhymes that you can enjoy with your children. Stories, songs, and rhymes help children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading. This Toddlers Plus Story Time was created for children 2 - 5 years old. Note: no story time on September 3, November 5. If you have any questions, please email Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca.
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Reading Buddies
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Program details and application forms available here: https://coqlibrary.ca/reading-buddies/ For more information, contact librarian Chris Miller: cmiller@coqlibrary.ca
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Holiday Card Making
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Are you looking to get into the holiday spirit and give back to your community? Join local volunteers for a card-making craft extravaganza! We will be making cards for seniors in our community who need extra care and support over the holidays. Participation in this event also counts as volunteer hours through CVC and certificates will be provided. Any and all holiday greetings are encouraged and the cards will be…
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Story Time for Toddlers Plus
Branch - Poirier · Coquitlam, BC
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
During Toddler Plus Story Time, we will share picture books, songs, and rhymes that you can enjoy with your children. Stories, songs, and rhymes help children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading. This Toddlers Plus Story Time was created for children 2 - 5 years old. If you have any questions, please email Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca.
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Homework Help Club
Branch - Poirier · Coquitlam, BC
3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Program details and application forms here: https://coqlibrary.ca/homework-help-club/ Questions? Contact librarian Chris Miller: cmiller@coqlibrary.ca
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Story Time for Families
Branch - Poirier · Coquitlam, BC
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
During Family Story Time, we will share picture books, songs, and rhymes that you can enjoy with your whole family! Stories, songs, and rhymes help children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading. This Family Story Time was created for children 0 - 5 years old. Note: no story time on December 12 due to Santa Story Time at City Centre. If you have any questions, please email Chris Miller at…
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Scratch the Surface
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Join this teen volunteer team-led program to learn what block coding is, how to use different blocks, and how to create your own game step by step. During the session, you can build a simple arcade-style game, such as Pong, Snake, or Chrome Dinosaur Run. This workshop is for children ages 11 to 14. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop or tablet; iPads will be available as backups. No experience is…
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Scratch the Surface
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Join this teen volunteer team-led program to learn what block coding is, how to use different blocks, and how to create your own game step by step. During the session, you can build a simple arcade-style game, such as Pong, Snake, or Chrome Dinosaur Run. This workshop is for children ages 11 to 14. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop or tablet; iPads will be available as backups. No experience is…
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Bright in Burnaby
Burnaby, BC
3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars for November 28 at 6:30 pm for the Bright in Burnaby tree lighting ceremony at Burnaby Village Museum’s Festive Village. Bring your family and friends to celebrate the start of the holiday season and support a great cause. Let’s make this holiday season bright for everyone! Gate admission is free. Carousel rides are $2.86 + tax or a Baker’s Dozen (13 rides) for $34.32 + tax. Site opens: 2-9 pm…
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Little Explorers
Branch - Poirier · Coquitlam, BC
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Gather for a story inside, then head out for a short ramble in nature led by Westcoast Family Centres staff. Activities include scavenger hunts and more! This program is a partnership between Westcoast Family Centres and the library. Rain or shine. Older siblings welcome to join. For more information, contact librarian Chris Miller: cmiller@coqlibrary.ca
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Edmonds Festival of Lights
Burnaby, BC
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate the season at this free family friendly event. Be amazed by fabulous stilt walkers. Inside Edmonds Community Centre, enjoy a visit with Santa, and have fun making holiday crafts with your kids. On Edmonds Plaza, enjoy hot chocolate, popcorn, and hot dogs served by the Burnaby firefighters. Watch one lucky child help the Mayor light the big tree at 5:15 pm. Note: All activities take place rain or shine.
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Baby Jane's Winter Forever Tour
Fortune Sound Club · Vancouver, BC
6:00 p.m.
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Story Time for Families
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
During Family Story Time, we will share picture books, songs, and rhymes that you can enjoy with your whole family! Stories, songs, and rhymes help children gain pre-reading skills and develop a love of reading. This Family Story Time was created for children 0 - 5 years old. If you have any questions, please email Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca.
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Korean Story Time
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
We will share picture books, songs and rhymes that you can enjoy with your children. After story time, stay for a 30-minute playtime. Note: no story time on August 17 & 31, September 7, October 12, November 2. For more information, contact librarian Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca If you have inquiries in Korean, contact story time provider Young Ae Kim at ykim@coqlibrary.ca 한국어 스토리타임에서는 아이들과 함께 즐길 수 있는 그램책,…
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Korean Playtime
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
After the Korean story time, stay and hang out with other parents and children during the drop-in playtime for kids aged 0-5. Note: no playtime on August 3, 10 & 31, September 7, October 12, November 2. For more information, contact librarian Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca If you have inquiries in Korean, contact story time provider Young Ae Kim at ykim@coqlibrary.ca
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