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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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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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Senior Tech Clinics
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Drop-in for One-in-one tech help Support is available for basic tech questions such as using email, searching Internet, downloading eBooks, and technology troubleshooting questions. Additionally, seniors can receive valuable information on accessing the library's e-resources. For more information, contact Eun at lab@coqlibrary.ca
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Cricut Joy: Holiday Tags, Cards & More
Branch - Poirier · Coquitlam, BC
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of Cricut Joy and Cricut Design Space while creating festive projects for the holiday season: Learn how to load, modify, and cut a design with a demonstration. Select and customize holiday-themed designs using Cricut Design Space. Take turns using the Cricut Joy to cut and draw 2~3 customized designs. Create holiday cards, gift tags, bookmarks, or other festive projects. Choose from colored…
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Senior Tech Clinics
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Drop-in for One-in-one tech help Support is available for basic tech questions such as using email, searching Internet, downloading eBooks, and technology troubleshooting questions. Additionally, seniors can receive valuable information on accessing the library's e-resources. For more information, contact Eun at lab@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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Senior Tech Clinics
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Drop-in for One-in-one tech help Support is available for basic tech questions such as using email, searching Internet, downloading eBooks, and technology troubleshooting questions. Additionally, seniors can receive valuable information on accessing the library's e-resources. For more information, contact Eun at lab@coqlibrary.ca
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Korean Seniors Group
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Join us to meet new friends and learn digital skills using your smartphone. We also aim to assist you in accessing library services, such as creating a library card, installing library apps, and reading e-books and e-newspapers with your smartphone. Registration required. The program will be conducted in Korean. · Sessions: Thursdays, October 1, November 12, and December 3 · Location: City Centre Branch, Room 127…
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Senior Tech Clinics
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Drop-in for One-in-one tech help Support is available for basic tech questions such as using email, searching Internet, downloading eBooks, and technology troubleshooting questions. Additionally, seniors can receive valuable information on accessing the library's e-resources. For more information, contact Eun at lab@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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Computer 101: How Do I Use a Computer?
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Are you a low income or newcomer adult who wants to learn how to use a computer? The library is excited to present this special program where you will not only learn how to use a computer, but you can take the computer with you! As part of a partnership with ReuseTechBC, we will be teaching the very basics of using a computer, starting with turning it on. Every participant will be able to take home a refurbished…
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Senior Tech Clinics
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Drop-in for One-in-one tech help Support is available for basic tech questions such as using email, searching Internet, downloading eBooks, and technology troubleshooting questions. Additionally, seniors can receive valuable information on accessing the library's e-resources. For more information, contact Eun at lab@coqlibrary.ca
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Cricut Joy: Holiday Tags, Cards & More
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of Cricut Joy and Cricut Design Space while creating festive projects for the holiday season: Learn how to load, modify, and cut a design with a demonstration. Select and customize holiday-themed designs using Cricut Design Space. Take turns using the Cricut Joy to cut and draw 2~3 customized designs. Create holiday cards, gift tags, bookmarks, and other festive projects. Choose from colored…
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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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Kwentong Pinoy
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join Kwentong Pinoy for family-oriented fun, including a Filipino / English story time, activities, crafts & culture! For this special Christmas edition we will celebrate the warmth and joy of paskong pilipino with ang pinakamahabang pasko (The very long Christmas) and 12 kwentong pamasko (12 Christmas Tales). Sama-sama po tayo sa Kwentong Pinoy, isang programa para sa bata at pamilya para tuklasin ang wikang…
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Go Weiqi: Learn and Play
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Discover one of the world's oldest and most elegant strategy games! Join us at the library to learn the basics of Go, where beginners and curious minds are welcome to explore the ancient game of Go. And experienced players will be able to play with other people in the community. Aims for school-age children, it will cover the essentials and offer opportunities to play, learn and connect with others. All skill levels…
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Senior Tech Clinics
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Drop-in for One-in-one tech help Support is available for basic tech questions such as using email, searching Internet, downloading eBooks, and technology troubleshooting questions. Additionally, seniors can receive valuable information on accessing the library's e-resources. For more information, contact Eun at lab@coqlibrary.ca
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Sign Language Classes
Branch - Poirier · Coquitlam, BC
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Community Ventures Society supports adults with developmental disabilities through inclusive programs and opportunities for connection. The classes will start with basic alphabets and short phrases for beginners and slowly move to teaching intermediate and advance levels. The Community Ventures Society have had great success with their supported people, both non-verbal and verbal, who have now learned to communicate…
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English as an Additional Language Book Club
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
New members always welcome!! This book is aimed at intermediate level English learners. Meetings are on the first Monday of every month at 1pm in the City Centre Boardroom. Books are selected by Library staff. We read a book over a two month period. For the October meeting, we will be finishing off Sandwich by Catherine Newman. For the November meeting, we will be reading the first half of The Wedding by Gurjinder…
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Senior Tech Clinics
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Drop-in for One-in-one tech help Support is available for basic tech questions such as using email, searching Internet, downloading eBooks, and technology troubleshooting questions. Additionally, seniors can receive valuable information on accessing the library's e-resources. For more information, contact Eun at lab@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!
See event website for price
Senior Tech Clinics
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Drop-in for One-in-one tech help Support is available for basic tech questions such as using email, searching Internet, downloading eBooks, and technology troubleshooting questions. Additionally, seniors can receive valuable information on accessing the library's e-resources. For more information, contact Eun at lab@coqlibrary.ca
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Senior Tech Clinics
Branch - City Centre · Coquitlam, BC
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Drop-in for One-in-one tech help Support is available for basic tech questions such as using email, searching Internet, downloading eBooks, and technology troubleshooting questions. Additionally, seniors can receive valuable information on accessing the library's e-resources. For more information, contact Eun at lab@coqlibrary.ca
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