Coquitlam Public Library Board

About Coquitlam Public Library

Coquitlam Public Library has two branches, Poirier and City Centre. The Library also has a mobile service called Library Link that provides outreach to neighbourhoods throughout Coquitlam. The Library provides a variety of materials and services, which include:

  • Free Wi-Fi and Internet access
  • Scanning, faxing, and remote printing
  • Books, eBooks and eAudiobooks, and feature films and TV series on DVD and Blu-Ray
  • Adult, teen, and children's programs
  • 3D scanning and printing
  • eMagazines, eNewspapers, Lynda.com, and other online resources
  • Homebound services
  • Materials in Chinese, Korean, Persian and Spanish

To learn more about Coquitlam Public Library, visit www.coqlibrary.ca.

Meetings

The Board typically meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month, except in March, August and December. This is a volunteer appointment and there is no remuneration for Board members. Regular Board meetings are open to the public. 

Current Members

  • Matt Djonlic, Council Member Representative (appointed for a one-year term)
  • 8 Citizen Appointees (appointed for two year terms)

Mandate

The Coquitlam Public Library Board is established pursuant to the Library Act and is responsible for the provision of public library services in Coquitlam. The mission of the Coquitlam Public Library is to connect its diverse community to creativity, discovery and knowledge.