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Diversity - books to help explain Racism and Protest to your kids

Stories and literature to help get the conversation going.

Created on: June 02, 2020
Disasters & Emergencies

What should you do when an emergency situation happens? Featuring books on preparedness, planning, and real life stories of emergencies and disasters.

Created on: November 29, 2022
Black History Month -- Books for Kids

History books tend to focus on certain people and to ignore the stories of others. Black History Month reminds us that everyone participates in history, and everyone deserves to have their story heard.

Created on: February 10, 2023
Indigenous Collection - Children and Teen

Fiction and Nonfiction books and more to help celebrate and understand Indigenous culture.

Created on: September 25, 2020
Indigenous Collection - Adult Fiction

Stories by Indigenous authors to read right now.

Created on: August 27, 2021
The 72 Most Popular Mysteries and Thrillers

Here are 72 of the most popular mysteries and thrillers from the last three years - and they're available from your local Library! Borrow print items by placing them on hold or visiting a Library branch. Borrow eBooks by downloading the CloudLibrary app and logging in with your Coquitlam Public Library card and PIN.

Created on: April 07, 2022
Inspired by the 2024 Oscar Best Picture Winner: Oppenheimer

Dive into a world of intrigue and innovation with our curated collection of media inspired by the 2024 Best Picture Oscar Winner "Oppenheimer." From gripping films to captivating books, each piece explores the riveting saga of the Manhattan Project, World War II, and the moral complexities of scientific advancement. Experience the tension, drama, and humanity behind one of history's most pivotal moments, where science and war collide in a gripping narrative of ambition and consequence.

Created on: March 11, 2024
Indigenous collection - Picture Books

includes Indigenous Canadian Topics, stories, Authors and Illustrators

Created on: August 23, 2021
Local History Spotlight: Chinese Immigrant Experiences

Stories and information about the experiences of Chinese Immigrants in BC from 1850-1950. A special booklist in partnership of the Coquitlam Heritage Society's exhibition on the Chinese Exclusion Act of1923-1947 .

Created on: August 24, 2023
Top 10 Children's Fiction and Nonfiction of 2021

Check the catalogue for more formats! eBook and graphic novel versions are also available on Cloud Library, ComicsPlus, and Hoopla!

Created on: December 10, 2021