Coquitlam Library
Coquitlam has two amazing library branches: Poirier and City Centre. Visit https://www.coqlibrary.ca/borrow/librarycard to get a library card for you and your child. You can attend storytimes and enjoy songs, rhymes and connecting with other caregivers. They offer many different storytimes including a Korean storytime and a pajama one! https://www.coqlibrary.ca/programs/children/story-times
If you can't make it to the library, you can watch storytimes at home
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPty19VyvC1T5TiJmQb3OSuB7j0Mbd9Q7
StrongStart Preschools
Six locations
Take advantage of the free StrongStart preschools in Coquitlam
Your child will enjoy books, toys and circle time and a chance to play with other children. You will meet other parents and caregivers too! Free snacks for children too!
SHARE Family & Community Resources
SHARE offers many free early literacy programs at two locations: Mountain View Family Resource Centre and Clarke Family Resource Centre. Call the telephone number below to register for Baby drop-in, Family drop-in and Nobody's Perfect Parenting Groups.
Call 604.345.3156 or visit https://sharesociety.ca/early-years-community-parenting-programs
Tri-City Family Place
Circle time every day!
An informal drop-in centre with circle time activities, toys and a place for parents to find support. They offer a free morning drop-in session with free snacks for children. Find them at Victoria Hall and Tri-cities East Neighbourhood Centre.
https://tcfamilyplace.com/programs/
Spirit of the Children Society
This organization offers Indigenous Family Programs, including Soaring Eagles Playtime and a Parenting Support Group. For more information visit:
Drum Group
Families with children 0-6 are invited to learn about and make a drum as well as participate in drumming.
Circle of Security Parenting Program
Supporting and strengthening the parent-child bond. Trained facilitators work with parents and caregivers to learn about a child's emotional needs.
Fatherhood and Motherhood is Sacred
A program that uses an Indigenous cultural approach. This 12- week program encourages participants to strengthen family bonds while connecting with their culture.
New Beginnings Refugee Program
Settlement-focused Parenting program
A safe and supportive environment to develop friendships and connect with community resources.
Please visit the following website https://sharesociety.ca/new-beginnings-refugee-program and 604.540.9161
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