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  • After Hours Poetry Night

    Coquitlam Public Library – The City Centre Branch 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC, Canada

    We’ll have a mocktail bar and appetizers for mix and mingle social time. At the open mic hour we encourage all poets, professional or amateur to share a poem, we’ll […]

    Free

  • Words in the Burbs – Spring Reading

    Western Sky Books 2132-2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada

    Join us for our Spring reading at Western Sky Books on Thursday, April 24th at 7 pm. We’ll have five great writers sharing their work: Nikki Hillman, W.L. Hawkin, Goran […]

    Free

  • Heritage Writer’s Group

    April 28, 2025  10:30 am – 12:00 pm PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives, 2248 McAllister Ave #150, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A5, Canada Start capturing your life story for family and posterity! No […]

    Free

  • Tri-Cities Writers Festival

    Mark your calendars! The second Tri-Cities Writers Festival is taking place May 28-31, 2025. We’re so excited to bring this festival back to the Tri-Cities, and invite you to join […]

  • Poetry Open Mic Featuring Johnny MacRae

    Come join us on at Brave Brewing Tuesday June 3rd for this free event! Featuring Johnny Macrae! Poetry open mic sign up starts at 5:30, Show starts at 6. Johnny […]

    Free

  • Book Launch: Reading & Mini Author Talks

    The Port Coquitlam Writers Group is inviting the community to celebrate the release of their new chapbook, to gather, at a launch party to be held at Western Sky Books […]

    Free

  • Silent Book Club

    Silent Book Club

    Are you interested in attending a book club, but don’t want to commit to the conversation? Want to enjoy some choice books in like-minded company? Join us out in the […]

    Free

  • Write and Share

    This Saturday, the Tri-City Wordsmiths are trying something new. We are inviting writers from all walks of life to join fellow writers in this unique hands-on session. We will write […]

    Free

  • Tri Cities Poetry: Poetry Open Mic

    Lots of fun events happening in August! Two open mics @brave.tales and one all ages slam @boozefreebevees Check out our website tricitiespoetry.ca for more information!

    Free

  • Silent Book Club

    Silent Book Club

    Are you interested in attending a book club, but don’t want to commit to the conversation? Want to enjoy some choice books in like-minded company? Join us out in the […]

    Free

  • Creative Writing Workshop

    Free upcoming writing workshop at Art Gallery at Evergreen! Friday, August 22 2025 | 6:30pm – 8pm Join guest curator (and former Art Gallery at Evergreen assistant curator) Anna Luth […]

    Free

  • Poetry Open Mic Featuring Roger Blenman

    Coming up next week, we have a show featuring Roger Blenman! Canadian/Caribbean roots. Concerned with Race, Privilege, Spirituality, Queer Sexuality, Identity, and Myth making. Play writer and author of the […]

    Free

  • Writers in our Midst #28

    Writers in our Midst

    Reminder that tonight is Writers in our Midst at the Port Moody Library with a special surprise guest: Mallee Stanley. Also presenting will be Wordsmith members Krista Wallace, Gisela Woldenga, […]

    Free

  • Silent Book Club

    Silent Book Club

    Are you interested in attending a book club, but don’t want to commit to the conversation? Want to enjoy some choice books in like-minded company? Join us out in the […]

    Free

  • Culture Days Storytime

    Culture Days

    Celebrate culture and the arts with a special storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Ages 2-5. Drop in.

    Free

  • White Pines Local Author Gala

    Culture Days

    Join us for a celebration of the newest additions to the Port Moody Public Library’s White Pines Local Author Collection. You’ll get the chance to mingle with the authors, hear […]

    Free

  • Carnaval in September Storytime & Craft

    Culture Days

    Oi, amigos! Join us for a fun Brazilian Carnaval Storytime and Craft. Wear your brightest, colourful outfits. Listen to a story and enjoy some Brazilian music while creating a Carnaval […]

    Free

  • AI & The Author: Collaboration or Competition?

    Let’s talk about AI Sat., Oct 4th, 2025 ​1:30 – 4PM Terry Fox Public Library in Port Coquitlam This is an interactive event about the impact of AI on writing. […]

    Free

  • Culture Days Storytime

    Culture Days

    Celebrate culture and the arts with a special storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Ages 2-5. Drop in.

    Free

  • Brave Voices: Featuring Nate Nate Nainers

    Coming up on October 7th we have a FREE event with amazing feature from @nate_nate_nainers Nate Nate Nainers (they/them) is a poet, storyteller, and performance artist who lives on the […]

    Free

  • Autumn PJ Storytime

    Calling all kids, ages 3 – 5! Put on your favourite pyjamas, grab a snack and a juice box, and listen to stories in our cozy heritage home parlour. This […]

    Free

  • November Book Club: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane

    Join us for a discussion of Lisa See’s novel, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane. Spanning decades and touching on the history of Chinese tea harvesting, this book follows two […]

    Free

  • Legends & Lanterns – A Night of Campfire Stories

    Step into the flickering glow by the firelight and journey deep into the untold shadows of British Columbia’s past. Authors Gina Armstrong and Victoria Vancek share haunting tales and hidden […]

    $20

  • Charles Best Winter Market

    A dozen #BCAuthors will be at this year’s Charles Best Winter Market! ❄️🎅 Come see us & 80+ other vendors next Friday, November 28th at 5:30pm to 9:30pm && get […]

    Free

  • Museum Book Club

    On the second Thursday of each month from 2 PM – 4 PM, the museum book club meets to converse over a new book in our 1909 parlour. Stop by […]

    Free

  • Word in the Burbs

    Mark your calendars! We are starting off the new year with a wonderful line-up of writers for our first Words in the Burbs of 2026. We’ve got poetry, CNF, fantasy, […]

    Free

  • Silent Book Club

    Silent Book Club

    Join us out in the community at the Beanery Coffeehouse & Eatery for tasty book choices and tastier food! This is an in person program located at the BEANERY. Ever […]

    Free

  • Lunar New Year Celebration

    Celebrate the year of the horse with us at Mackin House on February 7 from 12pm-3pm! Learn about Lunar New Year traditions through stories and songs with Yuto Books, with story […]

    Free

  • The Culture Club

    The Culture Club
    Mackin House 1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, Canada

    Join us each month as we discuss a novel, comic, movie, poem, or other media each rooted in themes of personal cultural heritage, anti-racism, and diversity. If you’re looking for […]

    Free

  • Artful Pints: Zine-Making

    Artful Pints

    Join us for Artful Pints – a monthly art night hosted by PoMoArts! Each month features a different hands-on art project led by local artists. Whether you’re a seasoned creative or just in […]

    $25

  • Museum Book Club

    On the second Thursday of each month from 2 PM – 4 PM, the museum book club meets to converse over a new book in our 1909 parlour. Stop by […]

    Free

  • Art Out Side 2026: Call for Artists: Deadline

    Calling local artists to transform Port Moody through the arts this summer! Applications are now open to submit your proposal 💥 Art Out Side 2026 is a city-wide multidisciplinary arts […]

    Free

  • Heritage Writer’s Group

    Start capturing your life story for family and posterity! No preparation required; just bring a pen and paper, or your laptop. Admission is free. No registration required.

    Free

  • The Culture Club

    The Culture Club

    Join us each month as we discuss a novel, comic, movie, poem, or other media each rooted in themes of personal cultural heritage, anti-racism, and diversity. If you’re looking for […]

    Free

  • Words in the Burbs Farewell Gathering

    Hi friends! As many of you know, we announced recently that the time had come to say goodbye. Some folks have asked if this is the end-end-for-sure-for-sure-end … the truth […]

    Free

  • Writers in Our Midst #30

    Writers in Our Midst (WiOM) is a popular reading series of fiction, poetry, and performance. This family-friendly affair is back with Writers in our Midst #30: Historical Fiction. Join us […]

    Free

  • The Culture Club

    The Culture Club

    Join us each month as we discuss a novel, comic, movie, poem, or other media each rooted in themes of personal cultural heritage, anti-racism, and diversity. If you’re looking for […]

    Free

  • Book Launch for YA Mystery, and MG & YA Fantasy

    Lakeside Terrace Social Room 1189 Westwood Street, Coquitlam, BC, Canada

    Join Bonnie Jacoby, Harper Carr, and Allison Finley as they celebrate their recent book releases for Middle Grade and Young Adult readers. To Dare a Dragon (by Bonnie Jacoby), The […]

    Free

  • The Culture Club

    The Culture Club
    Mackin House 1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, Canada

    Join us each month as we discuss a novel, comic, movie, poem, or other media each rooted in themes of personal cultural heritage, anti-racism, and diversity. If you’re looking for […]

    Free

  • The Culture Club

    The Culture Club

    Join us each month as we discuss a novel, comic, movie, poem, or other media each rooted in themes of personal cultural heritage, anti-racism, and diversity. If you’re looking for […]

    Free