Coquitlam Library Re-Opening (Poirier Street Branch)
Coquitlam Public Library hosted a grand reopening party for its freshly renovated Poirier branch on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Senator Martin was on hand to make the funding announcement on behalf of the federal government.
The library celebrated its transformation with a fantasy fiction party where Coquitlam residents came dressed as their favourite fantasy character.
Poirier library patrons can now enjoy a new design that maximizes comfort and space usage. The building includes approximately 20% more public space, including reading and study areas, meeting rooms, a language learning room, a larger teen area, and computer stations. Its washrooms feature new water - and energy-saving features.