Kids
Entertainment for your little ones
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Kids Spotlight
Indigenous Collection - Children and Teens
Titles from our newest Indigenous Children's collection launch in February 2026.
Fiero Code
Fiero Code offers lessons in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL, and block coding. For kids ages 8 and older, teens, and adults.
Chess Club
Saturdays, 2:00-3:00 pm
Nancy Bennett Room, Poirier branch
Calling all grandmasters-in-waiting. Gather your rooks, pawns, bishops, and knights and test your logical mettle at our monthly Chess Club.
Summer Drop-in Activities
Beat summer vacation boredom with fun drop-in activities that run every Wednesday and Thursday, through July and August. All ages are welcome, but any pre-school-aged children must be accompanied by an adult during the activity. All programs are drop-in. No registration required.
For more information, contact Librarian Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca
Every child is unique
As a library, we know that every child grows and explores at their own pace. Below you will find some suggestions that reflect average reading and participation level by age. If your child has specific needs that aren't reflected here, please reach out to us. We're more than happy to help you find something your child is sure to enjoy.
Ages 0-5
Suggested Books
Family Story Time
For 0-5 year olds. Various locations, please check event listing.
Baby Story Time
For 0-2 year olds. Various locations, please check event listing.
Sensory Playtime for Babies
Babies can explore a variety of sensory toys that have unusual textures, movement, or sounds. Various locations, please check event listing.
Toddler Plus Story Time
For 2-5 year olds. Various locations, please check event listing.
Family Story Time
For 0-5 year olds. Various locations, please check event listing.
Baby Story Time
For 0-2 year olds. Various locations, please check event listing.
Sensory Playtime for Babies
Babies can explore a variety of sensory toys that have unusual textures, movement, or sounds. Various locations, please check event listing.
Toddler Plus Story Time
For 2-5 year olds. Various locations, please check event listing.
Ages 5-8
Suggested Books
Ages 9-12
Suggested Books
More to Explore
Other Media
Spanish Story Time / La Hora del Cuento en Español
Sep 24th - Oct 29th | 11:30am - 12:00pm
City Centre
Have fun with stories, songs, fingerplays, and music. Nos divertimos contando historias, cantando y moviéndonos al ritmo de la música.
Exploring the Outdoors: Author talk with Kirsten Pendreigh
Nov 4th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Online
Discover the wonders of nature and the amazing animals that call it home with children's author Kirsten Pendreigh.
School Field Trip Through Time
Nov 6th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
716 6th Ave., New Westminster
Join children’s author, Leah Payne on a journey to learn about the history of school.
Love, Panda Storytime & Stuffy Party
Nov 7th | 10:30am - 11:15am
716 6th Ave., New Westminster
Join the author Elaine Su, for a reading of Love, Panda, then make your own illustration of your favourite stuffed friend!
Spanish Story Time / La Hora del Cuento en Español
Sep 24th - Oct 29th | 11:30am - 12:00pm
City Centre
Have fun with stories, songs, fingerplays, and music. Nos divertimos contando historias, cantando y moviéndonos al ritmo de la música.
Exploring the Outdoors: Author talk with Kirsten Pendreigh
Nov 4th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Online
Discover the wonders of nature and the amazing animals that call it home with children's author Kirsten Pendreigh.
School Field Trip Through Time
Nov 6th | 1:30pm - 2:30pm
716 6th Ave., New Westminster
Join children’s author, Leah Payne on a journey to learn about the history of school.
Love, Panda Storytime & Stuffy Party
Nov 7th | 10:30am - 11:15am
716 6th Ave., New Westminster
Join the author Elaine Su, for a reading of Love, Panda, then make your own illustration of your favourite stuffed friend!
Learn with a Teen Buddy
Homework Help
For children in grades 1-6. Bring assignments in any subject and get help from teen volunteers.
Parlez-Nous en Français
For children in grades 1-6. Bring French reading material and homework assignments, and get help from teen volunteers.
Reading Buddies
For children in grades 1-4. Practice reading skills with a teen buddy.
Homework Help
For children in grades 1-6. Bring assignments in any subject and get help from teen volunteers.
Parlez-Nous en Français
For children in grades 1-6. Bring French reading material and homework assignments, and get help from teen volunteers.
Reading Buddies
For children in grades 1-4. Practice reading skills with a teen buddy.