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.
Pro D Movie Screening: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Sep 25th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
City Centre & Poirier
All ages welcome, but priority will be given to school-aged children. Drop in; no registration required.
Chuseok Festival Celebration 추석대잔치
Sep 26th | 10:30am - 12:30pm
City Centre
Celebrate Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) with a story time in Korean and English, followed by activities and crafts. Everyone is welcome.
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Sep 30th | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Glen Pine Pavilion
Explore our resources and listen to story reading sessions on this day of reflection and learning. For all ages.
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.
Pro D Movie Screening: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Sep 25th | 1:30pm - 3:00pm
City Centre & Poirier
All ages welcome, but priority will be given to school-aged children. Drop in; no registration required.
Chuseok Festival Celebration 추석대잔치
Sep 26th | 10:30am - 12:30pm
City Centre
Celebrate Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) with a story time in Korean and English, followed by activities and crafts. Everyone is welcome.
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Sep 30th | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Glen Pine Pavilion
Explore our resources and listen to story reading sessions on this day of reflection and learning. For all ages.
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.