Kids
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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
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.
Let's Play Board Games
Saturdays, 1:30-3:00 pm
City Centre & Poirier
Spend a fun afternoon playing new and classic board games with friends and family. Ages 8 and up. See event listing for dates and location.
Little Explorers
Saturdays, 3:00-4:00 pm
Poirier
Gather for a story inside, then go for a short walk to discover the plants and animals that live in the area. See event listing for dates.
Summer Reading Club Medal Ceremonies at Poirier Branch
29/08—10:30–11:15 am; 1:30–2:15 pm
Poirier Branch, Nancy Bennett Room
Drop in to our ceremony to receive your Summer Reading Club medal! For BC Summer Reading Club participants (ages 0–11) and their parents.
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.
Let's Play Board Games
Saturdays, 1:30-3:00 pm
City Centre & Poirier
Spend a fun afternoon playing new and classic board games with friends and family. Ages 8 and up. See event listing for dates and location.
Little Explorers
Saturdays, 3:00-4:00 pm
Poirier
Gather for a story inside, then go for a short walk to discover the plants and animals that live in the area. See event listing for dates.
Summer Reading Club Medal Ceremonies at Poirier Branch
29/08—10:30–11:15 am; 1:30–2:15 pm
Poirier Branch, Nancy Bennett Room
Drop in to our ceremony to receive your Summer Reading Club medal! For BC Summer Reading Club participants (ages 0–11) and their parents.
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.