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Leading to Reading

Location:

Mount Dennis

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Sep 10 - Mon, Jun 22

Leading to Reading is a free program for children Grades 1-6 in need of extra support in reading and writing. Children are matched with a volunteer, who will work with them one-on-one for one hour every week on Tuesdays from 4:30-7:30p.m. This pr...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Jane/Sheppard

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Sep 14 - Sat, Jun 27

Leading to Reading is a free program for children Grades 1-6 in need of extra support in reading and writing. Children are matched with a volunteer, who will work with them one-on-one for one hour every week on Saturday. This program requires an a...

After School Program

Location:

Taylor Memorial

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Jan 8 - Wed, Jun 24

Join us every Wednesday @ 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. LEGO, Robotics, K'nex, and much more.

A Toy's Story: An Exhibit of Children's Books and Illustrations

Location:

Lillian H. Smith

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jan 18 - Sat, Feb 29

Explore children's stories and illustrations featuring talking toys, animated dolls and puppets without strings. Nutcrackers, dishes, playing cards, vegetables and spools of thread also take on lives of their own in this lively exhibit held at the...

Off the Map: Lost Lands and Imaginary Places

Location:

Lillian H. Smith

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 15 - Sat, May 2

Atlantis. The centre of the Earth. Middle-earth. What do these places have in common? They are all settings used in fantasy and early science fiction. Explore the histories and myths of these wondrous worlds, and many more, in this exhibit at the ...

Art of the Book

Location:

Toronto Reference Library

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 15 - Sun, Apr 26

Celebrate the beauty and artistry of books from cover to cover. This exhibit showcases rare, fine press and artist-made books from Toronto Public Library's Special Collections. Discover early printed books from the 1400s, richly decorated covers, ...

Knit and Crochet

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 6
  • Fri, Apr 3
  • Fri, Apr 17
  • Fri, May 1
  • Fri, May 15

Share your interest in knitting, crocheting and other wool crafts. Starter materials and beginner instructions available.Recommended for children 7 and up, teens and adults.

Swallowing Clouds Creative Arts Workshop

Location:

Dufferin/St. Clair

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29

Open to children ages 9-12, this free workshop offers an introduction into the enriching world of art and creativity. Working with professional dancers, musicians and authors, workshop participants will be guided through an inspiring creative jour...

Family Time

Location:

Eglinton Square

Event Time:

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29
  • Sat, Mar 7
  • Sat, Mar 14
  • Sat, Mar 21
  • Sat, Mar 28
  • Sat, Apr 4

Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children age 5 and under with their parents and caregivers. No registration required.

Reading Buddies (45 minutes at 2 pm or 3 pm)

Location:

Steeles

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29
  • Sat, Mar 7

Reading Buddies is a literacy program for children to practice their reading skills. Through interactive games and activities, buddies share their enthusiasm for reading in pairs or in group with trained volunteers. Limited Spots. Please regist...

LEGO to the Library

Location:

Dawes Road

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29
  • Sat, Mar 7
  • Sat, Mar 14
  • Sat, Mar 21
  • Sat, Mar 28

Freestyle LEGO building time for children of all ages.Drop in. No registration required.

Saturday Builders

Location:

Danforth/Coxwell

Event Time:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7
  • Sat, Apr 4
  • Sat, May 2

Build and create with Feltro, LEGO and KEVA. Children of all ages are welcome.Drop in, no registration required.

TD Shakespeare for Kids Library Drama Club

Location:

Mount Dennis

Event Time:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29

Explore the world of magic, witches, ghosts, silly mix ups, and swordplay & play drama games, read aloud, and act out scenes! Instruction by professional actors and educators from Shakespeare in Action Theatre Company.Registration begins Decem...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29
  • Sat, Mar 7
  • Sat, Mar 14
  • Sat, Mar 21
  • Sat, Mar 28
  • Sat, Apr 4

Leading to Reading is a free program for children in Grades 1 to 6 in need of extra support in reading and writing.Application form required. Students are matched with a volunteer, who will work with them one-on-one for one hour every week. Forms ...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Humberwood

Event Time:

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29
  • Sat, Mar 7
  • Sat, Mar 14
  • Sat, Mar 21
  • Sat, Mar 28
  • Sat, Apr 4

Leading to Reading is a free program for children Grades 1-6 in need of extra support in reading and writing. Children are matched with a volunteer, who will work with them one-on-one for one hour every week. Children must fill out an application ...

Chess In The Library!

Location:

Long Branch

Event Time:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7
  • Sat, Apr 4
  • Sat, Apr 18

Practice strategy, and play a game while meeting other players and improving concentration and logic skills. All ages welcome! Drop In.

LEAP Saturday Program

Location:

Woodview Park

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29
  • Sat, Mar 7
  • Sat, Mar 14
  • Sat, Mar 21
  • Sat, Mar 28
  • Sat, Apr 4

Have Fun & Learn at our Saturday Afternoon Program in a safe and supervised environment! We have games and crafts, sports-based activities, nutritional snacks, and educational workshops for children between the ages of 9 and 13! Registration r...

Family Time

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29
  • Sat, Mar 7
  • Sat, Mar 14
  • Sat, Mar 21
  • Sat, Mar 28

Listen to storybooks, sing along with favourite songs and make a craft to take home! Drop in every Saturday morning, rain or shine. All children accompanied by parents and caregivers are welcome, no registration required. For more information, ple...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Northern District

Event Time:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29
  • Sat, Mar 7
  • Sat, Mar 14

Leading to Reading is a free program for children Grades 1-6 in need of extra support in reading and writing. Children are matched with a volunteer, who will work with them one-on-one for one hour every week. Registration is required. Applications...

TD Shakespeare for Kids Library Drama Club

Location:

Jane/Sheppard

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29

Explore the world of magic, witches, ghosts, silly mix ups, and swordplay & play drama games, read aloud, and act out scenes! Instruction by professional actors and educators from Shakespeare in Action Theatre Company. Ages 7-12, registration ...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Woodview Park

Event Time:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29
  • Sat, Mar 7
  • Sat, Mar 14
  • Sat, Mar 21
  • Sat, Mar 28
  • Sat, Apr 4

Leading to Reading is a free program for children grades 1-6 in need of extra support in reading and writing. A child is matched with a volunteer, to work one-on-one for one hour every week. Applications are available at the Woodview Park Library ...

Saturday Make It and Take It

Location:

Alderwood

Event Time:

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29
  • Sat, Mar 7
  • Sat, Mar 14
  • Sat, Mar 21
  • Sat, Mar 28
  • Sat, Apr 4

Join us anytime and make your very own craft or picture to take home.All agesDrop in

Chess and Scrabble Meetup

Location:

Runnymede

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29
  • Sat, Mar 7
  • Sat, Mar 14
  • Sat, Mar 21

Join us for friendly games of strategy! Which is harder to master chess or scrabble? You decide. Upstairs program room. Weekly meetup.

Leading to Reading

Location:

Jane/Dundas

Event Time:

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29
  • Sat, Mar 7

Leading to Reading is a free program for children in Grades 1-6 in need of extra support in reading and writing. Children are matched with a volunteer, who will work with them one-on-one for one hour every week, on Saturday mornings. Registration ...

Family Time: Dates of Enjoyment

Location:

New Toronto

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7
  • Sat, Mar 14
  • Sat, Mar 21

Contemplating a day complete with friends and families reveling in Crafts, Games, and Movies. This is the perfect opportunity to put down all everyday stresses, and relax the hour away.Games and Crafts will be held between 2:00 to 3:00 pm.Movies w...

TD Shakespeare for Kids Library Drama Club

Location:

Main Street

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29

Explore the world of magic, witches, ghosts, silly mix ups, and swordplay & play drama games, read aloud, and act out scenes! Instruction by professional actors and educators from Shakespeare in Action Theatre Company. For ages 7-12.Registrati...

Mini Makers

Location:

Parkdale

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Mar 1
  • Sun, Mar 8
  • Sun, Mar 15
  • Sun, Mar 22
  • Sun, Mar 29
  • Sun, Apr 5

Junior builders aged 4-8 and their families are invited to join us every Sunday for fun, hands-on activities that explore STEM concepts and spark wonder, creativity and discovery. Try something different each week!Drop in. No registration required...

Mini Makers

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Mar 1
  • Sun, Mar 8
  • Sun, Mar 15
  • Sun, Mar 22
  • Sun, Mar 29
  • Sun, Apr 5

Junior builders aged 4 to 8 and their families are invited to join us every Sunday for fun, hands-on activities that explore STEM concepts and spark wonder, creativity and discovery. Try something different each week!Drop in. No registration requi...

Mini Makers (Ages 4-8) (Winter-Spring 2020)

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Mar 1
  • Sun, Mar 8
  • Sun, Mar 15
  • Sun, Mar 22
  • Sun, Mar 29
  • Sun, Apr 5

Children aged 4-8 and their families are invited to join us every Sunday for fun, hands-on activities that explore STEM concepts and spark wonder, creativity and discovery. Try something new each week!Drop-in program. For more information, contact...

Mini Makers

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Mar 1
  • Sun, Mar 8
  • Sun, Mar 15
  • Sun, Mar 22
  • Sun, Mar 29
  • Sun, Apr 5

Junior builders aged 4-8 and their families are invited to join us every Sunday for fun, hands-on activities that explore STEM concepts and spark wonder, creativity and discovery. Try something different each week!Drop in. No registration required.

Mini Makers

Location:

S. Walter Stewart

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Mar 1
  • Sun, Mar 8
  • Sun, Mar 15
  • Sun, Mar 22
  • Sun, Mar 29
  • Sun, Apr 5

Junior builders aged 4?8 and their families are invited to join us every Sunday for fun, hands-on activities that explore STEM concepts and spark wonder, creativity and discovery. Series takes place on Sundays. Drop in. No registration required. A...

Mini Makers

Location:

Bloor/Gladstone

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Mar 1
  • Sun, Mar 8
  • Sun, Mar 15
  • Sun, Mar 22
  • Sun, Mar 29
  • Sun, Apr 5

Junior builders aged 4-8 and their families are invited to join us every Sunday for fun, hands-on activities that explore STEM concepts and spark wonder, creativity and discovery. Try something different each week!Drop in. No registration required...

Mini Makers

Location:

Northern District

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Mar 1
  • Sun, Mar 8
  • Sun, Mar 15
  • Sun, Mar 22
  • Sun, Mar 29

Junior builders aged 4-8 and their families are invited to join us every Sunday for fun, hands-on activities that explore STEM concepts and spark wonder, creativity and discovery. Try something different each week!Drop in. No registration required...

Mini Makers

Location:

Richview

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Mar 1
  • Sun, Mar 8
  • Sun, Mar 15
  • Sun, Mar 22
  • Sun, Mar 29
  • Sun, Apr 5

Junior builders aged 4-8 and their families are invited to join us every Sunday for fun, hands-on activities that explore STEM concepts and spark wonder, creativity and discovery. Try something different each week!The program will be held on the l...

Mini Makers (Winter-Spring 2020)

Location:

Eatonville

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Mar 1
  • Sun, Mar 8
  • Sun, Mar 15
  • Sun, Mar 22
  • Sun, Mar 29
  • Sun, Apr 5

Junior builders aged 4-8 and their families are invited to join us Sundays for fun, hands-on activities that explore STEM concepts and spark wonder, creativity and discovery. Try something different each week!Drop in. No registration required.Note...

Mini Makers

Location:

Agincourt

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Mar 1
  • Sun, Mar 8
  • Sun, Mar 15
  • Sun, Mar 22
  • Sun, Mar 29
  • Sun, Apr 5

Junior builders aged 4-8 and their families are invited to join us every Sunday for fun, hands-on activities that explore STEM concepts and spark wonder, creativity and discovery. Try something different each week! For children 4-8 years old and t...

Mini Makers'

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Mar 1
  • Sun, Mar 8
  • Sun, Mar 15
  • Sun, Mar 22
  • Sun, Mar 29
  • Sun, Apr 5

Junior builders aged 4-8 and their families are invited to join us every Sunday for fun, hands-on activities that explore STEM concepts and spark wonder, creativity and discovery. Try something different each week!Drop in. No registration required...

Mini Makers

Location:

Cedarbrae

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Mar 1
  • Sun, Mar 8
  • Sun, Mar 15
  • Sun, Mar 22
  • Sun, Mar 29
  • Sun, Apr 5

Junior builders aged 4-8 and their families are invited to join us every Sunday for fun, hands-on activities that explore STEM concepts and spark wonder, creativity and discovery.Series takes place on Sundays.Drop in. No registration required. All...

LEGO Club

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 2
  • Mon, Mar 9
  • Mon, Mar 16
  • Mon, Mar 23
  • Mon, Mar 30
  • Mon, Apr 6

Build using our LEGO, K'Nex, or straws & connectors! For children. Drop in. No registration required.*** No Lego program on Monday February 17, 2020****

Leading to Reading

Location:

Morningside

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 2
  • Mon, Mar 9
  • Mon, Mar 16
  • Mon, Mar 23
  • Mon, Mar 30
  • Mon, Apr 6

Leading to Reading is a free literacy program for children Grades 1-6 in need of extra support in reading and writing. Children are matched with a volunteer, who will work with them one-on-one for 1 hour every week on Monday evenings. This program...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Gerrard/Ashdale

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 2
  • Mon, Mar 9
  • Mon, Mar 23
  • Mon, Mar 30
  • Mon, Apr 6
  • Mon, Apr 20

Leading to Reading is a free program for children Grades 1-6 in need of extra support in reading and writing. Children are matched with a volunteer, who will work with them one-on-one for one hour every week on Mondays 5-6pm.This program requires ...

Young Writers Club

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 9
  • Mon, Mar 23

A bi-weekly writers club at Don Mills led by friendly neighbourhood librarian, Scott! Get your creative juices flowing with writing challenges, learn about common grammar mistakes in short fiction writing and get tips on how to generate ideas for ...

Monday Movie Nights

Location:

Downsview

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 2
  • Mon, Mar 9
  • Mon, Mar 16
  • Mon, Mar 23
  • Mon, Mar 30

Join us at Downsview Library each week for a great movie. Free admission and you can bring your own refreshments.Drop in! No registration required. List of upcoming moviesMonday, February 24: Show dogsMonday, March 2: Dora and the Lost City of...

After School Club

Location:

S. Walter Stewart

Event Time:

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 2
  • Mon, Mar 9
  • Mon, Mar 23
  • Mon, Mar 30
  • Mon, Apr 6
  • Mon, Apr 20

After school drop-in every Monday during the school year (excluding Winter Break, March Break week and public holidays) for all kinds of FUN! Includes video games, board games and other activities. For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required, ...

After School Club

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 4:55 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 2
  • Mon, Mar 9
  • Mon, Mar 23
  • Mon, Mar 30
  • Mon, Apr 6
  • Mon, Apr 20

Looking for something to do after school? Come out to our After School Club and learn new things, make stuff, meet other kids and have fun! For ages 6-12 years. Drop in. Space is limited. Call the Albion branch for more information at 416-394-5170.

After School Club - Builders Club!

Location:

College/Shaw

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 2
  • Mon, Mar 9
  • Mon, Mar 23
  • Mon, Mar 30
  • Mon, Apr 6
  • Mon, Apr 20

Do you like to build? We want to help! Join every Monday afternoon and build your heart away using LEGO, KEVA Planks, magnets, and more!Drop in. No registration required. Call 416-393-7668 for more information.

Leading to Reading Mondays

Location:

Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 2
  • Mon, Mar 9
  • Mon, Mar 16
  • Mon, Mar 23
  • Mon, Mar 30
  • Mon, Apr 6

Leading to Reading is a free program for children grades 1-6 in need of extra support in reading and writing. A child is matched with a volunteer, to work one-on-one for one hour every week. This program requires an application for registration. A...

After School Club: Make It and Take It!

Location:

Northern District

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 2
  • Mon, Mar 9
  • Mon, Mar 23

Join us on Mondays to make a fun and easy craft to take home!For ages 3-12.Drop in. No registration required.

After School Club

Location:

Forest Hill

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 2
  • Mon, Mar 9
  • Mon, Mar 23
  • Mon, Mar 30
  • Mon, Apr 6
  • Mon, Apr 20

Looking for something to do after school? Come out to the library every Monday and learn new things, make stuff, meet other kids and have fun! Take part in LEGO challenges, arts & crafts, and much more.For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration re...

Bridlewood Homework Program

Location:

Bridlewood

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 2
  • Mon, Mar 9
  • Mon, Mar 23
  • Mon, Mar 30
  • Mon, Apr 6
  • Mon, Apr 20

Need extra help for an upcoming test? Do you want to get a head start on a school project? Need somewhere quiet to study?The Bridlewood Homework Program provides help with all school subjects, projects, and readings for grades 6 to 12.Drop-in prog...

Dungeons and Dragons for Beginners!

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 10
  • Tue, Mar 24
  • Tue, Apr 14
  • Tue, Apr 28
  • Tue, May 12
  • Tue, May 26

*PLEASE NOTE: The Session for TUESDAY JANUARY 28 HAS BEEN CANCELLED.*Swords! Sorcery! Adventure! Monsters! Treasure! Welcome to the world of Dungeons N Dragons! Starting with the D&D Starter Kit, your Dungeon Master will take you on a journey ...

Board Games Night

Location:

Runnymede

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 10

Come join us for a fun afternoon playing some card games and board games. We will provide all the games and potential friends you need for an enjoyable time gaming at the library!For all ages.Drop in. No registration required.

After School Fun

Location:

Humber Summit

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3
  • Thu, Mar 5
  • Tue, Mar 10
  • Thu, Mar 12

Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5pm and create, build, explore and have fun!

Tuesday Video Games

Location:

Black Creek

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3
  • Tue, Mar 10

Tuesday Video Games. Come in no registration required. Ages 6-12 years old.

After School Club!

Location:

Flemingdon Park

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3
  • Tue, Mar 10
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Tue, Mar 24
  • Tue, Mar 31

Looking for something to do after school?Tuesdays at Flemingdon Park branch for fun activities, arts, crafts, technology, games and more! Bring your friends or make some new ones!Drop in. No registration required.

After School Club

Location:

Pape/Danforth

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3
  • Tue, Mar 10

Join us for fun activities after school every Tuesday! For ages 6-12. Drop in. No registration required, unless noted otherwise.February 11, 18, 25 and March 3: Film Critics ClubMarch 10, 17, 24 and 31: Make it and Leave it!April 7, 14, 21, 28: Yo...

Drop-In Gaming

Location:

Weston

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3
  • Tue, Mar 10
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Tue, Mar 24
  • Tue, Mar 31
  • Tue, Apr 7

Drop-in PS4 gaming with every Tuesday afternoon. Ages 6-12: 4-5:30 PMTeens: 5:30-7:00 PM***all participants under 13 must have a gaming permission form signed by parent/guardian. Please see branch staff for more information.***

Leading to Reading

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3
  • Tue, Mar 10
  • Tue, Mar 24
  • Tue, Mar 31
  • Tue, Apr 7
  • Tue, Apr 14

Leading to Reading is a free program for children Grades 1-6 in need of extra support in reading and writing. Children are matched with a volunteer, who will work with them one-on-one for one hour every week on Tuesday evenings and Saturdays. This...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Bloor/Gladstone

Event Time:

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3
  • Tue, Mar 10

Leading to Reading is a free program for children Grades 1-6 in need of extra support in reading and writing. Children are matched with a volunteer, who will work with them one-on-one for one hour every week, on Tuesday during the summer and the s...

Drop-in Table Tennis

Location:

Runnymede

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3
  • Tue, Mar 10
  • Tue, Mar 24

Stay mentally and physically active in the winter by playing table tennis. Benefits include improving hand-eye coordination, reflexes, balance, and mental alertness. Open to all skill levels.Every Tuesday in January.Drop-in program. No registratio...

LEGO Club

Location:

Long Branch

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3
  • Tue, Mar 10

Let your imagination go wild, come and create with LEGO!For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

After School Games Club

Location:

Amesbury Park

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3
  • Tue, Mar 10
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Tue, Mar 24
  • Tue, Mar 31

Children are invited to join us for an hour of Board Game fun or get creative and design your own LEGO piece or build a tower using KEVA Planks.For ages 3-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Leading to Reading

Location:

Mimico Centennial

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3
  • Tue, Mar 10
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Tue, Mar 24
  • Tue, Mar 31
  • Tue, Apr 7

Leading to Reading is a free program for children Grades 1-6 in need of extra support in reading and writing. Children are matched with a volunteer, who will work with them one-on-one for one hour every week on Tuesdays. This program requires an a...

Tuesday Builders: LEGO and KEVA Planks

Location:

Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3
  • Tue, Mar 10
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Tue, Mar 24
  • Tue, Mar 31
  • Tue, Apr 7

Use your imagination to create and build amazing structures with LEGO blocks and wooden KEVA Planks.This program will be held on the Main floor.Winter-Spring 2020 session runs from January 14 to June 23 (NO SESSION DURING MARCH BREAK).Drop in. No ...

Family Time

Location:

Steeles

Event Time:

9:15 am - 9:45 am

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3
  • Tue, Mar 10

Calling families with babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Come enjoy fun stories, songs and rhymes for children with their parents/caregivers. Space is limited. Registration recommended. Please register in branch or call 416-396-8975 or email st...

Tween After School Video Gaming

Location:

Woodview Park

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3
  • Tue, Mar 10
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Tue, Mar 24
  • Tue, Mar 31
  • Tue, Apr 7

Let the games begin!Challenge your friends to various PS4 games, such as NBA 2k, Fifa, UFC, Naruta, Sonic Racing, NHL plus Wii sport and just dance.Whether you play or just want to hangout, Tuesday at 4pm is the place to be.Ages 7 to 14Drop in! No...

StreetKnit Project

Location:

Annette Street

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 8:15 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 31
  • Tue, Apr 28
  • Tue, May 26

Join others who like to knit or crochet projects for donation to a variety of charities. Supplies (yarn and needles) are supplied. The last Tuesday of every month.

After School Club Senior Explorers

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3

Oh no! Some fairy tales are in trouble! The three goats don't have a bridge to cross a river; Humpty Dumpty doesn't have a wall to sit on anymore and someone seemed to have chopped down the beanstalk before Jack made it down! We need engineers to ...

Tuesday Movies

Location:

Northern Elms

Event Time:

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3
  • Tue, Mar 10
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Tue, Mar 24
  • Tue, Mar 31

Come join us for Feature Tuesdays. Action, comedy, and enjoyment for all ages.

Feltro and LEGO for Kids

Location:

Dufferin/St. Clair

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3
  • Tue, Mar 10

Join us for fun and creative LEGO and Feltro activities.For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

After School STEAM Club

Location:

Highland Creek

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 4
  • Wed, Mar 11

Join us every Wednesday from January to March for one hour for our STEAM club. Learn how to create cool science experiments, design artistic creations and much, much more!

Family Colouring Club

Location:

Alderwood

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 4
  • Wed, Mar 11
  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Wed, Mar 25
  • Wed, Apr 1
  • Wed, Apr 8

Go on an exciting adventure or enjoy some relaxing fun with crayons and markers!For all ages.Drop in. No registration required.

Early Reader's Book Club

Location:

Yorkville

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 4
  • Wed, Mar 11
  • Wed, Mar 25
  • Wed, Apr 1

Every week we'll read aloud from a different Beginner Reader Book and take part in some fun activities. This is not a reading lesson, but an opportunity to enjoy reading and talking about books! We encourage parents and/or caregivers to help the...

Crafternoon

Location:

Thorncliffe

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 4
  • Wed, Mar 11
  • Wed, Mar 25

Get creative with us after school and join for a different craft each week. All materials provided. Drop in. No registration required.

After School Club

Location:

Evelyn Gregory

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 4
  • Wed, Mar 11
  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Wed, Mar 25

Join us every Tuesday at Evelyn Gregory for our After School Club. Take part in our exciting building challenges using Lego, K'Nex and Feltro. Have a blast with arts and crafts projects, cooperative games, cool activities and more!Drop in. No re...

Perler Beads!

Location:

Downsview

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 4
  • Wed, Mar 11

Meet some new friends and challenge your creative skills with these bright and colorful beads! Take a break from all that school work and indulge in some artsy fun! Drop in program for ages 6+.

Leading to Reading

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 4
  • Thu, Mar 5
  • Wed, Mar 11
  • Thu, Mar 12
  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Thu, Mar 19

Leading to Reading is a free program for children in Grades 1 to 6 in need of extra support in reading and writing.Application form required. Students are matched with a volunteer, who will work with them one-on-one for one hour every week. Forms ...

TD Shakespeare for Kids Library Drama Club

Location:

Steeles

Event Time:

3:45 pm - 5:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 4

Explore the world of magic, witches, ghosts, silly mix ups, and swordplay & play drama games, read aloud, and act out scenes! Instruction by professional actors and educators from Shakespeare in Action Theatre Company.For ages 7-12.Space is li...

LEAP After School Program

Location:

Woodview Park

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Feb 28
  • Wed, Mar 4
  • Fri, Mar 6
  • Wed, Mar 11
  • Fri, Mar 13
  • Wed, Mar 18

Have fun & learn at our After School Program in a safe and supervised environment!We have games and crafts, sports-based activities, nutritional snacks, and educational workshops for children between the ages of 9 and 13!Registration required....

After School Club: Board Games

Location:

Richview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 4
  • Wed, Mar 11
  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Wed, Mar 25

Games, games and more games! Board games and GIANT games for everyone to play and enjoy!Drop in. No registration required.

Eatonville After School Club

Location:

Eatonville

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 4
  • Wed, Mar 11
  • Wed, Mar 25
  • Wed, Apr 1
  • Wed, Apr 8
  • Wed, Apr 15

Looking for something to do after school? Join the Eatonville After School Club! Build with LEGO, make stuff, play games, do crafts, talk about books and more!For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required. (Note: no session on March 18.)

Let's Paint!

Location:

Danforth/Coxwell

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 25
  • Wed, Apr 15
  • Wed, May 6
  • Wed, May 27
  • Wed, Jun 17

Paint a masterpiece at the library. Each month will have a different theme. All supplies provided.For children of all ages.Drop in. No registration required.

Creative Club

Location:

Elmbrook Park

Event Time:

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 4
  • Wed, Mar 11

Join us for an hour of fun, creative activities and games.

Afterschool Games

Location:

Goldhawk Park

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 4
  • Wed, Mar 11

Children can drop-in to enjoy some afterschool fun with games such as Jenga, Connect Four, Yahtzee, Snakes and Ladders, and more!

Board Game Cafe

Location:

Alderwood

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5
  • Thu, Mar 12
  • Thu, Mar 19
  • Thu, Mar 26
  • Thu, Apr 2
  • Thu, Apr 9

Challenge yourself and a friend to a competition or just have some fun!For all ages.Drop in. No registration required.

LEGO Club

Location:

New Toronto

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5
  • Thu, Mar 12
  • Thu, Mar 19
  • Thu, Mar 26
  • Thu, Apr 2
  • Thu, Apr 9

Create something of your own imagination!

After School Club

Location:

Main Street

Event Time:

3:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5
  • Thu, Mar 12
  • Thu, Mar 26
  • Thu, Apr 2
  • Thu, Apr 9
  • Thu, Apr 16

Looking for something to do after school? Come out to our After School Club and learn new things, make stuff, meet other kids and have fun! For ages 6-12. Drop in. No registration required. Call 416-393-7700 for more information.

After School: Thinking Thursdays

Location:

Woodview Park

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5
  • Thu, Mar 12
  • Thu, Mar 19
  • Thu, Mar 26
  • Thu, Apr 2
  • Thu, Apr 9

Join Woodview Park library every Thursdays after school from 3:30 to 4:30 pm, for Thinking Thursdays; that includes STEM challenges, LEGO challenges, Board games, Arts and Crafts, Robotics and Circuits. Every week is another challenge or adventur...

Chess and Scrabble Meetup

Location:

Runnymede

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5
  • Thu, Mar 12
  • Thu, Mar 19
  • Thu, Mar 26

Join us for friendly games of strategy! Which is harder to master chess or scrabble? You decide. Upstairs program room. Weekly meetup.

After School Club: Science Experiments

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Apr 2
  • Thu, Apr 30
  • Thu, May 28

Thursdays are the new day for After School Club at Don Mills!Looking for something to do after school? Drop by the library and participate in STEM-based experiments using everyday household items!For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Urban Folk Art

Location:

Mount Pleasant

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 26
  • Thu, Apr 30
  • Thu, May 28

Mount Pleasant Library presents: Urban Folk Art Salon, with host Gannon Hamilton, featuring poets, singers and songwriters.

After School Club

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5
  • Thu, Mar 12
  • Thu, Mar 19
  • Thu, Mar 26
  • Thu, Apr 2

Join us on Thursdays after school for games, arts & crafts, robotics & circuitry and much more.For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Frozen Puppet Show

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5
  • Thu, Mar 12

Come and join our "Frozen Puppet Show!" Witness a display of our participants talents, at our grand finale puppet show, hosted during the March Break on Wednesday March 18 2-3 pm and on Saturday March 21 11-12pm. All Ages. Drop-in.

Leading to Reading

Location:

New Toronto

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5

Leading to Reading is a free program for children Grades 1-6 in need of extra support in reading and writing. Children are matched with a volunteer, who will work with them one-on-one for one hour every week on Thursday. Applications can only be o...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Pape/Danforth

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5
  • Thu, Mar 12
  • Thu, Mar 26
  • Thu, Apr 9
  • Thu, Apr 16
  • Thu, Apr 23

Leading to Reading is a free program for children Grades 1-6 in need of extra support in reading and writing. Children are matched with a volunteer, who will work with them one-on-one for one hour every week on Thursday evenings. This program requ...

LEGO Club

Location:

Parliament Street

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5
  • Thu, Mar 12
  • Thu, Mar 19
  • Thu, Mar 26
  • Thu, Apr 2

Get creative after school! Join our LEGO Club and make your own structures!For children and their families.Drop in. No registration required.

After School Club Junior Explorers

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5

Come join us for some fun activities with Junior Explorers. For kids ages 4-7. Parents must be in the room with the child.Drop in. No registration required. Program held in room 101.Note that on Thursday, January 23, 2020, the program will be held...

After School Program

Location:

Palmerston

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5
  • Thu, Mar 12
  • Thu, Apr 9
  • Thu, Apr 16
  • Thu, Apr 23
  • Thu, Apr 30

Join us after school on Thursdays for some fun activities, such as board games, colouring, crafts, and more!Drop in (no registration required). All materials provided.Recommended for ages 5 and up.

French Homework Help

Location:

Brentwood

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5
  • Thu, Mar 12
  • Thu, Mar 26
  • Thu, Apr 2

Free French homework help for school aged children. In partnership with York University's Faculty of Education and Canadian Parents for French (CPF). Winter session runs from January 9-April 2, 3:30pm, 4:30pm or 5:30pm. *Registration Saturday, D...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Downsview

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5
  • Thu, Mar 12

Leading to Reading is a free program for children Grades 1-6 in need of extra support in reading and writing. Children are matched with a volunteer, who will work with them one-on-one for one hour every week. Children must fill out an application ...

After School Club

Location:

Mount Dennis

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Feb 28
  • Fri, Mar 27
  • Fri, Apr 24
  • Fri, May 29
  • Fri, Jun 19

Looking for something to do after school? Come out to the library and learn new things, check out new books, make stuff, meet other kids and have fun! Take part in a new activity each month including LEGO challenges, arts & crafts, STEM activi...

Chess Meetup

Location:

Parkdale

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Feb 28
  • Fri, Mar 6
  • Fri, Mar 13
  • Fri, Mar 20
  • Fri, Mar 27
  • Fri, Apr 3

Join us for a friendly game of strategy. Beginners welcome! No registration required. Drop into this weekly meetup.

After School - Fun Fridays!

Location:

Black Creek

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Feb 28
  • Fri, Mar 6
  • Fri, Mar 13

Come join us for Fun Fridays.For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Family Time

Location:

Palmerston

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:15 am

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Feb 28
  • Fri, Mar 6
  • Fri, Mar 13
  • Fri, Mar 20
  • Fri, Mar 27
  • Fri, Apr 3

Join us at Palmerston Library for our weekly story time every Friday at 10:30am. Stories, songs, puppets, rhymes, shakers, and more! For kids 0-5 with their families and caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Program is 30 minutes plus 15 minutes for ...

BINGO Fun!

Location:

Downsview

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Feb 28
  • Fri, Mar 6
  • Fri, Mar 13

Meet some new friends and play a few rounds of Bingo!Drop in. No registration required.

Intro to Robotics & Circuitry - FULL

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Feb 28

Each week, come in for a fun tech surprise as we explore coding, circuitry, robotics and more! Will we build LEGO Mindstorms robots? Will we teach Sphero SPRK+ and Dash robots to complete a maze? Will we make a fan spin with Snap Circuits? Sign up...

After School Gaming Fridays

Location:

Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Feb 28
  • Fri, Mar 6
  • Fri, Mar 13
  • Fri, Mar 20
  • Fri, Mar 27
  • Fri, Apr 3

Enjoy competing with your friends on the Wii, Wii U and PS3 and XBOX. For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.Every Friday after school JAN 24 TO May 29, 2020 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Except P.A. Days, March Break and Easter Friday.

Friday Family Movie: Abominable

Location:

Northern District

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Feb 28

Bring a snack and enjoy a free movie on the big screen. Children must be supervised by a parent or caregiver.For age 5 and up. Drop in. No registration required.

Free for All Digital Drawing

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Feb 28

Drop by and play around on a Wacom tablet with painting software Krita!*Drop in!*

Parent/Child Book Club

Location:

Bloor/Gladstone

Event Time:

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Feb 28
  • Fri, Mar 27
  • Fri, Apr 24
  • Fri, May 29
  • Fri, Jun 19

Calling all children ages 9 to 12 and their mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, or caregiver! Join our monthly family book club. One child 9 to 12, one parent/caregiver, one book per month. Note: The meeting on August 30 will only be 30 min...

After School Club

Location:

Burrows Hall

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Feb 28
  • Fri, Mar 6
  • Fri, Mar 13
  • Fri, Mar 27
  • Fri, Apr 3
  • Fri, Apr 17

Join the Burrows Hall After School Club and learn new things, make stuff, meet other kids and have fun.For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Knitting and Crochet Circle @ the Library

Location:

New Toronto

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Feb 28
  • Fri, Mar 13
  • Fri, Mar 20
  • Fri, Mar 27

To Knit or Crotchet, that is the question one might ask. Come and Enjoy a relaxing afternoon, meet new people, and relax thoroughly. Open to all levels of skill. Feel free to Bring a project you would like to work on! Series of sessions will end M...

VR Funday

Location:

Downsview

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Feb 28

Come explore the world of Virtual Reality at Downsview Library. Using the HTC VIVE VR Headset you can immerse yourself into a virtual environment. Climb to the top of Mount Everest, explore the deep blue sea, or even launch yourself into outer spa...

After School Club

Location:

Parkdale

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Feb 28
  • Fri, Mar 6
  • Fri, Mar 13
  • Fri, Mar 20
  • Fri, Mar 27
  • Fri, Apr 3

Join us for a different STEAM activity each Friday*. Design and build structures, create art, do cool science experiments, and much, much more!*Please note: After School Club does not run on P.D. days (this includes February 14, March 20, April 10...

After School Club: LEGO

Location:

Richview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Feb 28

Build to your heart's content; your only limitation is your imagination!Drop in. No registration required.

After School Club

Location:

Bridlewood

Event Time:

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Feb 28
  • Fri, Mar 6
  • Fri, Mar 13
  • Fri, Mar 27
  • Fri, Apr 3
  • Fri, Apr 10

Join us for After-School Club fun! Monthly themes include:January: BuildingFebruary: Rubik's CubeMarch: Book Folding*April: Game ShowsMay: Check back later!June: Check back later!(*There will be no After School Club during March Break (Mar 20); pl...

Carnival Spice Caribbean Folk & African Dance Style Workshop

Location:

Downsview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29

Join us at Downsview Library to commemorate Black History Month through the expression of dance. Carnival Spice is a Canadian based fitness and entertainment group that celebrates Caribbean Culture by showcasing the magnificence of Caribbean Carni...

Malvern Family Book Club: "Maximillian Fly"

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29

Love to read and want to share your thoughts about books with other avid readers? Come and join our family book club! We will have a new title every month. You pick up a book from the library or order it on your own, read it at home with or withou...

Family Bingo!

Location:

Flemingdon Park

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29
  • Sat, Mar 14
  • Sat, Mar 28

Bingo! Prizes! And fun. Get your eyes and ears ready for BINGO time!Drop in. No registration required.

Paws 4 Reading with Percy the Dog

Location:

St. Clair/Silverthorn

Event Time:

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29

Come and visit with Percy the therapy dog and show him a book or two.

L.I.F.T.

Location:

Locke

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Feb 29

Celebrate Black History month with us. One of the Sean Mauricette's most popular and powerful talks, this presentation goes beyond slavery and takes a look at what black people were doing before the word black even existed. Stories of black Saint...

MEMORY; MOMENT

Location:

Deer Park

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 31

Works by Kyeongmin Park.

Tech Kids Club - FULL

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 2
  • Mon, Mar 9
  • Mon, Mar 23
  • Mon, Mar 30

What can you do with a mouse and a keyboard? Each week, explore and learn new computer skills. Will we code in Scratch to make animated characters? Will we create funny pictures using a green screen and Adobe Photoshop? Will we discover how a 3D p...

Introduction to 3D Printing

Location:

Richview

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 2

Learn how to 3D print at the library using an Ultimaker 3D printer. Discover the vast world of 3D design and see how designs come to life.

Craft Corner

Location:

Leaside

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 2
  • Mon, Mar 9
  • Mon, Mar 23
  • Mon, Mar 30

Let's have fun making crafts after school in March!For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Girls' STEM Club

Location:

Brentwood

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3

Calling all girls who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! Join our monthly Girls' STEM Club to learn and work together to explore these topics!For ages 8-12.Registration begins Thurs. February 20th at 9 a.m. in-branch or b...

Indigenous Performance - Hand Drumming & Singing

Location:

Steeles

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3

Join our singer, songwriter, storyteller, and Indigenous hand drummer, Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone in a riveting performance. You will be engrossed in a magical experience that weaves together stories and teachings. The traditional, contemporary, and o...

Hour of Code for Kids

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 3

Unfamiliar with what Code is, what it does or how it works? Come in for an introductory hour course to learn how code works all around you and get started coding yourself! Ages: 6 - 8 welcome!*Tickets will be available 2 weeks before the event dat...

Snap Circuits

Location:

Danforth/Coxwell

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 4
  • Wed, Apr 1
  • Wed, Apr 22
  • Wed, May 13
  • Wed, Jun 3

Play with electricity and circuitry during this hands-on program! Turn on a light, spin a motor, activate a speaker and choose from hundreds of different projects. Or try making your own circuits!For ages 6 and up. Drop in, no registration required.

Children's Graphic Novel Book Club

Location:

Deer Park

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 4
  • Wed, Apr 1
  • Wed, May 6
  • Wed, Jun 3

Join the graphic novels book club the first Wednesday of the month (unless noted otherwise) to read and discuss your favorite, recently read, and new graphic novels. Pick up your copies at the branch today!For ages 8-12.Registration required. Call...

After School Club

Location:

Bloor/Gladstone

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 4
  • Wed, Mar 11
  • Tue, Mar 24
  • Tue, Mar 31

This month's theme is Community and Geography!After School Club meets every Wednesday, 4-5 pm during the school year. Every month we'll have a different theme, such as arts & crafts, games, robotics & circuitry, innovative technology, and ...

KEVA Club

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 4
  • Wed, Apr 8

Polish your building skills using our KEVA planks! Try a KEVA challenge or create something of your own design. For children ages 4 and up.Drop in. No registration required.

Green Screen Tutorial

Location:

Richview

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 4

Learn how to use a video camera and green screen to create video footage of yourself at fun and far-out places, like a warm tropical beach or outer space. You'll also learn the basics of video editing.At the end of this course you will know how to...

After School Club: Robots and Coding

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5
  • Thu, Apr 9
  • Thu, May 7
  • Thu, Jun 4

Thursdays are the new day for After School Club at Don Mills!Looking for something to do after school? Drop by the library for interactive activities with our robots, Dash and Dot and Sphero. Ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Virtual Reality with HTC Vive

Location:

Brentwood

Event Time:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5

Come in and take a look at a 3D Printer in action. Put on an HTC Vive headset and step into virtual world where you can ride a rollercoaster from the comfort of a chair and be a Jedi slicing through obstacles with your sabres to the beat of music....

Coffee and Conversation

Location:

Parliament Street

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5
  • Thu, Apr 2
  • Thu, May 7
  • Thu, Jun 4

Join us for coffee, light refreshments and some informal discussion about the services in our community. Get to know your local librarians and chat with a representative from a different community organization each month. All are welcome!

DIY Umbrella Painting Workshop!

Location:

Flemingdon Park

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5

Join us to paint your very own umbrella for the upcoming spring rain! Registration required as space is limited. Register in person or by calling 416-395-5820.

Battebots! (Ages 9+)

Location:

Thorncliffe

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 5

Enjoy some robotic mayhem with LEGO Mindstorms and Dash robots controlled by iPads. Race and wrestle your robots in fun team-based games.For ages 9 and up.Drop in. No registration required.

Club de lecture pour enfants

Location:

Bloor/Gladstone

Event Time:

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 6
  • Fri, Apr 3

Rejoignez-nous pour parler des livres en nominations des prix Tamarac, Mélèze et Peuplier. Lisez 5 livres d'une liste et vous pouvez voter pour votre favori. Inscription obligatoire.Join us to talk in French about the nominations for the Poplar, T...

Junior Scientists Club - FULL!

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 6
  • Fri, Mar 13
  • Fri, Mar 27

The library is your laboratory! Mix wild concoctions and try more cool hands-on experiments that will make your thinking cap spin. For ages 6 to 12. Registration began Saturday, February 15 and is now full. For more information, please call the br...

Explore Snap Circuits

Location:

St. Clair/Silverthorn

Event Time:

4:15 pm - 5:15 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 6
  • Fri, Mar 13
  • Fri, Mar 20
  • Fri, Mar 27

Introductory level to STEM related technology. Explore Snap Circuits, VR and more. Ages 9 and up. 12 spots only. Please register by phone or in person.

After School Club: Engineering

Location:

Richview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 6
  • Fri, Mar 13
  • Fri, Mar 27

Get building with us and let your imagination run wild with engineering.For ages 6-12.Registration required. Space is limited. Register in person in the branch or by calling 416-394-5120. Registration begins Monday, February 24 at 9:00am.

Live in the Library: Waleed Abdulhamid

Location:

Parkdale

Event Time:

6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 6

Parkdale's own Waleed Abdulhamid performs music that celebrates African History, while exploring a variety of instruments in the process.

Storygami

Location:

Lillian H. Smith

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7
  • Sat, Apr 4
  • Sat, May 2
  • Sat, Jun 6

Origami meet-up for kids the first Saturday of each month. Learn to fold origami! Beginner & advanced folders welcome. This program is offered in partnership with the University of Toronto organization Fly with Origami, Learn to Dream (UTFOLD...

Paper Bag Princess Day

Location:

Steeles

Event Time:

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Robert Munsch's "The Paper Bag Princess" with crafts, storytime, and a puppet show!Program designed for children ages 3-8 and parents/caregivers.Space is limited. Please register in person in the branch, by calli...

Paper Bag Princess Day Celebration

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

Celebrate the original princess of power in Robert Munsch's beloved picture book, 40 years in print this year! Stories, activities, giveaways and more!For ages 4-8.Space is limited. Registration required. Register in person in the branch or by cal...

Celebrate Paper Bag Princess Day!

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

"The Paper Bag Princess" is 40 years old! Join us in celebrating this iconic feminist picture book character on the day before International Women's Day with a puppet show and craft.For children of all ages.Drop in. No registration required.

Kids' STEM Club

Location:

Brentwood

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

Calling all kids who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! Join our monthly Kids' STEM Club to learn and work together to explore these topics!For ages 8-12.Registration begins Thursday February 20th at 9 a.m. in-branch or b...

Paper Bag Princess Day

Location:

Mount Dennis

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

Join us on Saturday March 7 for Paper Bag Princess Day! Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko's princess of empowerment with the Paper Bag Princess fun for everyone. Enjoy a storytime and a craft activity.Recommend...

Write It Workshops with Ripple Foundation

Location:

Jane/Sheppard

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7
  • Sat, Mar 14
  • Sat, Mar 21

The Write It Workshops is Ripple Foundation's creative writing program to inspire young authors. The program focuses on improving the writing skills of children through fun, interactive activities through which participants are encouraged to find ...

Paper Bag Princess Day!

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

Join us as we celebrate the 40th birthday of the beloved Robert Munch book "The Paper Bag Princess!" Hear the original story and others about dragons! Dress up like like Princess Elizabeth, Prince Ronald, or The Dragon. The Paper Bag Princess hers...

Saturday Afternoon Family Board Game Day

Location:

Eatonville

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7
  • Sat, Mar 14
  • Sat, Mar 21
  • Sat, Mar 28
  • Sat, Apr 4
  • Sat, Apr 11

Bring your family and friends and try out our selection of board games!For all ages.Drop in. No registration required.

Saturday Knit & Crochet Circle

Location:

Pleasant View

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7
  • Sat, Apr 18
  • Sat, May 16
  • Sat, Jun 13

Want to learn how to knit or crochet with a fun group of people? Looking for help with your knitting or crochet project? Join our Knitting & Crochet Circle! You can also share your projects with other knitters/crocheters, teach a technique, le...

Paper Bag Princess Day!

Location:

Runnymede

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

Join us for the 40th Anniversary of Robert Munsch and Michael Martechenko's The Paper Bag Princess. Celebrate this princess of empowerment with storytime, crafts and games.For ages 4-8.Drop in. No registration required.

Paper Bag Princess Day!

Location:

Sanderson

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

Join us for the 40th Anniversary of Robert Munsch and Michael Martechenko's "The Paper Bag Princess." Celebrate this princess of empowerment with a special-themed storytime, followed by crafts!Drop in. No registration required.10:30 - 11am: Storyt...

Toronto Public Health: At Home Alone (Program is Full)

Location:

Morningside

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

Help prepare your 10-14 year old to stay home alone safely with a Toronto Public Health Nurse. Parents and children can come to this workshop to develop a personal safety and injury prevention plan that is tailored to meet your family's unique nee...

Paper Bag Princess Anniversary Storytime

Location:

Jones

Event Time:

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

Robert Munch's "The Paper Bag Princess" is turning 40 years old today! Join us for a Family Time filled with all things Paper Bag Princess. Stories, songs, and rhymes about princesses, dragons and castles. Children will take home a crown craft and...

Paper Bag Princess Day!

Location:

Long Branch

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

Join us for the 40th Anniversary of Robert Munsch and Michael Martechenko's "The Paper Bag Princess." Celebrate this princess of empowerment with a storytime and craft.For ages 4-8.Drop in. No registration required.

The Paper Bag Princess Story Time

Location:

Spadina Road

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

Join us as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch with a special story time and craft.Drop in. No registration required.

At Home Alone

Location:

Jane/Dundas

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

Toronto Public Health presents a fun family workshop to help families prepare their 10-14 year old to be home alone safely. Parents and children together will develop a personal safety and injury prevention plan that is tailored to meet your famil...

Introduction to 3D Printing

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

Ever wanted to 3D print but didn't know where to start? Heard about 3D printing but curious to know how it works? Visit the Albion Digital Innovation Hub for our Introduction to 3D Printing class.Learn about how a 3D printer worksSetting up your p...

Paper Bag Princess Day!

Location:

Humber Bay

Event Time:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

Join us to celebrate Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko's princess of empowerment with "The Paper Bag Princess" fun for everyone! Drop in between 10 am and 11 am to make a craft and hear the story of Princess Elizabeth!Call 416-394-5300 for more...

Robotics for Kids!

Location:

Sanderson

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

Prepare for the future! In this workshop we will complete challenges by programming robots with easy-to-learn, block-based computer programming languages. Then, the robots will take over the world! Ages 9+Registration is required and will open two...

The Paper Bag Princess Storytime

Location:

Woodside Square

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Robert Munsch's "The Paper Bag Princess". Stories and crafts for children with their parents or caregivers.Register in person in the branch or by calling 416-396-8979. Space is limited.

Paper Bag Princess Day Celebration

Location:

Leaside

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

Join us as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Robert Munsch classic "The Paper Bag Princess" with stories, activities, and a craft.For children of all ages.Drop in. No registration required.

Celebrate Paper Bag Princess Day!

Location:

St. Clair/Silverthorn

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 7

It's the 40th anniversary of Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko's princess of empowerment, "The Paper Bag Princess!"Join in the fun! Stories, crafts and cootie catchers!For ages 5 and up.15 spots available. Register in person in the branch or by...

Kids' STEM Club

Location:

Brentwood

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 10

Calling all kids who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! Join our monthly Kids' STEM Club to learn and work together to explore these topics!For ages 8-12.Registration begins Thursday February 20th at 9 a.m. in-branch or b...

Pokémon Club

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 10
  • Tue, Apr 14
  • Tue, May 12

Whether you're a new or expert Pokémon Trainer, everyone is welcome! Show off your Pokémon knowledge and research skills by exploring the library in our exciting Pokémon scavenger hunt for free cards! Bring in your old Pokémon cards to play with o...

Introduction to 3D Printing

Location:

Brentwood

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 10

Staff members show participants how to use the 3D printers available at Toronto Public Library Digital Innovation Hubs. Class instruction includes:* How to prepare a 3D design file for print* How to use the equipment properly and safely* A review ...

Robotics: Dash & Dot

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 10

Prepare for the future! In this workshop we will complete challenges by programming robots with easy-to-learn, block-based computer programming languages. Then, the robots will take over the world! Ages 9 - 12*Tickets will be available 2 weeks bef...

After School Club: BINGO Fun!

Location:

Steeles

Event Time:

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 11

Looking for something to do after school? Come out to our After School Club and have fun with BINGO! For ages 6-12.To register, call 416-396-8975 or email ststaff@tpl.ca

Snap Circuits Club

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 11
  • Wed, Apr 15

Play with circuitry in this hands-on program. Turn on a light, spin a motor, activate a speaker or choose from hundreds of other different projects.Drop in. No registration required.

LEGO Club

Location:

Danforth/Coxwell

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 11
  • Wed, Apr 8
  • Wed, Apr 29
  • Wed, May 20
  • Wed, Jun 10

Build, create, and use your imagination! LEGO and KEVA blocks will be provided. For ages 5 and up. Drop in. No registration required.

Cold Porcelain Clay Craft!

Location:

Flemingdon Park

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 12

Learn how to make cold porcelain clay! Fun spring craft activity for both kids and adults. Materials will be provided! No registration required.

Introduction to 3D Printing

Location:

Toronto Reference Library

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 12

Learn how 3D printers work and how you can print at the Toronto Public Library's Digital Innovation Hubs. This class includes hands-on instruction with Cura, the software used to prepare your 3D object file for printing on an Ultimaker 2+ printer....

At Home Alone

Location:

Scarborough Civic Centre

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 12

Toronto Public Health presents a fun family workshop to help families prepare their 10-14 year old to be home alone safely. Parents and children together will develop a personal safety and injury prevention plan that is tailored to meet your famil...

Introduction to 3D Printing

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 12

Learn how 3D printers work and how you can print at the Toronto Public Library?s Digital Innovation Hubs. This class includes hands-on instruction with Cura, the software used to prepare your 3D object file for printing on an Ultimaker 2+ printer....

After School Club: Crafts & Making

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 12
  • Thu, Apr 16
  • Thu, May 14
  • Thu, Jun 11

Thursdays are the new day for After School Club at Don Mills!Looking for something to do after school? Drop by the library for some gluing, colouring, cutting and more - bring your creativity! Ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

After School LEGO and Board Games

Location:

Hillcrest

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 12

Come build, create and explore with LEGO or play a variety of board games. Join us for some fun times after school.For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Robotics for Kids (Ages 10+)

Location:

Thorncliffe

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 12

Take your first steps into the wonderful world of robotics with Dash and LEGO Mindstorms! Learn the basics of programming, upload your code into the robot, and watch it take life!For ages 10 and up.Drop in. No registration required.

Interactive Fiction with Twine (12+)

Location:

Taylor Memorial

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 13

Interactive fiction is like a videogame version of the familiar choose-your-own-adventure books.In this hands-on workshop, we'll browse examples of interactive fiction and touch on the basics of storytelling. Then, we'll create our own story using...

Twisted Ones

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 14

Join Debbie and her balloons for a show that is packed with games, incredible balloon costumes, magic, cool music and lots of laughs. Parents must accompany children aged 5 and under. Tickets will be given out at 1:30 p.m. in the Children's Depart...

Saturday March Craft Day

Location:

Maryvale

Event Time:

All Day

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 14

Drop in anytime you wish on Saturday, March 14 to make your mini goodbye to winter snowman!

Introduction to 3D Printing

Location:

Thorncliffe

Event Time:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 14

Learn how 3D printers work and how you can print at the Toronto Public Library?s Digital Innovation Hubs. This class includes hands-on instruction with Cura, the software used to prepare your 3D object file for printing on an Ultimaker 2+ printer....

Applefun Puppetry Presents: Robin Hood and the Dragon

Location:

S. Walter Stewart

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 14

Oh no! The Sheriff has stolen the money! What's the best way to get it back? A dancing contest of course! Join Applefun Puppetry for 45-minutes of puppet show fun.Recommended for children ages 3 to 9 and their caregivers. Drop in, but space is lim...

Sing Ho' for the Life of a Bear!

Location:

Lillian H. Smith

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, May 23

Visit the Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books to view this exhibit of stories and illustrations featuring Winnie-the-Pooh and other beloved bear characters.Free. All are welcome.Located in the Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books,...

March Break Kickoff: Mr. Chris & The Gassy Bubbles

Location:

Maryvale

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 14

With their imaginative blend of music, puppets and humour, Mr. Chris & the Gassy Bubbles deliver a fun and interactive musical program that will have families singing and dancing!Program will take place in the centre court of Parkway Mall.Drop...

The Amazing Magic Mel

Location:

Maryvale

Event Time:

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Find your "inner magic" with The Amazing Magic Mel during this upbeat, hilarious and interactive magical experience. Expect a healthy dose of participation and self-empowerment as she leads aspiring mages of all ages on a journey to become "offic...

Let's Build a Cardboard City!

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Help us create a city made completely from cardboard. Will you construct a house, a high-rise or a school? A library, a store or a hospital? The possibilities for our cardboard community are endless. Bring your imagination; we'll supply the rest! ...

The History of Magic with Kyle Livingston

Location:

Dufferin/St. Clair

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

From Houdini style escapes to modern David Blaine type effects, kids will learn tricks along the way, with prizes, candy, dancing, bubbles and puzzles. Plenty of interaction in this amazing show!This is a featured March Break Magic program.

Snap Circuits

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Learn the basics of electronics in this hands-on workshop! Participants will learn how to build flying saucers, AM radios, doorbells and much more using kid-friendly circuit boards. This program is suitable for ages 8 years and up. Registration is...

Owen Anderson's Comedy Magic Show

Location:

Maria A. Shchuka

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Owen Anderson perform his own unique magic show full of comedy and fun for children and their families. Expect lots of audience participation, cool magic tricks, and loads of laughs plus a gentle promotion of books, reading and the value of the li...

Teen Iron Chef Challenge

Location:

Brentwood

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Do you have what it takes to be a Teen Iron Chef? Using your superior culinary skills and favourite snack foods compete to create the winning dish. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative dishes.Space is limited to youth ages 10-19. Please cal...

Tickles and Tunes with Kathy Reid-Naiman

Location:

York Woods

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Canadian children's entertainer and recording artist, Kathy Reid-Naiman, performs her unique songs, finger plays, tickles and tunes, to delight and entertain young children. Play games, tell stories together, and sing along in this highly interact...

Mad Science: Up, Up and Away

Location:

Morningside

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

The Mad Scientist will make a hot air balloon out of a dry cleaning bag, create a Dinosaur Sneeze and demonstrate how pressure can be used to create special effects in the movies. An audience member will experience the wondrous and floating powers...

Hand Drumming & Singing Circle

Location:

Woodside Square

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

This performance is a magical experience weaving together stories and teachings. Traditional, contemporary, and original hand drum songs by Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone are beautifully crafted into a transformative performance that is not only interacti...

Owen Anderson's Comedy Magic Show

Location:

Northern District

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Owen Anderson perform his own unique magic show full of comedy and fun for children and their families. Expect lots of audience participation, cool magic tricks, and loads of laughs plus a gentle promotion of books, reading and the value of the li...

STEM Camp @ Weston Library

Location:

Weston

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Thu, Mar 19
  • Fri, Mar 20

Join us at the Weston Library in an exploration of Interactive Fiction and Video Games. We will be learning to use the program Twine to create a work of interactive fiction.**Note that registration is in person or over the phone beginning March 2...

Sing into Spring

Location:

Eglinton Square

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Robins, frogs, baby chicks, green grass, budding trees, and all things spring! We will take a musical trip with Juno Award Nominee, Mary Lambert, to escape the winter blues, and then enjoy singing about all the wonderful things that spring to life...

Art Camp with the Power Plant

Location:

Scarborough Civic Centre

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Thu, Mar 19

Join staff from the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery for a four-day camp with sessions based on the gallery?s exhibitions. Each day focuses on one of the four exhibitions at the gallery. Participants will look at artworks by Rashid Johnson, Na...

Monsieur Thomas et ses Marionnettes

Location:

Alderwood

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Monsieur Thomas vous invite à suivre les aventures de ses amis, Georges, Joséphine et Malmain. Joséphine va bientôt pondre des oeufs et donner naissance à des oiselets. Alors Georges se met à l'oeuvre à construire un nid d'oiseau. Mais tout ne vas...

Comic Arts Camp with Freeze DNA

Location:

Goldhawk Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Thu, Mar 19
  • Fri, Mar 20

Join staff from Freeze DNA Book Publishing for a fun week of learning to draw comic art. Learn the fundamentals of drawing cartoon and comic characters and channel your creativity into an impressive finished product.For children 7-12. Contact bran...

March Break Minute to Win It

Location:

Mount Dennis

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

See if you can beat the timer in multiple minute to win it challenges!Register in person or by calling 416-394-1008, drop ins welcome.Recommended for children ages 6-12 years old.

Bob the Magician's Family Magic Show

Location:

S. Walter Stewart

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Bob the Magician performs an entertaining one-man magic show that combines side-splitting comedy, amazing visual tricks and plenty of audience participation! Guaranteed to entertain audiences of all ages! Drop in, but space is limited. Tickets wil...

The Hiss-story of Snakes

Location:

Jane/Sheppard

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

What are snakes? How do they behave? What kinds are there? Are they dangerous? This interactive program will answer these questions. Children will also have the opportunity to meet live snakes! Ages 7 to 12. Drop in only. No registration required.

Sing, Hop and Laugh with Sandy and Her Puppets

Location:

Bloor/Gladstone

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Join us for a fun and interactive concert and puppet show! Sandy invites you to hop like a bunny, quack like a duck, ride a bumpy bus, clap your hands and sing along to great energetic songs. Then you can help Lulu the Bird and Unicorn teach Sneak...

Gaming afternoon

Location:

Gerrard/Ashdale

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Enjoy a fun gaming afternoon during March break competing with your friends on the Wii. For ages 6-12. Drop in. No registration required.

Quantum Kidz LEGO

Location:

Thorncliffe

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Join us for a hands on, educational and fun LEGO workshop!This is a featured March Break STEM Program.

The Amazing Magic Mel

Location:

Weston

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Find your "inner magic" with The Amazing Magic Mel during this upbeat, hilarious and interactive magical experience. Expect a healthy dose of participation and self-empowerment as she leads aspiring mages of all ages on a journey to become "offic...

Hands on Exotics: Furry Friends

Location:

Northern District

Event Time:

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Hands on exotics is an exotic animal shelter that brings a wide variety of animals including feathery, furry, and scaly friends to help educate the public about the animals and important topics such as conservation and responsible pet ownership. C...

March Break Kamishibai Storytime

Location:

Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Japanese-style Kamishibai storytelling for ages 4 and up.Main floor, story area.Space is limited. Daycares must call the branch to register: 416-394-1040.

Magic Camp with WonderPhil

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Thu, Mar 19
  • Fri, Mar 20

Would you like to amaze your friends and family? WonderPhil, a full-time professional magician, will be teaching easy to master magic tricks with things you?ll find around the house. You?ll also receive some cool magic props, so you can keep pract...

Comic Arts Camp with Freeze DNA

Location:

Steeles

Event Time:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Thu, Mar 19
  • Fri, Mar 20

Join staff from Freeze DNA Book Publishing for a fun week of learning to draw comic arts. Learn the fundamentals of drawing cartoon and comic characters and channel your creativity into an impressive finished product.For children 7-12. Contact bra...

Red: a Little Red Riding Hood Story with Drive 'n Theatre

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Join Big Kid Drive 'n Theatre for a special production of Little Red Riding Hood. In Red, Little Red Riding Hood and her Grandma learn about Social Media and Digital Footprints. They are followed by an unknown user. A Big Bad Wolf pretends to be...

Snap Circuits and Robotics

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Play with electricity and circuitry during this hands-on program! Turn on a light, spin a motor, activate a speaker and choose from hundreds of different projects using snap circuits and you will have the opportunity to meet some of our robots!Reg...

Bob the Magician?s Family Magic Show

Location:

Port Union

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Bob the Magician performs an entertaining one-man magic show that combines side-splitting comedy, amazing visual tricks and plenty of audience participation! Guaranteed to entertain audiences of all ages! Starting at 1:30 pm, on this day, come to ...

March Break Multimedia Self Portrait

Location:

Deer Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Start your March Break week off by using different media forms to create your own self portrait. Ages 4 - 12.Registration required. For more information and to register, please call the branch at 416-393-7657. Registration opens Tuesday February ...

March Break Mural

Location:

Cedarbrae

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Come and paint a wall mural for the library!For ages 6 to 12 Space is limited. Registration is required and begins Tuesday February 18th. Please visit the branch or call 416-396-8871.

STEM: Photography Camp

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Thu, Mar 19
  • Fri, Mar 20

Hone your photographic skills in this beginner?s workshop where we will go over the basics of using your camera! Participants must bring their own photography equipment i.e camera, phone or table*Ages 10 - 12 only**Tickets will be available 2 week...

March Break Fun

Location:

Bridlewood

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Thu, Mar 19
  • Fri, Mar 20

Join us for stories, songs, crafts, games, and other fun activities; there will be something different every day, so come in to see!LIMIT OF 50 CHILDREN PER PROGRAM. TICKETS WILL BE GIVEN OUT 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START OF EACH PROGRAM.Mar 16 - ...

Fascinating Tour of the Universe

Location:

Downsview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Join The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's Tom Vassos for a tour of the universe highlighting several of the great astronomy discoveries made in the last 25 years. Explore life on the International Space Station and many fun facts about the u...

Les Nouvelles aventures du Petit Prince

Location:

College/Shaw

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Vous pensez tout savoir du Petit Prince ? Et si toute l'histoire n'a pas été racontée ? Et s'il y avait d'autres planètes à explorer ? Le duo d'improvisateurs DaFlo (Daphney Joseph et Florian François) vous emmène à la découverte de nouvelles plan...

March Break STEM Camp

Location:

Sanderson

Event Time:

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Thu, Mar 19
  • Fri, Mar 20

Join us at the Sanderson Library in an exploration of new technologies at our March Break STEM Camp presented by the Pop-Up Learning Lab. Some of the subjects that will be covered are 3D Printing, Coding, Robotics and more!!! **Note that registrat...

Family Movie: Abominable (2019)

Location:

Lillian H. Smith

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

When teenage Yi encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in a modern Chinese city, she and her mischievous friends, Jin and Peng, name him Everest and embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family at ...

STEM Camp - Video Game Creation (Ages 9-12)

Location:

Thorncliffe

Event Time:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Thu, Mar 19
  • Fri, Mar 20

Playing a ton of video games during March Break? Perhaps you're curious about how those video games were made? What are all the steps that game studios have to go through to get from an idea to a finished game?In this week-long STEM Camp you will ...

Swallowing Clouds: A Physical Arts Workshop

Location:

Parkdale

Event Time:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Thu, Mar 19
  • Fri, Mar 20
  • Sat, Mar 21

Join the professional artists of Swallowing Clouds in a fun and exciting community-based arts program. In this week long March Break morning camp, children will use improv, music, storytelling, arts & crafts, and movement to create their own ...

Magic Camp with WonderPhil

Location:

Richview

Event Time:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Thu, Mar 19
  • Fri, Mar 20

Tricks and magic are just the beginning! For children ages 7-12 years. **PLEASE NOTE: This program requires a 2 hour commitment for all five (5) mornings during the March Break. Registration required. Register in person or call 416-394-5120. ...

BenTastic Magic Show

Location:

St. Lawrence

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

We all have a little magic inside of us! Family-friendly magician, BenTastic, puts on an action-packed, interactive magic show with lots of laughter, amazing tricks and plenty of audience participation.Groups or daycares must call to register.This...

Faux fossiles avec Explorum

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Les fossiles sont l'expression du passé, mais la nature prend des milliers d'années à faire un fossile. Leur extraction est aussi un travail dur et laborieux (mais aussi fructueux). Dans cet atelier, nous allons en un premier temps, faire une exca...

Magic Camp with WonderPhil

Location:

Cedarbrae

Event Time:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16
  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Thu, Mar 19
  • Fri, Mar 20

Would you like to amaze your friends and family? WonderPhil, a full-time professional magician, will be teaching easy to master magic tricks with things you?ll find around the house. You?ll also receive some cool magic props, so you can keep pract...

Clay Corner

Location:

Leaside

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Create something imaginative with nonhardening modeling clay in a variety of colours. Bring your own ideas or use one of ours!For children of all ages.Drop in. Registration not required.

The Sing & Spell Show with Cindy Cook from Polka Dot Door

Location:

Main Street

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Sing and dance with Cindy Cook (long-time host of TVO's "Polka Dot Door") and her talking puppets, Spelling Bee, Book-Worm and Owlie, the baby owl, who show children that reading is fun!For ages 0-5.Free tickets will be distributed 30 minutes befo...

Balloon Twisting Workshop with the Scarborough Corp of Clowns

Location:

Maryvale

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Kids love balloon animals! Learn how to twist balloons with the Scarborough Corp of Clowns. We'll start with the basics and work up to more challenging animals: dogs, cats, rabbits, flowers and more will be covered. Space is limited and is for ...

Magical Entertainer Vincent

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Magical Entertainer Vincent presents a fun and interactive magic show for the entire family. Expect plenty of audience participation as Vincent performs in any number of familiar costumed characters to match any theme or seasonal holiday. This en...

Game Night!

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Join us for a night of games, food and fun!Play a variety of board games, Wii U console games, and even face off in a round of Jeopardy-style trivia! Bring your friends or make some new ones :) Snacks and beverages provided.For ages 12-19.Drop in....

Crafternoon

Location:

Eatonville

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Lots of different crafts to make and take home - you decide.Drop in, however space is limited. Groups or more than 10 should call 416-394-5270 in advance to make arrangements.

BenTastic Magic Show

Location:

Parliament Street

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

We all have a little magic inside of us! Family-friendly magician, BenTastic, puts on an action-packed, interactive magic show with lots of laughter, amazing tricks and plenty of audience participation.This is a featured March Break Magic program.

Bingo!

Location:

Pape/Danforth

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Join us for a few rounds of bingo and you could even win a prize! Suitable for all children however pre-readers will need help with the bingo cards.Groups must call 416-393-7727 in advance to register.

The Magic of Scott Dietrich

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Fun and hilarity are all part of Scott Dietrich's magic show, with his secret ingredient being the audience as active participants. Enjoy all sorts of tricks including card, rope, rubber sharks and much more. At the end of the performance, everyon...

C'est pas Géni'AL

Location:

S. Walter Stewart

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Vous aimez la magie? Et la science? Si vous avez répondu "oui!" à ces deux questions, alors venez-vous laisser ébahir par les illusions du professeur Géni Al, qui vous montrera comment la science et la magie peuvent parfois s'entremêler. Vous sere...

March Break: Keva Plank Challenges!

Location:

Dawes Road

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Join us for some March Build fun! Today we will be challenging you to build structures with Keva Planks! Come and put your problem-solving skills to the test! For children ages 6-12. Drop in.

March Break Game Day

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

March Break is here and let the games begin! Challenge someone on the PS4 or choose from our selection of board and card games.For children and teens ages 6 and up.Drop in, however space is limited. Registration required for large groups, daycares...

March Break Builders With LEGO and KEVA Planks

Location:

Palmerston

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Let off some March Break Steam and let your imagination run wild with LEGO and KEVA Planks challenges.For ages 5 and up.Registration required. Register in person in the branch or by calling 416-393-7680.

March Break Bingo

Location:

High Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

A fun bingo game with a variety of prizes.For ages 4-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Plasticine Art

Location:

Beaches

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 16

Taking inspiration from pictures by Barbara Reid, children will create artwork in a used CD case to take home.Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out starting at 1:45 pm.

Comic Art Workshop

Location:

Agincourt

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Calling all young aspiring artists! Justin Stanberry of Freeze DNA leads this comic art workshop while encouraging character development and promoting diversity. For ages 8-12. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please register in perso...

The History of Magic with Kyle Livingston

Location:

Bendale

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

From Houdini style escapes to modern David Blaine type effects, kids will learn tricks along the way, with prizes, candy, dancing, bubbles and puzzles. Plenty of interaction in this amazing show!This is a featured March Break Magic program.

Cinderella's Frog Prince with Drive 'n Theatre

Location:

Brentwood

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Two fairy tales in one. Cinderella experiences change and the Frog Prince offers her support and friendship. Cinderella is unable to accept their obvious differences. The rejected amphibian questions his own identity. A Fairy God Frog, Glass F...

Applefun Puppetry

Location:

Deer Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Join Applefun Puppetry for a fun and exciting puppet show. Meet the "star" puppets after and learn how to make a paper puppet of your own!Suitable for all ages. This is a featured March Break Puppetry/Theatre program.Drop in, however daycares shou...

Magnet Madness

Location:

College/Shaw

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Children experiment with magnets to discover their unique properties of attraction, repulsion and polarity.

March Break Fun

Location:

Black Creek

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Please be advised tickets will be given out 30 min before the program.

Bob the Magician?s Family Magic Show

Location:

Black Creek

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Bob the Magician performs an entertaining one-man magic show that combines side-splitting comedy, amazing visual tricks and plenty of audience participation! Guaranteed to entertain audiences of all ages! This is a featured March Break Magic program.

Tickles and Tunes with Kathy Reid-Naiman

Location:

Pape/Danforth

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Canadian children's entertainer and recording artist, Kathy Reid-Naiman, performs her unique songs, finger plays, tickles and tunes, to delight and entertain young children. Play games, tell stories together, and sing along in this highly interact...

Design A Maze!

Location:

S. Walter Stewart

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

In this STEM challenge, you will create a paper plate marble maze game inspired by pinball machines using a paper plate, a marble, and a variety of craft supplies!Learn about the design process, such as the selection of the right materials for the...

Puppetmongers presents Foolish Tales for Foolish Times

Location:

Lillian H. Smith

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Four classic tales of misadventure are combined to take the audience on a journey of venerable folk wisdom, in a celebration of our shared humanity. Using yesterday's solutions to solve today's problems, letting a small mistake become an insurmoun...

The Amazing Magic Mel

Location:

Queen/Saulter

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Find your "inner magic" with The Amazing Magic Mel during this upbeat, hilarious and interactive magical experience. Expect a healthy dose of participation and self-empowerment as she leads aspiring mages of all ages on a journey to become "offic...

March Break BINGO!

Location:

Downsview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Meet some new friends and play a few rounds of Bingo!Drop in. No registration required.

March Break Family Workshop: At Home Alone

Location:

City Hall

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Register for a fun family workshop led by a Toronto Public Health Nurse, that will help prepare your 10 - 14 year old to be home alone. This interactive workshop will help caregivers and their 10 - 14 year old:Communicate together· Find out if the...

Monsieur Thomas et ses Marionnettes - Group booking full

Location:

Danforth/Coxwell

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Monsieur Thomas vous invite à suivre les aventures de ses amis, Georges, Joséphine et Malmain. Joséphine va bientôt pondre des oeufs et donner naissance à des oiselets. Alors Georges se met à l'oeuvre à construire un nid d'oiseau. Mais tout ne vas...

Quantum Kidz LEGO Workshop - Oh Canada!

Location:

St. Clair/Silverthorn

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Calling all builders ages 6 and up! Come build with us this March Break and discover Canada.There are 12 spots available. Register in person in the branch or by calling 416-393-7709.Generously supported by Friends of Toronto Public Library, South ...

Yoga Storytime

Location:

Leaside

Event Time:

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Join us for a special yoga storytime by Appleseed Yoga where we will breathe, move, relax and connect with the natural world. We will read a book together and learn some basic yoga moves that go with the story. Wear comfy clothes (yoga mat optiona...

The Sing & Spell Show with Cindy Cook from Polka Dot Door

Location:

Jones

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Sing and dance with Cindy Cook (long-time host of TVO's "Polka Dot Door") and her talking puppets, Spelling Bee, Book-Worm and Owlie, the baby owl, who show children that reading is fun!For ages 0-5.Contact the branch for registration details.This...

Mad Science: Up, Up and Away

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

The Mad Scientist will make a hot air balloon out of a dry cleaning bag, create a Dinosaur Sneeze and demonstrate how pressure can be used to create special effects in the movies. An audience member will experience the wondrous and floating powers...

Robotics Club

Location:

Parliament Street

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Tue, Apr 21
  • Tue, May 19
  • Tue, Jun 16

Come in and try out fun tech games using Spheros, Dash and Dot, Snap Circuits and more! Activities will vary monthly.For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Recycled Art

Location:

Humber Summit

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Tue, Mar 24

Learn about climate change and adopting some changes in your daily habits towards reduce, reuse and recycling. Join us in the Children?s Art Project contest, using household recyclable materials to create art. Some materials will be provided but f...

Njacko Backo: voyages africains

Location:

Bloor/Gladstone

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Njacko Backo partage les expériences de la vie de son village natale au Cameroun où les traditions, l'histoire et les valeurs sont transmises oralement à travers des histoires, des chants et des danses. Dans sa présentation, Voyages Africains, Nja...

Wear green and join us for a movie!

Location:

Victoria Village

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

For this St Patrick's Day wear green to the library and enjoy a movie with us, 'The Odd Life of Timothy Green.'

C'est pas Géni'AL

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Vous aimez la magie? Et la science? Si vous avez répondu "oui!" à ces deux questions, alors venez-vous laisser ébahir par les illusions du professeur Géni Al, qui vous montrera comment la science et la magie peuvent parfois s'entremêler. Vous sere...

Wearable Tech: LED Circuit Card

Location:

Woodside Square

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Create and take home your own beautifully designed, hand-crafted card that lights up with a contact switch. This workshop is fun and is a great introduction to learning about soft circuits. For ages 6-12. Registration begins February 15th. Reg...

Debbie's Magical Balloon Show

Location:

Evelyn Gregory

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Join Debbie and her balloons for a show that is packed with games, incredible balloon costumes, magic, cool music and lots of wide smiles.This is a featured March Break Music program.

Digest This! with Relay Education

Location:

Jane/Sheppard

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Workshop participants will discover how the digestion of organic waste is used as a form of renewable energy. The workshop explores how bio-digesters can help reduce our impact on the environment. Children 8-12 years. Drop-in only. Space is limite...

The Sing & Spell Show with Cindy Cook from Polka Dot Door

Location:

Locke

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Sing and dance with Cindy Cook (long-time host of TVO's "Polka Dot Door") and her talking puppets, Spelling Bee, Book-Worm and Owlie, the baby owl, who show children that reading is fun!For ages 0-5.No registration required. But, larger groups sh...

March Break: St. Patrick's Day Craft

Location:

Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Make a craft to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.Main floor.Drop-in program. Please note that we are not able to accommodate taking group reservations for this program.

Mad Science: Slime Time - FULL

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Investigate the exciting world of polymers & the chemical reactions used to create them. Transform two liquids into an oozing batch of your very own slime to take home, using the secret Mad Science recipe, and then enter your creation in the S...

March Break Crafts

Location:

Highland Creek

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Make and create some fun crafts for the start of March Break.Drop -in. No registration required

The Magic of Scott Dietrich

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Fun and hilarity are all part of Scott Dietrich's magic show, with his secret ingredient being the audience as active participants. Enjoy all sorts of tricks including card, rope, rubber sharks and much more. At the end of the performance, everyo...

March Break: Build with Feltro!

Location:

Dawes Road

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Join us for March Build fun! Today we will be challenging you to build structures with Feltro! Can you rise to the challenge? Face off against your friends! For children ages 6-12. Drop in.

Puppet Show: The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Location:

Runnymede

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:15 am

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Enjoy a puppetry rendition of the classic tale. Three billy goats try to cross a bridge and outsmart the hungry troll beneath it.For ages 4 and up. Free tickets will be distributed 30 minutes prior to the show.

Bob the Magician?s Family Magic Show

Location:

Woodview Park

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Bob the Magician performs an entertaining one-man magic show that combines side-splitting comedy, amazing visual tricks and plenty of audience participation! Guaranteed to entertain audiences of all ages! This is a featured March Break Magic program.

Flipbook Animation

Location:

Runnymede

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Learn how to make your drawings come to life! Flipbook animate original creations or your favourite book characters from Harry Potter, Anime or Adventure Time. Using basic drawing skills and bookbinding techniques you will create their own paper m...

Ancient Board Games Workshop

Location:

Maria A. Shchuka

Event Time:

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17
  • Wed, Mar 18

The ancient board games workshop offers an opportunity to learn about the historical context of ancient leisure and lifestyle by learning how to play and make some of humanity's oldest games. Participants will be given background and historical co...

Mad Science: Fire and Ice

Location:

Eatonville

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:15 am

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Audiences will be dazzled by our Fire and Ice Show! We will mesmerize children with our special dry ice that doesn't melt. There will be a foggy dry ice storm, a shivering coin dance, sizzling scissors, and the BIG BURP. Things will heat up with i...

The STEM Survival Challenge

Location:

Cedarbrae

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Learn about amazing adaptations, then in teams use recyclable materials to build a creature that can survive the wild.For ages 6-12.Space is limited. Registration is required and begins Tuesday February 18th. Register in person in the branch or by...

Animal Friends Fun! By Hands on Exotics

Location:

Forest Hill

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Come join us and meet our guest animal friends!Hands on Exotics is an exotic animal shelter that brings a wide variety of animals including feathery, furry, and scaly friends to help learn about the animals and important topics such as conservatio...

Applefun Puppetry

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:15 am

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Join Applefun Puppetry for a fun and exciting puppet show. Afterward, meet the "star" puppets and learn how to make a paper puppet of your own!For children of all ages. Drop in. Space is limited. Registration required for large groups, daycares an...

March Break Movie Day: The Addams Family

Location:

Maryvale

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Come watch The Addams Family, the animated film starring Charlize Theron and Oscar Isaac on Tuesday, March 17. This film is rated PG, so is best for children 8 and up. Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before showtime.

3D Design for Kids: With Tinkercad

Location:

Richview

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

This class introduces participants to a simple but useful tool - Tinkercad. This program allows users to create 3-dimensional objects with simple geometric shapes. The program is available for free and runs in-browser. Registration Required, Ages 8+

March Break Movie: Dora and The Lost City of Gold

Location:

Northern District

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Bring a snack and enjoy a free movie on the big screen. Children must be supervised by a parent or caregiver. For ages 5 and up. No registration required.

Magical Entertainer Vincent

Location:

McGregor Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Magical Entertainer Vincent presents a fun and interactive magic show for the entire family. Expect plenty of audience participation as Vincent performs in any number of familiar costumed characters to match any theme or seasonal holiday. This ent...

LEGO & KEVA Planks Challenge

Location:

Brookbanks

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Use your imagination to explore and create with LEGO and KEVA Planks!For ages 6-12.Space is limited. Free tickets will be handed out at 1:30 pm.

March Break BINGO!

Location:

Mount Dennis

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Play B-I-N-G-O and win prizes! Recommended for ages 4-12. Groups of 10 or more please register. Call 416-394-1008 for more information. Drop ins welcome.

March Break-Spring Crafts

Location:

High Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Ages 4-12. Come create spring themed crafts. Drop in. No registration required.

Let's Make a Binary Coding Bracelet!

Location:

Bayview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Children will have fun learning about the basics of binary coding and then get to make their very own binary coding bracelet! Recommended for 8 and up. Registration required. Registration begins February 4th. For more information, call Bayview B...

DIY Mini Leprechaun Top Hats

Location:

Brentwood

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Making your own mini top hat for cosplay, steampunk, or a fancy costume party is easier than you think. In this hands-on workshop, participants will make and decorate their own Mini Leprechaun Top Hat for St. Patrick's Day.Space is limited to yout...

St. Patrick's Day Craft

Location:

Morningside

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 17

Enjoy the Luck of the Irish with a fantastic St. Patrick's Day Craft!Drop in Program, no registration required.

BuilderMania

Location:

Eatonville

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Show off your building skills with LEGO, KEVA Planks or Feltro. Try a challenge or a free build.Drop in, however space is limited. Groups larger than 10 should call in advance.

The Sing & Spell Show with Cindy Cook from Polka Dot Door

Location:

Amesbury Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Sing and dance with Cindy Cook (long-time host of TVO's "Polka Dot Door") and her talking puppets, Spelling Bee, Book-Worm and Owlie, the baby owl, who show children that reading is fun!For ages 0-5.Contact the branch for registration details.This...

March Break: Bead Animals

Location:

Sanderson

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Join us for some retro beading and make an animal keychain! Keep your finished keychain or gift it to a friend. All materials provided. For children ages 6-12Drop in. No registration required. Intended for small groups and families

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo: Inspiring a Love for Music

Location:

Parkdale

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Visit the musical instrument petting zoo for your chance to get up close and personal with the library?s collection of musical instruments such as violins, ukuleles, drums and more! Library staff will be on hand to talk about how to borrow an inst...

The History of Magic with Kyle Livingston

Location:

Dawes Road

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

From Houdini style escapes to modern David Blaine type effects, kids will learn tricks along the way, with prizes, candy, dancing, bubbles and puzzles. Plenty of interaction in this amazing show! For Children 6 and up. Free tickets available 30 mi...

Little Red Theatre Company Presents: Goldilocks

Location:

Richview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

A folky, funny pallet of misdemeanours as Goldilocks and her friendly Canadian bears transport us to a land of fiddles and frolic. We promise you a whole lotta fun! For children ages 4 and up. Drop in.

Cinderella's Frog Prince with Drive 'n Theatre

Location:

Kennedy/Eglinton

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Two fairy tales in one. Cinderella experiences change and the Frog Prince offers her support and friendship. Cinderella is unable to accept their obvious differences. The rejected amphibian questions his own identity. A Fairy God Frog, Glass F...

Crafternoon at the Library

Location:

Lillian H. Smith

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Make a simple craft to take home!For ages 4 and up.Daycares must call 416-393-7746 in advance to register.

Pinocchio with Little Red Theatre

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Join Little Red Theatre for a special production of Pinocchio.The story follows the journey of a young marionette on a quest for adventure. In spite of his father's warnings and Pinocchio's best intentions, he constantly finds himself in trouble. ...

March Break - Tech Petting Zoo

Location:

Queen/Saulter

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Tech petting Zoo!Play and explore with robots Dash & Dot and Sphero. Note that equipment will be distributed on a first come first serve basis Ages 6+Groups should call the branch at 416-393-7723 to ensure space

Creative Coasters

Location:

Woodview Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Join Woodview Park staff in creating fun coasters. During March Break get your creative juices flowing with this great simple and beautiful do it yourself coaster. All supplies provided. Recommended for ages 6 and up. For more information or to ...

The Amazing Magic Mel

Location:

Brookbanks

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Find your "inner magic" with The Amazing Magic Mel during this upbeat, hilarious and interactive magical experience. Expect a healthy dose of participation and self-empowerment as she leads aspiring magicians of all ages on a journey to become "o...

DIY Print Totes

Location:

Brentwood

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

A hands-on DIY print making class where each teen gets to design and take home a printed canvas bag.Space is limited to youth ages 10-19. Call Brentwood branch at 416-394-5240 to register. Registration begins on Thursday, February 20, at 9:00 a.m.

March Break FUN

Location:

Black Creek

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Please be advised. Tickets will be given out 30 min before the program.

Virtual Reality Experience

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Join us for a drop in session of Virtual Reality @ Albion! Partake in interactive games such as Beat Saber and Spiderman: Far from Home!** This program is a drop in program**

Robin Hood and the Dragon

Location:

Bayview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Oh no! The Sheriff has stolen the money! What's the best way to get it back? A dancing contest of course! Afterwards, everyone learnshow to make a paper puppet to take home. Join Applefun Puppetry for 45-minutes of puppet show fun.Recommended for ...

Monsieur Thomas et ses Marionnettes

Location:

Brentwood

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Monsieur Thomas vous invite à suivre les aventures de ses amis, Georges, Joséphine et Malmain. Joséphine va bientôt pondre des oeufs et donner naissance à des oiselets. Alors Georges se met à l'oeuvre à construire un nid d'oiseau. Mais tout ne vas...

March Break: Quantum Kidz LEGO

Location:

Long Branch

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Join us for a hands on, educational and fun LEGO workshop! Registration Required. 416-394-5087

Mad Science - March Break - Slime Time!

Location:

Elmbrook Park

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Children ages 6 - 12, join us and a scientist to investigate the exciting world of polymers & the chemical reactions we use to create them. Transform two liquids into an oozing batch of your very own slime using the secret Mad Science recipe, ...

DIY Robotics: Bug Bots

Location:

Cliffcrest

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Wiggling and wobbling fun with robotic bugs! But bots is a great introduction to the world of robotics. Learn how to build an insect robot with a simple vibration motor circuit and then decorate it to give it it's own unique look.Space is limited....

East End Storytellers

Location:

Morningside

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Wed, Apr 15
  • Wed, May 20
  • Wed, Jun 17

Storytelling is not just for children - adults can share and enjoy stories too! This group is open to storytellers of all levels including those just learning to share and tell stories. Story-listeners are also welcome. Share your love of stories ...

The Hiss-story of Snakes

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

What are snakes? How do they behave? What kinds are there? Are they dangerous? This interactive slide show answers these questions. Children also have an opportunity to meet live snakes!!Groups of 10 or more must register in advance. Drop in. Spac...

Perler Beads!

Location:

Downsview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Meet some new friends and challenge your creative skills with these bright and colorful beads! Take a break from all that school work and indulge in some artsy fun! Drop in program for ages 6+.

Please Play with Your Food!

Location:

S. Walter Stewart

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Learning chemistry is fun when it's all about food! Make elephant toothpaste from kitchen chemicals. Explore solubility while experimenting with sweet treats. Create art using chemistry and watch it explode! Have fun making a suspension you can mo...

Super Science

Location:

St. James Town

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

A high energy science show with amazing experiments including dry ice demonstrations, bubbling potions, chemical reactions, hair raising demonstrations, air pressure experiments and much more. Guaranteed to thrill with spectacular, hands-on scienc...

The Magic of Scott Dietrich

Location:

Bridlewood

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Fun and hilarity are all part of Scott Dietrich's magic show, with his secret ingredient being the audience as active participants. Enjoy all sorts of tricks including card, rope, rubber sharks and much more. At the end of the performance, everyon...

March Break Movie: Abominable

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Three teenagers must help a Yeti return to his family while avoiding a wealthy man and a zoologist who want it for their own needs.Suitable for all ages.Drop in, however space is limited. Registration required for large groups, daycares or camps. ...

Game-Making with Scratch

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

The Code Mobile is a computer-lab-on-wheels that travels to schools, community centres, and libraries to provide free technology education to youth in all communities across the country. Join us to find out how to create your very own computer gam...

Making Clay Miniature Cakes

Location:

Runnymede

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Develop basic clay molding skills while making miniature cakes. Learn how to handle clay in three simple ways: pinch, coil and slab, then add details using trimming, carving and engraving techniques. Create your own miniature cakes to take home ...

Sing, Hop and Laugh with Sandy from Razzmatazz

Location:

Northern District

Event Time:

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Sandy invites you to hop like a bunny, quack like a duck, ride a bumpy bus, clap your hands and sing along to great energetic songs. Then you can help Lulu the Bird and Unicorn teach Sneaky Hand how to be a friend in a hilarious puppet show!3-7 ye...

March Break: Crafternoon

Location:

Jones

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Join us for an afternoon of crafting! Learn to make a flower picture using just cotton swabs and 3 colours of paint. When finished each child will take home a canvas painting of a hydrangea flower. A great program for children 6-12 years old.Drop ...

Spring-O Bing-O!

Location:

Eatonville

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Word and picture bingo with prizes for all! Wear something green for Spring! Drop in. Space is limited. Groups larger than 10, please call in advance.

Mad Science: Up, Up and Away

Location:

Gerrard/Ashdale

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:15 am

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

The Mad Scientist will make a hot air balloon out of a dry cleaning bag, create a Dinosaur Sneeze and demonstrate how pressure can be used to create special effects in the movies. An audience member will experience the wondrous and floating powers...

Tickles and Tunes with Kathy Reid-Naiman

Location:

Jane/Sheppard

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Canadian children's entertainer and recording artist, Kathy Reid-Naiman, performs her unique songs, finger plays, tickles and tunes, to delight and entertain young children. Play games, tell stories together, and sing along in this highly interact...

Owen Anderson's Comedy Magic Show

Location:

Mount Dennis

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Owen Anderson perform his own unique magic show full of comedy and fun for children and their families. Expect lots of audience participation, cool magic tricks, and loads of laughs plus a gentle promotion of books, reading and the value of the li...

Monthly After School STEAM Club

Location:

Annette Street

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Wed, Apr 15
  • Wed, May 20
  • Wed, Jun 17

Want to be part of an exciting club and have fun learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math? Join our STEAM After School Club & explore these topics with experiments and other fun activities! We meet once a month, on the 3rd...

Cookie Decorating

Location:

Cedarbrae

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Calling all chefs! Learn the art of making cookies.Make your own dough, and decorate your cookies!Space is limited. Registration is required and begins Tuesday February 18th. Please visit the branch or call 416-396-8871.For ages 6-12Allergy Alert:...

March Break-Walt Disney Film Fest

Location:

High Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Ages 5-12. Enjoy vintage 19mm films with an old style movie projector. Drop in. No registration required.

Scratch Programming for Kids & Teens: Art Puzzle

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Start learning the basics of coding with Scratch, a coding language made for kids! We will be programming our pencil sprite to move, change colors, and make sounds, all leading to the creation of simple animations of geometric shapes like diamond...

BenTastic Magic Show

Location:

Gerrard/Ashdale

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

We all have a little magic inside of us! Family-friendly magician, BenTastic, puts on an action-packed, interactive magic show with lots of laughter, amazing tricks and plenty of audience participation.

Family Movie: Toy Story 4

Location:

Leaside

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Catch up on the further adventures of Woody and the gang and join us to watch "Toy Story 4!"Rated G. Run time: 100 mins.Drop in, however daycares must register in advance by calling 416-396-3835.

Applefun Puppetry

Location:

Hillcrest

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:15 am

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Join Applefun Puppetry for a fun and exciting puppet show. Meet the "star" puppets after and learn how to make a paper puppet of your own!Program is suitable for all ages. This is a featured March Break Puppetry/Theatre program.

Les Volcans avec Explorum

Location:

Woodside Square

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Les éruptions volcaniques sont souvent dévastatrices: la lave brûlante, les retombées de pierres et les gaz nocifs ont toutes des conséquences néfastes pour les humains. Lors de cet atelier, nous construirons un volcan miniature avec son cratère e...

Beat Saber Virtual Reality

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Thu, Mar 19

Interested in Virtual Reality? Curious about how it works? Come learn about it and experience it for yourself! Space is limited. Registration is required. Please call 416-396-8970 to register. Please register for one of the following dates only: W...

Mathemagical Science

Location:

Northern Elms

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Math and Science go together like "pi" and ice cream! Come and explore the power of math as biologists investigating human anatomy. Manipulate measurements to produce a rousing reaction. Add equal parts physics, engineering and math to design and ...

Njacko Backo : voyages africains

Location:

Northern District

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Njacko Backo partage les expériences de la vie de son village natale au Cameroun où les traditions, l'histoire et les valeurs sont transmises oralement à travers des histoires, des chants et des danses. Dans sa présentation, Voyages Africains, Nja...

Indigenous Powwow Dance Workshop

Location:

Parliament Street

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Join Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone for this workshop and performance which is an intricate expression of the Butterfly, symbolizing transformation. The dance is done in fancy shawl regalia to traditional and contemporary powwow music.Teachings on the dan...

BenTastic Magic Show

Location:

Alderwood

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

We all have a little magic inside of us! Family-friendly magician, BenTastic, puts on an action-packed, interactive magic show with lots of laughter, amazing tricks and plenty of audience participation.This is a featured March Break Magic program.

March Break BINGO

Location:

Deer Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Join us for many games of Bingo on the last day of March Break! Winners will receive prizes. Drop in. No registration required, however daycares should call in advance to register. Call 416-393-7657 for more information.

Mad Science: Up, Up and Away

Location:

Highland Creek

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

The Mad Scientist will make a hot air balloon out of a dry cleaning bag, create a Dinosaur Sneeze and demonstrate how pressure can be used to create special effects in the movies. An audience member will experience the wondrous and floating powers...

3D Printing Demonstration

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18
  • Fri, Mar 20
  • Fri, Mar 27
  • Sat, Mar 28

Stop by and check out our Ultimaker 2 Go 3D printer in action!Drop in.

Magical Entertainer Vincent

Location:

Burrows Hall

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Magical Entertainer Vincent presents a fun and interactive magic show for the entire family. Expect plenty of audience participation as Vincent performs in any number of familiar costumed characters to match any theme or seasonal holiday. This en...

March Break MakeDo Cardboard Construction

Location:

Palmerston

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

Join us for an afternoon of creating and building with MakeDo. MakeDo is a cardboard construction system that lets you build and create with kid-friendly tools. Bring your imagination as we build, design and create objects from recycled cardboard....

March Break Bingo!

Location:

Morningside

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 18

B-I-N-G-O! Come one, come all for a fun group game of Bingo! Many prizes for a few lucky winners.

Pokémon Club at York Woods Pop-Up

Location:

York Woods

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Join us as we explore and hunt for Pokémon at the York Woods Pop-Up Library! Whether you're a new or experienced Pokémon Trainer, everyone is welcome! Show off your Pokémon knowledge and participate in our exciting scavenger hunt for free cards! M...

Red: a Little Red Riding Hood Story with Drive 'n Theatre

Location:

Armour Heights

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Join Big Kid Drive 'n Theatre for a special production of Little Red Riding Hood. In Red, Little Red Riding Hood and her Grandma learn about Social Media and Digital Footprints. They are followed by an unknown user. A Big Bad Wolf pretends to be...

Les Nouvelles aventures du Petit Prince

Location:

Pape/Danforth

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Vous pensez tout savoir du Petit Prince ? Et si toute l'histoire n'a pas été racontée ? Et s'il y avait d'autres planètes à explorer ? Le duo d'improvisateurs DaFlo (Daphney Joseph et Florian François) vous emmène à la découverte de nouvelles plan...

Kamishibai Storytime

Location:

Lillian H. Smith

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Japanese-style Kamishibai storytelling for ages 4 and up.Daycares must call the branch to register: 416-393-7746

The History of Magic! with Kyle Livingston

Location:

St. James Town

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

From Houdini style escapes to modern David Blaine type effects, kids will learn tricks along the way, with prizes, candy, dancing, bubbles and puzzles. Plenty of interaction in this amazing show!This is a featured March Break Magic program.

Mad Science: Fire and Ice

Location:

Mount Pleasant

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Audiences will be dazzled by our Fire and Ice Show! We will mesmerize children with our special dry ice that doesn?t melt. There will be a foggy dry ice storm, a shivering coin dance, sizzling scissors, and the BIG BURP. Things will heat up with i...

Boucle d'or et les trois ours canadiens (Little Red Theatre)

Location:

High Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Le conte de Boucle d'or est un conte simple mais riche en thèmes. Il décrit les périples derrière la quête du savoir, elle-même alimentée par une curiosité débordante. Ce récit a une saveur de conte de fées et nous permet de créer une palette colo...

March Break Movie

Location:

Mount Dennis

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Join us for a family friendly movie. All children and families welcome. Groups of 10 or more please register by calling 416-394-1008. Limited seating, drop ins welcome.

Scratch Jr

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Are interested in learning how to code? Then come join us for a 2 hour session as we teach you simple block coding with Scratch Jr. Have fun learning to code a game that you can play! For ages 6 - 7. Registration is required. Space is limited. Reg...

Building Big or Small

Location:

Elmbrook Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Design and construct using recyclable materials. Use your imagination to create and build using newspaper, cardboard, tubes and other items.For ages 6 - 12.Children under 6, caregivers and parents are welcome to assist.No registration required.

Quantum Kidz LEGO Workshop

Location:

Humber Summit

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Calling all builders ages 6 and up! Join us for a hands on, educational and fun LEGO workshop.Contact branch for registration details.This is a featured March Break STEM Program.

March Break Builders Challenges: LEGO, Feltro and KEVA Planks

Location:

Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Complete fun challenges or use your imagination to build and create with LEGO, Feltro and KEVA Planks.For children of all ages.Drop in. No registration required, however space is limited. We are not able to accommodate group reservations for this ...

Applefun Puppetry Presents: The Purple Pirate

Location:

Richview

Event Time:

10:00 am - 10:45 am

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Get ready to sail the seven seas with the Purple Pirate and Applefun Puppetry in this amazingly funny and wonderfully purple puppet show!For ages 3 and up.Drop in. No registration required.

Zumba Kids

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Jam out to fun Latin rhythms and other tunes with licensed Zumba Kids instructor Bianca Bold! This high-energy program is packed with kid-friendly routines that will get everyone moving and grooving. We will break down the steps - so that everyone...

At Home Alone Family Workshop

Location:

Dufferin/St. Clair

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

A fun family workshop to help families prepare their 10 ? 14 year old to be home alone safely. Parents and their children must attend together. Call 416-393-7712 to register.

Pinocchio with Little Red Theatre

Location:

Runnymede

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Join Little Red Theatre for a special production of Pinocchio.The story follows the journey of a young marionette on a quest for adventure. In spite of his father's warnings and Pinocchio's best intentions, he constantly finds himself in trouble. ...

The Magic of Scott Dietrich

Location:

Bloor/Gladstone

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Fun and hilarity are all part of Scott Dietrich's magic show, with his secret ingredient being the audience as active participants. Enjoy all sorts of tricks including card, rope, rubber sharks and much more. At the end of the performance, everyon...

March Break: Newspaper Towers!

Location:

Dawes Road

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Join us for March Build fun! Today we will be building structures out of newspaper tubes! Can you build the tallest structure? For children ages 6-12. Drop in.

BINGO

Location:

Woodview Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Join Woodview Park staff in playing BINGO. Prizes for all who play. For children of all ages and their families. Drop in. No registration required, however space is limited. Call 416-395-5960 for more information.

Family Board Games Afternoon

Location:

Main Street

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Come join us for a fun afternoon playing fun board games. We will provide all the games!Family and friends welcome.Drop in. No registration required.

Electronic Snap Circuits

Location:

Leaside

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Use one of our Electronic Snap Circuits kits to make a battery-run project that lights up, moves or makes sound - and learn about electronics!For ages 8-12.Drop in. No registration required.

March Break FUN

Location:

Black Creek

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Please be advised. Tickets will be given out 30 min before the program.

March Break BINGO!

Location:

Flemingdon Park

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Spend your evening playing BINGO at the Flemingdon Park Library, where you could win a prize! No registration required.

Tech Petting Zoo

Location:

Brentwood

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Come in and take a look at the technology available at the Toronto Public Library. See a 3D printer in action, control some robots, build an electric circuit and play a piano using everyday objects as piano keys!Daycares and groups of 10 or more m...

March Break - Game Day!

Location:

Queen/Saulter

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

It's game day!It's game time with the Nintendo Wii U.For children Ages 6+Groups should call the branch at 416-393-7723 to ensure space.

Magical Entertainer Vincent

Location:

Woodside Square

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Magical Entertainer Vincent presents a fun and interactive magic show for the entire family. Expect plenty of audience participation as Vincent performs in a number of familiar costumed characters to match any theme or seasonal holiday. This ente...

Explore Wind and Sound with Science

Location:

Bayview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Let?s explore wind and sound using simple material and some imagination! Create a windmill and harmonica to take home. All materials provided. Recommended for 4-10 years old.Registration required. Registration begins February 4th. For more inf...

Debbie Stevens Presents: The Twisted One

Location:

Richview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Join Debbie and her balloons for a show that is packed with games, incredible balloon costumes, magic, cool music and lots of wide smiles. For children ages 3 and up. Drop in.

Mad Science: Fire and Ice

Location:

Rexdale

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:15 am

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Audiences will be dazzled by our Fire and Ice Show! We will mesmerize children with our special dry ice that doesn?t melt. There will be a foggy dry ice storm, a shivering coin dance, sizzling scissors, and the BIG BURP. Things will heat up with i...

Mad Science: Spin! Pop! Boom!

Location:

Northern District

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

This performance will explore a combination of chemistry and physics. Audiences will be amazed by our colour change demonstration. The Mad Scientist will create an extra hand to help with experiments. Exothermic reactions that will produce a Genie...

Monsieur Thomas et ses Marionnettes

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Monsieur Thomas vous invite à suivre les aventures de ses amis, Georges, Joséphine et Malmain. Joséphine va bientôt pondre des oeufs et donner naissance à des oiselets. Alors Georges se met à l'oeuvre à construire un nid d'oiseau. Mais tout ne vas...

Applefun Puppetry

Location:

New Toronto

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Join us and Applefun Puppetry for a puppet show featuring Robin Hood and the Dragon. No registration required.

The Angry Bird Movie 2

Location:

Danforth/Coxwell

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

This family film features flightless colorful birds and scheming green pigs as they take their feud to the next level. Rated PG: 1hr 40min.Drop-in program. For group bookings, please call branch at 416-393-7783 to check if space is available.

Kids' Library Bingo

Location:

Maryvale

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Come play a game of bingo or two. You just might win a prize!Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the program.

March Break LEGO and Board Games

Location:

Hillcrest

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Come build, create and explore with LEGO or play a variety of board games. Join us for some fun times during march break.Drop in. No registration required.

March Break Slime!

Location:

Deer Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Join us on your March Break week to make and keep your own slime!Ages 6 - 12.Registration required. For more information or to register, please call the branch at 416-393-7657. Registration opens Tuesday, February 18, 2020.Daycares, please call in...

Family Board Game Fun

Location:

Highland Creek

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Come and enjoy playing fun board games with family and friends. A variety of games such as Trivial Pursuit, Sorry, Monopoly, Scrabble will be supplied.Drop in. No registration required.

Builders Club

Location:

Humberwood

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Do you love to build? Have fun, meet new friends, and build something awesome with LEGO, K?nex, and Feltro tiles!Drop in. No registration required.

Storytelling with Twine Workshop

Location:

Maria A. Shchuka

Event Time:

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19
  • Fri, Mar 20

The narrative games workshop is focused on teaching participants about the relevance of narrative games and further how to use Twine and similar tools to create their own "choose your own adventure" type game. Limited Space. Registration Required....

The Sing & Spell Show with Cindy Cook from Polka Dot Door

Location:

Cedarbrae

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Sing and dance with Cindy Cook (long-time host of TVO's "Polka Dot Door") and her talking puppets, Spelling Bee, Book-Worm and Owlie, the baby owl, who show children that reading is fun!For children all ages.Free tickets will be distributed 30 min...

March Break Board Games

Location:

Spadina Road

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Drop in and challenge your friends or library staff to a friendly board game!For ages 3 and up.Drop in. No registration required.

Spring Scavenger Hunt

Location:

Morningside

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

Who doesn't love a scavenger hunt? Come in and look for treasures in the library. Armed with a list of items to find, participants eagerly look around the library to potentially win a prize.This is a drop in program, no registration required.

Crafts for Spring

Location:

Beaches

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 19

It's the first day of spring, so let's celebrate with some seasonal crafts!Space is limited.Tickets will be handed out starting at 1:45 pm.

Debbie's Magical Balloon Show

Location:

Bayview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Join Debbie and her balloons for a show that is packed with games, incredible balloon costumes, magic, cool music and lots of wide smiles.This is a featured March Break Music program.

Le Voyage de Monsieur Philippe

Location:

Woodside Square

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Monsieur Philippe et sa guitare vous emmènent en voyage avec des chansons traditionnelles de France et du Canada. Sa valise est remplie d?accessoires, d'instruments de musique, de bibelots, de gravures, etc...qui permettront aux enfants de partici...

The Sing & Spell Show with Cindy Cook from Polka Dot Door

Location:

City Hall

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Sing and dance with Cindy Cook (long-time host of TVO's "Polka Dot Door") and her talking puppets, Spelling Bee, Book-Worm and Owlie, the baby owl, who show children that reading is fun!For ages 0-5.This is a featured March Break Music program.

Arduino for Total Beginners

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Learn how to use an Arduino micro-controller. This program is for those who know nothing about Arduino, micro-controllers and electronics. A laptop and Arduino kit are provided for use during this workshop. This class is suitable for Teens but cus...

Quantum Kidz LEGO Workshop

Location:

Humber Bay

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Calling all builders ages 6 and up. Join us for a hands on, educational and fun LEGO workshop! Contact branch for registration details. This is a featured March Break STEM program.

Shrinky Dinks!

Location:

Parliament Street

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Draw or trace designs onto shrink film, cut them out and pop them in the oven and watch them transform into amazing tiny charms. No registration required. Ages 8-12

LEGO and Snap Circuits

Location:

Northern District

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Have fun with LEGO, Feltro, Keva, and Snap Circuits on a Friday afternoon!For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Applefun Puppetry

Location:

Leaside

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Join Applefun Puppetry for a fun and exciting puppet show. Meet the "star" puppets after and learn how to make a paper puppet of your own!Program is suitable for all ages. Tickets will handed out on a first-come, first-serve basis half an hour bef...

Boucle d'or et les trois ours canadiens (Little Red Theatre)

Location:

Runnymede

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Le conte de Boucle d'or est un conte simple mais riche en thèmes. Il décrit les périples derrière la quête du savoir, elle-même alimentée par une curiosité débordante. Ce récit a une saveur de conte de fées et nous permet de créer une palette colo...

Puppet Show: Strega Nona

Location:

Lillian H. Smith

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works. Ages 4 and up.Daycares must call the branch to register: 416-393-7746

Owen Anderson's Comedy Magic Show

Location:

Perth/Dupont

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Owen Anderson perform his own unique magic show full of comedy and fun for children and their families. Expect lots of audience participation, cool magic tricks, and loads of laughs plus a gentle promotion of books, reading and the value of the li...

Puppet Show and Story Tiime

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Join us in the Children's Department for a retelling of the classic Norwegian fairytale, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, followed by stories, songs and rhymes. Tickets will be given out at 1:30 p.m. in the Children's Department the day of the program.

LEGO Lovers Club

Location:

Elmbrook Park

Event Time:

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Join us to create and build with LEGO!Ages 4 and up. Children under 6, parents and caregivers, are welcome to assist.Drop in. No registration required.

March Break Movie

Location:

Mount Pleasant

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Join us on March Break for popcorn and a movie on the big screen of our program room!

Scratch Lab for Kids

Location:

Dufferin/St. Clair

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Learn how to create simple computer games with easy to use drag and drop Scratch coding. Ages 7-12. Register at 416-393-7712. Space is limited.

March Break BINGO

Location:

Spadina Road

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Join us for bingo during March Break for your chance to win great prizes and have lots of fun! Drop in. No registration required.

Marvel Superheroes Trivia Challenge

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Test your knowledge of both the Marvel Universe from the comic books and the Marvel Cinematic Universe! We?ll play multiple rounds of increasing difficulty and end with a STUMP Librarian Scott round ? bring along your most challenging questions! ...

Sphero Bowling

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Have you ever wanted to go bowling in a library? Well now is your chance, with the fun and easy to learn Sphero the Robot. Once you know how to control him, try and strike down those pins!For ages 6-12.Registration required. Registration begins Sa...

Building with MakeDo

Location:

Brookbanks

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Challenge your friends and family to build, design and create imaginative objects, using recycled cardboard!Ages 6-12.Space is limited. Free tickets will be handed out at 1:30 pm.Generously supported by the Friends of Toronto PublicLibrary, South ...

Owen Anderson's Comedy Magic Show

Location:

Jane/Dundas

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Owen Anderson perform his own unique magic show full of comedy and fun for children and their families. Expect lots of audience participation, cool magic tricks, and loads of laughs plus a gentle promotion of books, reading and the value of the li...

March Break - Robotics

Location:

High Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Come play with the Dash and Dot robots.For ages 6-12.Drop-in. Space is limited.

The History of Magic! with Kyle Livingston

Location:

Todmorden Room

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

From Houdini style escapes to modern David Blaine type effects, kids will learn tricks along the way, with prizes, candy, dancing, bubbles and puzzles. Plenty of interaction in this amazing show!This is a featured March Break Magic Program.Drop in...

Bob the Magician?s Family Magic Show

Location:

Elmbrook Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Bob the Magician performs an entertaining one-man magic show that combines side-splitting comedy, amazing visual tricks and plenty of audience participation! Guaranteed to entertain audiences of all ages! This is a featured March Break Magic program.

Slime Workshop

Location:

Humberwood

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Join us, and create your own slime to take home! Space is limited, Registration Required- Registration begins Thursday March 6, 2020

Sphero Fun

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Spark your imagination with Sphero as we code and run an obstacle course. Ages 8 - 12 years. Registration is required. Space is limited. Registration will open on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. through Evenbrite.

March Break Movie

Location:

Deer Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Watch a movie at the library on your last day of March Break. Movie title will be announced closer to the date. Snacks are welcome!Drop in. Daycares, please call in advance to register. For more information, please call the branch at 416-393-7657.

March Break: Build a Box City!

Location:

Dawes Road

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Join us for March Build fun! Calling all amateur architects - we invite you to construct a city out of boxes! For children ages 6-12. Drop in.

Swallowing Clouds

Location:

Downsview

Event Time:

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Join the professional artists of Swallowing Clouds in a fun and exciting community-based arts program. In this March Break day camp, children will use improv, music, storytelling, arts & crafts, and movement to create their own work of dance t...

Button Making

Location:

Woodview Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Join Woodview Park staff in the popular button making program. Design and create your own button. For children of all ages and their families. Drop in, however space is limited. Call Woodview Park Library for more information 416-395-5960.

March Break Movie for Kids @ Palmerston: Title TBA

Location:

Palmerston

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Come out and enjoy a kid-friendly movie on our big screen in the theatre! Drop in. Camps and daycares should call 416-393-7680 to register your group.

The Amazing Magic Mel

Location:

Annette Street

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

​Find your "inner magic" with The Amazing Magic Mel during this upbeat, hilarious and interactive magical experience. Expect a healthy dose of participation and self-empowerment as she leads aspiring magicians of all ages on a journey to become "...

The Amazing Magic Mel

Location:

New Toronto

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Find your "inner magic" with The Amazing Magic Mel during this upbeat, hilarious and interactive magical experience. Expect a healthy dose of participation and self-empowerment as she leads aspiring mages of all ages on a journey to become "offic...

March Break Movie: Abominable

Location:

Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

PG, 2019, 97mins. When teenage Yi encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai, she and her mischievous friends, Jin and Pengm, name him "Everest" and embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his fa...

March Break FUN

Location:

Black Creek

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Please be advised. Tickets will be given out 30 min before the program.

Applefun Puppetry

Location:

Taylor Memorial

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:15 am

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Join Applefun Puppetry for a fun and exciting puppet show. Meet the "star" puppets after and learn how to make a paper puppet of your own!Suitable for all ages. This is a featured March Break Puppetry/Theatre program.

Craft Day: Make a Hedgehog

Location:

Maryvale

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Make a funky hedgehog using recycled materials! For ages 6 and up. Space is limited. Please register in advance in person or by calling 416-396-8931 anytime on or after February 24.

Dash Robot Challenges

Location:

Brentwood

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Enjoy some fun robotic challenges with Dash robots controlled with iPads. Race and play soccer with the robots in fun team based games. For children and teens ages 10-14.*Registration required.Registration begins February 20th at 9 a.m. in branch ...

Les volcans avec Explorum

Location:

S. Walter Stewart

Event Time:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Les éruptions volcaniques sont souvent dévastatrices: la lave brûlante, les retombées de pierres et les gaz nocifs ont toutes des conséquences néfastes pour les humains. Lors de cet atelier, nous construirons un volcan miniature avec son cratère e...

March Break Builders: LEGO, KEVA and Feltro

Location:

Port Union

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Use your imagination to create and build amazing structures with LEGO blocks, wooden KEVA Planks and magnetic Feltro tiles. For children between the ages of 6-12 years. No registration required.Limit of 20 children between the ages of 6-12 years.

March Break - Construction Day

Location:

Queen/Saulter

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Create build and use KEVA planks, Feltro , and LEGO! Your imagination is the limit!Materials will be provided.Groups should call the branch at 416-393-7723 in advance to ensure space.

Book Bingo

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Come on out for some rousing games of Bingo based on favourite new and classic children's books. There will be prizes for the winners! For children of all ages and their families. Drop in, however space is limited. Registration required for large ...

March Break Crafternoon

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Join us for a set of crafts to channel your child's creativity! All materials provided. Drop in. No registration required. For children 3 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Large groups must inquire ahead of time. Call 416-395-5442 f...

Make it and Take it with Power Kids

Location:

Richview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Explore new forms of art with Power Kids! For children ages 7-12 years. This is a TICKETED program. Tickets will be issued beginning at 1:30pm. Space is limited.

March Break LEGO

Location:

Mimico Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

You have the imagination, and we have buckets and buckets of LEGO for you to create with. From 2 - 3 in the auditorium. No registration. Drop-in. Space is limited.

March Break Movie

Location:

Morningside

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Join us for a fun filled March Break Movie!Drop in. No registration required.

Scientists in School: Please Play with your Food!

Location:

Beaches

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 20

Learning chemistry is fun when it's all about food! Make elephant toothpaste from kitchen chemicals. Explore solubility while experimenting with sweet treats. Create art using chemistry and watch it explode! Have fun making a suspension you can mo...

Saturday Afternoon Family Board Game Day

Location:

Eatonville

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 21

Bring your family and friends and try out our selection of board games!Drop in, however space is limited. Groups larger than 10, should call in advance to make arrangements.

Boucle d'or et les trois ours canadiens (Little Red Theatre)

Location:

Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 21

Le conte de Boucle d'or est un conte simple mais riche en thèmes. Il décrit les périples derrière la quête du savoir, elle-même alimentée par une curiosité débordante. Ce récit a une saveur de conte de fées et nous permet de créer une palette colo...

March Break - BenTastic Magic Show!

Location:

High Park

Event Time:

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 21

We all have a little magic inside of us! Family-friendly magician, BenTastic, puts on an action-packed, interactive magic show with lots of laughter, amazing tricks and plenty of audience participation.This is a featured March Break Magic program.

BenTastic Magic Show

Location:

Danforth/Coxwell

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 21

We all have a little magic inside of us! Family-friendly magician, BenTastic, puts on an action-packed, interactive magic show with lots of laughter, amazing tricks and plenty of audience participation.This is a featured March Break Magic program.

March Break Movie Matinee

Location:

Black Creek

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 21

Please be advised. Tickets will be given out 30 min before the movie show time.

KatzTollar

Location:

Toronto Reference Library

Event Time:

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 21

Join us for a live music performance by KatzTollar!Brian Katz is widely acclaimed for his evocative compositions, and for his personal approach to playing modern jazz and klezmer music on the classical guitar. Ernie Tollar is renown for his outsta...

Robotics Challenges

Location:

Runnymede

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 21

Meet our robot friends: Sphero, Dot & Dash. We'll use block-based computer programming to compete in challenges.For ages 7-12.Register in person in the branch or by calling 416-393-7697.

Snap Circuits for Kids! (Ages 8+)

Location:

Taylor Memorial

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 21

Play with electricty and circuitry during this hands-on program!Turn on a light, spin a motor, activate a speaker and choose from hundreds of different projects. Or try making your own circuits!For ages 8 and up.

Colourful Masks Craft

Location:

Bayview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 21

With inspiration from other masks from a variety of cultures, create your own three-dimensional painted cardboard mask. Colour mixing will be reviewed, and you will be shown how to use lines, shapes, and colour to reinforce and emphasize the domin...

Owen Anderson's Comedy Magic Show

Location:

Humberwood

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 21

Owen Anderson perform his own unique magic show full of comedy and fun for children and their families. Expect lots of audience participation, cool magic tricks, and loads of laughs plus a gentle promotion of books, reading and the value of the li...

MaKey MaKey for Kids! (Ages 10+)

Location:

Taylor Memorial

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 21

Have you ever wanted to make your own arcade?MaKey MaKey is an invention kit for the 21st century. Turn everyday objects, like bananas and coins, into touchpads. Then combine them with the internet!MaKey MaKey's are a great way for children to lea...

After School Club: LEGO Challenge

Location:

Deer Park

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 23
  • Mon, Mar 30
  • Mon, Apr 6

Use your imagination to create and build amazing structures with LEGO blocks. Join us for a new challenge every week!For ages 6-12.Registration required. Register in person in the branch or by calling 416-393-7657.

More Than One Thousand and One Nights featuring Chirine El Ansary

Location:

Gerrard/Ashdale

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 23

Storyteller Chirine El Ansary shares stories that take you into the enchantment of The Arabian Nights. This program is part of the 2020 Toronto Storytelling Festival.Drop in. No registration required.

Storytelling Gifts featuring Ron Evans

Location:

Parliament Street

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Mar 23

Storyteller Ron Evans carries the oral traditions of his Métis and Chippewa-Cree ancestries. Ron will be accompanied by singer and drummer Jose Brown. This program is part of the 2020 Toronto Storytelling Festival.For ages 6 & up.Call the bran...

Tuesday Video Games

Location:

Black Creek

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 24
  • Tue, Mar 31
  • Tue, Apr 7
  • Tue, Apr 14
  • Tue, Apr 21
  • Tue, Apr 28

Tuesday Video Games.For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Leading to Reading

Location:

Bloor/Gladstone

Event Time:

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 24
  • Tue, Mar 31
  • Tue, Apr 7
  • Tue, Apr 14
  • Tue, Apr 21
  • Tue, Apr 28

Leading to Reading is a free program for children Grades 1-6 in need of extra support in reading and writing. Children are matched with a volunteer, who will work with them one-on-one for one hour every week, on Tuesday during the summer and the s...

Digital Sculpting For Kids with Blender (10+)

Location:

Taylor Memorial

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 24

Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline?modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, video editing and 2D animation pipeline.In this workshop, we'l...

Arctic Stories featuring Stina Fagertun

Location:

Locke

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 24

Storyteller Stina Fagertun shares ancient and unique fairy tales from her Coastal Sámi, Kven, and Arctic storytelling traditions. This program is part of the 2020 Toronto Storytelling Festival.For ages 6 & up.Call the branch for more details.

After School: Fun Tuesdays

Location:

Brookbanks

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 24
  • Tue, Mar 31
  • Tue, Apr 7
  • Tue, Apr 14

Get creative after school, learn new things, make stuff, meet other kids and have fun! Ages 6-12.Tuesday, March 24 - Fun with Mosaic TilesTuesday, March 31 - PaintingTuesday, April 7 - Create a SuperheroTuesday, April 14 - Duct Tape craftsSpace is...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Bloor/Gladstone

Event Time:

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 24
  • Tue, Mar 31
  • Tue, Apr 7
  • Tue, Apr 14
  • Tue, Apr 21
  • Tue, Apr 28

Leading to Reading is a free program for children Grades 1-6 in need of extra support in reading and writing. Children are matched with a volunteer, who will work with them one-on-one for one hour every week, on Tuesday during the summer and the s...

Storytelling Gifts featuring Ron Evans

Location:

Amesbury Park

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 24

Storyteller Ron Evans carries the oral traditions of his Métis and Chippewa-Cree ancestries. Ron will be accompanied by singer and drummer Jose Brown. This program is part of the 2020 Toronto Storytelling Festival.For ages 6 & up.Call the bran...

Robotics Club

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 25

Try your hand at: driving a Sphero, Dash and Dot, and circuitry with snap circuits etc. Register onlineAges 7 and up

Afterschool Games

Location:

Goldhawk Park

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 25
  • Wed, Apr 1
  • Wed, Apr 8
  • Wed, Apr 15

Children can drop-in to enjoy some afterschool fun with games such as Jenga, Connect Four, Yahtzee, Snakes and Ladders, and more!

Family Time

Location:

Danforth/Coxwell

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 25
  • Wed, Apr 1
  • Wed, Apr 8
  • Wed, Apr 15
  • Wed, Apr 22
  • Wed, Apr 29

Stories, songs, rhymes and a craft for children ages 19 months to 5 years old with their parents or caregivers. Drop in. No registration required.

After School Club

Location:

Steeles

Event Time:

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 25
  • Wed, Apr 1
  • Wed, Apr 8
  • Wed, Apr 15
  • Wed, Apr 22
  • Wed, Apr 29

Looking for something to do after school? Come out to our After School Club and learn new things, make stuff, meet other kids and have fun! For ages 6-12.Space is limited. For more information on the week's theme or to register call 416-396-8975 o...

La Semaine de la francophonie: L'histoire d'une histoire avec Mireille Messier

Location:

Woodside Square

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 25

Pour célébrer la Semaine de la francophonie, venez rencontrer l'auteure jeunesse Mireille Messier qui vous racontera non seulement une mais DEUX histoires - celle de son album "Ma branche préférée" et celle des vrais événements qui l'ont inspiré à...

Introduction to 3D Printing

Location:

Richview

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Mar 25

Learn how to 3D print at the library using an Ultimaker 3D printer. Discover the vast world of 3D design and see how designs come to life.

After School Club: Building & Construction

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 26
  • Thu, Apr 23
  • Thu, May 21
  • Thu, Jun 18

Thursdays are the new day for After School Club at Don Mills!Looking for something to do after school? Drop by the library for interactive building challenges with LEGO, K'NEX, Feltro, Keva and more!For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Arctic Stories featuring Stina Fagertun

Location:

Main Street

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 26

Storyteller Stina Fagertun shares ancient and unique fairy tales from her Coastal Sámi, Kven, and Arctic storytelling traditions. This program is part of the 2020 Toronto Storytelling Festival.For ages 6 & up.Call the branch for more details.

LEGO Club

Location:

Queen/Saulter

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 26
  • Thu, Apr 16
  • Thu, May 21
  • Thu, Jun 18

Join our LEGO Club where you can create, build and use your imagination!Drop in. No registration required.

After School LEGO and Board Games

Location:

Hillcrest

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 26

Come build, create and explore with LEGO or play a variety of board games. Join us for some fun times after school.For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

DIY Spring craft!

Location:

Flemingdon Park

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 26

Spring is almost here, so join us for fun seasonal crafts at the library! We'll make an "eggshell planter". Ages 8 and up!No registration required!

Tech Petting Zoo

Location:

Queen/Saulter

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 26
  • Thu, Apr 16
  • Thu, May 21
  • Thu, Jun 18

Come into the library and have fun with robotics! We'll give you a chance to play and explore with Dash & Dot and Sphero, including obstacle courses and races! Note that equipment will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

La Semaine de la francophonie : L'histoire d'une histoire avec Mireille Messier

Location:

Danforth/Coxwell

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 26

Pour célébrer la Semaine de la francophonie, venez rencontrer l'auteure jeunesse Mireille Messier qui vous racontera non seulement une mais DEUX histoires - celle de son album "Ma branche préférée" et celle des vrais événements qui l'ont inspiré à...

Coding for Kids with Scratch! (Ages 10+)

Location:

Taylor Memorial

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Mar 26

Scratch is a free programming language to make games, movies and animations!Learn about the Scratch programming language and editor in this fun, informative workshop for both kids and parents!

More Than One Thousand and One Nights featuring Chirine El Ansary

Location:

Jane/Sheppard

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 27

Storyteller Chirine El Ansary shares stories that take you into the enchantment of The Arabian Nights. This program is part of the 2020 Toronto Storytelling Festival.For ages 6 & up.Call the branch for more details.

After School: Fun Fridays

Location:

Black Creek

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 27
  • Fri, Apr 3
  • Fri, Apr 10
  • Fri, Apr 17
  • Fri, Apr 24
  • Fri, May 1

Come Join us for Fun Fridays!For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Friday Family Movie: Cinderella

Location:

Northern District

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Mar 27

Bring a snack and enjoy a free movie on the big screen. Children must be supervised by a parent or caregiver. Ages 5 and up.No registration required.

Storyteller: Toshiki Mori

Location:

Goldhawk Park

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 28

Toshiki Mori is an actor, storyteller, comedian, musician and writer, born in Fukushima, Japan.Experience a performance of Kamishibai, traditional Japanese storytelling. Learn about Japanese life and culture through classic Kamishibai stories.All ...

Tech Petting Zoo

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 28

Come see what new technology is available at the library! Join us for this drop in session as we give you a sneak peek into our technology cupboard. See and interact with different innovative technologies including Dash & Dot, Sphero Robots, S...

Malvern Family Book Club: "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon"

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Mar 28

Love to read and want to share your thoughts about books with other avid readers? Come and join our family book club! We will have a new title every month. You pick up a book from the library or order it on your own, read it at home with or withou...

Kids' Book Club

Location:

Spadina Road

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 31

Do you love reading? Join the Kids' Book Club at the Spadina Road branch! Meet some old and new friends to talk about a chosen book.The book for March is: "The People of Sparks" by Jeanne DuPrau.For ages 7-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Snap Circuits for Kids! (Ages 8+)

Location:

Taylor Memorial

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 31

Play with electricty and circuitry during this hands-on program!Turn on a light, spin a motor, activate a speaker and choose from hundreds of different projects. Or try making your own circuits!For ages 8 and up.

Hour of Code for Kids

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 31

Unfamiliar with what Code is, what it does or how it works? Come in for an introductory hour course to learn how code works all around you and get started coding yourself! Ages: 9 - 12 welcome!*Tickets will be available 2 weeks before the event da...

After School Club: Senior Explorers

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 31
  • Tue, Apr 7
  • Tue, Apr 14
  • Tue, Apr 21
  • Tue, Apr 28
  • Tue, May 5

Looking for something to do after school? Come out to our After School Club: Senior Explorers and learn new things, make stuff, meet other kids and have fun! For ages 8 - 12. Drop in program held in Room 101. No registration required.

Making Miniature Clay Dim Sum

Location:

Gerrard/Ashdale

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Mar 31

​Whether or not you know how to cook the perfect dim sum, you can learn to make one of out of clay. Join us for a workshop celebrating Asian Heritage Month and learn to use basic clay molding skills to pinch, coil, slab and add details to your min...

Chess in the Library

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Apr 2
  • Thu, Apr 9
  • Thu, Apr 16
  • Thu, Apr 23
  • Thu, May 7
  • Thu, May 14

Interested in playing or learning how to play chess? Join us for Chess in the library! A great opportunity to improve your concentration, and logic skills while making new friends!For all ages.Drop in. No registration required.

After School Club: Junior Explorers

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Apr 2
  • Thu, Apr 9
  • Thu, Apr 16
  • Thu, Apr 23
  • Thu, Apr 30
  • Thu, May 7

Looking for something to do after school? Come out to our After School Club Junior Explorers and learn new things, make stuff, meet other kids and have fun! For ages 4 - 7. Parents must be in the room with the child. Program held in Room 101. Drop...

Spy Club

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Apr 3
  • Fri, Apr 17
  • Fri, Apr 24

Can you win the race against time? Hone your observation and deduction skills with fun games and puzzles. Put your wits to the test with code-breaking activities and more! For ages 8 to 12. Registration begins Saturday, March 21. To register, plea...

TD Shakespeare for Kids Library Drama Club

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 4
  • Sat, Apr 11
  • Sat, Apr 18
  • Sat, Apr 25
  • Sat, May 2
  • Sat, May 9

Explore the world of magic, witches, ghosts, silly mix ups, and swordplay & play drama games, read aloud, and act out scenes! Instruction by professional actors and educators from Shakespeare in Action Theatre Company.Registration opens on Sat...

Easter Craft

Location:

Woodside Square

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 4

Make a craft to celebrate Easter.For ages 6-12.Registration begins Tuesday, March 3. Register in person in the branch or by calling 416-396-8979. Space is limited.

Family Time

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 4
  • Sat, Apr 11
  • Sat, Apr 18
  • Sat, Apr 25
  • Sat, May 2
  • Sat, May 9

Listen to storybooks, sing along with favourite songs and make a craft to take home! Drop in every Saturday morning, rain or shine. All children accompanied by parents and caregivers are welcome, no registration required. For more information, ple...

LEGO to the Library

Location:

Dawes Road

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 4
  • Sat, Apr 11
  • Sat, Apr 18
  • Sat, Apr 25
  • Sat, May 2
  • Sat, May 9

Freestyle LEGO building time for children of all ages.Drop in. No registration required.

Write It Workshops

Location:

Danforth/Coxwell

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 4
  • Sat, Apr 11
  • Sat, Apr 18
  • Sat, Apr 25

The Write It Workshop series is Ripple Foundation's creative writing program to inspire young authors. The series focuses on improving the writing skills of children and youth and increasing their confidence in writing through fun and interactive ...

Puppet Show: The Princess and the Pea

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 4

Enjoy a puppet performance of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, followed by a craft.For children of all ages.Drop in. No registration required.

Virtual Reality

Location:

Deer Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 4

It may not be how it is in the movies, but the immersive experience of Virtual Reality is like no other. Now you can experience roller coasters, alpine skiing, whale watching hundreds of feet below sea level, or what it?s like to be Spider-Man all...

TD Shakespeare for Kids Library Drama Club

Location:

Morningside

Event Time:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 4
  • Sat, Apr 11
  • Sat, Apr 18
  • Sat, Apr 25
  • Sat, May 2
  • Sat, May 9

Explore the world of magic, witches, ghosts, silly mix ups, and swordplay & play drama games, read aloud, and act out scenes! Instruction by professional actors and educators from Shakespeare in Action Theatre Company. For ages 7-12.Registrati...

TD Shakespeare for Kids Library Drama Club

Location:

Victoria Village

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 4
  • Sat, Apr 11
  • Sat, Apr 18
  • Sat, Apr 25
  • Sat, May 2
  • Sat, May 9

Explore the world of magic, witches, ghosts, silly mix ups, and swordplay & play drama games, read aloud, and act out scenes! Instruction by professional actors and educators from Shakespeare in Action Theatre Company. Ages 7-12.Space is limit...

TD Shakespeare for Kids Library Drama Club

Location:

Jane/Dundas

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 4
  • Sat, Apr 11
  • Sat, Apr 18
  • Sat, Apr 25
  • Sat, May 2
  • Sat, May 9

Explore the world of magic, witches, ghosts, silly mix ups, and swordplay & play drama games, read aloud, and act out scenes! Instruction by professional actors and educators from Shakespeare in Action Theatre Company. Ages 7-12.Space is limit...

Chinese Calligraphy

Location:

Pleasant View

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 4

Learn basic styles of the traditional art of fine writing, commonly referred to as "calligraphy". Space is limited. Registration required.Please call to register or speak to a staff at 416-395-5940.

TD Shakespeare for Kids Library Drama Club

Location:

College/Shaw

Event Time:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 4
  • Sat, Apr 11
  • Sat, Apr 18
  • Sat, Apr 25
  • Sat, May 2
  • Sat, May 9

Explore the world of magic, witches, ghosts, silly mix ups, and swordplay & play drama games, read aloud, and act out scenes! Instruction by professional actors and educators from Shakespeare in Action Theatre Company. In person registration w...

Young Writers Club: Write a Short Story

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Apr 6
  • Mon, Apr 20
  • Mon, May 4
  • Mon, May 11
  • Mon, May 25
  • Mon, Jun 8

Now that you've had a taste for creative writing in our drop-in sessions, get ready to develop your short story idea into a completed short story. Learn how to edit and shape your story, give positive feedback and constructive criticism to your fe...

After School Club

Location:

High Park

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 28

Join us for a different STEAM activity from 4 to 5pm every Tuesday afternoon in April. Join us for fun hands-on activities that spark wonder, creativity & discovery. Drop-in; no registration required.

After School LEGO and Board Game Club

Location:

Hillcrest

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Apr 9
  • Thu, Apr 16
  • Thu, Apr 23
  • Thu, Apr 30

Come build, create and explore with LEGO or play a variety of board games. Join us for some fun times after school.For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Saturday Easter Craft Day

Location:

Maryvale

Event Time:

All Day

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 11

Hop on over anytime on Saturday, April 11, to get your materials to make an Easter craft!

DIY Robotics: Bug Bots

Location:

Runnymede

Event Time:

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 11

Wiggling and wobbling fun with robotic bugs! Bug bots is a great introduction to the world of robotics. Learn how to build an insect robot with a simple vibration motor circuit and then decorate it to give it it's own unique look.For ages 8-12. Re...

Game-Making with Scratch

Location:

Downsview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Apr 15

The Code Mobile is a computer-lab-on-wheels that travels to schools, community centres, and libraries to provide free technology education to youth in all communities across the country. Join us to find out how to create your very own computer gam...

Unicorn Party

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 18

Come out and celebrate your inner Unicorn! Come play a game of Pin the Horn on the Unicorn, try on some Unicorn inspired makeup, and make a special Unicorn craft. Dress up and join us for a magical afternoon of unicorn themed stories, games and mo...

Growing Edible Plants

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 18

Do you want to grow your own microgreens, herbs, and or vegetables without the use of a garden? Join our Earth Day Celebrations, your guide to "Growing Edible Plants." You will learn about vermicomposting, how to make the most of your space, light...

Hand Drum Performance by Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone

Location:

Flemingdon Park

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Apr 21
  • Tue, Apr 28

The Hand Drumming & Singing performance is a magical experience weaving together stories and teachings. Traditional, contemporary, and original hand drum songs by Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone are beautifully crafted into a transformative performance...

Happy 50th Anniversary, Earth Day!

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Apr 21

Come and join us for some eco-friendly activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.For ages 6 and up.Drop in. No registration required.

Hands on Exotics, Experience the Magic: Safari Adventure

Location:

New Toronto

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 25

Please join us for a chance to really connect and learn about an immersive, hands-on animal presentation. Meet and discuss with handlers topics relating to animal biology, conservation, and personal interest. Contact the branch at 416-394-5351 for...

Asian Heritage Month Dance & Musical Performances

Location:

Lillian H. Smith

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 25

Master dulcimer virtuoso Pingxin Xu and his students will entertain with classical pieces from different regions of China, and community ensembles will dazzle with traditional Chinese folk dances.Free, Drop-In program, no registration required.Pre...

Malvern Family Book Club: "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus"

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Apr 25

Love to read and want to share your thoughts about books with other avid readers? Come and join our family book club! We will have a new title every month. You pick up a book from the library or order it on your own, read it at home with or withou...

Beyond Borders: Silk Road Music

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Apr 29

Join us for an evening of beautiful music as duo Wen Zhao (Chinese pipa) and Roman Smirnov (classical guitar) demonstrate the fusion of different regional genres and styles of countries along the Silk Road. Please register for this free program by...

Ramadan Craft

Location:

Bendale

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, May 1
  • Fri, May 8
  • Fri, May 15
  • Fri, May 22

Join us with your family for a fun craft to celebrate Ramadan!Drop-ins welcome!

History Explorers Club

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, May 1
  • Fri, May 8
  • Fri, May 15
  • Fri, May 22
  • Fri, May 29

The library is your time machine! Travel to ancient Egypt and the medieval times through the portal of books and imagination. Discover amazing history with hands-on STEM activities and create artifacts of your own! For ages 8 to 12. Registration b...

Live in the Library: Roa (HyunYoung) Lee plays Gayageum

Location:

Parkdale

Event Time:

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, May 1

Join us to hear Roa (HyunYoung) Lee play the gayageum.Gayageum is a traditional Korean string instrument. You can enjoy various types music on this instrument, from Asian music and familiar songs to fusion music.

Family Storytime

Location:

Morningside

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Event Dates:

  • Fri, May 1
  • Fri, May 8
  • Fri, May 15
  • Fri, May 22

Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children age 5 and under with their parents and caregivers.This is a drop in program, no registration required.

Japanese Tea Ceremony

Location:

Northern District

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 2

Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Participate in the ceremony, taste Matcha and discover Japanese tea and culture. The tea ceremony offers not only delicious tea to the participants but zen philosophies which also apply to daily life...

Helping Our Feathered Friends

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 2

Explore the world of birds in this program by Toronto Botanical Garden. Flying epic distances, singing to attract mates, and building sturdy homes without hands or tools - these creatures never cease to amaze. But did you know that birds are essen...

Write It Workshop Series

Location:

Bendale

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 2
  • Sat, May 9
  • Sat, May 16
  • Sat, May 23

Ripple Foundation presents a creative writing program focused on improving the writing skills of children and youth. Creative writing encourages participants to use their imagination and exercise their creative minds. Through writing, participants...

Virtual Reality

Location:

Spadina Road

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 2

It may not be how it is in the movies, but the immersive experience of Virtual Reality is like no other. Now you can experience roller coasters, alpine skiing, whale watching hundreds of feet below sea level, or what it?s like to be Spider-Man all...

East End Storytellers: Spring Edition

Location:

Morningside

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 2

Join us for a fun filled time from East End Storytellers Group that will share stories for SPRING. This is a drop in program, no registration required

Asian Heritage Month: "Kodomo No Hi" Storytime

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 2

What is "Kodomo no hi" (Children's Day) like in Japan? Join us for a story and craft to take home.For all ages.Drop in. No registration required.

Kamishibai (Traditional Japanese Storytelling)

Location:

Port Union

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 2

​Experience a performance of Kamishibai, traditional Japanese storytelling. Learn about Japanese life and culture through three classic Kamishibai stories, told with signing and acting. Presented by Toshiki Mori. Mr.Mori is an actor, storyteller, ...

Write It Workshop Series

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 2
  • Sat, May 9
  • Sat, May 16
  • Sat, May 23

Ripple Foundation presents a creative writing program focused on improving the writing skills of children and youth. Creative writing encourages participants to use their imagination and exercise their creative minds. Through writing, participants...

Snap Circuits for Kids!

Location:

Spadina Road

Event Time:

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 2

Learn the basics of completing electrical circuits in the most fun and entertaining way! This program is sutiable for ages 8 years and up.Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the date of the event at 9 am. You can order free t...

Chinese Calligraphy

Location:

Pleasant View

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 2
  • Sat, May 30

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month! Learn basic styles of the traditional art of fine writing, commonly referred to as "calligraphy". Space is limited. Registration required.Please call to register or speak to a staff at 416-395-5940.

Star Wars Jedi Training Academy

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, May 4

Do you have what it takes to be a Jedi? Find out at our elite training academy. You will make your own LED light sabre, try to blow up the Death Star, and see if you can crack our Jedi Master scavenger hunt. Good luck and May the 4th be with you! ...

After School Tween Club

Location:

Brookbanks

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, May 5
  • Tue, May 12
  • Tue, May 19
  • Tue, May 26
  • Tue, Jun 2
  • Tue, Jun 9

Back by popular demand: After School Tween Club! Looking for something to do after school? Explore your creative side, meet new friends and have fun! Ages 11-14.Tuesday May 5 - SlimeTuesday, May 12 - MagicTuesday, May 19- Upcycling CraftsTuesday, ...

Robotics for Kids!

Location:

Spadina Road

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, May 6

Prepare for the future! In this workshop we will complete challenges by programming robots with easy-to-learn, block-based computer programming languages. Then, the robots will take over the world! Ages 9+ Registration is required and will open tw...

Kamishibai (Traditional Japanese Storytelling)

Location:

Bendale

Event Time:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Event Dates:

  • Fri, May 8

Experience a performance of Kamishibai, traditional Japanese storytelling. Learn about Japanese life and culture through three classic Kamishibai stories, told with signing and acting. Toshiki Mori is an actor, storyteller, comedian, musician and ...

LEGO Mindstorms

Location:

Spadina Road

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, May 8

Take your first steps into the wonderful world of robotics with LEGO Mindstorms! Learn the basics of programming, upload your code into the robot and watch it take life! Ages 10 and up.Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the ...

Kamishibai (Traditional Japanese Storytelling)

Location:

Gerrard/Ashdale

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 9

​Experience a performance of Kamishibai, traditional Japanese storytelling. Learn about Japanese life and culture through three classic Kamishibai stories, told with signing and acting.

Saturday Mother's Day Craft

Location:

Maryvale

Event Time:

All Day

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 9

Drop in anytime on Saturday, May 9, to get the materials to make a gift for your Mom's special day.

Mother's Day Craft

Location:

Woodside Square

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 9

Celebrate Mother's Day by creating a wonderful gift for your mom.For ages 6-12 years old.Registration begins Thursday, April 9. Register in person in the branch or by calling 416-396-8979. Space is limited.

Puppet Show: Two of Everything

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 9

Enjoy a puppet performance of the Chinese fairy tale followed by a craft. For children of all ages.Drop in. No registration required.

Chinese Dance and Music

Location:

Sanderson

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 9

Join us for a special performance by Phoenix Academy of the Arts. ​Experience and learn about different Chinese musical instruments and folk dances including the Lion Dance. During this interactive program, discover the connections, meanings and ...

Robotics Club

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, May 11
  • Mon, May 25
  • Mon, Jun 8
  • Mon, Jun 15

Come in for a fun tech surprise as we explore coding, circuitry, robotics and more. Will we teach Sphero SPRK+ robots to complete a maze? Will we make a fan spin with Snap Circuits? Will we make Codeybot dance? This program is aimed at children ag...

Toshiki Mori: Kamishibai (Traditional Japanese Storytelling)

Location:

Jones

Event Time:

10:15 am - 10:45 am

Event Dates:

  • Mon, May 11

Experience a performance of Kamishibai, traditional Japanese storytelling. Learn about Japanese life and culture through three classic Kamishibai stories, told with signing and acting. Toshiki Mori is an actor, storyteller, comedian, musician and ...

After School LEGO and Board Games

Location:

Hillcrest

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, May 14
  • Thu, May 21
  • Thu, May 28

Come build, create and explore with LEGO or play a variety of board games. Join us for some fun times after school.For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Hooray For Henna

Location:

Palmerston

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, May 15

Henna artist, Fayaza "Fia" Syed, explains the history of henna, explores various patterns used, discusses the making of henna paste and examines how different designs are used across cultures. Participants will receive a henna sample and have a de...

Steve Koven & Henry Heillig, with special guest Rus Nerwich!

Location:

Toronto Reference Library

Event Time:

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, May 15

Join us for a Jazz performance by Steve Koven, Henry Heillig, and special guest Rus Nerwich! Visiting from Cape Town, South Africa, Rus Nerwich is a saxophonist, composer, and producer who has established himself as one of the country?s most creat...

Henna Workshop

Location:

Bridlewood

Event Time:

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 16

Learn about the history of henna, patterns, and so much more.Receive a henna application during the workshop.Registration begins April 16.Please call 416-396-8960 for more information or to register.

Kamishibai (Traditional Japanese Storytelling)

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 16

Experience a performance of Kamishibai, traditional Japanese storytelling. Learn about Japanese life and culture through three classic Kamishibai stories, told with signing and acting. Toshiki Mori is an actor, storyteller, comed...

Jewish Music Week Program

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Event Dates:

  • Wed, May 20

Barbara Frum is is scheduled to host a morning event. The performer will be determined shortly. Registration will most likely be through The Jewish Music Week website www.jewishmusicweek.com .More information to come.

Malvern Family Book Club: "The Strange Case of Origami Yoda"

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 23

Love to read and want to share your thoughts about books with other avid readers? Come and join our family book club! We will have a new title every month. You pick up a book from the library or order it on your own, read it at home with or withou...

Bike Month Basic Bike Maintenance

Location:

Palmerston

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, May 25

Come celebrate Bike Month at Palmerston Library and learn some of the basics of bike maintenance. The ABC Quick Check will help you ensure your bike is in safe working order; also covered is how to lubricate your chain and fixing a flat.Drop In. ...

Introduction to 3D Design with Tinkercad

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, May 26

Using TinkerCad, a web-based 3D Design software, kids and adults will learn how to create 3D projects simply by grouping and ungrouping geometric shapes. In this class, to celebrate Digital Literacy Week and in honour of Canadian Environment Week ...

Adobe Photoshop I

Location:

Agincourt

Event Time:

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Tue, May 26

Learn the common tools in Adobe Photoshop Toolbox/Tool Options bar; modifying a photo with cropping, levels and colour balances; repairing elements of a photo; exploring layers.Registration is required for this class. You can order free tickets b...

Coding for Kids

Location:

Bayview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, May 26

Unfamiliar with what Code is, what it does or how it works? Come in for an introductory hour course to learn how code works all around you and get started coding yourself! Ages: 8 - 12 welcome!*Tickets will be available 2 weeks before the event da...

Snap Circuits

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, May 26

Celebrate Digital Literacy Week with Snap Circuits! Snap Circuits make learning electronics easy and fun! Build exciting projects such as a flying saucer, alarms, doorbells and much more! For children ages 6 and up. Drop in. No registration required.

Introduction to 3D Printing

Location:

Agincourt

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, May 27

Staff members show participants how to use the 3D printer at the Digital Innovation Hub.Class instruction includes:* How to prepare a 3D design file for print* How to use the equipment properly and safely* Reviewing the rules and guidelines to usi...

Introduction to 3D Design: Sculptris

Location:

Downsview

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, May 27

Learn the basics of 3D sculpting in this hands-on workshop. For ages 8 and up.

Introduction to 3D Design with Tinkercad

Location:

Bayview

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, May 28

Using TinkerCad, a web-based 3D Design software, kids and adults will learn how to create 3D projects simply by grouping and ungrouping geometric shapes. No prior experience necessary!*Tickets will be available 2 weeks before the event date*Please...

Adobe InDesign

Location:

Agincourt

Event Time:

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Thu, May 28

Adobe InDesign is the industry-leading page design and layout app lets you create, preflight, and publish beautiful documents for print and digital media. InDesign CC has everything you need to make posters, books, digital magazines, eBooks, inter...

After School Club: Scratch Coding

Location:

Main Street

Event Time:

3:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, May 28

In this special Digital Literacy Week version of our After School Club, kids will learn how video games are created! Learn how to create simple computer games with easy to use drag and drop Scratch coding.For ages 9 and up.Drop in. No registration...

iMovie for Beginners

Location:

Agincourt

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, May 28

An introduction to using iMovie on the Mac. Basic video editing techniques will be taught like using transitions and titles, adding audio and a soundtrack, cutting and splicing, and using the timeline.Registration is required for this class. Order...

Code Art for Kids: An Intro to Programming Music with SonicPi (9+)

Location:

Eglinton Square

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, May 28

In this introductory workshop, we'll use Sonic Pi to make music!Sonic Pi is a live coding environment based on the Ruby programming language.Ages 9+

VR Funday

Location:

Downsview

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, May 29

Come explore the world of Virtual Reality at Downsview Library. Using the HTC VIVE VR Headset you can immerse yourself into a virtual environment. Climb to the top of Mount Everest, explore the deep blue sea, or even launch yourself into outer spa...

Japanese Tea Ceremony

Location:

Queen/Saulter

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, May 29

Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Participate in the ceremony, taste Matcha and discover Japanese tea and culture. The tea ceremony offers not only delicious tea to the participants but zen philosophies which also apply to daily life...

Write It Workshops for Kids

Location:

Pape/Danforth

Event Time:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 30
  • Sat, Jun 6
  • Sat, Jun 13

The Write It Workshop series is Ripple Foundation's creative writing program to inspire young authors. The series focuses on improving the writing skills of children and youth and increasing their confidence in writing through fun and interactive ...

Parks Canada: Learn To Camp

Location:

Lillian H. Smith

Event Time:

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 30

Studies have shown that spending time in nature improves physical, mental and social well-being, as well as increases environmental awareness. The Parks Canada team will show you how to get started with camping right here in the GTA!Attendees will...

Virtual Reality - Acron: Attack of the Squirrels

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 30

Immerse yourself in the world of virtual reality at Albion! Using the HTC VIVE VR Headset play "Acron: Attack of the Squirrels" where the golden acorns are under attach. In this multi-player game, it is up to you and your friends to protect or ste...

Creating Video Games in Scratch for Kids!

Location:

Spadina Road

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 30

Learn how to create a classic multiplayer video game with easy to use drag and drop Scratch Coding. Ages 9+Registration is required and will open two weeks before the event date at 9 am.**Note that your spot will only be held until the start of th...

Origami and Papercrafts

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 30

Learn to turn a flat piece of paper into something three dimensional such as birds, boxes, and other objects using the technique of origami paper folding.For ages 6-12 years. Space is limited. Please register in person or call the Albion branch at...

Cape Dorset Living Legacies Exhibit

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 30

This exhibition explores the work of a current cohort of Inuit artists from this important creator community. Featuring works on paper conceived of during 2019, the exhibition celebrates the creative innovation for which Cape Dorset, Nunavut has b...

Chad Solomon: Rabbit and Bear Paws - The Way

Location:

Jones

Event Time:

10:15 am - 10:55 am

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Jun 1

In this interactive puppet theater called, Rabbit and Bear Paws: The Way, we retell the story of how the Turtle carries our world on her back and how the tiny muskrat succeed in giving all of us the greatest gift of all, a place to call home, Turt...

Birding 101: Tips for Bird-Watching in Toronto - CANCELLED

Location:

Main Street

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Jun 3

Update February 18: Please note this program has been CANCELLED.Birding is fun, easy, and can be done anywhere - in your own backyard, or in a local park. Learn everything you need to know to get started, from choosing binoculars and field guides,...

Holy Hogweed! A rogue's gallery of nettlesome & poisonous plants in Toronto

Location:

High Park

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Jun 4

Although the majority of wild plants found in the city are benign, a small number are best avoided. Learn about some of the plants to steer clear of and what might happen if you don't. Our wide-ranging exploration will include historical figures r...

Hand Drum Making

Location:

College/Shaw

Event Time:

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Jun 4

This workshop is a transformative experience. Learn to make your own deerskin hand drum with white ash frame and maple striker. Take care of your drum so your drum can take care of you through its healing vibrations. Ages 7 and up.

P.A. Day Movies

Location:

Mount Pleasant

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Jun 5

Join us on TDSB P.A. Days for popcorn and a movie!Friday, February 14, 2020 - AbominableFriday, June 5, 2020 - TBD

Explore Shapes with Science

Location:

Bayview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Jun 5

Let?s explore shapes! Join us to make two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes by using straws and popsicle sticks. You will also need to finish a challenge project with your team at the end.Registration required. Registration begins April 28...

P.A. Day Movie: June 5

Location:

Maryvale

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Jun 5

Come watch a movie on the big screen on June 5. Call 416-396-8931 to find out the name of the film being shown. Tickets will be handed out half an hour before the film. Space is limited.

P.A. Day Afternoons

Location:

Pape/Danforth

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Jun 5

Join us on your P.A. Day for some fun activities!Drop in. No registration necessary. (Groups cannot be accommodated for this program.)June 5: TBD

The Hiss-Story of Snakes

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Jun 5

What are snakes? How do they behave? What kinds are there? Are they dangerous? This interactive slide show answers these questions. Children also have an opportunity to meet live snakes! This is a drop-in program for children ages 6 - 12 and their...

Perler Bead Fun

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Jun 5
  • Fri, Jun 12
  • Fri, Jun 19

What can you create with a handful of colourful beads? Perler beads are tiny heat-activated beads that you can place on pegboards to form patterns and pictures. After applying heat, the beads will fuse together and transform your design into amazi...

P.A. Day Movie: Spies in Disguise (2019)

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Jun 5

When the world's best spy is turned into a pigeon, he must rely on his nerdy tech officer to save the world. Rated PG.Drop in. No registration required.

Construction Fridays

Location:

Queen/Saulter

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Jun 5

Create, build and use your imagination with KEVA planks, Feltro, and LEGO on each P.A. Day Friday. Materials will be provided.Drop in. No registration required.

P.A. Day: Cardboard Construction with MakeDo

Location:

Gerrard/Ashdale

Event Time:

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Jun 5

Join us on your P.A. Day for a afternoon of creating and building with MakeDo. MakeDo is a cardboard construction system that lets you build and create with kid-friendly tools. Bring your imagination as we build, design and create objects from rec...

Saturday Father's Day Craft

Location:

Maryvale

Event Time:

All Day

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jun 6

Drop in anytime on Saturday, June 6, to get the materials to make a craft for your Dad!

Library Book Sale

Location:

S. Walter Stewart

Event Time:

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jun 6

Fill up a bag with New books at Annual Book Sale. S. Walter Stewart's Youth Advisory Group will be hosting a book sale in the auditorium. We will be selling books for all ages. Proceeds to support the Youth Advisory Group at S. Walter Stewart and...

Library Book Sale

Location:

S. Walter Stewart

Event Time:

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jun 6

Bring a bag and take home new treasures during the Library's Big Book Sale. Proceeds support the Youth Advisory Group's Garden at S. Walter Stewart.Prices:Hard covers / Graphic Novel & Large Paperbacks --- $1 each OR 3 for $2Paperbacks, magaz...

Write It Workshops

Location:

Bayview

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jun 6
  • Sat, Jun 13

Saturdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 & July 4, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. The Ripple Foundation's Write It Workshops program is a creative writing program focused on improving the writing skills of children and youth through fun, interactive activities. Par...

Create a Rainbow Mural for Pride!

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jun 6

Let's kick-off Pride Month by creating a rainbow mural to display in the Library all month long. Then, make a rainbow necklace or bracelet, or design your own button so you can carry your pride with you everywhere you go!For children of all ages a...

Hand Drum Performance by Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone

Location:

Queen/Saulter

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jun 6

The Hand Drumming & Singing performance is a magical experience weaving together stories and teachings. Traditional, contemporary, and original hand drum songs by Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone are beautifully crafted into a transformative performance...

Japanese Tea Ceremony

Location:

Bloor/Gladstone

Event Time:

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jun 6

Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Participate in the ceremony and discover Japanese tea and culture. The tea ceremony will include zen philosophies which also apply to daily life.The workshop is led by Reina Sakao who was trained at ...

Fun with LEGO and K'NEX

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Jun 9

Do you like to build? Let your imagination run wild with fun LEGO and K'NEX building projects. For children ages 4 and up.Drop in. No registration required.

After School LEGO and Board Game Club

Location:

Hillcrest

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Jun 11
  • Thu, Jun 18

Come build, create and explore with LEGO or play a variety of board games. Join us for some fun times after school.For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Kamishibai :Traditional Japanese Storytelling

Location:

Bloor/Gladstone

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jun 13

Experience a performance of Kamishibai, traditional Japanese storytelling. Learn about Japanese life and culture through three classic Kamishibai stories, told with signing and acting. Toshiki Mori is an actor, storyteller, comedian, musician and ...

Get Your Summer Read On!

Location:

Woodside Square

Event Time:

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jun 13

Visit the Woodside Square Branch on Saturday, June 13, to register for the TD Summer Reading Club. Participate in special events and activities for the whole family.

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