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May 04, 2019
Craft: Storygami

Lillian H. Smith Branch

Craft: Storygami
May 15, 2019
STEM: Snap Circuits

Rexdale Branch

STEM: Snap Circuits
Apr 27, 2019
Craft: Sock Puppets

Flemingdon Park Branch

Craft: Sock Puppets

All Programs & Events

Branch: Fairview Clear

Fairview (18)

Eco Kids Club - FULL

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Apr 26

Celebrate Earth Month with fun environmental activities! Discover nature artifacts, create recycled crafts and learn how you can play a part in protecting our planet. For ages 6 to 12. Registration is currently full. For more information, please c...

Mini Makers

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Apr 28
  • Sun, May 5
  • Sun, May 12
  • Sun, May 26
  • Sun, Jun 2
  • Sun, Jun 9

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...

Library Paws Club - FULL

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Apr 29

Do you love books and animals? Take turns reading stories out loud to certified therapy dogs alongside their trained handlers! Improve your reading confidence and make friends with some special furry guests. For ages 6 to 12. Registration is curre...

Intro to LEGO Robotics

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, May 3
  • Fri, May 10
  • Fri, May 17
  • Fri, May 24

What can you do with a LEGO Mindstorms NXT robot? Each week, come in for a fun tech surprise as we explore coding basics with EV3 software while building teamwork and problem-solving skills. Bringing your own laptop from home is welcome, but not r...

Paper Art Club

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, May 6
  • Mon, May 13
  • Mon, May 27

Discover the power and poetry in a piece of paper! Make beautiful pictures using a paintbrush or even a pair of scissors, plus try your hand at the art of Chinese calligraphy. For ages 6 to 12. Registration begins Saturday, April 20. To register, ...

Aga Khan Museum Visits Fairview

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, May 11

Learn about beautiful objects in the Aga Khan Museum collection and create your own art! For children ages 5 and up accompanied by parent or caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required. For more information, please call the branch at 416-395-5750.

Adobe Illustrator for Kids

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, May 30

Learn some of the basics of Adobe Illustrator by creating a fun digital picture with some commonly used tools. The program will cover drawing shapes, selecting colours and adding text. Registration begins April 20. To register, please call 416-39...

Zumba Kids Club

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Jun 3
  • Mon, Jun 10
  • Mon, Jun 17
  • Mon, Jun 24

Jam out to fun Latin rhythms with Bianca Bold! This high-energy program will get kids moving and grooving, along with games and other activities to improve coordination and teamwork skills. No dance experience required, but be ready to break a swe...

Film Club

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Jun 7
  • Fri, Jun 14
  • Fri, Jun 21

Do you love movies? Watch short films, discuss them with other kids and explore more of the story through crafts and activities. Discover hidden gems from the National Film Board of Canada and debate which animated shorts you think deserved an Osc...

Lego Mindstorms for Kids

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Jul 4

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 go! For ages 9 to 12. Registration begins Thursday, June 20. To register, please call th...

Afternoon at the Movies

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Jul 4
  • Thu, Jul 11
  • Thu, Jul 18
  • Thu, Jul 25
  • Thu, Aug 1
  • Thu, Aug 8

Take a break from the summer heat and watch a fun family movie indoors! Movie titles to be determined. For children accompanied by parent or caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required.Free tickets will be available in the theatre lobby 30 minute...

Pop Up Learning Lab Lobby Demo

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jul 6

Stop by the first floor lobby for demonstrations of some of the cool technology toys the library has to offer! Discover amazing things you can do and create at Digital Innovation Hubs and Pop-Up Learning Labs. All ages welcome. Drop-in, no registr...

Family Time

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Jul 6
  • Sat, Jul 13
  • Sat, Jul 20
  • Sat, Jul 27
  • Sat, Aug 3
  • Sat, Aug 10

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...

Mini Makers

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Jul 7
  • Sun, Jul 14
  • Sun, Jul 21
  • Sun, Jul 28
  • Sun, Aug 11

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...

Introduction to Digital Painting with Wacom Tablets for Kids

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Jul 9

Have you ever tried painting… on a tablet? Learn how to use the Wacom Intuos tablet and pen with ArtRage to create digital works of art. For ages 9 to 12. Registration begins Tuesday, June 25. To register, please call the branch at 416-395-5750 or...

STEM Camp

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Jul 15
  • Tue, Jul 16
  • Wed, Jul 17
  • Thu, Jul 18
  • Fri, Jul 19

Interested in learning how to code, meet robots and build circuits? Sign up for a week-long STEM Camp, presented by the Toronto Public Library?s Pop-Up Learning Labs! Have fun exploring new technologies, basic coding and circuitry, plus get the ch...

Creating Video Games with Twine for Kids

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Jul 24

Choose your own adventure! In this hands-on workshop, check out examples of interactive fiction-based video games and discover the basics of storytelling. Then create your own game using Twine, an open-source hypertext storytelling tool. For ages ...

Dufflebag Theatre: La belle au bois dormant

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Jul 29

Le roi et la reine organisent une grande fête pour célébrer la naissance de la princesse Aurora. Mais quand la fée maléfique ne reçoit pas d'invitation à la fête d'anniversaire, sa malédiction change tout! Peuvent-ils empêcher la princesse de se p...