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French Homework Help

Location:

Brentwood

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Sep 19 - Thu, Dec 5

Free French homework help for school aged children. In partnership with York University's Faculty of Education and Canadian Parents for French (CPF). Fall session runs from September 19 -December 5, 3:30pm, 4:30pm or 5:30pm. *Registration Saturd...

All Join In!: Children's Books and Art about Families

Location:

Lillian H. Smith

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Sep 21 - Sat, Dec 7

This lively exhibit of children's books and art celebrates the family unit in many different forms, from the families we are born into, to the families we choose for ourselves. It also features the work of Canadian author and illustrator Marie-Lou...

Art by Students of the Bishop Strachan School

Location:

Northern District

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 31

Geometric ExplorationStudents in Visual and Media Arts have created works that explore geometric forms to create beautifully stark and complex images. Students have explored these forms in both paint and computer using algorithmic manipulations.Vi...

Flying Colours by Jamileh Salek Ostadtaqi

Location:

Don Mills

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 31

Drop-in to see this Fabric Art series reflective of feminine, nostalgia, and women's deep history and connection to the textile industry.

After-school At The Drawing Club

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Fri, Oct 25

Feeling creative? Love to draw and doodle, join us "After-school at The Drawing Club!" Here is an awesome opportunity, to explore, and improve your creative drawing skills.For ages 7-12.Drop in, but space is limited. Pick up a ticket at the Inform...

After School Club: Magical Mayhem

Location:

Richview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Fri, Oct 25

Learn the simple tricks of the magic trade! For children ages 6-12 years. This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be issued on Fridays beginning at 3:30pm. Space is limited.

After School Program - FUN Fridays

Location:

Black Creek

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Fri, Oct 25
  • Fri, Nov 1
  • Fri, Nov 8
  • Fri, Nov 15
  • Fri, Nov 22

Come and join us for some after school fun!!For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.Call 416-395-5470 for more information.

LEGO Master Builder Club

Location:

St. James Town

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Fri, Oct 25

Are you skilled in the art of building? Are you a master of the blocks? Can you handle the challenge of recreating famous landmarks out of LEGO? Join us every Friday and let your imagination soar with as you play with LEGO.For school-age children....

After School Club

Location:

Parkdale

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Fri, Oct 25
  • Fri, Nov 1
  • Fri, Nov 8
  • Fri, Nov 15
  • Fri, Nov 22

Join us for a different STEAM activity each Friday. Design and build structures, create art, do cool science experiments, and much, much more!

Intro to Robotics & Circuitry - FULL

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Fri, Oct 25

Each week, come in for a fun tech surprise as we explore coding, circuitry, robotics and more! Will we build an obstacle course for Dash robots? Will we teach Sphero SPRK+ robots to complete a maze? What about making a fan spin with Snap Circuits?...

Study Crew

Location:

Richview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Fri, Oct 25
  • Fri, Nov 1
  • Fri, Nov 8
  • Fri, Nov 15
  • Fri, Nov 22

Looking for a quiet space to do your homework? Need help with homework and assignments? Looking for someone to help? Study Crew is a free program for tweens in Grades 6-8 in which tutoring and peer tutoring will be available. Teacher Candidate...

Afterschool Fun

Location:

Humber Summit

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Fri, Oct 25

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

Family Time

Location:

St. James Town

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26

Join us for Saturday Family Time! Enjoy songs, stories, rhymes and bounces for children ages 0-5 with their parents or caregivers.No Registration required. Call St. James Town Branch at 416-393-7744 for more information.

Cultural explorations with Stories

Location:

Scarborough Civic Centre

Event Time:

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Sat, Nov 2
  • Sat, Nov 9
  • Sat, Nov 16
  • Sat, Nov 23

Explore the different cultures in your neighbourhood and learn how body movement, memory and performance bring our stories to life.For ages 8 and up.This Artist in the Library series is presented by artist Rubena Sinha from Mixed Company Theatre.R...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Parliament Street

Event Time:

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Sat, Nov 2
  • Sat, Nov 9
  • Sat, Nov 16
  • Sat, Nov 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 Saturdays during the school year. A...

Family Bingo!

Location:

Flemingdon Park

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26

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

Robotics Club

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26

Create a robot! You will learn: a basic introduction in working with Fusion 360 CAD software, creating parts of the robot, how to assemble the parts, working with basic electronics and testing your robot. The Robotics Club will run every Saturday ...

Reading Buddies: Senior Kindergarten to Grade 3

Location:

Steeles

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26

Reading aloud promotes language development and early literacy skills. Be paired or grouped with trained volunteers as they read and play together to build a love for books and reading. Program is designed for children currently in Senior Kinderg...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Maria A. Shchuka

Event Time:

9:30 am - 2:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Sat, Nov 2
  • Sat, Nov 9
  • Sat, Nov 16
  • Sat, Nov 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 Monday evenings and Saturdays. This ...

LEAP Saturday Program

Location:

Woodview Park

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Sat, Nov 2
  • Sat, Nov 9
  • Sat, Nov 16
  • Sat, Nov 23

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...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Sat, Nov 2
  • Sat, Nov 9
  • Sat, Nov 16
  • Sat, Nov 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 Tuesday evenings and Saturdays. This...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Northern District

Event Time:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Sat, Nov 2
  • Sat, Nov 9
  • Sat, Nov 16
  • Sat, Nov 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. Registration is required. Applications...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Eatonville

Event Time:

All Day

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Sat, Nov 2
  • Sat, Nov 9
  • Sat, Nov 16
  • Sat, Nov 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 Saturday mornings. Registration req...

Family Time

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Sat, Nov 2
  • Sat, Nov 9
  • Sat, Nov 16
  • Sat, Nov 23

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:

Woodview Park

Event Time:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Sat, Nov 2
  • Sat, Nov 9
  • Sat, Nov 16
  • Sat, Nov 23

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 ...

Leading To Reading

Location:

Jane/Dundas

Event Time:

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Sat, Nov 2
  • Sat, Nov 9
  • Sat, Nov 16
  • Sat, Nov 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 Saturday mornings. Applications are...

LEGO to the Library

Location:

Dawes Road

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Sat, Nov 2
  • Sat, Nov 9
  • Sat, Nov 16
  • Sat, Nov 23

Calling all builders age 6 and up. Join us for freestyle lego construction.Drop in. No registration required.

Chess123

Location:

Morningside

Event Time:

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Sat, Nov 9
  • Sat, Nov 23

Do you enjoy playing chess? Do you want to improve your chess skills?Join us and learn the basics of chess, the rules, some strategies or just have some fun playing and challenging others!For kids and youth ages 7-12.Registration required. Call 41...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Pleasant View

Event Time:

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Sat, Nov 2
  • Sat, Nov 9
  • Sat, Nov 16
  • Sat, Nov 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 Saturday mornings. Applications are...

Knitting & Crochet Practice Circle

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Sat, Nov 2
  • Sat, Nov 9
  • Sat, Nov 16
  • Sat, Nov 23

Join us every Saturday with your needles, hooks, and yarn to brush up on old skills and learn some new ones! Bring your questions about techniques & patterns and we can help you figure it out. No registration necessary - this is a drop-in prog...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Parkdale

Event Time:

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Sat, Nov 2
  • Sat, Nov 9
  • Sat, Nov 16
  • Sat, Nov 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 Saturdays. Please contact the Parkda...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Jane/Dundas

Event Time:

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Sat, Nov 2
  • Sat, Nov 9
  • Sat, Nov 16
  • Sat, Nov 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 Saturday morning. This program requi...

Mini Makers

Location:

Parkdale

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Oct 20
  • Sun, Oct 27
  • Sun, Nov 3
  • Sun, Nov 10
  • Sun, Nov 17
  • Sun, Nov 24

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:

Eatonville

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Oct 20
  • Sun, Oct 27
  • Sun, Nov 3
  • Sun, Nov 10
  • Sun, Nov 17
  • Sun, Nov 24

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...

After School Club

Location:

Gerrard/Ashdale

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 21
  • Mon, Oct 28
  • Mon, Nov 4
  • Mon, Nov 11

Looking for something to do after school? Join the Gerrard Ashdale After School Club! Build with LEGO, do STEAM activities, make stuff, play games, do crafts, talk about books and more!For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Leading to Reading

Location:

Maria A. Shchuka

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 21
  • Mon, Oct 28
  • Mon, Nov 4
  • Mon, Nov 11
  • Mon, Nov 18
  • Mon, Nov 25

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 Monday evenings and Saturdays. This ...

LEGO Club

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 21

Build using our LEGO, K'Nex, or straws & connectors! For children. Drop in. No registration required.* Library Is Closed on Monday, July 1st** Library Is Closed on Monday, August 5th** Library Is Closed on Monday, September 2nd ** Library Is C...

Leading to Reading Mondays

Location:

Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 21
  • Mon, Oct 28
  • Mon, Nov 4
  • Mon, Nov 11
  • Mon, Nov 18
  • Mon, Nov 25

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...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Morningside

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 21
  • Mon, Oct 28
  • Mon, Nov 4
  • Mon, Nov 11
  • Mon, Nov 18
  • Mon, Nov 25

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...

LEGO Free Play!

Location:

Yorkville

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 21
  • Mon, Oct 28
  • Mon, Nov 4
  • Mon, Nov 11
  • Mon, Nov 18
  • Mon, Nov 25

Do you love to build and to create? Check out Yorkville's LEGO club! Have fun, meet friends, and build something awesome.For ages 4 and up.Drop in. No registration required.Monday afternoons from 3:30-5:00pm at Yorkville Branch.

After School Club: Halloween Crafts

Location:

Bloor/Gladstone

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 29

We'll be making Halloween themed fun!After School Club meets every Tuesday, 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 much more! ...

After School Program - Maker Tuesdays

Location:

Black Creek

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Tue, Nov 5
  • Tue, Nov 12
  • Tue, Nov 19
  • Tue, Nov 26

Come and join us for some crafts and experiments!For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.Call 416-395-5470 for more information.

Leading to Reading

Location:

Bloor/Gladstone

Event Time:

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Tue, Nov 5
  • Tue, Nov 12
  • Tue, Nov 19
  • Tue, Nov 26

Leading to Reading program is a free program for children in grades 1 to 6 who are having difficulty with their reading or writing skills. Children work one-on-one with a volunteer for a one-hour session each week to improve their skills. They als...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Tue, Nov 5
  • Tue, Nov 12
  • Tue, Nov 19
  • Tue, Nov 26

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...

Open Studio with Hijinks Collective

Location:

Maria A. Shchuka

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Tue, Nov 5
  • Tue, Nov 12
  • Tue, Nov 19
  • Tue, Nov 26

During the Open Studio hours, the artists will be at work in the library foyer, editing sounds and making prints and drawings. Visitors are welcome to sit and ask the artists questions, or to make some art of their own. Please note that this is no...

After School Club!

Location:

Flemingdon Park

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29

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.

Leading to Reading

Location:

Mimico Centennial

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Tue, Nov 5
  • Tue, Nov 12
  • Tue, Nov 19
  • Tue, Nov 26

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...

After School Club: Science Workshops

Location:

Pape/Danforth

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29

Join our friends the Scientists in School for four different interactive science workshops.October 8: The Planet Up CloseOctober 15: Catch Me If You CanOctober 22: Please Play With Your FoodOctober 29: Sticky ScienceFor ages 6-12.Registration requ...

Poetry Club

Location:

Highland Creek

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Tue, Nov 5
  • Tue, Nov 12
  • Tue, Nov 19
  • Tue, Nov 26

Beginner or experienced young poets are invited to share their work with others and learn more about this intriguing art form. After short poetry lessons, everyone joins in to discuss tips and techniques, then write and read their own poems in a c...

After School Club: Senior Explorers

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29

October is Micro:bits month! Have fun doing simple block coding with Micro:bits. Ages 8-12. Drop-in program. No registration required.

After School Club

Location:

St. James Town

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29

Join us after school at St. James Town Library for games and special activities! Take part in LEGO challenges, arts & crafts, robotics & circuitry, and much more.For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

LEGO Club

Location:

Perth/Dupont

Event Time:

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Tue, Nov 5
  • Tue, Nov 12
  • Tue, Nov 19
  • Tue, Nov 26

Drop in after school and create with LEGO, K'nex and KEVA Building Planks.Drop in. No registration required.

After School Club

Location:

Pape/Danforth

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Tue, Nov 5
  • Tue, Nov 12
  • Tue, Nov 19
  • Tue, Nov 26

Join us for fun activities after school every Tuesday! For ages 6-12. Drop in. No registration required, unless noted otherwise.September 3 - October 1: Snap Circuits (EXCLUDING SEPT. 17)October 8, 15, 22, 29: Scientists in School, Science Worksho...

After School Club

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Thu, Oct 24
  • Tue, Oct 29

Thursdays are the new day for After School Club at Don Mills! Looking for something to do after school? Drop by the library for weekly activities and meet new friends!Week 1: Robots and CodingWeek 2: Crafts and MakingWeek 3: LEGO and BuildingWeek ...

After School Club

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Tue, Nov 5
  • Tue, Nov 12
  • Tue, Nov 19
  • Tue, Nov 26

Join us for different STEAM activities. Design and build structures, create cool science experiments, and much, much more!Drop in, however space is limited. Call 416-394-5170 for more information.

Make It and Take It!

Location:

Northern District

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Tue, Nov 5
  • Tue, Nov 12
  • Tue, Nov 19
  • Tue, Nov 26

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

Afterschool Games Club

Location:

Amesbury Park

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Tue, Nov 5
  • Tue, Nov 12
  • Tue, Nov 19
  • Tue, Nov 26

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.

DIY Halloween

Location:

Brentwood

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29

Join us for a 4 week do it yourself workshop that will prepare you for the spookiest Halloween ever.Learn how to make fun costume accessories, do your own make up, and decorate your house all in time for October 31st.Space is limited to youth ages...

After School Club

Location:

High Park

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Tue, Nov 5
  • Tue, Nov 12
  • Tue, Nov 19
  • Tue, Nov 26

Builders and creators aged 6-12 and their families are invited to join us for fun, hands-on activities that explore STEM concepts and spark wonder, creativity and discovery. Try something different each week! Drop-in. Space is limited. For more in...

Drop-In Gaming

Location:

Weston

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Tue, Nov 5
  • Tue, Nov 12
  • Tue, Nov 19
  • Tue, Nov 26

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.***

Feltro and LEGO

Location:

Dufferin/St. Clair

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29

Join us for fun building activities using feltro and LEGO.For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Try a Potter's Wheel: Pottery Throwing Participatory Drop-in

Location:

Mimico Centennial

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Tue, Nov 5
  • Tue, Nov 12
  • Tue, Nov 19
  • Tue, Nov 26

Come try a potter's wheel with long-time pottery instructor Paul Stewart. Free. No Registration required.

Hour of Code for Kids

Location:

Scarborough Civic Centre

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 29

*OCTOBER 15th IS NOW FULL*Join us on Tuesday, October 15th and Tuesday, October 29th as we explore Code.org in a themed, self-learning experience where participants complete missions and code their way to the top! Library staff will be on-site to ...

STEM Storytime

Location:

Agincourt

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22

It is never too early to start having fun with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! With a parent or caregiver, children are invited to explore early STEM concepts, ignite curiosity and have fun.Registration required. Register in person in ...

Tuesday Builders: Lego, Keva, Feltro

Location:

Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Tue, Nov 5
  • Tue, Nov 12
  • Tue, Nov 19
  • Tue, Nov 26

Use your imagination to create and build amazing structures with LEGO blocks, wooden KEVA planks, magnetic FELTRO tiles. Drop in. No registration required. Main floor.Fall session runs from September 10 to December 17.

Tween After School Video Gaming

Location:

Woodview Park

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Tue, Nov 5
  • Tue, Nov 12
  • Tue, Nov 19
  • Tue, Nov 26

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...

After School Club

Location:

Humberwood

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Thu, Oct 24
  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Thu, Oct 31
  • Tue, Nov 5

Join us after school on Tuesdays (6-8years) and Thursdays (9-12 years)for some fun activities, such as STEM, arts & crafts, building challenges and more! Tuesdays for ages 6-8 years Thursdays for ages 9-12 yearsThis is a ticketed program. Tick...

Paws 4 Stories

Location:

Runnymede

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Wed, Nov 6
  • Wed, Nov 13
  • Wed, Nov 20

Take turns reading stories to Troy, a certified Paws Therapy golden retriever, alongside his handler Shelli. For ages 5 and up.This is a drop in program in the children's department, no registration required. Paws 4 Stories is a St. John Ambulance...

Afterschool Games

Location:

Goldhawk Park

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Wed, Nov 6
  • Wed, Nov 13
  • Wed, Nov 20

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

Sophie's Studio Graphic Novel Writing Workshop: Ages 8-12

Location:

Mount Dennis

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Wed, Oct 30

Writer/illustrator and cartoonist Debbie Ridpath Ohi will help you get started in creating your own graphic novel. Learn how to come up with a great story and compelling characters, how to choose between different storytelling techniques, graphic ...

Intro to Apple Computers III: Getting Creative with MAC

Location:

Agincourt

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16

Audio and Video Editing, and Photo manipulation have never been more easy with Apple.With iMovie, Garageband and the new improved Photos, users will get a chance to experiment with each of these powerful applications that make creating easier than...

After School Club

Location:

Eatonville

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Wed, Nov 6
  • Wed, Nov 13
  • Wed, Nov 20

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! PLEASE NOTE: Registration required for September 18 special "So, you want to be an astr...

After School K'nex Club

Location:

Steeles

Event Time:

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Wed, Nov 6
  • Wed, Nov 13

Calling all K'NEX fans and novices! Join our weekly build-it challenge to create your own masterpiece.Program is suitable for Grades 1-6 students.Registration preferred.Generously supported by the J.P. Bickell Foundation.

Swallowing Clouds Arts Program

Location:

Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Wed, Nov 6

A free after school arts program for kids 9-12. Join professional artists in a fun and exciting community based arts program. Together, we'll use improv, music, storytelling, arts & crafts, and movement to create our own work of dance theatre....

After School Club

Location:

Sanderson

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Oct 23

Join us for new activities every Wednesday after school at Sanderson Branch. Create, learn and have fun! Each month will feature a different theme for you to explore. September: Interactive STEM WorkshopsOctober: Thanksgiving and Halloween activit...

LEGO Build

Location:

Richview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Wed, Nov 6
  • Wed, Nov 13
  • Wed, Nov 20

Build to your heart?s content with LEGO! Your only limitation is your imagination!!For children ages 6-12 years and their parent/caregiver.Drop in. No registration required.

MakeBlock MBot Robot Challenge

Location:

Scarborough Civic Centre

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16

Try your hand at programming a mBot. The Robot with easy-to-learn, block-based computer programming language or control it using the joy stick option.

KEVA Club

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Nov 13
  • Wed, Dec 4

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.

Leading to Reading

Location:

Parkdale

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Wed, Nov 6
  • Wed, Nov 13
  • Wed, Nov 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 Wednesday evenings. Please contact t...

LEAP After School Program

Location:

Woodview Park

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Fri, Oct 25
  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Fri, Nov 1

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 require...

Story Fun Club

Location:

Elmbrook Park

Event Time:

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Wed, Nov 6
  • Wed, Nov 13
  • Wed, Nov 20

Join us for a fun hour of puzzles, stories and games.

LEGO Digital Designer

Location:

Parliament Street

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16

Take your first steps into the world of 3D Design with the all the fun of LEGO! Participants will learn how to build awesome LEGO creations within a 3D interface using the LEGO Digital Designer App. Great for ages 9+Registration is required and wi...

After School STEM

Location:

Highland Creek

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Wed, Nov 6
  • Wed, Nov 13
  • Wed, Nov 20

Join us at every Wednesday from September to November for one hour from 4-5 pm for our STEM club. Learn how to make slime, build structures, create cool science experiments, and much, much more!Drop in. No registration required.

Coding for Kids (Ages 6-8)

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Oct 30

Come learn coding in Blocks, Javascript and Scratch using games based off of Minecraft, Star Wars, Crossy Road, Frozen and more! Basic computer skills are required.This program is for children ages 6-8. Space is limited. Please get a ticket at the...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Northern District

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Wed, Nov 6
  • Wed, Nov 13
  • Wed, Nov 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. Registration required. Applications ar...

After School STEAM Club

Location:

Annette Street

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Wed, Nov 6
  • Wed, Nov 13
  • Wed, Nov 20

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 through experiments and other fun activities! Recommended ages 8-12. Drop i...

Scratch coding(Ages 10+)

Location:

Mimico Centennial

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16

Learn how to create simple computer games with easy to use drag and drop Scratch coding.

Toronto Botanical Garden's City Critters Program

Location:

Highland Creek

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16

Toronto Botanical Garden Kids staff will be conducting a program about animals that live in our city and how they survive in the winter.

LEGO Club

Location:

Danforth/Coxwell

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Nov 6
  • Wed, Nov 27
  • Wed, Dec 18

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

After School Club

Location:

Evelyn Gregory

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Wed, Nov 6
  • Wed, Nov 13
  • Wed, Nov 20

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...

Family Colouring Club

Location:

Alderwood

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Wed, Nov 6
  • Wed, Nov 13
  • Wed, Nov 20

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

Knitting Club

Location:

Humberwood

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 16
  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Wed, Nov 6
  • Wed, Nov 13
  • Wed, Nov 20

Join our knitting club, learn the basics and find new ideas and create new projects, or bring your own current project! Enjoy crafting, socializing & learning something new.For ages 8-13.

Leading to Reading

Location:

New Toronto

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Oct 24
  • Thu, Oct 31
  • Thu, Nov 7
  • Thu, Nov 14
  • Thu, Nov 21

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...

LSP Week Celebration: Thankfulness

Location:

Toronto Reference Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17

Join us in giving thanks at this year's LSP Week celebration. Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone will lead an interactive Indigenous hand drum circle, connecting all to the earth's heartbeat.All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

After School Club: Junior Explorers (4-7 years)

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Nov 7
  • Thu, Nov 14
  • Thu, Nov 21
  • Thu, Nov 28
  • Thu, Dec 5

Looking for something fun to do after school? Then bring your Junior Explorers (ages 4-7), and join us for fun and interactive activities each week. Parents must be in the room with the child. Drop-in program. No registration required.October 3: L...

Tech Petting Zoo

Location:

Queen/Saulter

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Nov 21
  • Thu, Dec 19
  • Thu, Jan 16

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 serve basis.

Leading to Reading

Location:

Davenport

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Oct 24
  • Thu, Oct 31
  • Thu, Nov 7
  • Thu, Nov 14
  • Thu, Nov 21

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. Please contact th...

L'heure du conte

Location:

McGregor Park

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Oct 24

Rejoignez Inas à l'heure du conte en français. Cette animation vient célébrer la beauté de l'automne à travers des histoires, des chansons, ainsi que des marionnettes ; tout en français ! Chaque séance se terminera avec un bricolage. Veuillez appe...

Halloween Crafternoon

Location:

S. Walter Stewart

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17

Celebrate Halloween early by making your own set of spooky crafts, which you can use as decorations! All materials provided. For children 3 and up (recommended age). Children 6 and under must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver).Drop in. No regis...

After School Program - LEGO/Video Games

Location:

Black Creek

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Oct 24
  • Thu, Oct 31
  • Thu, Nov 7
  • Thu, Nov 14
  • Thu, Nov 21

Come and create with LEGO and test your hand-eye coordination with video games!For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.Call 416-395-5470 for more information.

Chess in the Library

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Oct 24
  • Thu, Oct 31
  • Thu, Nov 7
  • Thu, Nov 14
  • Thu, Nov 21

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.

Creating Video Games with Scratch (8+)

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17

Learn how to create a classic multiplayer video game with easy to use drag and drop Scratch Coding. Ages 8-12Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to the date of the event at 9 am. ** Please note, in branch registration only**

After School LEGO and Board Game Club

Location:

Hillcrest

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Oct 24
  • Thu, Oct 31

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.

Leading to Reading

Location:

Highland Creek

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Oct 24
  • Thu, Oct 31
  • Thu, Nov 7
  • Thu, Nov 14
  • Thu, Nov 21

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 Thursdays at 5pm or 7pm. This progra...

Game-Making with Scratch

Location:

Jane/Sheppard

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17

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...

After School Club

Location:

Main Street

Event Time:

3:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Oct 24
  • Thu, Oct 31
  • Thu, Nov 7
  • Thu, Nov 14
  • Thu, Nov 21

Join us on Thursdays after school for LEGO, KEVA, games, colouring and so much more!Aimed at ages 6-12 but all are welcome.Drop in. No registration required. Call 416-393-7700 for more information.

After School Club

Location:

Palmerston

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Oct 24
  • Thu, Nov 7
  • Thu, Nov 14

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.

Digital Sculpting For Kids with Blender (10+)

Location:

Goldhawk Park

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17

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...

STEM Hallowe'en Workshop

Location:

Elmbrook Park

Event Time:

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17

Create Harry Potter magic wand and make it light up with each spell.

After School Club

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Oct 24
  • Thu, Oct 31
  • Thu, Nov 7
  • Thu, Nov 14
  • Thu, Nov 21

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

Try the Potter's Wheel: Pottery Throwing Participatory Drop-In

Location:

Mimico Centennial

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Oct 24
  • Thu, Oct 31
  • Thu, Nov 7
  • Thu, Nov 14
  • Thu, Nov 21

Come try a potter's wheel with long-time pottery instructor Paul Stewart. Free. No registration required.

LEGO Club

Location:

Queen/Saulter

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Nov 21
  • Thu, Dec 19
  • Thu, Jan 16

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

Memory Project Speaker

Location:

Davenport

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17

Mr. Farquarhson will share his experience as an army pilot during WWII. He and his crew flew through monsoon clouds, among mountain peaks of Burma and despite the threat of enemy aircraft brought supplies to the Army.

At Home Alone

Location:

College/Shaw

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17

A fun family workshop to help families prepare their 10 - 14 year old to be home alone safely. Facilitated by a Toronto Public Health Nurse and there will be lots of opportunity for sharing with other parents. Registration is required.Call 416-393...

Poke-a-pumpkin!

Location:

Flemingdon Park

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Oct 24

Join us for an afternoon of fun Halloween activity. Win a trick or a treat!Drop in. No registration required.

LEGO Club

Location:

New Toronto

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Oct 24
  • Thu, Oct 31
  • Thu, Nov 7
  • Thu, Nov 14
  • Thu, Nov 21

Create something of your own imagination!

Leading to Reading

Location:

Pape/Danforth

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Oct 24
  • Thu, Oct 31
  • Thu, Nov 7
  • Thu, Nov 14
  • Thu, Nov 21

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...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Parkdale

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Oct 24
  • Thu, Oct 31
  • Thu, Nov 7
  • Thu, Nov 14
  • Thu, Nov 21

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. Please contact th...

After School Tech Club (Ages 9 and up)

Location:

Main Street

Event Time:

3:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Oct 24
  • Thu, Oct 31

For the month of October Main Street Library will be hosting a Pop Up Learning Lab which brings technology such as robotics, electronics, and computing to the branch.Join us for an After School Tech Club every Thursday for the entire month where k...

Board Game Cafe

Location:

Alderwood

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 17
  • Thu, Oct 24
  • Thu, Oct 31
  • Thu, Nov 7
  • Thu, Nov 14
  • Thu, Nov 21

Challenge yourself and a friend to a competition or just have some fun!All agesDrop in

After School Gaming Fridays

Location:

Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Fri, Oct 25
  • Fri, Nov 1
  • Fri, Nov 8
  • Fri, Nov 15
  • Fri, Nov 22

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 Sept 27 to Dec 13, 2019 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Except P.A. Day Fridays Oct 11, Nov 15, Dec 6 - WE WILL ...

VR Tech Experience

Location:

Mimico Centennial

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18

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....

Toddler Time

Location:

Taylor Memorial

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Fri, Oct 25
  • Fri, Nov 1
  • Fri, Nov 8
  • Fri, Nov 15
  • Fri, Nov 22

Familiarize your child with letters, numbers and colors at a staff-led storytime with stories, songs and rhymes! For toddlers 19 months to 3 years with their parents or caregivers.

Family Storytime

Location:

Morningside

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Fri, Oct 25

Join us for stories, songs and activities for children with their parents & caregivers with a fun kids craft at each session. For ages 5 and under. Drop-in, no registration required.

Family Time

Location:

Palmerston

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:15 am

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Fri, Oct 25
  • Fri, Nov 1
  • Fri, Nov 8
  • Fri, Nov 15
  • Fri, Nov 22

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 ...

After School Club

Location:

Agincourt

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Fri, Oct 25

Join us after school on Fridays for a variety of activities such as building challenges, crafts or games.For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Chess123

Location:

Dawes Road

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Fri, Oct 25

Do you enjoy playing chess? Do you want to improve your chess skills? Join us and learn the basics of chess, the rules, and some strategies or just have some fun playing and challenging others.For ages 7-12.Registration required. Register in perso...

LSP: LSP Celebration Day

Location:

Agincourt

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18

Join us to celebrate Library Settlement Partnerships! Our theme this year is Thankfulness. Activities include:- Multicultural thank you singing- Newcomer testimonials- Youth performance- Volunteering idea booth- Newcomer art exhibit- Face painting...

Digital Drawing: An Intro to Graphics Tablets! (Ages 10+)

Location:

Goldhawk Park

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18

In this hands-on workshop we will experiment with Wacom Intuous graphics tablet and learn about different digital image formats!Ages 10 and up!

Knit and Crochet

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Fri, Nov 1
  • Fri, Nov 15
  • Fri, Dec 6
  • Fri, Dec 20
  • Fri, Jan 3

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.

After School Club

Location:

Bridlewood

Event Time:

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Fri, Oct 25
  • Fri, Nov 1
  • Fri, Nov 8
  • Fri, Nov 15
  • Fri, Nov 22

Join us for After-School Club fun! Monthly themes include:October: GamesNovember: CraftsDecember: BooksSpace is limited. Registration is required.

LSP Week Celebration 2019 : Thankfulness

Location:

Richview

Event Time:

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18

You are invited for our 2019 Library Settlement Partnerships Week Thankfulness celebration. LSP Week 2019 is from Tuesday, October 15 until Saturday October 26.Presentations will highlight Thanksgiving, Community and Newcomer Resources, Health and...

After School Club

Location:

Burrows Hall

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Fri, Oct 25
  • Fri, Nov 1
  • Fri, Nov 8
  • Fri, Nov 22
  • Fri, Nov 29

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.

Friday Afternoon Gaming

Location:

Humberwood

Event Time:

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 18
  • Fri, Oct 25
  • Fri, Nov 1
  • Fri, Nov 8
  • Fri, Nov 15
  • Fri, Nov 22

Enjoy competing with your friends on Wii and PS4. Drop in. No registration required. In the library space.

DIY Electronics: Spooky Monster Luminaries

Location:

Runnymede

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19

Make your own light-up paper bag monster to illuminate the Halloween season or any night throughout the year!This workshop is a great introduction for kids to learn how to build a simple circuit. All materials provided.For ages 8-12.Register in pe...

Red Cross Babysitting Course

Location:

Brentwood

Event Time:

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19

This one-day course teaches you how to safely babysit infants and young children, and covers information and exercises on diapering, feeding, age-appropriate activities, household safety, and basic first aid. Receive your Red Cross Babysitting Cer...

Creating Interactive Fiction with Twine

Location:

Humberwood

Event Time:

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19

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 based video games and touch on the basics of storytelling. Then, we'll create ...

MAP Family Saturday program- Todmorden Mills

Location:

Perth/Dupont

Event Time:

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19

Join us when staff from Toronto History Museums: Todmorden Mills Heritage Site visits Perth/Dupont Branch.Discover toys and games from the past, and make your own old-fashioned plaything to take home.Registration recommended. Call the branch at 41...

Saturday Knit & Crochet Circle

Location:

Pleasant View

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Nov 16
  • Sat, Dec 14

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...

Royal Ontario Museum Visits Amesbury Park

Location:

Amesbury Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19

New Dino Discoveries. Learn about new finds by the ROM dinosaur department. Make a dinosaur craft to take home.Ages 3-12yrs. Drop-In. Maximum 25 spots.

Scratch Coding for Kids

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19

Children will be introduced to the basics of coding through Scratch, a child-friendly coding language. No coding experience necessary. Ages 8-12

Write It Workshops

Location:

Sanderson

Event Time:

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19
  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Sat, Nov 2

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

MAP Family Programs: Scarborough Museum visits Goldhawk Park Library

Location:

Goldhawk Park

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19

Enjoy discovery boxes, games, reproduction 19th century toys, and stories as you discover Scarborough's past! Drop-in Program.

Make a Knotted Fleece Hat

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19

Protect your ears from the chilly autumn winds with this no-sew fleece hat! Learn how to use knots to make your own winter hat. Join us in the Children's Area.Drop in. No registration required.

Make a Keychain with Tinkercad

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19

Learn Tinkercad, a simple online tool for basic 3D design. Tinkercad works by addition and subtraction of geometric shapes and is accessible through a browser anywhere. We are going to make a simple keychain with it!

Halloween Craft

Location:

Woodside Square

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 19

Children will make a craft for Halloween.For ages 6-12.Registration begins Thursday, September 19. Space is limited. Register in person in the branch or by calling 416-396-8979.

Mini Makers

Location:

S. Walter Stewart

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Oct 20
  • Sun, Oct 27
  • Sun, Nov 3
  • Sun, Nov 10
  • Sun, Nov 17
  • Sun, Nov 24

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. All are welcome. Sundays...

Mini Makers (Ages 4-8) (Fall-Winter 2019)

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Oct 20
  • Sun, Oct 27
  • Sun, Nov 3
  • Sun, Nov 10
  • Sun, Nov 17
  • Sun, Nov 24

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:

Northern District

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Oct 20
  • Sun, Oct 27
  • Sun, Nov 3
  • Sun, Nov 10
  • Sun, Nov 17
  • Sun, Nov 24

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:

Brentwood

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Oct 20
  • Sun, Oct 27
  • Sun, Nov 3
  • Sun, Nov 10
  • Sun, Nov 17
  • Sun, Nov 24

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, Oct 20
  • Sun, Oct 27
  • Sun, Nov 3
  • Sun, Nov 10
  • Sun, Nov 17
  • Sun, Nov 24

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

Location:

Agincourt

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Oct 20
  • Sun, Oct 27
  • Sun, Nov 3
  • Sun, Nov 10
  • Sun, Nov 17
  • Sun, Nov 24

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 (Fall 2019-Winter 2020)

Location:

Maria A. Shchuka

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sun, Oct 20
  • Sun, Nov 3
  • Sun, Nov 10
  • Sun, Nov 17
  • Sun, Nov 24
  • Sun, Dec 1

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, Oct 20
  • Sun, Oct 27
  • Sun, Nov 3
  • Sun, Nov 10
  • Sun, Nov 17
  • Sun, Nov 24

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 new each week! Series takes place on Sundays. Drop i...

Bridlewood Homework Program

Location:

Bridlewood

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 21
  • Mon, Oct 28
  • Mon, Nov 4
  • Mon, Nov 11
  • Mon, Nov 18
  • Mon, Nov 25

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...

After School Dance Club

Location:

Deer Park

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 21
  • Mon, Oct 28

If you love to dance, or want to try, you will enjoy this wide selection of moves, grooves and rhythms in a fun and active 3 week series of dance workshops. Create your own moves! Learn new tricks and tips with Creative Artist Laura Dee.Oct 7 - Sa...

Writer's Workshop For Teens

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 21

Writers or writer enthusiasts, come and join Debra Anderson in a series of workshops to help inspire your literary works. You'll be in a creative, fun, and safe space that will encourage you to explore your voice.Ages 12-19.Drop in. Space is limit...

LEGO Club

Location:

Palmerston

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 21
  • Mon, Oct 28
  • Mon, Nov 4
  • Mon, Nov 11
  • Mon, Nov 18
  • Mon, Dec 2

**No Session November 25th**Build, create, and explore the world of LEGO!For ages 5 and up. Younger siblings welcome with a caregiver.Drop in. No registration required.

Create a Simple Illustrated Pattern for Tweens and Teens

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 21

Marley Allen-Ash, Toronto Public Library's Innovator in Residence, is teaching a series of classes in the area of Digital Illustration at Fort York library from October 1-December 8th 2019.Using Adobe Illustrator, learn how to transform your digit...

After School Club - Builder's Club!

Location:

College/Shaw

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 21
  • Mon, Oct 28
  • Mon, Nov 4
  • Mon, Nov 11
  • Mon, Nov 18
  • Mon, Nov 25

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.

After School Club

Location:

Brentwood

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 21
  • Mon, Oct 28
  • Mon, Nov 4
  • Mon, Nov 11
  • Mon, Nov 18
  • Mon, Nov 25

Join us on Mondays after school for games, arts & crafts, robotics and other fun activities! For ages 6-12 years old.September: Fun with StemOctober: Halloween FunNovember: Robotics and CircuitryDecember: Holiday FunDrop in, however space is l...

Leading to Reading

Location:

Gerrard/Ashdale

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 21
  • Mon, Oct 28
  • Mon, Nov 4
  • Mon, Nov 11
  • Mon, Nov 18
  • Mon, Nov 25

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...

Robotics Club

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 21
  • Mon, Oct 28
  • Mon, Nov 11
  • Mon, Nov 18
  • Mon, Nov 25
  • Mon, Dec 9

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 age...

Sophie's Studio Ultra Writers Program with David Carroll

Location:

Cedarbrae

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 21
  • Mon, Oct 28
  • Mon, Nov 4
  • Mon, Nov 11

Award-winning author and marathoner David Carroll will get you pumped about writing with energetic and creative writing workouts! Spelling and grammar don't matter in this class. All that matters is that we keep the pen moving!The program runs for...

After School Club

Location:

S. Walter Stewart

Event Time:

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 21
  • Mon, Oct 28
  • Mon, Nov 4
  • Mon, Nov 11
  • Mon, Nov 18
  • Mon, Nov 25

(PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO PROGRAM ON MON. SEPTEMBER 23)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 a...

Let's Dance!

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 21
  • Mon, Oct 28

Express yourself and learn the art of Toronto dance to be a stronger, more creative and confident you! Join our resident dance collective and learn new dance moves that will inspire your friends and family. For ages 6 to 12. Registration begins Sa...

MAP Family Programs: Black Creek Pioneer Village visits Bloor Gladstone Library

Location:

Bloor/Gladstone

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22

At the Village we tell the story of the Toronto area at the time of Canada?s confederation in 1867. Through the History Actor programs the actor brings the stories of people of the past to life. Today the actor is going to show you just how she do...

Horrorgami: Halloween Origami

Location:

Woodside Square

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22

Learn to make bats, ghosts and other creepy folded projects for Halloween. All skill levels welcome. For tweens and teens ages 11-16. Space is limited and registration is required. Register in person in the branch or by calling 416-396-8979.

LEGO Club

Location:

Long Branch

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Nov 5
  • Tue, Nov 12
  • Tue, Nov 19
  • Tue, Nov 26
  • Tue, Dec 3

Join us Tuesdays after school to create something with LEGO!For ages 5 and up.Drop in. No registration required.

At Home Alone Family Workshop

Location:

Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22

A fun workshop to help families prepare their 10-14 year olds to stay home alone safely. Develop a personal safety and injury prevention plan that is tailored to meet your family's unique needs. A parent and child must attend together. Back by pop...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

McGregor Park

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22

Put on your pyjamas, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover. Hear stories, make your own stuffy, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers. Only the stuffies wil be sleeping ove...

Apple Photos

Location:

Agincourt

Event Time:

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22

Photos comes with every Mac and provides powerful, easy-to-use editing tools along with photo organization and sharing features. Use Photos to perfect your images, and don't be afraid to explore all of the tools ? if you don't like a change you ma...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Maria A. Shchuka

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Dungeons and Dragons for Beginners!

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22
  • Tue, Nov 5
  • Tue, Nov 19
  • Tue, Dec 10
  • Tue, Dec 17

Swords! Sorcery! Adventure! Monsters! Treasure! Welcome to the world of Dungeons and Dragons! Starting with the D&D Starter Kit, your Dungeon Master will take you on a journey of imagination, heroism, danger and peril! Grab your adventurers ha...

Board Games Night

Location:

Runnymede

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 22

Come join us for a fun night 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!Drop-in. All ages.

Coding for Kids (Ages 9-12)

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 23

Come learn coding in Blocks, Javascript and Scratch using games based off of Minecraft, Star Wars, Crossy Road, Frozen and more! Basic computer skills are required.This program is for children ages 9-12. Space is limited. Please get a ticket at th...

Audio Editing Basics with Audacity

Location:

Toronto Reference Library

Event Time:

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 23

This workshop focuses on recording and editing audio with Audacity, an open-source audio software, with a focus on Podcasting. Participants will learn how to create and edit an audio file in Audacity, including how to record, transition, add spe...

3D Design for Kids!

Location:

Parliament Street

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 23

In this workshop designed for children ages 9 and up, kids will be introduced to the exciting world of 3D design and will learn how to make simple 3D models with easy to use apps such as TInkercad and Sculptris.Registration is required and will op...

Snap Circuits Club

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Wed, Nov 20
  • Wed, Dec 11

Join us on the first Wednesday of every month to 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.For ages 6 and up.Drop in. No registration required.

Intermediate Sewing: Shirt Pocket

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 23

Learn to make a shirt pocket in our next Intermediate Sewing class! This class will teach you top stitching, pressing, and how to use the buttonhole foot. All materials will be provided. **Prerequisite: Sewing Basics** Children under 13 must be a...

Beginner Coding For Kids

Location:

Runnymede

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 23

Join us for an hour of learning code and getting to code your own games! No coding experience is necessary. We will be working with block coding and various programming languages like Javascript and Python. For ages 8-12.Space is limited and regis...

Let's Paint!

Location:

Danforth/Coxwell

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 23
  • Wed, Nov 13
  • Wed, Dec 4

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.

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

High Park

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 23

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Photoshop for Kids

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 23

Kids will learn the basics of Photoshop including Tools, Layers, Selections and more.Ages 9-14

SnapCircuits for Kids

Location:

Mimico Centennial

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 23

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!Drop in, no registration required.

Art Workshops with Hijinks Collective

Location:

Maria A. Shchuka

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24
  • Thu, Oct 31
  • Thu, Nov 7
  • Thu, Nov 14
  • Thu, Nov 21
  • Thu, Nov 28

Join us for printmaking and collage workshops with Leah Gold, of Hijinks Art Collective. Learn simple, non-toxic printmaking and collage techniques. This class is aimed at all levels of teen and adult artists and wannabe artists - no experience ne...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Deer Park

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and their stuffed friends. ...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Gerrard/Ashdale

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Locke

Event Time:

6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Long Branch

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Richview

Event Time:

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Alderwood

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Maryvale

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Dawes Road

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Parliament Street

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Humberwood

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put your pyjamas, pack your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, the leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children 4-8, their parents/caregivers and their stuffed friends. Only the stu...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Runnymede

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

S. Walter Stewart

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Sewing Basics

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Want to learn to sew or would like a refresher on how to use a sewing machine? Our intro to sewing course will cover the basic of threading the machine, basic stitches and more. We will be creating either a slip cover, small cushion cover, or a sm...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Humber Summit

Event Time:

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Evelyn Gregory

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for aStuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and their stuffed friends. O...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Danforth/Coxwell

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

St. Clair/Silverthorn

Event Time:

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Robotics with Sphero& Dash & Dots: Challenge and Play! For children

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Meet our robot friends: Dash, mBot and Sphero!In this workshop we will complete challenges by programming robots with easy-to-learn, block-based computer programming languages.Please note , this program will be held in the After School Club. In br...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Main Street

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and their stuffed friends. ...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Beaches

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Annette Street

Event Time:

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

College/Shaw

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Victoria Village

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Brentwood

Event Time:

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Bloor/Gladstone

Event Time:

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Woodside Square

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Leaside

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Bridlewood

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and their stuffed friends. ...

Stuffy Sleepover

Location:

Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 24

Put on your pyjamas, pack up your stuffy, and visit the library for a Stuffy Sleepover! Hear stories, play games, make a sleep mask, then leave your stuffy to spend the night in the library. For children ages 4-8, their parents/caregivers and thei...

Illustratrice Josée Bisaillon

Location:

Brentwood

Event Time:

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 25

Un rencontre avec une illustratrice francophone canadienne, qui parlera des illustrations et des techniques. Elle partagera sa passion pour son métier et la littérature.

Parent/Child Book Club

Location:

Bloor/Gladstone

Event Time:

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 25
  • Fri, Nov 29
  • Fri, Dec 20
  • Fri, Jan 31

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...

Interactive Fiction with Twine (11+)

Location:

Goldhawk Park

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 25

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...

Robotics for Kids - Lego Mindstorms Challenge

Location:

Humberwood

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 25

Lego Mindstorms are introductory robotics kits. Build your bot, give it commands, and try to navigate your robot around the room using only computer code!After assembling the finishing touches on our robots, we'll initialize the bots, learn how to...

Friday Family Movie: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

Location:

Northern District

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 25

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

Halloween Craft

Location:

Cedarbrae

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 25

Come have a spooktacular time making a Halloween craft!For ages 6-12.Drop in. No registration required.

Listening Sessions: TPL Vinyl Record Collection

Location:

Cedarbrae

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Fri, Oct 25

Join artists Christopher WIlles and Akash Bansal for a listening session, exploring rare items from the library's Vinyl Record Collection. Participants can browse selections from this unique collection, listen and discuss. All ages are welcome. No...

Halloween Movie: Hocus Pocus

Location:

Bloor/Gladstone

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26

Join to watch the fun Halloween movie "Hocus Pocus" starring Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker. Feel free to bring your own snacks.Rated PG Run time: 1h 36 min

Halloween Family Storytime

Location:

Agincourt

Event Time:

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26

Come and show off your Halloween costumes early! Join us for some spooky stories, hair-raising rhymes and scaaaaary songs! Make and take a Halloween craft too.Drop in. No registration required.

LSP Week 2019: Celebrating Thankfulness

Location:

Parkdale

Event Time:

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26

Join us in celebrating thankfulness at this year's LSP Week celebration. We will be led on a short meditation session on thankfulness with a Tibetan monk.All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.In partnership with Immigration, Refugees ...

Monster Wallet Madness

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26

Create your own ferocious friends to protect your stuff by joining us to make a monster wallet! All materials will be provided. For kids ages 9-12. Space is limited. Registration is required. Registration will start Monday, October 7, 2019 at 9:00...

Halloween Craft

Location:

Palmerston

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26

Come and join us for a Halloween-themed craft! All materials provided.Recommended for ages 5 and up.Drop in. No registration required.

Create a Simple Animated Illustration for Tweens and Teens

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26

Marley Allen-Ash, Toronto Public Library's Innovator in Residence, is teaching a series of classes in the area of Digital Illustration at Fort York library from October 1-December 8th 2019.Make your drawings move! In this workshop we will explore ...

Hallowe'en Craft - Drop In

Location:

Maryvale

Event Time:

All Day

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26

Drop in anytime today and ask for the materials to make a boo-tiful Hallowe'en craft.

Malvern Family Book Club: "Mockingbird"

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26

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...

Speak Up! Public Speaking for Kids

Location:

Centennial

Event Time:

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26

Public speaking is important for children and youth too! It helps build confidence and helps their voices be heard in the playground, home, classroom and beyond.  This workshop will include activities that introduce key aspects of public speaking ...

East End Storytellers: Halloween Edition

Location:

Morningside

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26

Join the East End Storytellers for fun filled scary stories for Halloween.Drop in. No registration required.

Spooky Monster Luminaries

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26

Make your own light-up paper bag monster to illuminate the Halloween season or any night throughout the year!This workshop is a great introduction for kids to learn how to build a simple circuit. All materials provided.Space is limited. Please cal...

Amazing Chemistry Demo & Experiments

Location:

Woodside Square

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26

Have an interest in beakers, test tubes and chemical compounds? Join us for fun related games, demonstrations and experiments! Ages 7-12. Registration begins September 26th. Register in person or by calling 416-396-8979. Space is limited.

Haunted House

Location:

Woodview Park

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Thu, Oct 31

Join Woodview Park library for Halloween Haunted House. Only the brave of heart will be able to make it through our house filled with spooky sights, gross goodies, and mysterious monsters. Enter if you dare.Haunted House hours are:October 26 2019 ...

Halloween Haunted House - Saturday Tours

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26

Prepare for a scare! Come take a walk through a spooky haunted house in Don Mills Library.Haunted House tours will also run after school on the following days:Tuesday October 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pmWednesday October 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pmThursday October...

A Morning Monster Mash

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

9:45 am - 12:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26

Come in your favourite costume and join us for a Halloween-inspired morning, as we celebrate all things eerie and ghostly. A variety of events for children to take part in. Leave with a Halloween button as a token of our appreciation! All children...

Saturday Haloowenn Movie: Toy story: House of Terror

Location:

McGregor Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26

Come in and enjoy an afternoon at the McGregor Park theatre. Don't forget to bring a snack. Drop in

Family Movie

Location:

Goldhawk Park

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26

Join us for a family movie matinee. We will be showing "The Secret Life of Pets 2". Rated G. Drop-in program.

Halloween Craft

Location:

Black Creek

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26

Come and join us for some spooky craft and games!For ages 6-12.Call 416-395-5470 for more information.

Kids Book Club

Location:

Humberwood

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Sat, Oct 26
  • Tue, Nov 26

Calling all children ages 9 to 12 and their mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, or caregiver! Join our monthly family book club where we will discuss interesting fiction and non-fiction titles. Please see front desk for monthly book! One chi...

After School Club

Location:

Forest Hill

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 28
  • Mon, Nov 4
  • Mon, Nov 11
  • Mon, Nov 18
  • Mon, Nov 25
  • Mon, Dec 2

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...

Using Digital Tools to Make a Zine for Tweens and Teens

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 28

Marley Allen-Ash, Toronto Public Library's Innovator in Residence, is teaching a series of classes in the area of Digital Illustration at Fort York library from October 1-December 8th 2019.Make your own zine! In this workshop we will explore what ...

Builders Club

Location:

Leaside

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 28
  • Mon, Nov 4
  • Mon, Nov 11
  • Mon, Nov 18
  • Mon, Nov 25

Show off your building skills using LEGO, KEVA planks and Feltro.Drop in. No registration required.Suitable for ages 5-12.

Indigenous Storytelling

Location:

Northern District

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 28

Indigenous storyteller, Maya-waasige, which means "The Man from the Up Right Light or Good Light," shares traditional Ojibwe, Boodawaadomi and Anishnaabe tales about aboriginal traditions, history, and culture. This is an all ages event.No registr...

Ukulele for Kids

Location:

Riverdale

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Mon, Oct 28

Want to learn how to play Ukulele? Join us for 4 days of absolute beginner Ukulele for kids with a quick intro and learn a few chords and songs. Instruments are provided in branch use, or bring your own.Session 1: October 7-10Session 2: October 28...

Halloween Haunted House - After School Tours

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 29
  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Thu, Oct 31

Prepare for a scare! Come take a walk through a spooky haunted house in Don Mills Library.There will also be Saturday tours on October 26, 11:30am - 1:00pmFor all ages.Drop in. No registration required. Call 416-395-5710 for more information.

Interactive Fiction with Twine 9+

Location:

Barbara Frum

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 29

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 based video games and touch on the basics of storytelling. Then, we'll create ...

Facebook Basics

Location:

Agincourt

Event Time:

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 29

It's easier than you think! Explore Facebook at this hands-on session. Basic keyboarding and mouse skills required.Register in Person or By calling (416)396-8951

Kids' Book Club

Location:

Spadina Road

Event Time:

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 29

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 October is: The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

Halloween Crafts

Location:

McGregor Park

Event Time:

6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 29

Let the ghoul time roll! Come in and have a spooktacular evening making Halloween crafts. Wear your costume if you dare.For all ages.Drop in. No registration required.

Canva: Graphic Design & Layout

Location:

Agincourt

Event Time:

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Event Dates:

  • Tue, Oct 29

Easily create eye catching business cards and flyers. Use Canva's drag-and-drop feature and professional layouts to design consistently stunning graphics. Create polished work using different templates and techniques that make your creations pop.D...

Halloween Howl

Location:

Alderwood

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 30

Let's get ready for Halloween! Wear your costume and join us for some spooky activities.For all ages.Drop in. No registration required.

Parent/Child Book Club

Location:

Pape/Danforth

Event Time:

7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Wed, Nov 27
  • Wed, Dec 18
  • Wed, Jan 29

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.Program is currently full. Call 416-393-7727 to add ...

Robotics Club

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Wed, Nov 27
  • Wed, Dec 18

Try your hand at: driving a Sphero, Dash and Dot, and circuitry with snap circuits etc. Registration required. See link below.

Halloween Pyjama Time

Location:

Cedarbrae

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 30

Bring your favourite costume, and enjoy some stories and songs all about Halloween!

Canva: Graphic Design & Layout

Location:

Agincourt

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 30

Easily create eye catching business cards and flyers. Use Canva's drag-and-drop feature and professional layouts to design consistently stunning graphics. Create polished work using different templates and techniques that make your creations pop.D...

Halloween Crafts

Location:

Danforth/Coxwell

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 30

Make a spooky mummy or a cute monster mask. All supplies provided.For children of all ages.Drop in. No registration required.

Adobe Illustrator for Kids

Location:

Fairview

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 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. For Ages 9-12. Registration begins October 12. To register, p...

Raising Confident Kids: Positive Parenting (Workshops for Parents)

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 30

Each stage of parenting has its challenges! Learn how to help your child develop self-discipline, responsibility, cooperation & problem-solving skills.Led by the Parent Education Network.

Spooky Stories by the Fire

Location:

Don Mills

Event Time:

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 30

Sitting around a campfire in the dark is a perfect time for chants, rhymes, and telling stories. Come dressed for Halloween and join us for an evening of spooky tales...if you dare.For ages 6-9.Drop in. No registration required.

Small Hands, Big Art

Location:

New Toronto

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 30
  • Wed, Nov 27

Come on in and paint with us! Please call branch at 416-394-5350 to register.Limited space available.

Sculptris for Kids: Popular Characters

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 30

Learn to use the free 3D Design software Sculptris to make a simple Ghost or Pumpkin for Hallowe'en!

Introduction to Python (Coding)

Location:

North York Central Library

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Wed, Oct 30

Unfamiliar with what Code is, what it does or how it works? Come in for an introductory 1-hr workshop to learn how code works all around you and get started coding yourself! No coding experience is necessary. We will be learning core concepts on t...

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Location:

Leaside

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 31

Drop by the library for a spooky scavenger hunt before you head out trick-or-treating!Drop in. No registration required.

Halloween Costume Party!

Location:

Flemingdon Park

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 31

Wear your costume and join us for an afternoon of fun!!! Get in the spirit of the full-moon. Halloween Costume, Candy, Ghoulish and Madness.Drop in. No registration required.

Halloween Haunt at Bayview Branch!

Location:

Bayview

Event Time:

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 31

Stop by Bayview Branch for some spooky Halloween stories, fortune telling predictions and a scavenger hunt. Come dressed in your favourite costume and take your photo using green screen technology! Registration is not required. Call 416-395-5460...

Let's Make a Spooky Piñata!

Location:

Fort York

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 31

Children and parents/caregivers with younger kids. Let's make and decorate a spooky piñata to take home! This program is for children 4-10 years old. Register online using the link below. One ticket per child. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lets-make...

Islamic Heritage Month with Astronomer Mubdi Rahman

Location:

Malvern

Event Time:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 31

This Islamic Heritage Month, join us and welcome Dr. Mubdi Rahman; a research scientist with the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics. Dr. Rahman will discuss how Islamic tradition influenced the history of astronomy and western civili...

Halloween VR Challenge

Location:

Albion

Event Time:

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Event Dates:

  • Thu, Oct 31

Come join us for a special Halloween themed VR (Virtual Reality) challenge. The winner will get a FREE 3D printed prize!For ages 8 and up.

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