Please join us for our 2025 Winter Solstice Scavenger Hunt at the Fort York Branch of the Toronto Public Library!

Search high and low, and see if you can locate various token items around the library! Prizes are available, while supplies last, for those who successfully complete the scavenger hunt!

We look forward to seeing you there!

As 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of Winnie-the-Pooh, we invite you to explore bear-related books, artefacts, and art from the Osborne Collection.

From Bruin, Baloo, Rupert, Paddington - and Pooh, of course - to grizzlies, pandas and polar bears - this exhibition encompasses the real, the fictional, the iconic, the comic, and the cuddly bears of children's literature, showcased in both antiquarian and modern books.

The bear in myth and story has fascinated us for ages. Discover numerous incarnations of this beloved nursery companion, and see how a mighty and sometimes dangerous animal was tamed by authors and illustrators, and how he conquered the hearts and minds of children all over the world.

Located on the 4th floor of the Lillian H. Smith Branch. Free. All are welcome. Registration is not required.

The exhibit can be viewed during the Osborne Collection's open hours. Contact the Osborne Collection at 416-393-7753 or email osstaff@tpl.ca for more information.

Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation to attend. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks' notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email accessibleservices@tpl.ca

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Join us in making your own holiday ornaments. Whether you help us decorate our tree or just as a winter decoration, it's sure to bring about that festive spirit!

Ideal for families with children 12 years and under. Drop-in, no registration required.

If you or your child lives with a disability, and requires an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

School's out for the holidays! Enjoy an afternoon of board game fun! Select from any of our board games, and spend an hour of play! Bring your friends, family, or foes, plus your competitive spirit!

Drop in!

Monday, December 22
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM


If you or your child lives with a disability, and requires an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

6:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Wear your PJs for this evening program of stories, songs, and rhymes!

For children, birth to 5 years,
and their parents or caregivers.

1st Floor, Story Room

Drop-in, no registration required

If you or your child lives with a disability, and requires an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Join us for a fun afternoon with The Grinch. Bring a friend and a snack!
Max: 20

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Customize your own unique tote bag using themed doodles at Kennedy/Eglinton. Using ready-to-trace designs and guidance from artist Dhruvi Patel, explore doodling techniques and walk away with a unique tote bag creation! For adults and school aged kids 8 and over. Please register by calling the branch or visiting us in person.

416-396-8924

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

**PROGRAM FULL**

Design and make your own holiday snow globes in a jar! All materials provided. For children ages 6-12. Registration is required.

Registration opens Monday, December 1st. Call the branch at 416-394-5270, email eaprograms@tpl.ca, or talk to us in-branch to register.

If you identify as a person with a disability or as a person who is Deaf, and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.