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"Children" Programs Across the City

(5 years and under)

Some storytimes require pre-registrations.
Check the program listings for details.

Upcoming Programs

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Toddler Time

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers.

Drop in, No registration required!

*Please note: there is no program Friday April 18 due to Good Friday*

Toronto Public Library is committed is accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to participate in this program. 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.

Event Dates:
May 16, 2025

Family Time

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children ages 5 and under with their parents or caregivers.

Drop-in
Lower Level, Children's Department


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

Event Dates:
May 17, 2025
May 24, 2025
May 31, 2025
June 7, 2025
June 14, 2025
June 21, 2025

Community Chess Hub

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Join us as we explore the ancient game of chess and the essential life-skills the game imparts. Drop in and Learn, compete, connect with your community through the game of chess.

Open to all ages. Children under 12 need to be supervised.

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 an accommodation to participate in this program. 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 accessibleservices@tpl.ca

Event Dates:
May 17, 2025
May 24, 2025

Family Time

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Stories, songs and rhymes all help your child learn and get them ready for reading. This is an in person program. Child must be accompanied by parents or caregivers.

For children 5 and under

No registration. Drop-in, but space is limited.

Event Dates:
May 17, 2025
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May 31, 2025
June 7, 2025
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September 6, 2025

Family Time

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children 5 years and under with their parents or caregivers.

Drop-in. No registration required.

Event Dates:
May 17, 2025
May 24, 2025
May 31, 2025
June 7, 2025
June 14, 2025

Story and Craft

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

*New name...same great program!
Join us select Saturday mornings to listen to a story and get creative with different crafts or activities to bring it to life. 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.

Event Dates:
May 17, 2025
May 31, 2025
June 14, 2025
June 28, 2025
July 12, 2025
July 26, 2025
August 9, 2025
August 23, 2025
September 6, 2025

Family Storytime

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Enjoy fun activities, stories, songs and rhymes at a staff-led story time for the entire family. For children with their parents or caregivers. Families are welcome to stay and play after the program until 11:30 am

Drop-in, no registration required.

Event Dates:
May 17, 2025

Creativity Club

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Get creative with blocks, Feltro, Keva planks, crafts and more. A different activity every Saturday!
*While supplies last*
All ages
Drop in

Event Dates:
May 17, 2025
May 24, 2025
May 31, 2025
June 7, 2025
June 14, 2025
June 21, 2025
June 28, 2025
July 5, 2025
July 12, 2025
July 19, 2025
July 26, 2025
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September 6, 2025

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