2:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Bouncing and tickling rhymes, stories, and songs for babies from birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers.

Register in person or by calling the branch at (416) 393-6240. Registration opens on Monday, April 14th, 2025.

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.

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

A visual treat for audiences wanting to know more about Asian Heritage.

Join us for a performance of Bharatanatyam, the oldest dance tradition of India. Originating in the Southern part of India, the performance will highlight beautiful music, costume and story telling using hand gestures and expressions. Experience an emotional connection with Indian philosophies, deities and cultural practices.

Drop in - no registration needed.

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Introduce your child, 0 to 5 years, to stories, songs and rhymes at staff-led storytime. For children with their parents or caregivers.

Registration is required by calling 416-393-6240 or in-person at the branch. Space is limited. Registration begins on April 14th, 2025.

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.

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Join us for a workshop led by Toronto Public Health. This workshop will provide an overview about positive parenting and review tips on specific ways parents/caregivers can help guide their children's behaviours. Topics covered include: temperament, why children misbehave and positive parenting strategies that can be used to reduce difficult behaviours.

This is a workshop intended for parents/caregivers of children aged 0 to 5 years old. The workshop has three modules, and takes place on three dates in the month of June.

Registration is required in-person or by calling the branch at 416-393-6240. Registration begins April 25.

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.

3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Listen to family friendly stories that have been carefully selected to get you thinking about the significance of trees and the principles of shade equity. Enrich your learning through interactive games and activities delivered by Fort York library staff.

Event takes place at Canoe Landing, adjacent to Canoe Landing Recreation Centre.

Drop-in, no registration required.

If you or your child identify as a person with a disability 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.