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"Children" Programs Across the City

(5 years and under)

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

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Baby Time

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Join us for bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies from birth to 18 months with their parents and caregivers.

Baby Time will run in 6-week sessions with one week break between sessions.

Drop-in, no registration required. For more information please call 416-393-7727 or speak to staff in-branch.

If you or your child lives with a disability, and you 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 try to contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Event Dates:
July 17, 2025
July 24, 2025
July 31, 2025
August 11, 2025
August 18, 2025
August 25, 2025
September 8, 2025
September 15, 2025

Play & Learn

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Caregivers and their children socialize with others in an interactive learning environment. Children learn, explore, communicate and understand new concepts, expanding their knowledge through play-based and guided activities. This includes songs, rhymes and reading stories, along with gross and fine motor activities.

For children ages 0-6, with their parent or caregiver.

Spaces are limited. Register in person or by phone at 416-394-1006.

Offered in partnership with EarlyON Child and Family Centre.

Event Dates:
July 21, 2025
July 28, 2025
August 11, 2025
August 18, 2025
August 25, 2025

EarlyON Baby Lap Time

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Ages 0 to 11 months. Join us for weekly discussions on parenting and infant care. Meet other parents, learn new songs, rhymes and finger plays, and foster bonding with your baby!

Drop-In. Limit of 30 participants

Note: There is no program on November 4.

Event Dates:
July 21, 2025
July 28, 2025

Hands on Exotics!

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Explore the animals of Africa in this fun-filled program by Hands On Exotics. Featuring Maggie the Silvery Cheeked Hornbill, an African Spurred tortoise, African pygmy hedgehogs and more!

"This is a featured Summer Wonder STEM program"

For children of all ages with their parent or caregiver.

This is an in-person program. Drop in. No registration required.

Groups should call the branch at 416-393-7723 to ensure space.

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.

This is a featured Summer Wonder STEM program.

Event Dates:
July 21, 2025

Baby Time

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

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

Drop-in. No registration required. Families are welcome to stay and play after the program.

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:
July 21, 2025
July 28, 2025

Summer Origami

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Join us for an hour of origami on Monday afternoons in the Children's Area in Riverdale branch. You will learn something new every week and can take home your creations!

For children ages 4 and up.

Drop in. No registration is requaired.

Daycare and Camps, please call 416-393-7720 to inquire.

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

Event Dates:
July 21, 2025
July 28, 2025
August 11, 2025
August 18, 2025

L'heure du conte avec Inas: Notre planète- French Summer Wonder

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Rejoignez Inas à l'heure du conte en français !
Cette animation célèbre la beauté de notre planète à travers des histoires, des chansons et des marionnettes ? le tout en français ! Chaque séance se terminera par un bricolage amusant.

Pour les enfants de 3 à 6 ans.

Veuillez noter que 50 billets seront distribués 30 minutes avant le début du programme.

Un prix sera tiré au sort à la fin du programme.

Si vous ou votre enfant vit avec un handicap et vous souhaitez demander des mesures d'adaptation pour participer à ce programme, veuillez nous en informer le plus tôt possible et nous ferons de notre mieux pour répondre à votre demande. Un préavis d'au moins trois semaines est préférable. Composez 416-393-7099 ou contactez-nous par courriel accessibleservices@tpl.ca.

This is a featured French language Summer Wonder program.

Join Inas for Storytime in French! This program celebrates the beauty of our planet through stories, songs, and puppets ? all in French! Each session will end with a fun craft activity.

Age: 3 to 6

A limit of 50 tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the start of the program.

A prize will be rewarded by random draw at the end of the program

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:
July 21, 2025

Baby Time

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies from birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers. Drop-in; no registration required. Space is limited.

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:
July 21, 2025
July 28, 2025
August 4, 2025

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