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"Children" Programs Across the City

(5 years and under)

Some storytimes require pre-registrations.
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Rainbow Storytime

2:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Join us for a special Rainbow Storytime where we celebrate all children and families! The storytime will include a range of inclusive books, stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance, embrace diversity, and help get kids ready for reading! This program is suitable for children 5 years and under with a parent or caregiver. Drop In. No registration required.

This event is part of Toronto Public Library's ongoing Pride series. For 2SLGBTQ+ events, reading lists, videos and more, check out tpl.ca/pride.

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:
June 19, 2025

LEGO Club

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Build, create, and use your imagination. LEGO and DUPLO will be provided. Drop-in. For children ages 4 and up.

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:
June 19, 2025
September 18, 2025

Baby Time

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

**New Day and Time!**

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

Drop-in Program - 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:
June 19, 2025

Braeburn EarlyON Story and Craft Time

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Bring your 0-5 year-old and join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft. Presented by Braeburn EarlyON.

Drop-in. Space is limited. Located in Program Room 1.

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.

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Toronto Public Health - Parenting Workshops

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Join us for Parenting Workshops facilitated by Toronto Public Health Nurses. Workshops will be at 11:00 - 11:30 am, following our Baby Time Programs. See link below for Baby Time information.

Topics include:
Thursday April 10: Growth and Development
Thursday April 24: Child Health and Wellness
Thursday May 22: Screen Time
Thursday June 5: Question & Answer/Drop-In
Thursday June 19: Managing Stress ? Children

This is a drop-in program. No registration required. All parents and/or caregivers are welcome.

For more information, please contact the Cliffcrest Library at (416) 396-8916.


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

Event Dates:
June 19, 2025

Baby Time

1:00 PM to 1:45 PM

Stories, songs & rhymes for babies 0 months to 18 months, with their parents or caregivers.

Drop in, no registration required.

Event Dates:
June 19, 2025

Positive Parenting: Workshop with Toronto Public Health

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.

Event Dates:
June 20, 2025

Family Time

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Join us for stories, songs, puppets, rhymes and more for kids 0-5 with their families and/or caregivers. Siblings are welcome.

Drop in. No registration required.
For more information, please call 416-393-7680.

Event Dates:
June 20, 2025
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