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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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D Jay the Entertainer Musical, Magical, Comedy Show

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

D Jay the Entertainer presents interactive sing-along guitar music, comedy magic, puppets and impersonation. Ages 6-12. Children under 5 must be accompanied by parents or caregivers. Registration begins June 25.

Register in-person or by calling the branch at ( 416) 395-5950

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 14, 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 14, 2025
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 14, 2025
July 21, 2025
July 28, 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 14, 2025
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 14, 2025
July 21, 2025
July 28, 2025
August 11, 2025
August 18, 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 14, 2025
July 21, 2025
July 28, 2025
August 4, 2025

Baby Time *FULL*

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, June 16th, 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.

Event Dates:
July 14, 2025
July 28, 2025

Positive Parenting: Workshop with Toronto Public Health

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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 6 years old. The workshop has three modules and takes place on three dates in the month of July
Limited Space. Registration preferred(starting June 21). Drop in, space permitting.,_

Event Dates:
July 14, 2025
July 21, 2025
July 28, 2025

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