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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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Family Time - Summer Session

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! For children (five years of age and under) and their parents or caregivers.

The presentation by Toronto Public Health has been cancelled.

Registration required.

To register for programs, visit the branch in person, or call us at 416-393-7706.

If you, or your child, identify as a person with a disability or as a person who is Deaf, and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in a 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 15, 2025
July 22, 2025
July 29, 2025
August 5, 2025
August 12, 2025
August 19, 2025
August 26, 2025

Evening Family Time

7:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes! For Ages 5 and under with parents or caregivers. No registration required. Drop into the Children’s Dept.

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 15, 2025
July 22, 2025
July 29, 2025
August 5, 2025
August 12, 2025
August 19, 2025

Family Time and Activities

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children from birth to 5 years with their parents and/or caregivers. Activity stations will be set up afterward for self-directed exploration and play.

Drop-in. No registration required. Participants will be capped at first 25 families.

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 15, 2025
July 22, 2025
July 29, 2025
August 5, 2025
August 12, 2025
August 19, 2025

EarlyON Family Resource Program

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

In partnership with EarlyON Child and Family Centre of Regent Park Community Health Centre, the Parliament St. Branch will be hosting a series of family resource program where parents and caregivers will receive quality resource referrals, circle time for the young ones, and nutritious snacks. Come and meet other parents, and let your children socialize with each other! Suitable for families with children birth to six years old.

Drop-in.

Event Dates:
July 15, 2025
July 22, 2025
August 5, 2025
August 12, 2025
August 19, 2025
September 2, 2025
September 9, 2025
September 16, 2025
September 23, 2025

Chess Club

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Drop in to play chess in a casual environment every Tuesday evening. All skill levels are welcome! Chess sets are provided.

Drop-in program no registration

Event Dates:
July 15, 2025
July 22, 2025
July 29, 2025
August 5, 2025
August 12, 2025

Family Colouring Time

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of colouring. All necessary supplies will be provided. Drop in any time during the session. Meet new friends and bond with family.

If you or your child live 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.

Event Dates:
July 15, 2025
July 22, 2025
July 29, 2025

Baby Time

1:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Stories, songs and rhymes for children age 0 to 18 months with their caregivers. Families are welcome to "stay and play" in the auditorium for 30 minutes following the storytime. Drop-in.

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 15, 2025

Toddler Time

2:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Stories, songs and rhymes for toddlers ages 19 months to 3 years with their parents or caregivers.

June 10th will feature a Drag Storytime with Dank Sinatra as part of our Pride Month programming!

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 15, 2025
July 22, 2025
July 29, 2025
August 5, 2025
August 12, 2025
August 19, 2025
August 26, 2025
September 2, 2025
September 9, 2025
September 16, 2025
September 23, 2025
September 30, 2025

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