2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot, Rozzum unit 7134, 'Roz' for short, that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling.

Rated G. Drop in!

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.

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.

If you or 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 416-393-7099 to make a request. Please contact us as soon as possible.

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Lost and alone, orphaned cub Mufasa meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destinies. (Run time 2h)

Drop-in, no registration required

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.

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 19 months to 3 years with their parents or caregivers. Drop in, no registration required.

Please note this program takes places in 4-6 week sessions with short breaks in between. See below for dates.

If you or 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 416-393-7099 to make a request. Please contact us as soon as possible.

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Join us for a discussion and activities related to the book of the month. Copies can be picked up at the children's reference desk.

Ages 4-7

Drop-in
Lower Level, Children's Department


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.

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Bring your favourite stuffies and join us for a family story time. Limited stuffie toys will be available at the library, so please bring your own, if you have any. A parent or guardian must accompany young children.

Drop-in program. No registration required.

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.

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

The Kennedy Eglinton Branch and its neighbourhood is home to a variety of trees. Join the City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff to explore the natural world on a local neighbourhood tour. Learn how to recognize different species and fun facts about their cultural and ecological importance.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Registration is required ? please contact the branch.
The tour will start and end at the Kennedy Eglinton Branch and will be guided by the City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff. There may be uneven, unpaved surfaces along the route. Please dress and prepare accordingly for this outdoor program (e.g. gloves/mittens, hats, sunscreen, water, comfortable shoes). This program takes place rain or shine. In the event of severe inclement weather, registrants will be notified of an alternative date.

Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours in length