"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
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes for children ages five and under with their parents or caregivers.
Drop in at the Auditorium/Children's Area. Families are welcome to stay and play after the program.
If your child lives with a disability and requires an 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.
GIANT Board Games
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Everyone's favourite board games get a whole lot more fun when they are super-sized. Join us for a fun-filled day of GIANT board games! Play your favourites or try something new! Brings your friends and family or meet new people at the library. Games available for use in the Children's area.
Available games include: Snakes & Ladders, Checkers, Sorry, Cards, Uno, Chess, Tic-Tac-Toe, Chess, Connect 4, Feltro
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.
Craft-urday!
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Join us every Saturday 9-5 to partake in a craft-of-the-week! A new and engaging craft, every week in the library.
Drop-in and self-serve.
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.
Saturday Family Club
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Come celebrate your Saturday morning at Port Union Library! You can color your favorite characters or create freestyle Legos with family and friends! This is a drop in program but limited to a room capacity of 20 participants. Arrive early to secure your spot. No registration required.
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.
Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Crafting Circle
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Come craft with us! TRL is hosting a once a month crafting circle where you can create and chat. Whether its crochet, knitting, embroidery or sewing; connect with fellow craftspeople as you work on your project. All skill levels are welcome.
*Note* We do supply yarn and crochet hooks/knitting needles for those that need them during the program.
If you'd like to donate any knit or crocheted clothing items please bring them to the Digital Innovation Hub on the 1st Floor, right now we're looking for socks, belts and slippers!
Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks? notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email accessibleservices@tpl.ca.
Family Time
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children ages 5 and under with their parents or caregivers. Family Time runs from 10:00 to 10:30 am. Children, parents and caregivers are invited to Stay and Play from 10:30-11:00.
Drop in, no registration required.
Participants will be capped at the first 30 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.
Philippe Flahaut: Vive le soleil de l'été
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Découvrez des chansons traditionnelles de France et du Québec ! Ce programme met en lumière un vocabulaire centré sur les activités estivales, les vacances, l'eau, le soleil, les animaux et les couleurs. Les enfants découvriront des chansons à répondre, des mélodies accompagnées d'instruments de musique, ainsi que des jeux musicaux amusants. C'est un programme interactif où les enfants sont pleinement engagés et participent activement.
This is a featured French language Summer Wonder program. Drop-in, no registration required.
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.
Saturday Family Time
10:45 AM to 11:15 AM
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes for children from birth to 5 years with their parents or caregivers from 10:45AM-11:15AM. No registration required.