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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

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.

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June 21, 2025
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EarlyON Circle Time

1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

A program for children aged 0 to 6 and their caregivers!

In partnership with the York West EarlyON Child and Family Centre, our program offers a range of activities including stories, songs, rhymes, and more, providing plenty of opportunities for children to learn and develop new skills in an enjoyable environment. Drop-in only. No registration required.

Event Dates:
June 24, 2025
June 26, 2025

Family Time

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes at a staff-led story time for the entire family.

For children 0-5 years and their parents or caregivers.

Drop-in, no registration required.

If your child lives with a disability and requires an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email at accessibilityservices@tpl.ca or by voice mail at 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us as soon as possible.

Event Dates:
June 26, 2025
July 3, 2025
July 10, 2025
July 17, 2025
July 24, 2025

3D Printing Demo

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Watch a 3D printer in action, see samples, learn how they work, and how you can use them at Toronto Public Library's many Digital Innovation Hubs.

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 26, 2025

Thursday Baby Time

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Bouncing and tickling rhymes, stories, and songs for babies from birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers.

Drop-in. No registration required.

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 26, 2025
July 3, 2025
July 10, 2025
July 17, 2025
July 24, 2025
July 31, 2025
August 7, 2025

Introduction to 3D Printing

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Learn how 3D printers work and how you can print at the Toronto Public Library?s Digital Innovation Hubs. This class includes hands-on instruction with Prusa Slicer, the software used to prepare your 3D object file for printing on a Prusa MK3S printer.

Note: Customers are no longer required to attend a mandatory 3D printing class prior to using a 3D printer at the Toronto Public Library?s Digital Innovation Hubs. This class is for those who are interested in learning more about 3D printing and how to use the Prusa Slicier software.

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.

Event Dates:
June 26, 2025

EarlyON Play & Learn

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

This is a free, drop-in program where children and their parents or caregivers can enjoy play-based learning, creative activities, games, and stories and songs while learning about the stages of child development. For ages 0-6, with their parent or caregiver.

Drop-in. No registration required.

3rd floor, Room B

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 26, 2025
July 3, 2025
July 10, 2025
July 17, 2025
July 24, 2025
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August 14, 2025
August 21, 2025
August 28, 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.

Event Dates:
June 26, 2025
July 3, 2025
July 10, 2025
July 17, 2025
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July 31, 2025
August 7, 2025
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