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"Children" Programs Across the City

(5 years and under)

Some storytimes require pre-registrations.
Check the program listings for details.

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Toddler Time

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Stories, songs and rhymes for toddlers ages 19-36 months and their parents or caregivers.

Drop-in. No registration required.
First Floor, Story Room

Event Dates:
June 17, 2025
June 24, 2025
July 1, 2025
July 8, 2025
July 15, 2025
July 22, 2025
July 29, 2025
August 5, 2025
August 12, 2025
August 19, 2025
August 26, 2025

Toddler Time

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Share some of the very best stories, rhymes, and verse. Have fun with your toddler while sharing favourite songs and rhymes to stimulate language. You will delight in the best books to spark a love of reading.

This is a drop in program for toddler ages 19months to 3 years old. 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:
June 17, 2025
June 24, 2025
July 1, 2025
July 8, 2025
July 15, 2025
July 22, 2025
July 29, 2025
August 5, 2025

Storytime In The Park

4:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Introduce kids to the love of books and language with magical storytelling in the park. Songs, stories, rhymes and crafts!

Drop in!
Location: In the Davisville Garden in June Rowlands Park.
4:30-5 pm, weather permitting

Tuesday June 10, 17
Tuesday July 15, 22
Tuesday August 12, 19
Tuesday September 23, 30

Event Dates:
June 17, 2025
July 15, 2025
July 22, 2025
August 12, 2025
August 19, 2025
September 23, 2025
September 30, 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:
June 17, 2025

Chess Drop-In

5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Join us each month for a drop-in game of chess! All ages and skill levels are welcome to play, learn, and enjoy friendly competition in a relaxed setting. Chess sets are provided. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Drop-in, however space may be limited.

If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services to make a request at least 3 weeks in advance: Email accessibleservices@tpl.ca or leave a voicemail at 416-393-7099.

Event Dates:
June 17, 2025

EarlyOn Child and Family Program

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Early ON Child & Family program enhances parents, and caregivers? parenting skills in stages of child development, nutritional needs, health and safety and family communication. They also afford the children an opportunity to play and learn in a safe and nurturing environment. Geared towards parents and caregivers with children between the ages of 0 ? 6
This kindergarten readiness program has proven to be successful in providing a much smoother integration process into school.

Event Dates:
June 17, 2025
June 24, 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:
June 17, 2025
June 24, 2025
July 8, 2025
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

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 17, 2025
June 19, 2025
June 24, 2025
June 26, 2025

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