"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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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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.