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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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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:
July 24, 2025
July 31, 2025
August 7, 2025

Family Colouring Hour

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of colouring! Take an hour to get creative with markers, pencil crayons, crayons and watercolours.
All materials will be provided.

For children of all ages.
Drop-in. No registration required.
For more info, please contact 416-393-7732.

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 at accessibleservices@tpl.ca or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact at least three weeks in advance.

Event Dates:
July 24, 2025

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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La maison des bébés

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Des chansons, des comptines, des contes et des jeux sensoriels à faire avec votre bébé. Pour les parents et tuteurs d'enfants de 0 à 18 mois.

Pas d'inscription requise.

Si vous ou votre enfant vit avec un handicap et vous souhaitez demander des mesures d'adaptation pour participer à ce programme, veuillez nous en informer le plus tôt possible et nous ferons de notre mieux pour répondre à votre demande. Un préavis d'au moins trois semaines est préférable. Composez 416-393-7099 ou contactez-nous par courriel accessibleservices@tpl.ca.

Event Dates:
July 24, 2025
July 31, 2025

Starry Night Story Time

6:15 PM to 7:00 PM

Get ready for bed with us! Wear your pajamas, bring your favourite stuffie or blanket and join us for bedtime stories, calming songs and rhymes and relaxing crafts.

Thursdays, 6:15-7pm

Upcoming Dates:
Thursday August 7

Drop-in. No registration required. Ideal for families with children ages 0 to 6 years old.

If your child lives with a disability or is Deaf, and requires an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail at 416-393-7099 to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Event Dates:
July 24, 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:
July 24, 2025

Together Time with EarlyON

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This program offers opportunities for caregivers and families to come with their children and enjoy a range of programs and activities. There will be a variety of programs including arts and crafts, physical and sensory activities for development and relaxation, school readiness activities, circle time with songs.

Drop In. Ages 0-6. Co-sponsored with EarlyON, Malvern Family Resource Centre.

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.

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July 24, 2025
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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:
July 24, 2025
July 31, 2025
August 7, 2025
August 14, 2025
August 21, 2025
August 28, 2025

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