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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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Evening Family Time

7:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes! For Ages 5 and under with parents or caregivers. No registration required. Drop into the Children?s Dept.

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:
August 19, 2025

Introduction to 3D Printing

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Class instruction includes:

  • How to prepare a 3D design file for print
  • How to use the equipment properly and safely
  • A review of the rules and guidelines for using the 3D printer

Registration is required and will start on July 2nd. Please visit or call the Gerrard/Ashdale branch at (416) 393-7717.

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:
August 19, 2025

Anime Movie Night - Mirai no Mirai

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Now introducing Anime Movie Nights! Come and relax, enjoy tea and snacks while we all dive into the world of Anime.

Drop-in program. No registration required.

If you identify as a person with a disability 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:
August 19, 2025

Family Time and Activities

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Stories, songs, and rhymes for children from birth to 5 years with their parents and/or caregivers.

Story Time runs from 10:00 - 10:30 am followed by Stay and Play from 10:30 - 11:00 am. Activity stations will be set up afterward for self-directed exploration and play.

Drop-in. No registration required. Participants will be capped at first 25 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.

Event Dates:
August 19, 2025

Family Time

11:00 AM to 11:30 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.

This program takes place in the children's area.

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:
August 19, 2025

Creative Writing Workshop for Kids

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Join children's author Sarabeth Holden for a reading of her book Benny the Bananasaurus Rex, followed by an interactive creative writing workshop.

For children ages 3-8. Registration is required.
To register please call 416-394-5350 or visit New Toronto Branch.

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:
August 19, 2025

Family Movie: Snow White (2025)

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Join us at the library for a fun family movie - Snow White: Follow Snow White's adventure as she journeys into magical woods to escape the Evil Queen and meets the beloved Bashful, Sleepy, Sneezy, Happy, Dopey, Grumpy and Doc who join her quest to restore the kingdom.

Drop-in. No registration required.

This program will be held upstairs at Youth Hub Area.

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:
August 19, 2025

Summer Concerts: Music of Relaxation

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Please join us for a live concert of peaceful Japanese Shakuhachi Flute played by Debbie Danbrook. Accompanied on keyboards by Steve Raiman. This Healing Music has been composed specifically to help listeners relax

Event Dates:
August 19, 2025

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