"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 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.
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.
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.
BenTastic Magic Show
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Find your "inner magic" during this upbeat, hilarious, and interactive magical experience with BenTastic! Expect a healthy dose of participation and self-empowerment as he leads aspiring magicians of all ages on a journey to become "real magicians" during this fast-paced, fun and amazing magic show!
Drop-in until capacity is reached. First-come-first-serve, priority given to families with children.
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 at least three weeks in advance.
Introduction to 3D Printing
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
This class/lecture is DROP-IN.
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 PrusaSlicer, the software used to prepare your 3D object file for printing on an 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 PrusaSlicer software and understanding how to get started with our 3D printing service.
Accessibility
Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you have a request for accommodation. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. Phone 416-393-7009 or email accessibilityservices@tpl.ca.
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Baby Time
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Join us for bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs, and stories for babies from birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers.
Drop-in, registration is not required.
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.
Baby Time
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies from birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers. Drop-in. No registration required.
If you identify as a person with a disability or a person who is Deaf, and require this information in an accessible format, or an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail at 416-393-7099 or use the online form at tpl.ca/accessibility to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance
Baby Time
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Introduce your child to sounds and actions at a staff-led story time with bouncing rhymes, songs and stories. For babies (birth-18 months) with their parents or caregivers.
Baby Time runs in six-week sessions with two weeks between sessions.
This is a drop-in program, however space may be limited. Please speak to staff in-branch or call (416) 393-7703 for more information.
If you or your child lives with a disability, and you 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 try to contact us at least three weeks in advance.