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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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Pyjama Time

6:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Wear your PJs for this evening program of stories, songs, and rhymes!

For children, birth to 5 years,
and their parents or caregivers.

1st Floor, Story Room

Drop-in, no registration 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.

Event Dates:
June 2, 2025
June 9, 2025
June 16, 2025
June 23, 2025
June 30, 2025

Dawes Road Open House

1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Please join us for a community open house!

Toronto Public Library is excited to announce that a major reconstruction project has launched at Dawes Road branch.

The entire branch will be reconstructed at its current location, featuring Indigenous-led design, and expanded to include a Community Hub run by the City of Toronto. All public spaces will be revitalized to ensure that they meet the needs of our vibrant community.

Your feedback is important to us! We hope you can join us to share your thoughts and find out more about the project.

Event Dates:
June 2, 2025

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 3, 2025
June 10, 2025
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

Baby Time

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs, and stories for babies birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers.

Drop-in. No registration required.

Event Dates:
June 3, 2025
June 10, 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 3, 2025
June 10, 2025
June 17, 2025

Baby and Toddler Time

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies and toddlers from birth to 3 years with their parents and caregivers. Drop-in.

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 3, 2025
June 10, 2025
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 3, 2025
June 10, 2025
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

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 3, 2025
June 10, 2025
June 17, 2025
June 24, 2025

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