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Upcoming programs

  • Branch Art Exhibits: Impactful Society by Nora Tunggadevi

    Thu May 02, 2024 - Thu May 30, 2024
    Location: Albion

    Throughout May, artist Nora Tunggadevi's work is on display at Albion branch. The exhibit is called: Impactful Society. Nora is an artist whose work consists of a wide range of practices including traditional art, digital art...

  • Branch Art Exhibits: Walled Kingdom by Daniel Ignacio

    Thu May 02, 2024 - Thu May 30, 2024
    Location: Agincourt

    Throughout May, artist Daniel Ignacio?s work is on display at Agincourt branch. The exhibit is called: Walled Kingdom. Daniel is a contemporary visual artist and author who characterizes his whole body of work as a "gathering...

  • Fantasti-cats: A Merril Collection Exhibit

    Mon May 06, 2024 - Sat Jul 20, 2024
    Location: Lillian H. Smith

    Cats in space. Cats in magical realms. Cats in the deepest, darkest shadows. Come and meet these fictional felines who are far more than house pets! Witches' familiars, felinoids, spaceship stowaways and alien kitties. Big ca...

  • Baby Time

    11:00 am - 11:30 am on recurring dates listed below
    Location: Bloor/Gladstone

    Share some of the very best rhymes, songs, and stories! Have fun with your baby while sharing favourite songs and rhymes to stimulate language. Delight in the best books to spark a love of reading. For newborns...

    Upcoming Dates:

    • Fri May 10
    • Fri May 17
    • Fri May 24
    • Fri May 31
    • Fri Jun 07

  • PowerPoint Basics 1: Create a Simple Presentation

    Fri May 10, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: York Woods

    A introductory class on Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 for absolute beginners. In this session you will: - Create, save and run a PowerPoint Presentation - Manipulate and re-order slides - Format te...

  • Family Time

    10:30 am - 11:00 am on recurring dates listed below
    Location: Palmerston

    Join us for stories, songs, puppets, rhymes and more for kids 0-5 with their families and/or caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Drop in. No registration required. For more information, please call 416-393-7680...

    Upcoming Dates:

    • Fri May 10
    • Fri May 17
    • Fri May 24
    • Fri May 31
    • Fri Jun 07

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Featured program series

What's at stake?

Join us for critical conversations that explore what’s at risk when intellectual freedom is threatened. Hear from thought-provoking guests, challenge your perspectives and engage with new ideas.

Ready for Reading Storytimes

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes that help get your child ready for reading.

Authors featured in our Salon Series including Caleb Azumah Nelson, Jean Kwok, Emma Donoghue, Jhumpa Lahiri, Waubgeshig Rice, Roz Chast and Cory Doctorow.

The Salon Series

Connect and engage with local and international authors, writers and thinkers. Join us online and in person at the Appel Salon for an exciting range of literary and cultural events.

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Featured videos

Storytime at Home

Fun virtual storytimes filled with great books, rhymes and songs. Watch anytime on YouTube and sing along!

Portrait shot of a smiling librarian in a circle. Part of the TPL logo and colourful icons dot the bright blue background.

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Kids 5 and under

Actual Size

Look a giant squid in the eye, get up close to a great white shark, and meet other animals big and small.

Portrait shot of a smiling librarian in a circle. Part of the TPL logo and colourful icons dot the bright blue background.

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Kids 5 and under

I Am Enough

Spark discussion about kindness and respect with this book of self-affirmations.

A smiling librarian sits next to a table holding the book Tap the Magic Tree. There are small potted plants, a globe and a stuffed toy monkey on the table.

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Kids 5 and under

Tap the Magic Tree

Can you make a tree bloom with your finger? Discover the magic of changing seasons in this interactive story.

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    You can watch replays of past events and popular programs on our Crowdcast Channels, whether you have a library card or not. A free Crowdcast attendee account is required. To open an attendee account, you will need to register for an event.