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Upcoming programs

  • 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...

  • Coding Fun With Robots

    Mon May 06, 2024 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Location: Alderwood

    Join us for games and challenges using Dash and Dot. Have fun and improve your coding skills! Ages 6-12. Drop in. If your child lives with a disability, and requires an accessibility accommodation to participate i...

  • Eat in or Dine Out - Art Gallery Tour

    3:00 pm - 3:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
    Location: Toronto Reference Library

    Please join us for a free tour of TD Gallery's current exhibition Eat in or Dine Out: A Culinary Exploration of our Special Collections. The tour will highlight some key artifacts from historic cookbooks to iconic menus and m...

    Upcoming Dates:

    • Tue May 07
    • Tue May 14
    • Tue May 21
    • Tue May 28
    • Tue Jun 04

  • Pleasant View Evening Book Club & Play Reading

    6:45 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
    Location: Pleasant View

    Join us for a short play reading and stimulating conversation. At every meeting, you and your club members discuss interesting fiction and non fiction titles. New members are always welcome. Copies of the books are available...

    Upcoming Dates:

    • Tue May 07
    • Tue Jun 04

  • Family Time

    10:15 am - 10:15 am on recurring dates listed below
    Location: Alderwood

    Stories, songs, and activities for children under 4 with a caregiver. Drop in. If you or your child lives with a disability, and requires an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please conta...

    Upcoming Dates:

    • Tue May 07
    • Tue May 14
    • Tue May 21
    • Tue May 28

  • Culturelink Citizenship Education Circle

    6:00 pm - 8:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
    Location: Toronto Reference Library

    PROGRAM IS LOCATED IN ROOM B1 ON THE LOWER LEVEL. Newcomers Learn about Canada Are you ready to become a Canadian Citizen? Learn about your new home and prepare for your test with the help of our mentors...

    Upcoming Dates:

    • Tue May 07
    • Tue Jun 04

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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.