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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...

  • Origami Paper Repurposing Workshop

    Wed May 08, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Location: Ethennonnhawahstihnen'

    Learn to repurpose scraps of paper and old calendars to create classic origami animals and figures. Led by Artist Sharon Kawabata. Registration begins April 24. Please register in person or call 416-395-5460.

  • Guildwood After School Tech Club

    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
    Location: Guildwood

    Explore the technology available for use including Snap Circuits, Dash and Dot and Sphero robots! This is a great opportunity to come and explore some of the fun tech Guildwood Library has to offer! Drop in. Space...

    Upcoming Dates:

    • Wed May 08
    • Wed Jun 12

  • Baby/Toddler Time

    10:15 am - 10:45 am on recurring dates listed below
    Location: Victoria Village

    Join us for stories, rhymes, songs and verse! For children 0-3 years old and their parents or caregivers. Drop-in, no registration is required. If you or your child identify as a person with a disabilit...

    Upcoming Dates:

    • Wed May 08
    • Wed May 15
    • Wed May 22
    • Wed May 29
    • Wed Jun 05

  • Toddler Time

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

    Join us for stories, songs, puppets, rhymes and more for children age 19 - 36 months with their families and/or caregivers. Siblings are welcome. If you or your child lives with a disability, and requires an access...

    Upcoming Dates:

    • Wed May 08
    • Wed May 15
    • Wed May 22
    • Wed May 29

  • Toddler Time

    10:00 am - 10:30 am on recurring dates listed below
    Location: Jane/Dundas

    Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 19 months to three years with their parents or caregivers. Drop-in. No registration required.

    Upcoming Dates:

    • Wed May 08
    • Wed May 15
    • Wed May 22
    • Wed May 29
    • Wed Jun 05

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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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  • Explore more on-demand videos

    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.