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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...

  • The Joy of Writing

    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
    Location: Queen/Saulter

    The Joy of Writing is a weekly writer's workshop and gathering where we read, write, laugh and inspire each other. Call 437-774-8831 for more information. Presented with the Ralph Thornton Community Centre. If you...

    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

  • After School Club

    3:45 pm - 5:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
    Location: Pape/Danforth

    Looking for something to do after school? Come out to our After School Club every Tuesday and learn new things, make stuff, meet other kids and have fun! For ages 6-12. Drop in. No registration required, unless noted otherwis...

    Upcoming Dates:

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

  • 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

  • Aging Well in Toronto

    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
    Location: Mimico Centennial

    "Aging Well in Toronto", is a 6-week program designed to provide older adults and seniors, residing in Toronto, with the information they require to age well. Participants will engage in workshops providing information and t...

    Upcoming Dates:

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

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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.