Toronto Public Library Homepage

Reading Programs & Storytimes

Icon of the event Celebrating Italian Heritage Month - Family Time in Italian!
Sat Jun 08, 2013 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Downsview

Join Happie Testa, co-owner of the multilingual children's bookstore Rainbow Caterpillar, as she reads delightful books to young children in both Italian and English. Happie will also be sharing some insights on how to get ki...

Icon of the event Giggle and Sing with Rob Joy
11:00 am - 11:40 am on recurring dates listed below
Pleasant View

This 40 minute musical concert with seasoned children's entertainer Rob Joy from Alistair Ant Productions will dazzle and enthrall children both young and old. Rob's humorous songs and stories are sure to be a hit! Pre-regi...


Upcoming Dates:
Tue Jul 09
Tue Jul 16
Icon of the event Baby Time
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Annette Street

Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies from birth to 18 months with their parents and caregivers. No registration required.


Upcoming Dates:
Tue May 21
Tue May 28
Tue Jun 04
Tue Jun 11
Tue Jun 18
Icon of the event Family Time
10:30 am - 11:15 am on recurring dates listed below
Evelyn Gregory

Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children age 5 and under with their parents or caregivers. Call or drop in to the library to register.


Upcoming Dates:
Fri Jul 12
Fri Jul 19
Fri Jul 26
Fri Aug 02
Fri Aug 09
Icon of the event Leading To Reading
Ongoing event running from Tue Sep 18, 2012 - Tue Jun 04, 2013
Evelyn Gregory

Children (Grades 1-6 as of Sept. 2011) requiring help with reading and writing skills receive individualized help for one hour per week. Free program. Registration required.

Icon of the event Baby Time, 0-18 mo.
10:30 am - 11:15 am on recurring dates listed below
Beaches

Pre-register in person by ballot from March 25-30. Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies 0 - 18 months, with their parents and caregivers.


Upcoming Dates:
Tue May 21
Icon of the event Asian Heritage Month Puppet Show and Origami
Sat May 25, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Danforth/Coxwell

Bring the family and celebrate Asian Heritage Month by watching the puppet show Oniroku, based on the folktale and creating an origami paper crane to take home. Younger children may need assistance with the origami.

Icon of the event Toddler Time
11:00 am - 11:30 am on recurring dates listed below
Annette Street

Stories, rhymes, and songs for toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 18 - 36 months. No registration required.


Upcoming Dates:
Wed May 22
Wed May 29
Wed Jun 05
Wed Jun 12
Wed Jun 19
Icon of the event Father's Day Craft and Story
Fri Jun 14, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Pleasant View

Come join us for Father's Day crafts and stories. We will be making an origami shirt and tie card. This program is suitable for children ages 6-12. Parents of young children are encouraged to partcipate and assist their ch...

Icon of the event French Storytime
Mon Aug 19, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Bloor/Gladstone

Join us for a half hour of wonderful stories and songs in French. Drop in and sing along!

Academic OneFile
Full-text articles from a wide range of academic magazines and journals.