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Reading Programs & Storytimes

Icon of the event Soli & Rob's Summertime Singalong: a Family Concert with Puppetry
Thu Jul 11, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Bendale

Come and celebrate the summer with children's entertainers Soli & Rob and their puppet friends "The Bungalow Bugs". This singing and guitar strumming duo lead the audience through a mix of original and traditional songs in a...

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 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 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 Make the Connection
10:00 am - 12:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Bendale

This is a free program for parents and babies from birth to 12 months. A Public Health Nurse presents how to connect with your baby in ways that make the baby feel loved and promote language and learning. Meet other new pare...


Upcoming Dates:
Fri May 24
Fri May 31
Fri Jun 07
Fri Jun 14
Icon of the event Baby Time
10:30 am - 11:00 am on recurring dates listed below
Lillian H. Smith

Babies from birth to 18 months are invited with their caregivers to a program of bounces, tickles, rhymes and songs....


Upcoming Dates:
Fri May 24
Icon of the event Leading To Reading
Ongoing event running from Sat Sep 22, 2012 - Sat Jun 08, 2013
Jane/Dundas

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 Summer Baby Time
10:30 am - 11:00 am on recurring dates listed below
Malvern

Summer fun for babies! Join us for bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs, stories and activities for babies from birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers. A representative from Toronto Public Health will be availabl...


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jul 04
Thu Jul 11
Thu Jul 18
Thu Jul 25
Thu Aug 01
Icon of the event Family Story Time
10:30 am - 11:00 am on recurring dates listed below
Lillian H. Smith

Parents and grandparents, sisters and brothers, caregivers and cousins, everyone is welcome to this program of stories, songs and rhymes for young children


Upcoming Dates:
Sat May 25
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