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Semaine de la Francophonie

Fêtez la Semaine de la Francophonie en découvrant des nouveautés francophones.

Teens

Submit your art and writing

Get published in Young Voices, a magazine featuring creative works by teens selected by their peers.

Online Services

Unlimited streaming with Kanopy Kids

Keep kids entertained during March Break with streaming cartoons, movies and storybooks.

Program

New intellectual freedom series

Explore our new season that asks what’s at stake when we lose access to information and ideas.

Program

Get ready for the solar eclipse

Take hands-on programs with astronomers from the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Booklist

Ramadan books for kids

Celebrate and learn more with these titles recommended by our children's librarians.

Online Services

Career and job research

Find the right job for you with Career Cruising. Get help with career matching and browse career profiles.

Books

Reading Challenge

Challenge yourself to read broadly

Discover new titles, authors and genres by reading 12 books from 12 categories this year. Start anytime!

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Upcoming programs

  • Find a program near you

    Concerts, crafts, book clubs, newcomer programs, storytimes and so much more. Search programs, events and workshops by topic, location and age group.

    • Digital Innovation Programs

      Register for hands-on workshops and learn how to use creative software – from 3D design to video editing.

    • Book Clubs

      Meet with fellow bibliophiles in your community. Choose from traditional, genre-focused, author-specific and book lovers clubs.

    • Child and Family Programs

      Stories, songs, puppets, rhymes, crafts and more! Join us for engaging and interactive programs for kids ages 5 and under.

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Financial support from the Ontario government is gratefully acknowledged.
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