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Upcoming programs

  • The Magic of Marc Chagall: A Workshop for Kids

    Fri May 03, 2024 9:30 am - 11:30 am
    Location: Forest Hill

    In this engaging art workshop tailored for grades one to three, we will delve into the captivating world of Marc Chagall, a renowned Jewish artist celebrated for his dreamlike compositions and rich symbolism. Through interact...

  • Container Gardening for Birds, Bees and Butterflies

    Fri May 03, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Location: Forest Hill

    Pollinators need a supply of nectar over the growing season, so if you are planting up pots for your garden or balcony, why not make choices that will attract birds, bees, and butterflies? This demonstration will start with h...

  • Community Writing Group

    2:00 pm - 3:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
    Location: York Woods

    Looking for somewhere to share your writing with like-minded creative folks? The Community Writing Group welcomes creative writers and poets to bring their in-progress poetry and short fiction to share and discuss in a friend...

    Upcoming Dates:

    • Sat May 04
    • Sat May 18
    • Sat Jun 01
    • Sat Jun 15
    • Sat Jun 29

  • Make It and Take It

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

    Join us for a fun craft and some games every Saturday! Drop in. If you or your child lives with a disability, and requires an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Ac...

    Upcoming Dates:

    • Sat May 04
    • Sat May 11
    • Sat May 18
    • Sat May 25
    • Sat Jun 01

  • F.R.E.S.H. at the Library

    11:00 am - 1:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
    Location: Fort York

    Take a moment out of your hectic week and unwind at the library with the F.R.E.S.H. team. They offer Finding Recovery Through Exercise Skills and Hope (F.R.E.S.H.) through good conversations. Meet new folks, build connections...

    Upcoming Dates:

    • Sat May 04
    • Thu May 09
    • Sat May 11
    • Thu May 16
    • Sat May 18

  • Family Time

    10:45 am - 11:15 am on recurring dates listed below
    Location: Queen/Saulter

    Join us for stories, songs, and activities! Drop-in, no registration required. If your child lives with a disability, and requires an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Acces...

    Upcoming Dates:

    • Sat May 04
    • Sat May 11
    • Sat May 18
    • Sat May 25
    • Sat Jun 01

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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.