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Upcoming programs

  • Osborne Collection Exhibit - Child Friendly Cities

    Sun Mar 09, 2025 - Sun Jun 01, 2025
    Location: Lillian H. Smith

    Explore the city through a child's eyes at the Osborne Collection's new exhibit! Discover the excitement, challenges and opportunities of urban life as seen in bustling public spaces and in intimate private moments. Experienc...

  • Market Research for Small Business

    2:00 pm - 3:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
    Location: Toronto Reference Library

    Learn how to do market research for your business plan using the various databases available to you, for free, with your Toronto Public Library card. Topics covered include competitor research, industry reports, industry tren...

    Upcoming Dates:

    • Wed Apr 09
    • Thu Jun 12

  • Cosmic Cocktails Cross Stitch

    Fri Apr 11, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Location: Lillian H. Smith

    Join us at the Merril Collection for an introductory cross stitch workshop. Participants will channel their inner space bartender as they stitch a delectable drink. Enjoy our current exhibit,...

  • Dementia Prevention Awareness Workshop

    Sat Apr 12, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Location: Richview

    Come join us for a 2-hour dementia prevention workshop to learn strategies to decrease your risk of dementia. Presented by Dr. Mark Chignell from the University of Toronto. The workshop will include research-based lecture mat...

  • Taking Action for Safe Streets

    Sat Apr 12, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Location: North York Central Library

    Join cycling and street safety advocates for a panel about their experiences advocating for safer streets in Toronto. Panel speakers include: Albert Koehl An environmental lawyer...

  • Toronto Star Short Story Contest - Prize Ceremony

    Tue Apr 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Location: Yorkville

    Meet and celebrate the finalists and winners of the Toronto Star Short Story Contest. This year's jurors includes Vickery Bowles, City Librarian; Deborah Dundas, Toronto Star opinions editor and feature writer; Al...

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Salon Series

Connect and engage with Canadian and international authors, artists and thinkers. Join us for an exciting range of literary and cultural events. Reserve your free tickets today.

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After School Clubs

Create, learn and have fun with art, coding, science experiments and more. Find a club near you.

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Learn AI

Access free programs and resources to stay ahead with artificial intelligence.

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Featured videos

Mini Makers at Home

Explore science, technology, engineering and math concepts with fun, hands-on activities for kids and families.

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Rocket Science

Build your own rocket and learn about the physics of motion.

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Rollercoasters

Discover how gravity and energy work as you design a rollercoaster.

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Kaleidoscope

Create a kaleidoscope to see light and reflections in action.

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