Programs

Need help setting up your library eBooks? Have questions about your tablet, phone, laptop, email or eBooks? Register for a time slot and a librarian will be available to help you with your technical questions.

Register at 416-396-8970 or at Malvern Branch.

If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Thursday evening on the following dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25. May 2, 9.

Come and practice speaking English with a friendly group, lead by a librarian.  Have fun, build your confidence, and improve your English language speaking skills. This program is for those whose first language is not English. No registration required, just drop-in! For more information, call 416-394-1000.

Learn some of the basics of Adobe InDesign by creating a small magazine (zine) with some commonly used tools. The tutorial will cover layout, text controls, images, and preparing your project to print.

This class is for beginners but assumes you have mouse navigation and keyboarding skills.

Computers will be provided for this class.

Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks' notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email accessibleservices@tpl.ca.

If you have any questions about this Pop-Up Learning Labs program, please email dihonline@tpl.ca

Register using Eventbrite using the link below.

Join Toronto oncologist and author, Dr. Charles Hayter, as he pulls back the curtain on his life as a cancer doctor and his experience dealing with his father’s cancer and death. He’ll read from and discuss his recent book Cancer Confidential. This event will be of interest to anyone whose life has been touched by cancer, whether as a patient, family member, or caregiver.

Register in branch or by calling 416-396-3975.

If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Do you find it hard to express your feelings about the climate crisis? The Keeping Cool Club's Writers' Workshop is the place to find your voice in a supportive, creative environment with experienced facilitators. Unique prompts and a listening ear are included for registered participants in this 4-week workshop.

Presented in collaboration with West Toronto Ontario Health Team (WTOHT) as part of TPL’s Our Fragile Planet program series.

Register in person or by calling Parkdale Branch at 416-393-7686.

If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

An overview of the birth, evolution, and death of stars, including white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes. Ages 10+

Presented in partnership with UofT’s Dunlop Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics.

John Percy is Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, in Astronomy & Astrophysics, and in Science Education. His research deals with the nature and evolution of the stars. He is also active in astronomy education, at all levels, throughout the world. He has received many awards for his work in education and outreach, most recently the 2013 Education Prize of the American Astronomical Society.

Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks' notice is preferred. Phone (416) 393-7099 or email accessibleservices@tpl.ca

Join us at Mount Pleasant branch for an enlightening and inspiring experience. This series is perfect for art enthusiasts, students, and anyone who is curious about the world of art. Whether you're a seasoned art lover or just starting your journey, this documentary series will expand your knowledge and appreciation for visual art. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the beauty and significance of art through film. Followed by an art discussion. 

• May Artist: Manet- In this acclaimed film, focussing on the sell-out exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, London, we ask just who was Édouard Manet - the ‘Father of Modern Art’.We enjoy exclusive access to the show as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibition’s preparation.
• Time: 12:30-2:30PM AND 4-6PM 
• June Artist- Van Gogh 

Registration is required. Register in-branch or by calling (416) 393-7737.

If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

La Bibliothèque publique de Toronto s'est engagée à assurer l'accessibilité. Veuillez nous appeler ou nous envoyer un courriel si vous êtes sourd(e) ou avez un handicap et souhaitez demander des mesures d'adaptation pour participer à ce programme. Veuillez nous en informer le plus tôt possible et nous ferons de notre mieux pour répondre à votre demande. Un préavis d'au moins trois semaines est préférable. Composez 416-393-7099 ou contactez-nous par courriel accessibleservices@tpl.ca

In honour of Earth Day and to reduce fabric waste, participants will transform an old tshirt into a TOTE BAG. This innovative method does not require any sewing! Participants are asked to bring a few old or unwanted t-shirts/blouses/shirts.

Register at 416-396-8970 or at Malvern Branch.

If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Learn how 3D printers work and how you can print at the Toronto Public Library's Digital Innovation Hubs. This class includes hands-on instruction with slicing software used to prepare your 3D object file for printing on a Prusa 3D Printer.

Computers will be provided for this class

Registration will open 2 weeks prior to the date of the program at 9 am.  To register, please click the link below.

Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks' notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email accessibleservices@tpl.ca.

Would you like to enjoy vegetables you've grown yourself in your own backyard or on your balcony? A Toronto Master Gardener will lead a demonstration and show how to get started to grow your own vegetables. Get some tips and learn techniques for successful growing. 

Space is limited and registration is recommended. Please register for this program in advance by calling 416-393-7717.

If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.