Programs

Poetry Saved Our Lives is an eight-week spoken word series for teens to explore their creative voices and make friends. Develop your writing, poetry and stories with a supportive and experienced coach. 
 

Upcoming dates: May 2, 9, 16, 23.

Coach Shelly Campbell is a Toronto-based spoken word poet and photographer. Shelly is a former National Spoken Word Champion and an art educator with VIBE Arts.

If you identify as a person with a disability or as a person who is Deaf, 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. 



 

Discover the festive art of Henna. 

Led by artist Hina Yasir, you will learn about its history and fascinating traditions from different countries. 

From 4:30 to 5:30 PM, you will practice designs in a guided session. 

From 5:30 to 6:30 PM, drop in any time to have henna designs applied by Hina Yasir. 

This is a drop-in program for teens only in the Youth Hub. No registration required. All materials are provided while supplies last. 

If you identify as a person with a disability or as a person who is Deaf, 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.

Join us to learn about the Makers Making Change program and to switch-adapt toys.  Participants will learn how to take apart a toy, identify buttons that control the toy, and solder in jacks that will allow someone to control the toy with an assistive switch.  All switch-adapted toys will be donated to children with disabilities across Ontario by Neil Squire’s Makers Making Change program to make play accessible to families with children with disabilities across Canada.  Volunteer hours can be provided to participants upon request. 

Please register in-branch or by calling 416-396-8981. Spots are limited.  

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.

and in French:

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Discover the festive art of Henna!

 Led by artist Hina Yasir, you will learn about its history and fascinating traditions from different countries.

 From 4:30 to 5:30 PM, you will practice designs in a guided session.

 From 5:30 to 6:30 PM, drop in any time to have henna designs applied by Hina Yasir.

This is an in-person program for TEENS ONLY in the Youth Hub on the 2nd floor. Limited spaces available. No registration is required. All materials provided.

If you identify as a person with a disability or as a person who is Deaf, 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.

Come join us at the Youth Hub for 
Minute to Win it. Bounce ping pong balls into 8 glasses in just one minute! Fast-paced fun awaits!

Drop-in

Use plasticine to make beautiful, painting like designs on a canvas. Abstract or landscape, the possibilities are endless with this fun art project. This program is in the Youth Hub for ages 13-19. 

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

TinkerCAD is a web browser based 3D application. Through the creation of simple everyday objects, students will learn the tools for object based 3D Design. In this class, we will explore the basics of TinkerCAD and you will get a chance to print out your very own keychain! 

Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. Ages 13 – 17.

If you identify as a person with a disability or as a person who is Deaf, 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.

Poetry Saved Our Lives is an eight-week spoken word series for teens to explore their creative voices and make friends. Develop your writing, poetry and stories with a supportive and experienced coach. 

Upcoming dates:  May 6, 13, 27, Jun 10, 17.

Coach Martin Gomes leads a series of workshops on poetry and spoken word. Develop your art and showcase your talents. Martin Gomes is an Afro/Latino, queer writer and composer. Martin works as an artist facilitator for organizations such as Unity Charity, Lakeshore Arts, JAYU, VIBEArts, tdsbCREATES, & Shakespeare in Action. 

This is an in-person program. For more information, call the branch at 416-394-1040.

If you identify as a person with a disability or as a person who is Deaf, 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. 

Every Monday, our program room is transformed into a ChillZone where you can play your favourite board game or try a new one. Possibilities include Monopoly, Jenga, Chess, Uno, Scrabble and more. We also have available our Nintendo Switch where you can play SuperSmash Bros., Mario Kart, and more. It’s a safe space where you can hang out with your friends or meet a new one.

Drop-in.

If you live with a disability, and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services at accessibleservices@tpl.ca or phone (416) 393-7099. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

In part two of our linocuts series, we will be carving out our designs from last week into lino blocks! 

Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. Ages 13 – 17.

If you identify as a person with a disability or as a person who is Deaf, 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.