Are you feeling curious? What better place than the library to exercise a sense of adventure and explore the world around us! Join us as you and your child investigate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematic concepts in fun and exciting ways.
Programs/Events
- Teen Book Club
- Write2Xpress
- Teen Photo Contest
- Online form
Preschool
Preschool Discovery Lab!
Crafting Through the Holidays
Come by for holiday themed crafts, stories, and fun. Spook with us on Halloween, Love us on Valentine’s Day, Cozy up in Winter, and Celebrate the New Year!
Age: 2-4Y
Cost: Free / Drop-in
Woodside Branch
Sat / Oct 20
11:00am – 12:00pm
Central Branch
Sat / Oct 27
11:00am – 12:00pm
Iroquois Ridge Branch
Sun / Oct 28
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Glen Abbey Branch
Tues / Oct 30
7:00pm – 8:00pm
White Oaks Branch
Sat / Dec 8
11:00am – 12:00pm
Glen Abbey Branch
Sun / Dec 9
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Central Branch
Sat / Dec 15
11:00am – 12:00pm
Iroquois Ridge Branch
Mon / Dec 17
10:00am – 11:00am
Central Branch
Sat / Dec 29
11:00am – 12:00pm
Iroquois Ridge Branch
Tues / Feb 5
10:30am – 11:30am
Drag Queen Storytime
Join us for a special family storytime with The East Toronto Drag Queens! Baby Bel Bel and Lucy Flawless will join us in full costume and makeup to share in an hour of storytelling, dress-up, and fun. The goal is to promote literacy & freedom of expression.
Central Branch – Auditorium
Saturday October 20th
11:00am – 12:00pm
All ages
Babytime
It is never too early to introduce your child to reading. See your baby laugh and smile as you sing, clap, bounce and learn rhymes together. All participants are welcome to stay, play and chat after the session.
Thursday, March 21
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
White Oaks Branch
Cost: Free / 10 classes
Thursday, July 4
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
White Oaks Branch
9 classes
Monday, March 18 (*The Monday April 8th class is cancelled due to Battle of the Books*)
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Central Branch
10 classes
Monday July 8
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Central Branch
8 classes
Tuesday, March 19
10 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Glen Abbey Branch
10 classes
Friday, March 22
1 pm-1:30pm
Glen Abbey
9 classes
Tuesday, July 2
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Glen Abbey Branch
9 classes
Friday, July 5
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Glen Abbey Branch
9 classes
Wednesday, March 20
1:30 p.m.-2 p.m.
Iroquois Ridge Branch
10 classes
Wednesday, July 3
1:30 p.m.-2 p.m.
Iroquois Ridge Branch
9 classes
Wednesday, March 20
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Woodside Branch
10 classes
Wednesday, July 3
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Woodside Branch
9 classes
Free
Age: Birth-12M
Preschool Dance Party
Get ready to shake your sillies out at this special storytime that focuses on music, movement and physical literacy.
Tuesday, March 19
10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
White Oaks Branch
Sunday, March 17
2 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Central Branch
5 classes
Wednesday, March 20 (The April 10th class is cancelled due to Battle of the Books)
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Central Branch
5 classes
Wednesday, March 20
10 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Woodside Branch
5 classes
Thursday, March 21
10 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Glen Abbey Branch
5 classes
Friday, March 22
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Iroquois Ridge Branch
9 classes
Tuesday, July 2
10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
White Oaks Branch
9 classes
Wednesday, July 3
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Central Branch
5 classes
Wednesday, July 3
10 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Woodside Branch
5 classes
Thursday, July 4
10 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Glen Abbey Branch
5 classes
Sunday, July 7
2 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Central Branch
5 classes
Cost: Free/9 classes
Age: 1Y-4Y
TD Summer Reading Opening Ceremony featuring TEAM T & J
Welcome to the beginning of another exciting Summer Reading Club. Get ready to sing, clap and dance along with our exciting children’s performer TEAM T & J
Saturday July 6
2:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
Queen Elizabeth Community and Cultural Centre
Rehearsal Hall
2302 Bridge Road
Age: All ages
Cost: Free/Ticketed
Tickets will be available at all OPL branches two weeks prior to the event.