Events

Programs & Events

Click here for our calendar, or find more information about our programs below. All programs are FREE.  

In-person programs are back! Currently, we are offering a mix of virtual (live on Zoom) and in-person programming. 

Some events are drop-in, others require registration in advance. Registration opens the first day of each month.

Arts & Literary

Titles Book Club | August

Expect lively discussions! Join us in person at Aldershot or Central.

Meet Emma Healey | Aug 17

The Toronto-based writer talks to us live on Zoom about her witty new memoir.

Meet Sanna Wani | Aug 24

The acclaimed poet comes to Central Library's rose garden to talk about her debut collection.

Relax & Listen Book Club for Adults | Aug

Sit back and relax at home as a librarian reads aloud an entertaining story geared to adults.

Meet Paul Woods | Aug 31

Year of the Rocket recounts the unbelievable story of the 1991 Toronto Argonauts.

Lifestyle & Education

Tech Classes for Adults

Build your tech confidence! Learn how to use your device or computer in sessions for adults.

Health & Wellbeing

Virtual and in-person programs to help you embrace self-care and learn about your health.

Learn to Earn Passive Income | Aug 17

Reach your financial goals faster by adding multiple income streams to your budget.

3D Printer Certification | Aug 18

Learn what you need to know to use our 3D printer at Alton branch.

Intro to Laser Cutting | Aug 25

Get started with CorelDRAW and design your own projects at our Makerspace.

Knit 'n' Natter

Social meet-ups for fibre enthusiasts. Bring your sticks, hooks, and yarn project.

Kids & Teens

VR Youth Drop-In | Wednesdays Aug 3-17

Immerse yourself in an alternate world through VR—just drop in. Ages 13+

Ribbit | Aug 15

Make friends with frogs at our Central branch, with Bay Area Restoration Council.

Tech Petting Zoo | Aug 16

Try out our Ozobots, Finch Robots, Cubelets and more. No registration required.

Nintendo Switch Tournament | Aug 17

Show off your skills, cheer on your friends, and become the Mario Kart 8 champion.

Tales from India | Aug 17

Delight in spellbinding stories and folk tales with special guest Padma Sastri.

Summer Reading Club

Get your summer read on! It's free, it's fun, it's for everyone.

Relax & Listen Book Club | August

We share great stories at an outdoor space near the branch and online!

Family Storytime

Enjoy stories, songs & more, in our branches or outdoors nearby!

Story Scientists | August

Share a story and then bring it to life. Virtual or in-person. Ages 6 to 9.

Coding Programs

Learn coding basics or expand your skills. Ages 9 to 13.

Puppet Shows

A fun-filled puppet adventure, in person at our branches. Everyone is welcome!

Available Anytime

Virtual event recordings | Watch anytime

Miss one of our virtual events? Check out our recordings on YouTube.

StoryWalk®

Read a story along a trail, path, or in a park, and enjoy the outdoors at the same time!

Virtual Puppet Shows | Watch anytime

Our favourite fables and more.