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Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

lights

Celebrate Winter: Festival of Lights (6-12 yrs)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children

Shine bright with us! Explore how different cultures celebrate with light—from Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, to Bodhi Day, each tradition shines in its own way. Enjoy stories and create your own light-themed craft.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Shine bright with us! Explore how different cultures celebrate with light—from Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, to Bodhi Day, each tradition shines in its own way. Enjoy stories and create your own light-themed craft.

babies

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

babies

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

A board game

Tween to Teen: Craft Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children, Teen

Relax and connect while making crafts with other tweens! 

This is a program for youth (ages 10-14)

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and connect while making crafts with other tweens! 

This is a program for youth (ages 10-14)

A map of Canada that will be on display for participants to walk on and explore.

Interactive Experience: Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

12/19/2025 @ 9:30am to 01/09/2026 @ 9:00pm
Central Lobby Center Display at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Center Display
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous
Event Details:

Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada. 

babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Interactive Experience: Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Lobby Center Display at Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Local History and Genealogy
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Center Display
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Local History and Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada. 

'Savouring Verses' book cover on either side of Judith Shaw's author photo.

Judith Shaw Book Launch: Savouring Verses: A Jamaican Childhood (Re)Collection

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Enjoy a live reading, cultural storytelling, and audience Q&A with local author Judith Shaw. The event will also include light Caribbean refreshments to engage the senses and bring the stories to life!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a live reading, cultural storytelling, and audience Q&A with local author Judith Shaw. The event will also include light Caribbean refreshments to engage the senses and bring the stories to life!

Disclaimer(s)

Library Event Photo Policy

By attending this Library event, you consent to having your photo/video taken by Library staff in accordance with Library Policy. 

detective kid

Scientists in School: Sticky Science! (6-12 yrs)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Join Scientists in School and get sticky with science! Discover the science of sticky and make your own glue from food products and test them to see how they hold. Participants will also create their own sticky art. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Scientists in School and get sticky with science! Discover the science of sticky and make your own glue from food products and test them to see how they hold. Participants will also create their own sticky art. 

Interactive Experience: Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Lobby Center Display at Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Local History and Genealogy
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Center Display
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Local History and Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada. 

popsicle stick frame

Fantastic Frames! (7-12 yrs)

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Children

Build and decorate a colourful picture frame from popsicle sticks, then make it your own with gems, stickers and more! A perfect way to showcase a special photo or drawing. Supplies will be provided. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build and decorate a colourful picture frame from popsicle sticks, then make it your own with gems, stickers and more! A perfect way to showcase a special photo or drawing. Supplies will be provided. 

Interactive Experience: Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Lobby Center Display at Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Local History and Genealogy
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Center Display
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Local History and Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada. 

Christmas Eve

All Day
Claremont Library
Closing
Branches:
Claremont Library

Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library, George Ashe Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library

Boxing Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library

Interactive Experience: Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Lobby Center Display at Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Local History and Genealogy
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Center Display
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Local History and Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada. 

TWC logo

Learn about Wildlife with the Toronto Wildlife Centre! (5-12 yrs)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, STEAM, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children

Join the Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) for an exciting, hands-on learning experience all about local wildlife!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, STEAM, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) for an exciting, hands-on learning experience all about local wildlife!

Interactive Experience: Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Lobby Center Display at Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Local History and Genealogy
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Center Display
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Local History and Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada. 

coding

Holiday Coding and Robotics Adventure with Code Ninjas (8-14 yrs)

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teen

You’re invited to explore the world of STEM with Code Ninjas Pickering in this holiday-themed workshop!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

You’re invited to explore the world of STEM with Code Ninjas Pickering in this holiday-themed workshop!

New Year's Eve

All Day
Claremont Library
Closing
Branches:
Claremont Library
new year

Noon Years Eve! (0-12 yrs)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Children

Bring your party hats and noisemakers and come countdown the New Year! We will have games and activities for families to participate in. Supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities
Event Details:

Bring your party hats and noisemakers and come countdown the New Year! We will have games and activities for families to participate in. Supplies will be provided.

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library, George Ashe Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library