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Programs, Events, Services and Recommendations

Illustration of a child playing a saxophone to another child and a goose. The text reads TD Summer Reading Club Wrap-Up Party!

Let’s Celebrate a Summer of Reading Success!

We’re wrapping up this year’s TD Summer Reading Club with a special celebration to honour all our amazing readers! Join us for an exciting Fire and Ice show presented by Mad Science, enjoy face painting, tasty treats and strike a pose in front of our festive photo backdrop. As a special memento of your summer reading success, you’ll receive a Polaroid photo to take home. 

Need a break from the noise? Step into our Quiet Corner, where kids can enjoy calming, hands-on activities and experiments in a peaceful setting.

The Isabel Turner Branch will be temporarily closed starting Fall 2024 for renovations. During this time, we’ll be temporarily moving to the Cataraqui Centre.  Get updates here.

Illustration of a school bus and open book. The text reads Storytime on a School Bus.

Storytime on a School Bus

Help your child with the big transition to school by climbing aboard a real school bus for stories, songs and more! This program is for children ages 3 to 5.

Enhance your library access — register for Extended Hours at the Pittsburgh Branch.

Library Kiosk

Library Kiosk at kingston secondary school

Enjoy expanded service in the Kingscourt neighbourhood with the Library Kiosk at Kingston Secondary School.

On a blue background a wooden 'girl' coded figure throws a 'boy' coded shadow. There is a headshot of Dr. Lee Airton in the corner. The text reads Exploring Gender Diversity: A Discussion with Lee Airton.

Explore gender diversity with Dr. Lee Airton

Learn how to support gender friendliness in our communities. Hear Dr. Lee Airton, Assistant Professor of Gender and Sexuality Studies in Education at Queen's University, discuss their work in supporting gender diversity, how gender diversity has influenced social and educational environments, and how gender diverse populations can approach obstacles with confidence and community support. Register for this program, happening September 28 at 6 p.m.

A woman playing guitar, facing the camera. Text reads L'heure du conte en français.

Recevez une vidéo à chaque semaine! / Receive a video every week!

Ce programme présente des histoires racontées de vive voix, accompagnées de chansons, de comptines, et d’activités en nature! Une fois par semaine, nous vous enverrons ce lien et vous pourrez réécouter chaque programme autant que vous voulez! 

This special program will include read-alouds, songs, rhymes, STEM facts and more. This program will be provided mostly in French, with some helpful instructions for English speaking parents. A link will be emailed out to all registrants each week, and you'll be able to watch it as often as you like!