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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.

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Advance Care Planning

Led by Compassionate Communities, Advance Care Planning helps you plan for your future care needs, ensuring your values, beliefs and wishes are respected. Learn how choosing a Substitute Decision Maker and communicating your care preferences now can help you maintain control over your autonomy. Your future care begins with you!

An illustration of four people, one of whom is sitting in a wheelchair. There is a red heart that surrounds them. The text reads, Mindful Meditations part of the Aging Well series.

Aging Well: Mindful Meditations

Join the Clinical Psychology Outreach Program of Queen's University to learn about mindful meditation. This presentation will focus on different mindfulness techniques and tools, as well as the common myths surrounding mindfulness practices.

Check out other upcoming programs and workshops in our Aging Well series.