Free Classes

Spend an afternoon at the weekly drop in knitting and crochet circle at Toronto Public Library's Don Mills branch: bring your work in progress, show it off, get advice and swap ideas with fellow fibre fans. Beginners and all ages are welcome, and a few materials are available. Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m., November 12, 2026 to January 7, 2027. Free drop in.

Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children 5 and under with their parents or caregivers at Toronto Public Library's Main Street branch, a year round program in the east end. Saturdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m., November 7 to November 28, 2026. Free drop in, registration not required.

Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children 5 and under with their parents or caregivers at Toronto Public Library's Lillian H. Smith branch on College Street. Saturdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m., November 7 to November 28, 2026. Free drop in.

Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children 5 and under with their parents or caregivers at Toronto Public Library's Palmerston branch, followed by Stay and Play time. Fridays from 10:30 to 11 a.m., with play until 11:30, November 6 to November 27, 2026. Free drop in.

Improve your English speaking skills in a relaxing, supportive group at Toronto Public Library's Fort York branch, with conversation prompts on topics you enjoy and a chance to make new friends. Learners at all levels are welcome; this is not a formal class. Saturdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., November 7 to December 12, 2026. Free, no registration listed.

New to Canada or learning English? Practise and improve your English, make new friends, share experiences and learn about Canada and upcoming events in Toronto at Toronto Public Library's Mimico Centennial branch. This is not a formal English class. Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., November 12 to December 10, 2026. Free drop in, no registration required.

Learning English? Practise your conversation skills in a relaxed setting and meet new friends at Toronto Public Library's City Hall branch, inside Toronto City Hall. Beginner and intermediate learners are welcome; this is not a formal class and space is limited. Mondays from 4 to 5:30 p.m., November 9 to December 7, 2026. Free drop in.

Practise your English conversation skills in a welcoming setting at Toronto Public Library's Parliament Street branch, make new connections and learn about other library programs. All English levels are welcome; this is not a formal class. Fridays from 7 to 8 p.m., November 6 to December 11, 2026. Free drop in.

Library staff at Toronto Public Library's Rexdale branch help seniors with tablets, phones, laptops, email, apps, ebooks and other online library services in a friendly, casual setting. Bring your own device and your questions. Mondays from 2 to 3 p.m., November 9 to November 23, 2026. Free drop in for seniors, no registration needed.

Get help with your phone, laptop or e-reader, or learn how to navigate your phone and download a new app, at Toronto Public Library's Flemingdon Park branch. Sessions may be limited to 20 minutes when it is busy. Mondays from 2 to 3 p.m., November 9 to November 23, 2026. Free drop in, no registration needed.

Need help with your phone, tablet or laptop, downloading an app or getting started with Libby? Drop in to Toronto Public Library's Barbara Frum branch and get your questions answered. Mondays from 11 a.m. to noon, November 9 to November 30, 2026. Free drop in.

Bring your own knitting or crochet project, or start something new, while enjoying relaxed conversation at Toronto Public Library's Leaside branch. Everyone is welcome. Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., November 12 to December 17, 2026. Free drop in, no registration needed.