Free Classes

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.

Main Street Library's knitting and crochet club: share your projects, teach or learn a technique and enjoy great conversation, on the second floor of this Toronto Public Library branch. All levels welcome; bring your own yarn, needles and hooks. Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., November 12 to December 31, 2026. Free drop in.

A weekly drop in knitting and crochet circle at Toronto Public Library's Weston branch: bring your yarn, needles and hooks and enjoy the company of other knitters and crocheters. Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m., November 10 to December 22, 2026. Free drop in.

Bring your own knitting, crochet or other portable craft project and chat with fellow crafters while you work at Toronto Public Library's North York Central branch. Mondays from 1:30 to 3 p.m., November 9 to December 21, 2026. Free; drop ins are welcome and registering is optional.

A fun and social chess program for seniors of all skill levels, run by the Chess Institute of Canada at Toronto Public Library's Parkdale branch, with friendly matches in a relaxed, supportive setting. Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon, November 12 to December 10, 2026. Free; drop ins are welcome, and registering only gets you a reminder.

A fun and social chess program for seniors of all skill levels, run by the Chess Institute of Canada at Toronto Public Library's Palmerston branch, with friendly matches and a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. Wednesdays from 2 to 3:30 p.m., November 11 to December 23, 2026. Free drop in for seniors; registering is optional and only gets you a reminder.