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A free 45 minute story time offered in both French and Spanish for children aged 3 to 5 with an adult, with a story, an activity and reading suggestions. At Paul-Aimé-Paiement on Saturdays November 7 and December 12, 2026 at 10 AM; also at Gabrielle-Roy on November 22 (10:30 AM) and Monique-Corriveau on November 24 (6:15 PM). Free; reservation required.

Free drop in troubleshooting with computers, tablets, phones, e-readers and digital books from the library's digital mediation team. Bring your library card and device; no reservations, up to 30 minutes per person in order of arrival. Thursdays November 12 and 26, 2026 at noon.

Free one on one help from the library's digital team with computers, tablets, phones, e-readers, apps and e-book loans. No booking: come with your library card and your device, people are seen in order of arrival for up to 30 minutes each. Mondays and Fridays at 9 AM from November 6 to November 30, 2026.

Free 45 minute sessions of rhymes, songs, finger games and a story for babies under 1 year old with an adult. Tuesdays at 10:30 AM from November 10 to December 29, 2026, at the large central library in Saint-Roch. Free; reservation required on the library website.

A free 30 minute early reading session for toddlers aged 1 to 3 with an adult, building listening, memory and attention through books. Mondays at 9:30 AM from November 16 to December 28, 2026, in the historic Trait-Carré of Charlesbourg. Free; reservation recommended as sessions fill up.

A free 30 minute early literacy session where toddlers from 1 year (or once walking) to 3 years explore letters, colours, shapes and numbers through books, with an adult. Wednesdays at 9:30 AM from November 11 to December 30, 2026, in the striking library set in a former church. Free; reservation recommended.

A free 45 minute story time for children aged 3 to 5 with an adult at the Saint-Albert library in Limoilou. Saturdays November 14 and 28 and December 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM. Free; reservation required on the library website, and unclaimed spots go to people on site.

A free 45 minute story time for children aged 3 to 5 with an adult, mixing a story and playful interaction to build language skills. Sundays November 8 and 22, December 6 and 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM, at the library inside the Lebourgneuf community centre. Free; reservation required on the library website.

A free 45 minute story time where children aged 3 to 5, with an adult, discover the joy of books through an interactive read aloud. Saturdays November 7 and 21, December 5 and 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM. Free; reservation required on the library website, and unclaimed spots are given to people on site once the activity starts.

A free Friday afternoon knitting and crochet circle at the Victoria Village branch of Toronto Public Library on Sloane Avenue. Bring your project, show off your work, swap tips with other crafters and enjoy an hour of good company. Fridays from 2 to 3 p.m.

A free Wednesday afternoon mahjong social for adults at the Beaches branch of Toronto Public Library on Queen Street East. All experience levels are welcome, and there is a designated beginner table for people learning the game. Wednesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

A free Friday afternoon mahjong social at the City Hall branch of Toronto Public Library, inside Toronto City Hall on Queen Street West. Come and play this classic game of skill, strategy and a little luck; beginners are welcome. Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m.