Make the Most of Summer at the Library
Cool off at the library this summer and join us for exciting activities and programs all season long. Experience our summer programs; borrow books from our curated collections, explore local art and culture with our Experience Passes, and discover our “Library of Things".
Join the Summer Reading Club
The TD Summer Reading Club is back! Registration is free and open to children ages 0-12. Visit your nearest branch to register your child after June 23. Your registration includes a SRC kit with some fun swag items, and a log book where you and your child can keep track of their summer reading journey.
Plus, visit the library every week to connect with other members of our Summer Reading Club. Swap reading recommendations, play games, create themed activities, explore tech, and more!
Discover Summer Library Programs
Registration for July and August library programs opens June 13 at 9:30 a.m. Browse our programs calendar online for upcoming events. From favourites like Furry Family Reads and new offerings like Tai Chi for Beginners—there's something for everyone.
Unlock Popular Digital Resources
Connect with the library from home with these popular digital resources. Check out the Grill and Chill playlist on Freegal music, and unlock your creativity with CreativeBug and the best of summer crafts.
Make Summer Unforgettable with the Library of Things
Discover fun, affordable ways to spend quality time with family and friends with the Library of Things. Plan your next gardening project, try new hobbies together, play games at the park or go for a hike. Borrow sports and fitness equipment, home and garden tools, and more. It's free with your library membership! Available at Central Branch.
Standing in the Doorway: Lived Histories and Experiences of the Chinese Community Exhibit
The Standing in the Doorway summer exhibit explores stories, traditions, and knowledge of the diverse Chinese Canadian community from Richmond Hill and York Region to commemorate the contributions of Chinese Canadians over the past 100 years. Visit the exhibit from Jul.2–29 in the 3rd Floor Events Room at Central Branch.
Borrow an Experience Pass
Borrow an Experience Pass with your library membership and get free admission to select museums, art galleries, and parks. Participating partners include: Aga Khan Museum, The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Ontario Parks, the Royal Ontario Museum,and Village at Black Creek.
Sports and Games at the Library
Calling all sports fans! Follow along major sporting events this summer with sports news and stories. Browse the catalogue for books and collections, and explore trending topics through digital resources like The Athletic and Pressreader. If you're more of a video games fan, check out our video game collection and play popular games from home.
More Summer Perks at the Library
Our library branches are great cooling centres with large spaces to hang out, free Wi-Fi, computers, and great books and digital resources you can access from your app or device. So take a break from the heat and come explore everything we have to offer. Yes, at the library.
Summer Foods
It's Summer!
Get Outside!
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