Symphony Storytime
Join us for Symphony Storytime, a fun-filled day of music and stories! Enjoy captivating tales read by a librarian from the Toronto Public Library, while a talented musician from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra brings the story to life with live music.
This free program is ideal for school-aged children, ages 4 and up, and is offered at various Library Branches on select PA days and weekends.
Upcoming Symphony Storytimes
Saturday, December 13, 2025
10:30-11:15am
12:00-12:45pm
Bloor/Gladstone Branch
Shane Kim, Violin
Saturday, January 10, 2026
1:00pm - 1:45pm
2:30pm - 3:15pm
Palmerston Branch
Sydney Chun, Violin
Saturday, May 2, 2026
10:00am -10:45am
11:15am - 12:00pm
Riverdale Branch
Amanda Goodburn, Violin
Saturday, June 13, 2026
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Queen/Saulter Branch
Roberta Janzen, Cello
Previous Symphony Storytimes
Friday, November 29, 2024
2:00pm - 2:45pm
St. Jamestown Branch
Joe Kelly, Percussion
Saturday, February 1, 2025
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Riverdale Branch
Yolanda Bruno, Violin
Saturday, March 22, 2025
11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Wychwood Branch
Camille Wells, Oboe
Symphony Storytime for Neurodiverse Children
On select dates, we offer Symphony Storytime for Neurodiverse Children. While all children are welcome, this program is thoughtfully designed to be especially inclusive for neurodiverse children, including those on the autism spectrum and those with sensory processing sensitivities.
This program is ideal for school-aged children, ages 4 and up. Space is limited, and registration opens 4 weeks before each event.
Modified seating options are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you or your child require any accessibility accommodations to participate, please contact Accessibility Services at accessibleservices@tpl.ca or leave a voicemail at 416-393-7099. We recommend reaching out at least three weeks in advance to ensure we can meet your needs.
Upcoming Symphony Storytimes for Neurodiverse Children
Saturday, November 15, 2025
2:00 - 2:45pm
Beaches Branch
Roberta Janzen, Cello
To register please call 416-393-7703
Previous Symphony Storytimes for Neurodiverse Children
Saturday, January 11, 2025
2:00pm - 2:45pm
S. Walter Stewart Branch
Roberta Janzen, Cello
Saturday, May 31, 2025
2:00pm-2:45pm
North York Central Branch
Ah Young Kim, Violin