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The Monkey Bunch kicks off the 2nd Annual Family Series at the Drake this Sunday. Skip the Superbowl and shake it with your kids instead!

March Break at Your Library

CENTRAL & UPTOWN

DAVENPORT LIBRARY

1246 Shaw St
416-393-7732
2pm; Free
18 Mar: Mad Science Special Event: Up, Up and Away

FOREST HILL LIBRARY

700 Eglinton Ave W
416-393-7706
2-3pm; Free
16 Mar: Musical “Junk in the Attic” (4-11yrs), 19 Mar: Short Films (3-6yrs)

LEASIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY

165 McRae Dr
416-396-3835
2pm, 3yrs+; Free
16 Mar: Movie Matinée; 17 Mar: TV Puppetree, “The Teddy Bear Show” * tickets avail 30min before show, space limited; 18 Mar: Afternoon Storytime; 19 Mar: Movie Matinée

LILLIAN H. SMITH LIBRARY

239 College St
Call 416-703-4881 to reserve
11am, 1pm, 3pm performances, Hands on Workshop 10:15am, 12:15pm, 2:15pm; $16/adults, $12/children, $50/4ticket pass
16-21 Mar: Suddenly Shakespeare incorporates four of Shakespeare’s most-popular plays with performances, workshops and more.

LOCKE PUBLIC LIBRARY

3083 Yonge St
416-393-7730
Free, 3yrs+
17 Mar (10:30-11:15am or 2:15-3pm) Puppet Show-The Most Wonderful Egg in the World; 18 Mar (2:15-3pm): Stories and a Craft (5yrs+); 20 Mar (10:30-11:30am): Children’s entertainer Markus
MARIA A SHCHUKA LIBRARY
1745 Eglington Ave W
416-394-1000
2pm; Free
16 Mar (3-4:30pm): Movie-Horton Hears a Who; 17 Mar: St Patrick’s Day Bingo; 18 Mar: Puppet Show, Little Red Riding Hood, followed by a craft; 19 Mar: Library Scavenger Hunt; 20 Mar (10:30-11:15am): Tell Me a Story with Sandra Whiting

MOUNT PLEASANT LIBRARY

599 Mount Pleasant Rd
416-393-7737
2pm; Free
18 Mar: Little Red Theatre, “Junk in the Attic” (4-11yrs)

NORTHERN DISTRICT LIBRARY

40 Orchard View Blvd
416-393-7610
2pm; Free
17 Mar: Little Red Theatre, “Junk in the Attic” (all ages); 18 Mar (10:30-11:30am): Family Fun Storytime; 19 Mar: Movie, Kung Fu Panda

OAKWOOD VILLAGE LIBRARY

341 Oakwood Ave
416-394-1040
2pm; Free
16 Mar: French Language, Interactive Theatre with CNG Productions (5-10yrs); 18 Mar (10:30am): Turkey Rhubarb (6yrs+); 20 Mar: Puppet show followed by a craft, refreshments served

SPADINA ROAD LIBRARY

10 Spadina Rd
416-393-7666
2pm; Free
18 Mar: Turkey Rhubarb with Mystic Drumz; 20 Mar: Bookmaking workshop with Local Artist Deborah Nolan, call to register

ST LAWRENCE LIBRARY

171 Front St E
416-393-7655
2pm, 4yrs+; Free, *Space limited, free tickets available 30min before the show; 17 Mar: Library Bingo, win prizes; *18 Mar: Castlemoon Theatre, The Paper Bag Princess-make your own puppet to take home; 19 Mar: Applefun Puppets: Robin Hood & The Dragon

WYCHWOOD LIBRARY

1431 Bathurst St
416-393-7683
10:30am; Free; 17 Mar: St Patrick’s Day Fun; 18 Mar: TV Puppetree presents, “Old MacDonald had a Farm”; 19 Mar: Musical Fun and Activities; 20 Mar: Spring into Spring

YORKVILLE LIBRARY

22 Yorkville Ave
416-393-7660
10:30am-12pm; Free, registration starts 14 Mar
19 Mar: Construct your own Dream catcher with Ojibway Artist Lori Clermont. Explore the legend and meaning of the dreamcatcher (5-10yrs)

WEST END

ANNETTE STREET LIBRARY

145 Annette St
416-393-7692
2:30pm; Free, drop-in; 16 Mar: Welcome Spring (3yrs+)-Stories, Songs & Crafts; 17 Mar: Mad Science,Fire & Ice (5yrs+)-Indoor fireworks, disappearing fire, dry ice storm and more; 18 Mar (10:30am): Really Little Theatre,“ I Heard a Story” (3yrs+)-Folktales told with puppets and mime; 19 Mar: Silly Storytime (3yrs+)-Silly stories, songs and a craft

BRENTWOOD LIBRARY

36 Brentwood Rd N
416-394-5240
2pm; Free, *Space limited, tickets available from 7 Mar; Sat 14 Mar: Kung Fu Panda (5yrs+); 16 Mar: Really Little Theatre, “I Heard a Story” (5yrs+); 17 Mar: Shamrocks & Shillelaghs-Preschool Special (3-5yrs); 18 Mar: En Français: Entertainer Bill Russell (All Ages); 20 Mar: Puppet Show, “The Ugly Duckling” (all ages); Sat 21 Mar: Movie, Speed Racer (5yrs+)

COLLEGE/SHAW LIBRARY

766 College St
416-393-7668
2pm; Free, 6yrs+; 16 Mar: Make a Friendship Bracelet with Gimp (8yrs+ or younger w/adult assistance); 17 Mar: St Patrick’s Day Fun (5yrs+); 18 Mar: Puppet Show (3yrs+); 19 Mar: Bingo! (5yrs+); 20 Mar: Magic with Owen Anderson

HIGH PARK LIBRARY

228 Roncesvalles Ave
416-393-7671
2pm; Free; 16 Mar: Library Bingo, 17 Mar: Children’s Trio Turkey Rhubarb; 19 Mar: Puppet Show, The Fat Cat; 20 Mar: Paper Airplane Flyers (6yrs+)

JANE/DUNDAS LIBRARY

620 Jane St
416-394-1014
2pm, 6-12yrs; Free, Drop-in or * Space limited, tickets distributed day before event; 17 Mar: *World Music from the ROM; 18 Mar: Kamishibai; 19 Mar: Folk Singer Ken Whiteley (all ages); 20 Mar: Bingo with a literary Twist

PALMERSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

560 Palmerston Ave
416-393-7680
2pm; Free; Sat 14 Mar: Magic Show with Owen Anderson

PARKDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY

1303 Queen St W
416-393-7686
2pm, all ages; 16 Mar: Fun with Paint crafts; 17 Mar (10:30am): Turkey Rhubarb, Traditional Folksongs from Around the World; 18 Mar: Puppet Show; 19 Mar: Drama Day; 20 Mar: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Movie

PERTH/DUPONT PUBLIC LIBRARY

1589 Dupont St
416-393-7677
2pm; Free, 7-12yrs; 17 Mar: Spring Craft (6-12yrs); 18 Mar: Favourite Children’s Movies; 19 Mar Library Bingo; 20 Mar: Magic Show with Stephen Elvay

RUNNYMEDE PUBLIC LIBRARY

2178 Bloor St W
416-393-7697
2-3pm; Free; 16 Mar, 17 Mar, 19 Mar, 20 Mar. Learn pets and meet a pet rat! Watch hit movies! Enter a contest and win great prizes! Call branch for more details.

SANDERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY

327 Bathurst St
416-393-7653
2-3pm; Free; 16 Mar: Bingo; 17 Mar: Stories & A Craft (5yrs+); 18 Mar (10:30-11:30am): Interactive Theatre with CNG, 2-3pm: Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show; 19 Mar (10:30-11:30am) Turkey Rhubarb: Sing along with Markus; 20 Mar: Popcorn & Storybook Films

EAST END

BEACHES LIBRARY

2161 Queen St E
416-393-7703
2pm; Free
March Break Fun for school aged children with magic, puppet shows, crafts, activities and movies. Mon 16 Mar: Magic with Stephen Elvay. Programs run Mon 16 Mar to Sun 21 Mar, call library for details.

DANFORTH/COXWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY

416-393-7783
Free
Tue 17 Mar (10:30am): Little Red Theatre, “Junk in the Attic”; Wed 18 Mar (2pm): Puppet Show

GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY

416-393-7717
2pm; Free
Wed 18 Mar: Spring Celebration; Fri 20 Mar: Music with Andrew Queen

JONES PUBLIC LIBRARY

118 Jones Ave
416-393-7715
2pm; Free
Tue 17 Mar: Origami; Wed 18 Mar: Library Bingo!; Thu 19 Mar: Puppet Show; Fri 20 Mar: Magic with Mark Lewis

MAIN STREET LIBRARY

137 Main St
416-393-7700
2pm; Free
Tue 17 Mar: Musician Ken Whiteley (all ages); Thu 19 Mar; Library Bingo (5yrs+)

PAPE/DANFORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY

701 Pape Ave
416-393-7727
2pm; Free, space limited, tickets available one hour before programs start
Mon 16 Mar: Feature Film (4yrs+); Tue 17 Mar (10:30-11am, 2-2:40pm): Puppet Show; Thu 19 Mar: Special Guest; Fri 20 Mar: Stories and a Craft

QUEEN/SAULTER PUBLIC LIBRARY

765 Queen St E
416-393-7723
2:30-3:15pm; Free, all ages (preschoolers must be accompanied by adult)
Wed 18 Mar (10:30-11:30am): Little Red Theatre, “Junk in the Attic”; Fri 20 Mar: Library Book Bingo; Sat 21 Mar: Crafts

RIVERDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY

370 Broadview Ave
416-393-7720
2pm; Free, all ages
Mon 16 Mar (10:30am): Cindy Cook from Polka Dot Door Environment Show; Tue 17 Mar: Pirates Ahoy!; Wed 18 Mar: The Paperbag Princess

S WALTER STEWART LIBRARY

170 Memorial Park Ave
416-396-3975
2pm; Free, *Space limited, tickets available 30min before show;
Tue 17 Mar: Make a March Break Craft; Thu 19 Mar: *Magic with Mark Lewis, Sat 21 Mar: French Programme: Musician and Dancer Bill Russell

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