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Did you know that Toronto Public Library has Polish materials that you can borrow as well as materials you can access online? Pick up a book, a CD or a DVD at one of our 12 locations that house Polish collections. You can also browse all of the materials online and place a hold. This lets you pick them up at the branch of your choice.

A program that remains popular to this day is Polish Story Time. With its first program taking place in 1989, this program was developed from the hearts of Polish-speaking staff members who wanted to share the cultural traditions and holiday celebrations with their communities. At these programs families are able to gather together and create new connections.

Polish Story Time is still offered at Long Branch location by Kathy, pictured on the left, who has been running the program since 2000! This fall, you can join Kathy for this program on Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm. A full list of dates and times is available here. This program offers stories, songs and crafts for children aged 3-6. In the meantime, you can check out some of Kathy's favourite Polish story time books!

Be sure to visit any one of our 100 branches to sign up for a library card! You will need to bring valid and current name and address identification. Visit our Your Library Card page for more information about eligibility and what you can do with your library card. Learn more information about the library by reading this guide in Polish.