The Children's Book Bank Canada

The Children's Book Bank Canada www.childrensbookbank.com We are now open for in-person visits. Please visit our website for hours of operation.

The Children's Book Bank is a charitable not-for-profit organization that supports children's literacy by providing free books and literacy programs to children, teens, and families across Toronto and the GTA.

The Children’s Book Bank is hiring a Fundraising & Development Coordinator as part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program.The...
06/09/2026

The Children’s Book Bank is hiring a Fundraising & Development Coordinator as part of the Canada Summer Jobs Program.

The Fundraising & Development Coordinator supports the growth and sustainability of The Children’s Book Bank by supporting compelling grant proposals and strategic fundraising initiatives. This position is open to applicants ages 15-29 years old and offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in nonprofit development and communications.

Interested candidates are asked to submit their cover letter and resume by June 12th.

Visit our website to learn more.

06/08/2026

We had a waffle lot of fun with Ben Clanton last Friday when he stopped by The Children’s Book Bank Regent Park to share stories and drawings! Thanks to each child was able to take home a free Narwhal and Jelly book as well as special postcards, stickers, and bookmarks!

“My children and I had a wonderful time—it felt so warm and jelly-tastic! It was our first time attending an author visit session and we felt like VIPs, thanks to all the thoughtful details. Ben was so natural and friendly. His passion for literacy inspired us and took the experience to another level. My kids are thrilled to continue reading his books at home. We are fortunate to have the Book Bank and artists like Ben in our community.”

There are only a few days left to submit your application for the 2026 Mary Ladky Teen Award & Mentorship Program! Date...
06/05/2026

There are only a few days left to submit your application for the 2026 Mary Ladky Teen Award & Mentorship Program!

Dates: July 6 – November 30, 2026
Honorarium: $2,500
Requirements: Must be a high school student in the 2026-2027 school year.
Deadline to apply: June 9, 2026

Named in honour of the Book Bank’s former executive director, this award continues Mary Ladky’s commitment to teen literacy development. The mentorship program offers meaningful hands-on experience in educational programming to high school students who demonstrate a strong interest in literacy. Recipients will serve as ambassadors for The Children’s Book Bank, supporting summer operations at the agency and developing a project to promote the Book Bank’s mission in their communities. In addition to having the opportunity to work directly with literacy experts, educators, and authors, the mentees will receive an honorarium to support their learning journey.

Visit our website to learn more and apply.

Last month The Children’s Book Bank was invited to participate in an event cohosted by and . Twenty Book Bank families ...
06/03/2026

Last month The Children’s Book Bank was invited to participate in an event cohosted by and . Twenty Book Bank families joined in on the fun to watch Dog Man: The Musical at CAA Theatre.

Live theatre plays a supporting role in literacy development, bringing stories off the page and into a shared community experience. Oral storytelling has long been one of the most powerful ways children learn language, build vocabulary, and develop comprehension skills, complimenting traditional reading.

The experience also highlighted the importance of fostering joyful connections to reading. By pairing live performance with a copy of Dog Man book for each child to take home, families were encouraged to continue the storytelling experience beyond the theatre.

Our June calendars are here and we have are so excited to have authors Ben Clanton and Melanie Florence joining us this ...
06/01/2026

Our June calendars are here and we have are so excited to have authors Ben Clanton and Melanie Florence joining us this month!

Space is limited for Ben Clanton’s storytime and drawing workshop. Reserve your child’s spot through the link in our bio today!

05/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who has joined us to celebrating 18 years and 2 million books!

We have one more birthday celebration happening all day today at our Morningside location.

Thank you to authors , .garbutt, , , ,
for the kind birthday messages!

This morning we officially gave away our 2 millionth book! 🎉Thank you to everyone who has supported The Children’s Book ...
05/27/2026

This morning we officially gave away our 2 millionth book! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who has supported The Children’s Book Bank over the past 18 years! We couldn’t have reached this special milestone without you.

We’ll be celebrating all week long so be sure to stop by your Book Bank location for commemorative stickers and bookmarks!

Here’s to the next million!

05/22/2026

We recently received this incredible card from one of our visitors sharing 18 things they love about The Children’s Book Bank to celebrate our 18th birthday!

❤️Want do you love about the Book Bank?📚

We’ll be hosting a birthday celebration at our Jane & Finch location all day tomorrow and a special surprise event at the Sherbourne Book Bank at 11:15am!

Last week author Barbara Reid and photographer Ian Crysler stopped by The Children’s Book Bank to donate hundreds of Bar...
05/19/2026

Last week author Barbara Reid and photographer Ian Crysler stopped by The Children’s Book Bank to donate hundreds of Barbara’s books! Our staff were delighted to receive copies of beloved stories like The Subway Mouse, The Party, and The Story Hunter in a variety of different languages making reading fun and accessible for all our visitors!

We are so grateful to Barbara, Ian, and the many other children’s authors and illustrators who make it possible for us to provide free books to children and families across the city!

You can support us by donating new and gently used books for children and teens. Our next community donation day is this Saturday, May 23 from 11am-2:30pm at our downtown warehouse next to 334 Bleecker St.

Address

585 Dundas Street East, Suite 260
Toronto, ON
M5A2B7

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+14169227323

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