The Family Centre and Children’s Library are closed for renovations

The Family Centre and Children’s Library at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) are closed for renovations as of May 5. The space will be getting a fresh new look and serve our patients and families better thanks to the support of a generous donation.

Re-opening of the Family Centre is scheduled for later this summer. Although the space is closed, many of the services will continue to be available in the following ways at SickKids:

Storytime moving to Marnie's Studio

Visit the Family Spaces drop-in programming calendar (PDF) for Storytime and other Family Centre programs that are moving to Marnie’s Studio, 4th floor, Black Wing during the closure.

Book Returns

• Outpatient: Find a Navigator (staff wearing red shirts) at the Elizabeth Street and University Avenue entrances for returns.
• Inpatient: Leave books with your unit nursing station.

Bravery Beads

Collect beads on your inpatient unit, outpatient clinic, or if you have special circumstances, please contact bravery.beads@sickkids.ca.

Visit with therapeutic dog Dexter

Dexter and his handler, Blue, will be joining Storytime in Marnie's Studio on Tuesdays, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Connected Care

If you have a Connected Care class, please take a seat at the blue chairs opposite the Family Centre and a nurse will be with you shortly. If you need to contact the Connected Care team, please email connectedcare.inquiries@sickkids.ca or call 416-302-8094 during business hours.

Patient and Family Relations

During the Family Centre closure, please contact Patient and Family Relations by phone at 416-813-6181 or email patient.relations@sickkids.ca. 

A member of the Hospital Concierge and Navigation team will be stationed nearby to help direct passersby during the closure. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to a member of your health-care team or email family.centre@sickkids.ca.