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Explore Art at HPL - Horror and Identity
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This drop-in art session invites participants to investigate duality, distortion and identity through eerie, symbolic and surreal visual expression. From horror literature and folklore to modern media, mirrors and reflections often represent the parts of ourselves we don’t fully know, or fear to face. This program provides a low-pressure, highly creative space to explore the duality of self, inner fears and personal…
Free
Make and Create
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Learn to make a unique craft and explore a variety of art techniques. Supplies provided.
Free
Board Game Drop-in
Aldershot · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Hang out at the library and play a range of family-friendly board games, like Scrabble, Yahtzee, Blokus, and Candy Land. Drop in anytime to play. Children 10 and under may participate with direct adult supervision. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us a few days before your visit at inclusion@bpl.on.ca or 905.639.3611 extension 1211.
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Knit 'n' Natter
Central · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bring your own supplies and knit, crochet, or craft in this creative social group for all ages and skill levels. Children must bring an adult. Drop in anytime. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us a few days before your visit at inclusion@bpl.on.ca or 905.639.3611 extension 1211.
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Quiet Hour at the Dundas Museum
Dundas Museum & Archives · Dundas, ON
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Quiet Hour at the Dundas Museum is on Oct 22, 2026 at Dundas Museum & Archives. Quiet Hour at the Dundas Museum On Thursday mornings from 9 to 10 a. m. , we invite autistic or otherwise neurodivergent visitors who prefer a quiet environment to visit the Museum without classes, tours, or other groups in the galleries. RSVPs to admin@dundasmuseum. ca are recommended but not required—they just give us an idea of how…
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Momentos Artísticos (Artful Moments in Portuguese)
Joy Reformed Church · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Momentos Artísticos (Artful Moments in Portuguese) is on Oct 22, 2026 at Joy Reformed Church in Hamilton. Category: Wellness Admission: Registration Required Artful Moments (Momentos Artísticos): Vínculos Comunitários Um programa sobre arte para pessoas com alterações de memória ou demência ministrado em português. Conversas criativas e atividades práticas inspiradas no Museu de Arte de Hamilton, concebidas para…
Free
Movies for All at Stoney Creek
Stoney Creek Library Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Movies for All at Stoney Creek is on Oct 22, 2026 at Stoney Creek Library Branch in Hamilton. Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
Free
Movies for All at Stoney Creek
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
Free
Special Exhibition: Money in 10 Questions | Kids Edition
Burlington, ON
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Bank of Canada Museum asked Canadian kids what they wanted to know about money. A whole lot, as it turned out. More than 800 thoughtful, complex and just plain fun questions flooded in from across the country. This exhibition answers 10 of these questions using a series of play-based activity stations. The answers provide a foundation for what kids need to know to help them manage their financial futures. Try…
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Writer-in-Residence Appointment
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Visit Lisa Richter's booking webpage to make an appointment on Thursdays at Central Library, in the 2nd Floor Program Room. Lisa Richter (she/her) is an award-winning poet, writer, teacher and editor. She is the author of three full-length collections of poetry, including Closer to Where We Began (Tightrope Books, 2017) and Nautilus and Bone (Frontenac House, October 2020), winner of the National Jewish Book Award…
Free
Craft Cart
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided.
Free
Make and Create
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Learn to make a unique craft and explore a variety of art techniques. Supplies provided.
Free
Karaoke
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Exercise your vocals chords and sing along with your favourite songs.
Free
French Conversation Circle
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Practice your conversational French by speaking with a group of friendly fellow French learners at beginner or intermediate levels. Drop-in. Presented and led by Centre francophone Hamilton.
Free
Make and Create - Creepy Door Decor
Freelton Branch · Freelton, ON
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Learn to make a unique craft and explore a variety of art techniques. Supplies provided.
Free
Westdale Zine Club
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Share, collaborate and discuss with others who share an interest in zines. Bring your writing materials and explore the art of creating a self-published magaZINE. Zines, pronounced zeens, often explore underrepresented voices and personal experiences, but can be about any topic. They are created using cut and paste collage techniques, then photocopied for distribution.
Free
Cut and Create: A Collage Workshop
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Explore layering, texture, composition and creative storytelling using paper. Experiment with cutting, arranging and assembling elements to create an original artwork. Presented by artist Albany Sutherland. No experience needed. Supplies provided.
Free
The Art of Tarot Reading
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Learn traditional tarot reading techniques, such as how to read and 'see' what the cards are telling you, and simple, centuries-old divination tools. Suitable for beginners and anyone who wants to deepen their tarot practice. Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook and tarot deck if they have one. Presented in partnership with Liz Worth. Liz Worth is a professional tarot reader, tarot teacher and astrologer.…
Free
Chess Meetup
New Appleby · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Join us for a weekly chess meetup. We provide boards and pieces, and you can play, learn, or just enjoy a relaxed game. No experience needed. This meetup is all about enjoying friendly gameplay alongside neighbours and friends. Meet new people, join a conversation, and feel more connected to your community. BPL meetups are casual, unstaffed activities that take place in the library's open areas. Please help us…
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Central · Burlington, ON
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Burlington Public Library is thrilled to present The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the cult classic packed with music, mayhem, and outrageous fun! Dress as your favourite character and get ready to participate! In true Rocky Horror tradition, you'll get a prop bag with everything you need to interact with the film. Longtime fans and first-timers alike can expect plenty of laughs, surprises, and an unforgettable night…
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Craft Cart
Ancaster Branch · Ancaster, ON
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided.
Free
Special Exhibition: Money in 10 Questions | Kids Edition
Burlington, ON
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Bank of Canada Museum asked Canadian kids what they wanted to know about money. A whole lot, as it turned out. More than 800 thoughtful, complex and just plain fun questions flooded in from across the country. This exhibition answers 10 of these questions using a series of play-based activity stations. The answers provide a foundation for what kids need to know to help them manage their financial futures. Try…
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Tarot for Beginners
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Explore the history of tarot, the meanings behind the cards and simple spreads to get started. This beginner-friendly program is a great opportunity to learn alongside others, share insights and connect with community members who share your interest in self-reflection and personal growth. Feel free to bring your own cards to explore and play with during the session. No experience required.
Free
Noon Hour Concert
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This week Coco Rose takes the stage in Central Library's Hamilton Room. Hailing from Montreal, Coco Rose has been blending funk and pop since 2022. Inspired by icons such as Lawrence and Lake Street Dive, the band released two EPs and completed several tours across Quebec and Ontario, playing at major festivals in Québec, including Festivoix and the Montreal Jazz Festival.
Free