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Red Hill Book Club
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Red Hill Book Club meets on the second Monday of each month at the Red Hill Branch. 695 Queenston Rd. The October title is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
Free
Moth Rave
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Learn all about moths through crafts, music and dancing at a Moth Rave.
Free
Waterdown Mystery Book Club
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Waterdown Mystery Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month at the Waterdown Branch, 163 Dundas St E, Waterdown. The October book title is And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie.
Free
Carlisle Book Club
Carlisle Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Carlisle Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Carlisle Branch, 277 Carlisle Rd, Carlisle. The October book title is All the Little Monsters by David Robertson.
Free
BPL Book Club
Aldershot · Burlington, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Meet fellow readers, make lasting friendships, and read great books! First we meet & mingle, and then our expert staff guides a lively discussion about thoughtfully selected titles—from classics to new releases. Bring your enthusiasm and love of reading, even if you don't get a chance to read this month's title. Sign up every month to deepen your connection to reading and fellow book lovers! View all the BPL Book…
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Cross Stitch Club
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Find friendship and inspiration in the company of other stitchers. All skill levels welcome.
Free
Parkdale Zine Club
Parkdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 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
Terryberry Tween Book Club
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Tween Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Terryberry Branch. The October book is The Case of the Windy Lake by Michael Hutchinson.
Free
Newcomer English Conversation Club
Ancaster Branch · Ancaster, ON
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Connect with other newcomers to discuss different topics in small groups. Facilitated by HPL staff. This is a drop-in program, no registration required.
Free
Stoney Creek Book Club
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Stoney Creek Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Stoney Creek Branch, 777 Highway 8, Stoney Creek. The October book title is The School of Mirrors by Eva Stachniak.
Free
Long Story Short: A Short Story Book Club
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
A discussion about a classic or contemporary short story. Short stories offer an excellent way to delve into various genres, authors and themes without the commitment of a full-length novel. This month's story is The Lottery by Shirley Jackson.
Free
Newcomer English Conversation Club
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Connect with other newcomers to discuss different topics in small groups. Facilitated by HPL staff. This is a drop-in program, no registration required.
Free
Grade 1 to 3 Book Club
Brant Hills · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
If you love to read, this club's for you! Every month we talk about a different book. Registration opens in August. Sign up for the book club, then pick up October's book from Brant Hills Branch on or after September 14. Read it at home, then meet at the library to get to know the other members and share what you liked (or didn't!) about the story. Each month, we'll also enjoy activities or crafts inspired by the…
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Grade 7 & 8 Book Club
Alton · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Share your thoughts and opinions with other readers at our monthly meetings from October to May. Books provided. Bring your friends—everyone is welcome. Come even if you don't get a chance to finish the featured monthly book. Registration opens in August. Sign up for the book club, then pick up October's book from your branch in September. Read it before the first meeting in October, then join us at the library to…
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Hamilton Third Age Learning – Fall Lecture Series 2026
The Westdale · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m.
Hamilton Third Age Learning – Fall Lecture Series 2026 is on Oct 21, 2026 at The Westdale. Registration for In Person is sold out. Registration for video recordings only is now available. Hamilton Third Age Learning (HTAL) is thrilled to present its Fall 2026 lecture series. HTAL offers affordable learning opportunities to older adults in Hamilton and the surrounding region. This fascinating lecture series, with…
$55.00 CAD
BPL Book Club
Central · Burlington, ON
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Meet fellow readers, make lasting friendships, and read great books! First we meet & mingle, and then our expert staff guides a lively discussion about thoughtfully selected titles—from classics to new releases. Bring your enthusiasm and love of reading, even if you don't get a chance to read this month's title. Sign up every month to deepen your connection to reading and fellow book lovers! View all the BPL Book…
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Closer Look Book Club
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
A weekly book club that focuses on one book over six-weeks. Read and discuss in depth a different section of the book each week. The September/October book selection is The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson.
Free
Genealogy Club Drop-In
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join HPL staffer and professional genealogist, Kaye, for a weekly hour-long drop-in genealogy session. Share your family research, brick walls and ideas with other genealogy enthusiasts. Kaye will be on hand to lend research expertise, share resources and answer questions.
Free
Letter-Writing Club
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Letter-Writing Club invites you to slow down, connect and create thoughtful letters, notes, holiday cards or postcards for friends, pen pals, family, or friends you haven't met yet. We’ll provide everything you need: writing paper, envelopes, cards postcards, pens, stamps, stickers and more, to craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces to mail.
Free
Sherwood Wednesday Book Club
Sherwood Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Sherwood Wednesday Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Sherwood Branch, 467 Upper Ottawa St. The October title is Three Days in June by Anne Tyler.
Free
Online Romance Book Club
Virtual Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Chat about happily-ever-after stories that make you swoon and sigh. Join our Online Romance Book Club the third Wednesday of each month. This month's book is Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli. Check out a book, eBook, eAudiobook in HPL's catalogue. After you register, an invitation with instructions on how to join the online group follows via email. It includes a link to join the Microsoft Teams meeting at the…
Free
Locke Adult Book Club
Locke Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Locke Adult Book Club meets alternating Thursdays at 1pm at the Locke Branch, 285 Locke St., S. The October 22nd title is A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. Physical copies of the book are available for pick up at the branch prior to each meeting.
Free
Newcomer English Conversation Club
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Connect with other newcomers to discuss different topics in small groups. Facilitated by HPL staff. This is a drop-in program, no registration required.
Free
Saltfleet Book Club
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Saltfleet Book Club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Saltfleet Branch, 131 Gray Road, Stoney Creek. The October title is Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate.
Free