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Thursday Murder Club
Ancaster Branch · Ancaster, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Solve a fictional cold case with other amateur sleuths. Play through the Unsolved Case Files board game. You and other participants will hunt for clues and inconsistencies by combing through imitation crime-scene photos, witness statements, and press clippings. Can you bring a killer to justice?
Free
Turner Park Book Club
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Turner Park Book Club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Turner Park Branch, 352 Rymal Rd. E., Hamilton. The October title is No Time Like the Future by Michael J. Fox.
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
Costume Family Dance Party
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Get dressed up for a dance and library parade at this family-friendly pumpkin party.
Free
Costume Family Dance Party
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Get dressed up for a dance and library parade at this family-friendly pumpkin party.
Free
Heated Rivalry Dance Party Hamilton at Corktown - Oct 24 2026
Corktown Pub · Hamilton, ON
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Legal age 19+. Photo I.D. RequiredHamilton, on Saturday October 24th, things are getting heated! Join us at Corktown Pub for a Heated Rivalry Dance Party you don't want to miss! Saturday October 24 2026 Corktown Doors: 10PM End: 2AM Must be 19+ with Valid Physical Photo ID. Tickets are non-refundable. See you there! This event is 19 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that…
$12.58 CAD
Runner's Club
Fairweather Brewing Company · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Runner's Club is on Oct 25, 2026 at Fairweather Brewing Company in Hamilton. Sunday Run Club Every Sunday at 10: 30am You know what makes a beer taste extra good? Answer: Knowing you worked hard for one! Our Sunday Run Club has sorta become an ongoing tradition here at Fairweather. Lead by some outstanding Fairweather humans, we start each run roughly at 10: 30am and all are welcome! Starts at the brewery and ends…
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Costume Family Dance Party
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Get dressed up for a dance and library parade at this family-friendly pumpkin party.
Free
Moth Rave
Sherwood Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Learn all about moths through crafts, music and dancing at a Moth Rave.
Free
Moth Rave
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Learn all about moths through crafts, music and dancing at a Moth Rave.
Free
Red Hill Zine Club
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 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
Shaky Knees Club: Songwriting Workshops and Showcase
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Eight selected participants will workshop their songs over a series of four sessions, then perform them for the public at the West Harbour Branch. Led by Elise Bird and Hannah Sloots—local musicians and founders of the songwriting collective the Shaky Knees Club—the series will focus on developing strong lyrics within a supportive, like-minded group of artists. We invite you to apply if you: - Are an aspiring or…
Free
Waterdown Tween Book Club
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Tween Book Club meets on the last Monday of each month at the Waterdown Branch. This month, choose a scary story.
Free
BPL Book Club
Brant Hills · 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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BPL Book Club
New Appleby · 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
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
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
Costume Family Dance Party
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Get dressed up for a dance and library parade at this family-friendly pumpkin party.
Free
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
Binbrook Book Club
Binbrook Branch · Binbrook, ON
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Binbrook Book Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Binbrook Branch, 2641 Regional Road 56, Binbrook. The October book title is A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson.
Free
Grade 7 & 8 Book Club
New Appleby · 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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Connections Networking Group
Uptown Business Club · Hamilton, ON
7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Connections Networking Group is on Oct 29, 2026 at Uptown Business Club in Hamilton. Connections Networking Group is category-exclusive, meaning you do not compete with other companies who do what you do. Including only one company in each business category allows for a non-competitive, relaxed, and friendly group dynamic. We aim to create and develop mutually beneficial professional relationships and promote and…
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Cookbook Club
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Level up your cooking and baking skills. Join us as we each choose a different recipe from the same cookbook to prepare at home. After, meet to discuss the results together and share how your recipe turned out. Bring a picture of your creation. Note: due to public health regulations, sharing food is not possible at the event.
Free