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Concession Collage Club
Concession Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Anyone can make a collage; it's an accessible, low-pressure art form, perfect for practicing or rediscovering your artistic side. Share in conversation, creativity and company while you use magazines, newspapers and books recycled from HPL's collection to create art pieces that speak to you.
Free
Club de lecture francophone
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The French Book Club meets on the first Thursday of each month (except January, July and August) at Central Library, 55 York Blvd. Books are distributed at the meeting. For more information and to register, please visit: Club de lecture Les rencontres du Club de lecture francophone on lieu une fois par mois, le premier jeudi du mois à la succursale centrale. Presented and led by the Centre francophone Hamilton.
Free
Grade 4 to 6 Book Club
Tansley Woods · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
If you love to read, this club's for you! Each month, we talk about a different book. 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 get to know…
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Club Rex
Concession Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate DI-NOVEMBER with a visit from Club Rex. See a large collection of dinosaur skulls, teeth, claws and other prehistoric pieces. This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served.
Free
Grade 4 to 6 Book Club
New Appleby · Burlington, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
If you love to read, this club's for you! Each month, we talk about a different book. 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 get to know…
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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 November title is Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.
Free
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
Monthly Zine Club
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
5:00 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
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
By the Water Book Club
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The By the Water Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the West Harbour Branch, 77 Harbourside Way, Hamilton. The November book title is Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice.
Free
Grade 4 to 6 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! Each month, we talk about a different book. Books provided. Bring your friends—everyone is welcome. Come even if you don't get a chance to finish the featured monthly book. Brant Hills Branch Grade 4 to 6 Book Club begins in November. Sign up for the book club and pick up November's book from Brant Hills Branch on or after October 1st. Read it before the first meeting in…
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Grade 4 to 6 Book Club
Alton · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
If you love to read, this club's for you! Each month, we talk about a different book. 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 get to know…
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Grade 4 to 6 Book Club
Aldershot · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
If you love to read, this club's for you! Each month, we talk about a different book. 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 get to know…
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HPL Book Club
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The HPL Book Club at the Dundas Branch meets on the second Wednesday of each month. The November title is Endlingby Maria Reva. Pick up a reserved copy of the book at the Dundas Branch while supplies last, or look for the book in HPL's collections: in print, ebook, or eaudiobook.
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 November 12th title is More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova. Physical copies of the book are available for pick up at the branch prior to each meeting.
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
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
Parkdale Collage Club
Parkdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Anyone can make a collage; it's an accessible, low-pressure art form, perfect for practicing or rediscovering your artistic side. Share in conversation, creativity and company while you use magazines, newspapers and books recycled from HPL's collection to create art pieces that speak to you.
Free
Freelton Drop-In Book Club
Freelton Branch · Freelton, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Freelton Drop-In Book Club meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Freelton Branch, 1803 Brock Rd., Freelton. The November title is The Migrant Rain Falls in Reverse by Vinh Nguyen.
Free
Grade 7 & 8 Book Club
Tansley Woods · 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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Locke Book Club
Locke Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Locke Book Club meets at 11:00am on the second Saturday of each month at the Locke Branch, 285 Locke St., S. The November title is James by Percival Everett. Physical copies of the book are available at the branch.
Free
American Sign Language Conversation Club
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This informal conversation group is open to anyone who wants to learn or improve their knowledge of American Sign Language in an inclusive and supportive environment. Each session offers guided practice, fun group activities and real conversation opportunities with others on the journey to becoming more fluent, expressive and confident signers. No pressure, no prerequisites — just a shared passion for connection and…
Free
Kenilworth Non-Fiction Book Club
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Kenilworth Non-fiction Book Club meets on one Saturday each month at the Kenilworth Branch, 103 Kenilworth Ave., N. The November title is Nobody's Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre .
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 November book title is Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts.
Free