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Youth Fibre Crafters Club
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bring your fibre craft project (knitting, crochet, cross stitch, bracelets and more) and hang out with other youth who love to create. Some materials provided.
Free
Kenilworth Tween Book Club
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Tween Book Club meets on last Monday of each month at the Kenilworth Branch. The November book is Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary.
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 book from the Wings of Fire series.
Free
Central Book Club
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Join a book club that meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Central Library, 55 York Blvd, Hamilton. The December book title is The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles.
Free
Genealogy Club Drop-In
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 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
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
Long Story Short: A Short Story Book Club
Red Hill Branch · 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 Paper Menagerie by Ken Liu.
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
Alton · 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 your branch in September. 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 book. Book Club meets…
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Long Story Short: A Short Story Book Club
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 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 Book of Sand by Jorge Luis Borges
Free
Grade 1 to 3 Book Club
Aldershot · 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 your branch in September. 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 book. Book Club meets…
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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
Cookbook Club
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.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
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
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
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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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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Valley Park Book Club
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Valley Park Book Club meets on the first Monday of each month at the Valley Park Branch, 970 Paramount Dr. The December title is No Time Like the Future by Michael J. Fox.
Free
Valley Park Book Club
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The Valley Park Book Club meets on the first Monday of each month at the Valley Park Branch, 970 Paramount Dr. The November title is The Bone Code by Kathy Reichs.
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
Parkdale Zine Club
Parkdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 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
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