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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
Red Hill Collage Club
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 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
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 December title is Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan.
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 December title is More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova. 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 December title is Vanished Beyond the Map by Adam Shoalts.
Free
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 December title is Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa.
Free
Carlisle Book Club
Carlisle Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Carlisle Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Carlisle Branch, 277 Carlisle Rd, Carlisle. The December book title is Love, Clancy by Bruce W. Cameron.
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
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 December book is Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzlequest by Chris Grabenstein.
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 December book title is The Wedding People by Alison Espach.
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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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 December title is Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.
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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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
Ancaster Book Club
Ancaster Branch · Ancaster, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Ancaster Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Ancaster Branch, 300 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. The December title is Secret History of Audrey James by Heather Marshall.
Free
Kenilworth Book Club
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Kenilworth Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Kenilworth Branch, 103 Kenilworth Ave., N. The December title is James by Percival Everett.
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