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Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read. Discover stories, rhymes, music, finger plays and flannel boards at this interactive program.
Free
Legal/IP Mentorship – Office Hours with Robinson Banwatt Law
Innovation Factory (Hamilton) · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Legal/IP Mentorship – Office Hours with Robinson Banwatt Law is on Dec 4, 2026 at Innovation Factory (Hamilton). Early-stage founders face a steep learning curve, and legal questions can quickly turn into overwhelming barriers. Navigating early-stage legal requirements without a clear roadmap can create risks that hinder your venture later on. Having one-on-one access to legal counsel allows you to proactively…
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Move and Play
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Move and play with fun activities designed to encourage gross motor development. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers with adult caregiver participation.
Free
Play Kitchen
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Explore and create with our various food-themed stations and activities.
Free
Special Exhibition: Money in 10 Questions | Kids Edition
Burlington, ON
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Bank of Canada Museum asked Canadian kids what they wanted to know about money. A whole lot, as it turned out. More than 800 thoughtful, complex and just plain fun questions flooded in from across the country. This exhibition answers 10 of these questions using a series of play-based activity stations. The answers provide a foundation for what kids need to know to help them manage their financial futures. Try…
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Explore and Play
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Explore, create and play with our themed activity stations. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers with adult caregiver participation.
Free
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read. Discover stories, rhymes, music, finger plays and flannel boards at this interactive program.
Free
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Ancaster Branch · Ancaster, ON
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read. Discover stories, rhymes, music, finger plays and flannel boards at this interactive program.
Free
Little Artists
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Fuel your little one's creative side by exploring a variety of art materials. Supplies provided.
Free
Noon Hour Holiday Concert
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This week the Kaleidoscope Singers share the stage in Central Library's Hamilton Room performing songs in harmony for the holidays. The Kaleidoscope Singers are a soprano, alto, tenor and bass choir of 45 singers. Choral Leader: Christy Cummings. Piano Accompaniment: Cathy Bryden.
Free
Sit to Be Fit
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Increase your strength, balance, flexibility and endurance in this seated movement program. Registration required, call 1-800-565-4614 x102 or 905-768-4488, or email sherri.miller@alzda.ca. Presented by the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton.
Free
LEGO Build and Play
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO. LEGO is provided for use in the Library.
Free
Knit 'n' Natter
New Appleby · Burlington, ON
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Bring your own supplies and knit, crochet, or craft in this creative social group for all ages and skill levels. Children must bring an adult. Drop in anytime. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us a few days before your visit at inclusion@bpl.on.ca or 905.639.3611 extension 1211.
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Writing Circle for Older Adults
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A workshop for writers who are older adults to create and share their fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction in a supportive environment.
Free
Live Holiday Music at Concession
Concession Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This week Troy Harmer and the Persuaders perform a special Holiday concert live at Concession. Get ready to groove to festive favorites and modern twists on holiday classics.
Free
Community Partner Visit - Good Shepherd Regina's Place
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Speak with a representative from Regina’s Place and Jeanne Scott Parent and Child Centre, where young parents earn a higher education to break the cycle of poverty and better their chances of employment and independence.
Free
Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together Exercise Program
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Led by specially trained fitness instructors, the SMART program helps you improve your strength, balance and flexibility. Presented by VON Canada. To register, please call 289-442-4956.
Free
Books Out Loud
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Explore your favourite titles and discover new ones, while meeting friends and doing group activities.
Free
Imagination Stations
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Use your imagination and discover what you can create with our Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math (STREAM) kits and educational toys.
Free
LEGO Build and Play
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO. LEGO is provided for use in the Library.
Free
Math Quest
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Go on a fun math adventure in the branch and get your name on HPL's Math Wall of Fame.
Free
Imagination Stations
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Use your imagination and discover what you can create with our Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math (STREAM) kits and educational toys.
Free
Dungeons and Dragons Campaign
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bring your imagination and take your character on a legendary adventure as you embark on a multi-session, ongoing campaign. Beginners welcome.
Free
A Night at Ireland House
Ireland House Museum · Burlington, ON
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Eat, drink and be merry! Step back in time and celebrate the holidays during “A Night At Ireland House.” Guests will spend the evening sampling traditional Victorian foods served from the hearth and woodstove while touring the historic house. There will also be local wine and craft beer, along with Christmas music, and chestnuts on an open fire. There are two time slots available to book, 6pm & 7:30pm. Tickets are…
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