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Family Movies at Binbrook
Binbrook Branch · Binbrook, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sit back and relax with your family as you enjoy new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Free
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, 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
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Central Library · Hamilton, 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
French Conversation Circle
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Practice your conversational French by speaking with a group of friendly fellow French learners at beginner level. Drop-in. Presented and led by Centre francophone Hamilton.
Free
Imagination Stations
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 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
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
Locke Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
If you have completed all your jigsaw puzzles, come to the puzzle swap and trade for a new-to-you puzzle.
Free
Kids' Book Swap
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Read it? Swap it. Bring your new or gently used children’s books to swap with others. For every book you bring, you can pick a free one. Please make sure donated books are in good condition and relatively current.
Free
Knit 'n' Natter
Aldershot · Burlington, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 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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LEGO Build and Play
Locke Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO. LEGO is provided for use in the Library.
Free
LEGO Build and Play
Parkdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO. LEGO is provided for use in the Library.
Free
LEGO Build and Play
Sherwood Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO. LEGO is provided for use in the Library.
Free
Make and Create - Paper Garlands
Freelton Branch · Freelton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Learn to make a unique craft and explore a variety of art techniques. Supplies provided.
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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Maker Cart Drop-In (Ages 8 to 12)
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Create using a combination of cutting-edge technology and traditional ‘maker’ materials. The cart includes Raspberry Pis, Osmo, LEGO Robotics, 3D printing and painting, snap circuits and more. Everything is designed to jump right in, so pick your project and start making.
Free
Family Stay and Play
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
After storytime, stay for a social and play time. Families with children age five and younger.
Free
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Kenilworth Branch · 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
Make and Create
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Learn to make a unique craft and explore a variety of art techniques. Supplies provided.
Free
Make and Create - Let It Snow
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Learn to make a unique craft and explore a variety of art techniques. Supplies provided.
Free
LEGO Build and Play
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO. LEGO is provided for use in the Library.
Free
STEAM Learning Lab - Astronomy
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
A drop-in program where participants participate in Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math activities.
Free
Chess Drop-In
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Play chess with other fans of the game and hone your skills. Ask Staff to borrow a board and pieces.
Free
Family Chess Drop-In
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
An opportunity for kids and their adults to play chess and build their skills. Ask Staff to borrow a board and pieces.
Free
Live Holiday Music at West Harbour
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This week, the Wilson Brothers, a dynamic musical duo made up of identical twin brothers John and Colin Wilson (on guitars and vocals) perform live at the West Harbour Branch. Known for their tight harmonies they deliver classic hits and modern favourites from The Beatles to Harry Styles.
Free
Board Games and Puzzles
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Challenge yourself or a friend to one of our many board games and puzzles.
Free