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Infant Connections
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
A space for new parents and caregivers to connect, receive information from an Early Childhood Educator and participate in an activity or song with baby. Presented by EarlyON Child and Family Centre.
Free
Sit to Be Fit
Sherwood Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.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
Winter Campfire Storytime
Carlisle Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Gather around the campfire and listen to stories and songs celebrating winter and the outdoors.
Free
Family Stay and Play
Carlisle Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
After storytime, stay for a social and play time. Families with children age five and younger.
Free
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, 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
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
Teen Video Gaming with Teen Volunteers
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Enjoy playing video games with your friends on the Nintendo Switch. Pick from a number of games such as Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Mario Party and FIFA. Run by teen volunteers. If you're a teen interested in hosting a session and earning volunteer hours, email volunteer@hpl.ca. More details at hpl.ca.
Free
Writer-in-Residence Appointment
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Visit Lisa Richter's booking webpage to make an appointment on Thursdays at Central Library, in the 2nd Floor Program Room. Lisa Richter (she/her) is an award-winning poet, writer, teacher and editor. She is the author of three full-length collections of poetry, including Closer to Where We Began (Tightrope Books, 2017) and Nautilus and Bone (Frontenac House, October 2020), winner of the National Jewish Book Award…
Free
Sit to Be Fit
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 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
3D Design Intro
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of 3D designs with the browser-based program, Tinkercad. Also includes an introduction to 3D printing.
Free
Community Partner Visit - Goodwill Industries
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Goodwill Industries harnesses the power of work to address the most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges today.
Free
Fall Prevention Education and Exercise
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility with education and exercises. Presented by VON Canada. To register, please call Lucas 365-323-2806 or email lucas.rooney@von.ca
Free
Kids' Book Swap
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 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
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 December 10 title is Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. Physical copies of the book are available for pick up at the branch prior to each meeting.
Free
Movie and Discussion for Adults at Concession Library
Concession Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Newly released blockbusters, award-winning films and critically acclaimed features from HPL’s collection.
Free
Music for Babies and Toddlers
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Play with different musical instruments and shakers and learn new songs to sing at home with your baby or toddler.
Free
Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together Exercise Program
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 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
Baby Stay and Play
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Attend Storytime and afterward, stay for social and play time. Suited for families with children ages birth to 24 months.
Free
Winter Campfire Storytime
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Gather around the campfire and listen to stories and songs celebrating winter and the outdoors.
Free
Book Chat
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
A drop-in literary discussion for readers of all interests. Talk about books you have recently read and hear recommendations on what to read next. There are no assigned readings and no limits to genres or authors discussed.
Free
Drop-In Knitting and Crochet
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hamilton Public Library has knitting and crochet programs for all ages and skill levels. Drop in with your current project and materials.
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
Healthy Ways to Age Well
Alton · Burlington, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Runs November 5 to December 10 with one class presented each week. Participants are expected to attend all six sessions. This 6-week education series explores the mental, cognitive, physical, social, and medical aspects of healthy aging. Learn how nutrition, exercise, medication, social connection, and more can impact your overall well-being. Each session offers practical strategies and local resources to help you…
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Live Holiday Music at Binbrook
Binbrook Branch · Binbrook, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This week, Dionne R. Grant performs live at Binbrook Branch. Dionne is a Canadian jazz singer, pianist, poet and author.
Free