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Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming
Carlisle Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy some casual Nintendo Switch gaming at this drop-in program. Bring your friends and meet fellow gamers for four-player action.
Free
Teen Study Hall
Binbrook Branch · Binbrook, ON
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
A dedicated, quiet space in the library where you can concentrate and get your school work done.
Free
Board Games and Puzzles
Sherwood Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Challenge yourself or a friend to one of our many board games and puzzles.
Free
Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
Binbrook Branch · Binbrook, ON
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario.
Free
Drop-In Tech Help
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program. Get help with email, learn how to download eBooks and more.
Free
French Conversation Circle
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Practice your conversational French by speaking with a group of friendly fellow French learners at beginner or intermediate levels. Drop-in. Presented and led by Centre francophone Hamilton.
Free
Adult Creative Circle
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Meet, socialize and create with colouring pages, crosswords and puzzles. Supplies provided. Scrabble boards and dictionaries are also available. All skill levels welcome.
Free
Explore Art at HPL - Portraiture
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Explore the fundamentals and creative potential of portraiture, drawing or creating representations of people. Whether working from observation, memory, or imagination, practice looking closely and expressing personality, mood and form through line, shape and colour. All skill levels welcome.
Free
Graphic Design with Canva
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Create a greeting card using the web-based tool, Canva. Participants must have a working email address and be familiar with using a computer.
Free
Intro to Large-Format Printing
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Create oversized posters and vibrant banners at Hamilton Public Library's Makerspaces. Master the skills to bring your biggest, boldest design ideas to life at low costs using our large-format printers. Get hands-on experience and start printing like a pro today.
Free
LEGO Build and Play
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO. LEGO is provided for use in the Library.
Free
Live Holiday Music at Red Hill
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This week Bel Canto Strings takes the stage at the Red Hill Branch for a holiday concert. Classical and contemporary music is performed by the students from Hamilton's Bel Canto Strings Academy.
Free
Make and Create
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Learn to make a unique craft and explore a variety of art techniques. Supplies provided.
Free
Pyjama Storytime
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wear your cozy pyjamas to Family Storytime. Discover stories, rhymes, music, finger plays and flannel boards at this interactive program.
Free
STEAM Learning Lab
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
A drop-in program where participants participate in Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math activities.
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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Knit 'n' Natter
Central · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 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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Classic Albums Live – The Eagles: Their Greatest Hits
Burlington Performing Arts Centre · Burlington, ON
7:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) is The Eagles first compilation album. It contains a selection of songs from the band’s first four albums, and earned five weeks at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Classic Albums Live – The Eagles: Their Greatest Hits
Burlington, ON
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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Elvis - The Wonderful World Of Christmas
Meadowvale Theatre · Mississauga, ON
7:30 p.m.
Meadowvale Theatre is a performing arts facility and community cultural hub. Recently re-opened after undergoing renovations, audiences will be welcomed back to a revitalized space, where they can once again enjoy live performances and events. The theatre is accessibly designed. Features include: Accessible drop-off zone near main entrance Accessible washrooms Accessible seating Assistive hearing devices available…
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LEGO Build and Play
Concession Branch · Hamilton, ON
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Build, imagine and play with LEGO. LEGO is provided for use in the Library.
Free
The Burlington Festival of Lights
Spencer Smith Park · Burlington, ON
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Burlington’s most enchanting holiday tradition is back, proudly presented by the Burlington Lions Club. Stroll the glowing waterfront, bring the whole family, and flip the season on with us. From November 27 to January 3
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The Next Generation Leahy
Burlington Performing Arts Centre · Burlington, ON
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Experience the magic of Christmas with Next Generation Leahy! Made up of siblings, this Canadian Celtic powerhouse delivers a performance that is truly unforgettable. Each member is a multi-instrumentalist, where exuberant talent, passion, and energy come together to form a truly special performance. Inspired by the rich tapestry of Celtic, Irish, Jazz, French Canadian, Pop, Country, Swing Music, and many other…
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Ireland House After Dark | Victorian Christmas
Ireland House Museum · Burlington, ON
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Visit Ireland House after dark to learn about Victorian Christmas traditions. This guided tour experience will take you through Ireland House, decorated for the season, as you hear about how the Ireland family would have prepared for, and celebrated Christmas, and discover the origins of traditions that have lasted to present day. Tickets include light refreshments. Event Dates: November 27, December 11, December…
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