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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
Live Holiday Music at Waterdown
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This week the Sir William Osler grades 7 and 8 Glee Club performs live at the Waterdown Branch followed by the WH Ballard Senior choir which is made up of students in grades 6,7, and 8. They perform at school Remembrance Day assemblies, in the community, and at HWDSB Choir fest every spring. They also collaborate with the Hamilton Children's choir. They love singing different genres of music, from Pop to Rock to…
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
Ask a Speech Language Pathologist
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Pose your questions about your child’s (age four and younger) communication development to an Early Words Speech-Language Pathologist at this FREE drop-in program. While you are at the Stoney Creek library, participate in Family Storytime. Presented in partnership with Early Words.
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
Adult Fiction Book Swap
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Swap your new or gently used fiction books with other readers. Please make sure donated books are in good condition and relatively current.
Free
Community Partner Visit - Career Foundation
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Get job-seeking advice from the Career Foundation and learn about the non-profit organization's programs.
Free
Community Partner Visit - Service Canada
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chat with a specialist about federal government services, including getting a social insurance number, employment insurance, Old Age Security, the Canadian Dental Care Plan, the Canada Pension Plan and more. Presented by Service Canada.
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
Imagination Stations
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 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
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
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
Holiday Storytime
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays of the season and join us for stories, songs and rhymes.
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
Book Chat
Concession 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
Craft at HPL - Book Page Wreath
Parkdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Repurpose old, unwanted books and create a wreath for the holidays. Supplies provided.
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
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
Saltfleet Book Club
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Saltfleet Book Club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Saltfleet Branch, 131 Gray Road, Stoney Creek. The December title is One Day in December by Josie Silver.
Free
Westdale Thursday Book Club
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Westdale Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Westdale Branch, 955 King St. W. The December title is Endling by Maria Reva.
Free
Craft Cart
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided.
Free
Knit for a Cause
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
High school students ages 14-18 knit a scarf, hat, or mittens for people in need and earn volunteer hours. Supplies provided, though participants may bring their own. This program typically runs through the school year, September-June. Please register as a volunteer by filling out the application form on the teen volunteer page of our website or by emailing volunteer@hpl.ca.
Free