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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
Holiday Storytime
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Celebrate the holidays of the season and join us for stories, songs and rhymes.
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
Family Stay and Play
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
After storytime, stay for a social and play time. Families with children age five and younger.
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
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
Community Partner Visit - YWCA Immigration Services
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
YWCA Hamilton provides eligible clients with one-on-one information sessions to help make informed decisions about settlement in Canada. This includes targeted sessions specific to client needs, such as immigration, legal services, citizenship, housing, health care, education, employment, gender-based services, volunteer opportunities and other community supports. The Library Settlement Partnership is a free,…
Free
Craft Cart
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided.
Free
Live Holiday Music at Saltfleet
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This week, the Peter Banting Swingtet performs popular music to celebrate the holidays at the Saltfleet Branch. This eight-piece band has been playing Broadway tunes and big band music for 27 years in Hamilton and area. The musicians are:John Stephen on guitar, vocals and MC; Dr. Peter Banting, leader, on alto saxophone; Jeff Goodall on tenor saxophone; Urmas Soomet on stand-up bass; James Locke on drums; Dr. Ruth…
Free
Board Games and Puzzles
Sherwood Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Challenge yourself or a friend to one of our many board games and puzzles.
Free
Craft Cart
Carlisle Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided.
Free
Family Bingo
Concession Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of family fun playing the classic game BINGO.
Free
Family Movies at Terryberry
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sit back and relax with your family as you enjoy new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Free
Family Movies at Turner Park
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 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
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.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
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 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
Tween Writing Circle
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us for writing activities, encouragement, conversation, contests, participation, instruction, empowerment and ideas for where to submit your writing.
Free
Family Chess Drop-In
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 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
Make and Create
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Learn to make a unique craft and explore a variety of art techniques. Supplies provided.
Free
Make and Create
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Learn to make a unique craft and explore a variety of art techniques. Supplies provided.
Free
Imagination Stations
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, 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