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Playtime with EarlyON
Binbrook Branch · Binbrook, ON
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Families with young children are invited to a drop-in play, exploration and discovery time. EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free, high-quality programs for families and children from prenatal to age six. You can learn and play with your child, meet people and get advice from early childhood professionals. Presented by EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
Free
Community Partner Visit - Hamilton Urban Core
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre - Support and services to immigrant and refugee individuals and families with settlement, career guidance, health and related issues.
Free
Imagination Stations
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 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
Knit for a Cause
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 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
Board Games and Puzzles
Carlisle Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Challenge yourself or a friend to one of our many board games and puzzles.
Free
English Conversation Circle at Terryberry
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Talk about community, culture and customs in a group setting. To register please contact Abir at 905-531-3953 or email abir.alsaid@ymcahbb.ca. For English-as-a-second-language speakers. Participants must be Permanent Residents or Convention Refugees. Presented by YMCA Employment and Immigration Services.
Free
Imagination Stations
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 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
LEGO Build and Play
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO. LEGO is provided for use in the Library.
Free
Board Games and Puzzles
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Challenge yourself or a friend to one of our many board games and puzzles.
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
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
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
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
Pyjama Storytime
Central Library · 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
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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LEGO Build and Play
Concession Branch · Hamilton, ON
Time on the event website
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
Time on the event website
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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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
Imagination Stations
Parkdale Branch · Hamilton, 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
LEGO Build and Play
Red Hill 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
Movies for All at Stoney Creek
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
Free
Music for Babies and Toddlers
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Play with different musical instruments and shakers and learn new songs to sing at home with your baby or toddler.
Free
Explore and Play
Carlisle Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Explore, create and play with our themed activity stations. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers with adult caregiver participation.
Free
Holiday Storytime
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, 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