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STEAM Learning Lab - New Year's Eve Art
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
A drop-in program where participants participate in Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math activities.
Free
Sit to Be Fit
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 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
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Locke Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Attend story time with your baby and meet other families at this interactive program. Learn songs, rhymes and stories to foster early language development and a love of reading. Discover our collections after the program and choose your favourite items to take home. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
Free
Craft Cart
Parkdale 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
Little Scientists
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Take part in fun, scientific explorations with your little one through hands-on games, crafts and activities.
Free
Movies for Adults at Stoney Creek
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Newly released blockbusters, award-winning films and critically acclaimed features from HPL’s collection.
Free
Baby Stay and Play
Locke Branch · 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
Women’s Education and Rural Support Counselling
Binbrook Branch · Binbrook, ON
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The WEARS program provides women with free and confidential counselling, advocacy, referrals, family court support, wellness, coping skills, safety planning and workshops. A counsellor is available Fridays at the Binbrook Branch 2-4pm. For more information email wearscounsellor@intervalhousehamilton.org or call 905-522-0127.
Free
Build a Videogame with Bloxels (Ages 8 to 12)
Sherwood Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Become a videogame designer. We provide the Bloxels gameboard and blocks and get you up to speed in no time. No previous knowledge required.
Free
Community Partner Visit - Hamilton Urban Core
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
2:00 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
Drop-In Knitting and Crochet
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 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
Drop-In Knitting and Crochet
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 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
Family Movies at Red Hill
Red Hill 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
Neighbourhood Social
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us for group games and collaborative crafts with people in your neighbourhood.
Free
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
Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together Exercise Program
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 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

Sing-a-long The Greatest Showman
Burlington, ON
2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Step right up and sing along to the smash-hit movie musical The Greatest Showman! Featuring unforgettable songs like ‘This Is Me,’ ‘A Million Dreams,’ and ‘The Greatest Show,’ this special screening invites audiences to belt out every lyric together. Gather your friends, warm up your voice, and experience the joy, spectacle, and soaring music of this beloved film in a lively sing-along celebration.
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Sing-a-long The Greatest Showman
Burlington Performing Arts Centre · Burlington, ON
2:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Step right up and sing along to the smash-hit movie musical The Greatest Showman! Featuring unforgettable songs like ‘This Is Me,’ ‘A Million Dreams,’ and ‘The Greatest Show,’ this special screening invites audiences to belt out every lyric together. Gather your friends, warm up your voice, and experience the joy, spectacle, and soaring music of this beloved film in a lively sing-along celebration.
See event website for price
LEGO Build and Play
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO. LEGO is provided for use in the Library.
Free
Maker Cart Drop-In (Ages 8 to 12)
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.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
Board Games and Puzzles
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Challenge yourself or a friend to one of our many board games and puzzles.
Free
Drop-In Knitting and Crochet
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 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
Newcomer English Conversation Club
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 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

Hamilton Hammers vs. Utica Comets
TD Coliseum · Hamilton, ON
7:00 p.m.
See event website for price