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New Year’s Eve Coyote Howl
Bronte Creek Provincial Park · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Join us as we howl in the New Year! A truly unique way to welcome the new year. Gather around as we talk about the mysterious life of urban Coyotes. We will go on a short walk to see if we can get a response from our resident pack then return to the campfire for a new years eve countdown for kids. The Friends of Bronte Creek will have marshmallows to roast (donation) as you warm up by the fire. Program will begin at…
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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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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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Math Quest
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Go on a fun math adventure in the branch and get your name on HPL's Math Wall of Fame.
Free
Board Games and Puzzles
Concession Branch · Hamilton, ON
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Challenge yourself or a friend to one of our many board games and puzzles.
Free
Craft Cart
Freelton Branch · Freelton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided.
Free
Family Movies at Binbrook
Binbrook Branch · Binbrook, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 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
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
Sherwood 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
Parkdale 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
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
Craft Cart
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided.
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
Make and Create
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, 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
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
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
Imagination Stations
Carlisle Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 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
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO. LEGO is provided for use in the Library.
Free
LEGO Build and Play
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO. LEGO is provided for use in the Library.
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
Craft Cart
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided.
Free
Hamilton Hammers vs. Belleville Senators
TD Coliseum · Hamilton, ON
7:00 p.m.
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