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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
Inspiración y Herramientas Prácticas para Triunfar
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
El camino de emprender una nueva vida profesional fuera de tu país está lleno de retos, pero también de grandes oportunidades. Este evento te brindará la motivación que necesitas para superar las barreras culturales y los consejos prácticos de expertos que ya han recorrido este camino. Descubre cómo transformar tu experiencia internacional en tu mayor fortaleza. Ofrecido en colaboración con AFH. The journey of…
Free
Kids' Book Swap
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Read it? Swap it. Bring your new or gently used children’s books to swap with others. For every book you bring, you can pick a free one. Please make sure donated books are in good condition and relatively current.
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
Math Success
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Work with trained volunteers to strengthen your math skills. This program is for children in grades 5-8. Space is limited to first-come, first-served. Register when you arrive for the program or contact Neighbour to Neighbour in advance. Presented by Neighbour to Neighbour Centre.
Free
Math Success
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Work with trained volunteers to strengthen your math skills. This program is for children in grades 5-8. Space is limited to first-come, first-served. Register when you arrive for the program or contact Neighbour to Neighbour in advance. Presented by Neighbour to Neighbour Centre.
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
Teen Study Hall
Binbrook Branch · Binbrook, ON
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
A dedicated, quiet space in the library where you can concentrate and get your school work done.
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
Leaps in Literacy
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
A free, early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in grades 2-8 with suspected or diagnosed learning disabilities, ADHD or level 1 autism. It's a multisensory program to ensure access and support for each student’s unique learning style. The program is based on the most recent science of reading, the OHRC Right to Read recommendations and the new Ontario Language curriculum. Lessons are taught by…
Free
Drop-In Tech Help with Teen Volunteers
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Bring your tech questions about tablets, iPads, eReaders, computers and smartphones and get one-on-one help from teen tech volunteers.
Free
French Conversation Circle
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 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
Explore Art at HPL - Myth, Monster and Familiar
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This drop-in whimsical and imaginative art program invites participants to explore creatures from mythology, folklore, fantasy and their imagination. Participants will create monsters, guardians or spirit companions using drawing, mixed media, or collage. Whether inspired by dragons, shapeshifters, tricksters, or protective familiars, this program encourages playful and symbolic creativity. It's perfect for anyone…
Free
Graphic Design with Canva
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Learn basic graphic design using the web-based tool, Canva. Create eye-catching posters, social media posts and more. Participants must have a working email address and be familiar with using a computer.
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
Pumpkin Storytime
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
It is Pumpkin Palooza at HPL. Come to this pumpkin-themed storytime and enjoy stories, songs, and more. Costumes are welcome.
Free
Pumpkin Storytime
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
It is Pumpkin Palooza at HPL. Come to this pumpkin-themed storytime and enjoy stories, songs, and more. Costumes are welcome.
Free
Leaps in Literacy
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
A free, early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in grades 2-8 with suspected or diagnosed learning disabilities, ADHD or level 1 autism. It's a multisensory program to ensure access and support for each student’s unique learning style. The program is based on the most recent science of reading, the OHRC Right to Read recommendations and the new Ontario Language curriculum. Lessons are taught by…
Free
Grade 7 & 8 Book Club
New Appleby · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Share your thoughts and opinions with other readers at our monthly meetings from October to May. Books provided. Bring your friends—everyone is welcome. Come even if you don't get a chance to finish the featured monthly book. Registration opens in August. Sign up for the book club, then pick up October's book from your branch in September. Read it before the first meeting in October, then join us at the library to…
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Halloween Paint by Sticker for Kids
Aldershot · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
It's a fun spin on paint-by-numbers... sticker-by-numbers! Choose from a variety of fun Halloween themed images and stickers, check the number, and place them on the page to see your art come to life. Plan to join us for this social activity geared to ages 9-12—and bring a friend!! Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please register early so we can confirm arrangements a few…
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Hamilton Mountain Writers’ Guild
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
A bi-weekly workshop for people interested in learning about the book-writing process. Participants share stories, practice creative writing, hone short fiction, novel, and non-fiction writing skills, and network with other writers. Presented in partnership with and led by the Hamilton Mountain Writers' Guild.
Free
HPL Author Series
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Authors Karma Brown, Nick Cutter and Jessica Hamilton chat about spine-chilling stories and eerie insight with author Andrew F. Sullivan. The 45-minute conversation is followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer period. Check out the HPL catalogue to borrow the author's books before the event. Karma Brown is the author of seven novels: the #1 international bestseller Recipe for a Perfect Wife, What Wild Women Do,…
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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Paws for Stories
Central · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Build confidence and a love of reading by reading aloud to a furry friend. Each child will spend about 10 minutes reading to one of two trained pet therapy dogs and their adult handler. While they wait for their turn, kids can work quietly on literacy activities in the program room. Geared to children ages 6-12. Paws for Stories is very popular at this location, and space is limited; please arrive early to secure…
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