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Halloween Storytime
Central · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
A spooktacular storytime featuring Halloween stories, songs, and more! Perfect for families with children ages 5 and younger. Kids are welcome to wear a Halloween costume. 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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Infant Connections
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
A space for new parents and caregivers to connect, receive information from an Early Childhood Educator and participate in an activity or song with baby. Presented by EarlyON Child and Family Centre.
Free
Music & Rhythm Storytime
Alton · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Let's listen to a story, sing, dance, and explore musical instruments! Ages 1 to 5 with adult caregiver participation. Music & Rhythm Storytime is very popular at this location, and space is limited. Please arrive early to secure your spot/ticket. 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…
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Music & Rhythm Storytime
New Appleby · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Let's listen to a story, sing, dance, and explore musical instruments! Ages 1 to 5 with adult caregiver participation. Music & Rhythm Storytime is very popular at this location, and space is limited. Please arrive early to secure your spot/ticket. 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…
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Pumpkin Storytime
Carlisle Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
It is Pumpkin Palooza at HPL. Come to this pumpkin-themed storytime and enjoy stories, songs, and more. Costumes are welcome.
Free
Sit to Be Fit
Sherwood Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.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
Family Stay and Play
Carlisle Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
After storytime, stay for a social and play time. Families with children age five and younger.
Free
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Ancaster Branch · Ancaster, ON
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 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
Mini Movement
Brant Hills · Burlington, ON
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Bring your little ones for a fun and interactive play session. Be ready to jump, crawl, and move together. Drop in anytime. Ages 1 to 5 with adult caregiver participation. 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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Pumpkin Storytime
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
It is Pumpkin Palooza at HPL. Come to this pumpkin-themed storytime and enjoy stories, songs, and more. Costumes are welcome.
Free
Teen Video Gaming with Teen Volunteers
Saltfleet Library Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Teen Video Gaming with Teen Volunteers is on Oct 29, 2026 at Saltfleet Library Branch in Hamilton. Play video games on Nintendo Switch with other teens. Enjoy playing video games with your friends on the Nintendo Switch. Pick from a number of games such as Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Mario Party and FIFA. Run by teen volunteers. If you're a teen interested in hosting a session and earning volunteer hours, email…
Free
Teen Video Gaming with Teen Volunteers
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Enjoy playing video games with your friends on the Nintendo Switch. Pick from a number of games such as Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Mario Party and FIFA. Run by teen volunteers. If you're a teen interested in hosting a session and earning volunteer hours, email volunteer@hpl.ca. More details at hpl.ca.
Free
Teen Video Gaming with Teen Volunteers
Saltfleet Library Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Teen Video Gaming with Teen Volunteers is on Oct 29, 2026 at Saltfleet Library Branch in Hamilton. Play video games on Nintendo Switch with other teens. Enjoy playing video games with your friends on the Nintendo Switch. Pick from a number of games such as Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Mario Party and FIFA. Run by teen volunteers. If you're a teen interested in hosting a session and earning volunteer hours, email…
Free
Writer-in-Residence Appointment
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Visit Lisa Richter's booking webpage to make an appointment on Thursdays at Central Library, in the 2nd Floor Program Room. Lisa Richter (she/her) is an award-winning poet, writer, teacher and editor. She is the author of three full-length collections of poetry, including Closer to Where We Began (Tightrope Books, 2017) and Nautilus and Bone (Frontenac House, October 2020), winner of the National Jewish Book Award…
Free
Writer-in-Residence Appointment
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Writer-in-Residence Appointment is on Oct 29, 2026 at Central Library in Hamilton. Creative writers in the Hamilton community who would like one-on-one input on a current project are welcome to make an appointment. Visit Lisa Richter's booking webpage to make an appointment on Thursdays at Central Library, in the 2nd Floor Program Room. Lisa Richter (she/her) is an award-winning poet, writer, teacher and editor. She…
Free
Writer-in-Residence Appointment
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Writer-in-Residence Appointment is on Oct 29, 2026 at Central Library in Hamilton. Creative writers in the Hamilton community who would like one-on-one input on a current project are welcome to make an appointment. Visit Lisa Richter's booking webpage to make an appointment on Thursdays at Central Library, in the 2nd Floor Program Room. Lisa Richter (she/her) is an award-winning poet, writer, teacher and editor. She…
Free
Information Table - McMaster University
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
McMaster University is hosting an information table regarding Syphilis education and connections to support.
Free
Sit to Be Fit
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 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
Babies & Brews
Grain & Grit Beer Co. · Hamilton, ON
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Babies & Brews is on Oct 29, 2026 at Grain & Grit Beer Co. in Hamilton. Connect with other new parents in the tap room, while enjoying a beer or non-alcoholic bevy.
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Become a Wikipedia Editor
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of editing the world’s largest online encyclopedia, Wikipedia. Explore how information is created, reviewed and shared on Wikipedia. No prior editing experience is required. Presented by 2024 Wikimedian of the Year, Hannah Clover, who has more than 37,000 edits.
Free
Community Partner Visit - Goodwill Industries
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Goodwill Industries harnesses the power of work to address the most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges today.
Free
Community Partner Visit - Service Canada
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chat with a specialist about federal government services, including getting a social insurance number, employment insurance, Old Age Security, the Canadian Dental Care Plan, the Canada Pension Plan and more. Presented by Service Canada.
Free
Fall Prevention Education and Exercise
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility with education and exercises. Presented by VON Canada. To register, please call Lucas 365-323-2806 or email lucas.rooney@von.ca
Free
Music for Babies and Toddlers
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Play with different musical instruments and shakers and learn new songs to sing at home with your baby or toddler.
Free