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Dinosaur Storytime
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
It's Dino-vember at HPL. Join HPL Staff for stories, songs and rhymes about dinosaurs.
Free
Family Stay and Play
Greensville Branch · Greensville, ON
10:30 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 Stay and Play
Sherwood 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
Aldershot · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Read, write, talk, sing and play along with us at Family Storytime! Perfect for families with children ages 5 and younger. Family Storytime is very popular at this location and space is limited; please arrive early to secure your spot. 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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Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Valley Park 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
Mini Movement
Tansley Woods · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.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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Sit to Be Fit
Dundas Branch · Dundas, 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
Tales for Toddlers
New Appleby · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Have fun with your toddler! Come for stories, music, songs and rhymes geared to toddlers 12 to 36 months old who are actively exploring their world and developing social skills. Children must be accompanied by their adult caregiver. Tales for Toddlers storytime is very popular at this location and space is limited; please arrive early to secure your spot. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation…
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Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.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
Central Book Club
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Join a book club that meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Central Library, 55 York Blvd, Hamilton. The November book title is In the Upper Country by Kai Thomas.
Free
Family Stay and Play
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
After storytime, stay for a social and play time. Families with children age five and younger.
Free
Genealogy Club Drop-In
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Join HPL staffer and professional genealogist, Kaye, for a weekly hour-long drop-in genealogy session. Share your family research, brick walls and ideas with other genealogy enthusiasts. Kaye will be on hand to lend research expertise, share resources and answer questions.
Free
Mini Playdate
Aldershot · 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 play explore, discover, and create together. Drop in anytime. Ages 0 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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Music for Babies and Toddlers
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Play with different musical instruments and shakers and learn new songs to sing at home with your baby or toddler.
Free
Baby Stay and Play
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Attend Storytime and afterward, stay for social and play time. Suited for families with children ages birth to 24 months.
Free
Internet Privacy and Security 1
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
An introduction to maximizing your privacy and security on the internet, starting with private windows and identifying secure websites.
Free
Prepare to Apply for the Canadian Citizenship Test
Red Hill Library Branch · Hamilton, ON
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Prepare to Apply for the Canadian Citizenship Test is on Nov 3, 2026 at Red Hill Library Branch in Hamilton. Get ready to apply for the Canadian citizenship test with YWCA Hamilton's Settlement Services. Learn about the full citizenship application process from eligibility and required documents to preparing for the citizenship test and what to expect after you take the test in this monthly session with YWCA…
Free
Prepare to Apply for the Canadian Citizenship Test
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Learn about the full citizenship application process from eligibility and required documents to preparing for the citizenship test and what to expect after you take the test in this monthly session with YWCA Settlement Services staff. The Library Settlement Partnership is a free, drop-in service open to all newcomers. Services are available in English and Arabic. Interpretation in additional languages is also…
Free
Prepare to Apply for the Canadian Citizenship Test
Red Hill Library Branch · Hamilton, ON
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Prepare to Apply for the Canadian Citizenship Test is on Nov 3, 2026 at Red Hill Library Branch in Hamilton. Get ready to apply for the Canadian citizenship test with YWCA Hamilton's Settlement Services. Learn about the full citizenship application process from eligibility and required documents to preparing for the citizenship test and what to expect after you take the test in this monthly session with YWCA…
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
Community Partner Visit - Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A nurse from Hamilton Public Health’s Tobacco Control Program will be here to provide information on supports available to help people quit smoking or vaping.
Free
Conversation Commons
Carlisle Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join us for lively and engaging discussions about current affairs. At this meeting we ask: How can we prevent car-related pedestrian deaths?
Free
Conversation Commons
Carlisle Library Branch · Carlisle, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Conversation Commons is on Nov 3, 2026 at Carlisle Library Branch. Lively discussions about current affairs. Join us for lively and engaging discussions about current affairs. At this meeting we ask: How can we prevent car-related pedestrian deaths? Age group: Adults (18+).
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