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Tech Connect
Brant Hills · Burlington, ON
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Gain confidence using everyday technology in this four-week, hands-on program designed just for older adults. Each weekly session explores a different topic, such as understanding your email, taking photos/videos on your device, and talking to friends and family through apps like WhatsApp and FaceTime. Each class includes plenty of time for hands-on practice, questions, and small-group support from trained…
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Cookbook Club
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Level up your cooking and baking skills. Join us as we each choose a different recipe from the same cookbook to prepare at home. After, meet to discuss the results together and share how your recipe turned out. Bring a picture of your creation. Note: due to public health regulations, sharing food is not possible at the event.
Free
Craft Cart
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided.
Free
Knit for a Cause
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
High school students ages 14-18 knit a scarf, hat, or mittens for people in need and earn volunteer hours. Supplies provided, though participants may bring their own. This program typically runs through the school year, September-June. Please register as a volunteer by filling out the application form on the teen volunteer page of our website or by emailing volunteer@hpl.ca.
Free
2026 U17 World Challenge - Quarter Final 1
Sixteen Mile Sports Complex · Oakville, ON
3:30 p.m.
Children 3 and under will be provided with free admission Capacity: Seated: 1,807 Quarter Final 1
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Drop-In Tech Help with Teen Volunteers
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bring your tech questions about tablets, iPads, eReaders, computers and smartphones and get one-on-one help from teen tech volunteers.
Free
Drop-In Tech Help with Teen Volunteers
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bring your tech questions about tablets, iPads, eReaders, computers and smartphones and get one-on-one help from teen tech volunteers.
Free
Drop-In Tech Help with Teen Volunteers
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bring your tech questions about tablets, iPads, eReaders, computers and smartphones and get one-on-one help from teen tech volunteers. Connect with Janis Doran jdoran@hpl.ca to inquire about teen volunteers.
Free
Reading Buddies
Binbrook Branch · Binbrook, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For children currently in grades 1-6. Meet with teen volunteer Reading Buddies for support and help with reading through game-playing and fun activities. This is not a tutoring program. This program is intended for children who have knowledge of reading fundamentals but would benefit from additional practice. Space is limited.
Free
Dungeons and Dragons Campaign
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bring your imagination and take your character on a legendary adventure as you embark on a multi-session, ongoing campaign. Beginners welcome.
Free
Dynamic Dinos
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Celebrate Dino-vember at the library with dinosaur-themed activities and crafts.
Free
Math Success
Kenilworth 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
Reading Buddies
Parkdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For children currently in grades 1-6. Meet with teen volunteer Reading Buddies for support and help with reading through game-playing and fun activities. This is not a tutoring program. This program is intended for children who have knowledge of reading fundamentals but would benefit from additional practice. Space is limited.
Free
Concession Collage Club
Concession Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Anyone can make a collage; it's an accessible, low-pressure art form, perfect for practicing or rediscovering your artistic side. Share in conversation, creativity and company while you use magazines, newspapers and books recycled from HPL's collection to create art pieces that speak to you.
Free
Friendships and Relationships
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
This interactive, game-based program is designed to support children who may be experiencing challenges with emotional regulation, social interactions, and building healthy friendships. It is especially suited for children with diagnosed or suspected ADHD, Autism, Auditory Processing Differences (APD), behavioural struggles, or those navigating experiences with bullying or peer conflict. Presented by the Centre for…
Free
Dungeons and Dragons Campaign for Adults
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Bring your imagination and take your character on a legendary adventure as you embark on a multi-session, ongoing campaign for adults. Players of all skill levels welcome.
Free
Family Chess Drop-In
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 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
French Conversation Circle
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 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
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
Friendships and Relationships
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
This interactive, game-based program is designed to support teens who may be experiencing challenges with emotional regulation, social interactions, and building healthy friendships. It is especially suited for teens with diagnosed or suspected ADHD, Autism, Auditory Processing Differences (APD), behavioural struggles, or those navigating experiences with bullying or peer conflict. Presented by the Centre for…
Free
Club de lecture francophone
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The French Book Club meets on the first Thursday of each month (except January, July and August) at Central Library, 55 York Blvd. Books are distributed at the meeting. For more information and to register, please visit: Club de lecture Les rencontres du Club de lecture francophone on lieu une fois par mois, le premier jeudi du mois à la succursale centrale. Presented and led by the Centre francophone Hamilton.
Free
Dinosaur Storytime
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
It's Dino-vember at HPL. Join HPL Staff for stories, songs and rhymes about dinosaurs.
Free
Pyjama Storytime
Ancaster Branch · Ancaster, ON
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wear your cozy pyjamas to Family Storytime. Discover stories, rhymes, music, finger plays and flannel boards at this interactive program.
Free
Reading Buddies
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
For children currently in grades 1-6. Meet with teen volunteer Reading Buddies for support and help with reading through game-playing and fun activities. This is not a tutoring program. This program is intended for children who have knowledge of reading fundamentals but would benefit from additional practice. Space is limited.
Free