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Out of the Vault
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
View and discuss several archival copies of In Flander’s Field by John McCrae, a modern Mohawk translation of the poem, as well as an assortment of soldier’s handbooks from the First World War and the Second World War with Local History and Archives Staff. Browse selected material from the Local History and Archives vaults that help tell the story of the Hamilton area and its peoples. From archives to artworks, this…
Free
Sewing Entrepreneurship 101
Central · Burlington, ON
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Have you ever dreamed of turning your sewing skills into a business? This 12-week program will help you build your sewing skills and learn what it takes to start or grow your own business. Designed for adults living in Halton Region who already have basic sewing skills, the program combines hands-on sewing with practical business training. Learn how to make alterations, cut patterns, and create items for home décor…
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Special Exhibition: Money in 10 Questions | Kids Edition
Burlington, ON
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Bank of Canada Museum asked Canadian kids what they wanted to know about money. A whole lot, as it turned out. More than 800 thoughtful, complex and just plain fun questions flooded in from across the country. This exhibition answers 10 of these questions using a series of play-based activity stations. The answers provide a foundation for what kids need to know to help them manage their financial futures. Try…
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Women’s Education and Rural Support Counselling
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The WEARS program provides women with free and confidential counselling, advocacy, referrals, family court support, wellness, coping skills, safety planning and workshops. A counsellor is available Tuesdays at the Dundas Branch from 10am-12pm. For more information email wearscounsellor@intervalhousehamilton.org or call 905-522-0127.
Free
Baby Rhyme Time Stay & Play
Alton · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Have fun with your baby! Lots of music, rhymes, tickles, and bounces for newborn babies to one-year-olds and their adult caregivers. Stay, play and connect with other caregivers after storytime from 11:00am-12:00pm. Come to storytime, join us for the Stay & Play or come to both! Please bring a blanket for your little one to lie on. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please…
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Baby Stay and Play
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Attend Storytime and afterward, stay for social and play time. Suited for families with children ages birth to 24 months.
Free
Baby Stay and Play
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Attend Storytime and afterward, stay for social and play time. Suited for families with children ages birth to 24 months.
Free
Baby Stay and Play
Binbrook Branch · Binbrook, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Attend Storytime and afterward, stay for social and play time. Suited for families with children ages birth to 24 months.
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 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
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Barton 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
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, 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
Car-Buying Seminar
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council is the regulator of vehicle sales in Ontario and they administer and enforce consumer protection. Learn about your rights and how to ensure your next vehicle purchase is a success.
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
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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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 2
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Learn about viruses and email scams to increase your internet privacy and security.
Free
Prepare to Apply for the Canadian Citizenship Test
Central Library · 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 (LSP) is a free, drop-in service open to all newcomers. Services are available in English and Arabic. Interpretation in additional languages is also…
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