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Family Storytime
Brant Hills · 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
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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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
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, 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 Tinker Time
Brant Hills · Burlington, ON
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Explore, design, build, and discover! Hands-on activities using structures and simple tools. 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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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
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
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
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
Create Music With GarageBand Loops
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Learn how to produce music without instruments using GarageBand’s loop library.
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
Imagination Stations
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Use your imagination and discover what you can create with our Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math (STREAM) kits and educational toys.
Free
Locke Adult Book Club
Locke Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Locke Adult Book Club meets alternating Thursdays at 1pm at the Locke Branch, 285 Locke St., S. The November 12th title is More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova. Physical copies of the book are available for pick up at the branch prior to each meeting.
Free
Movies and Discussion for Adults at Concession
Concession Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Newly released blockbusters, award-winning films and critically acclaimed features from HPL’s collection.
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
Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together Exercise Program
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Led by specially trained fitness instructors, the SMART program helps you improve your strength, balance and flexibility. Presented by VON Canada. To register, please call 289-442-4956.
Free
Baby Stay and Play
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Attend Storytime and afterward, stay for social and play time. Suited for families with children ages birth to 24 months.
Free
Dinosaur Storytime
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
It's Dino-vember at HPL. Join HPL Staff for stories, songs and rhymes about dinosaurs.
Free
Book Chat
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
A drop-in literary discussion for readers of all interests. Talk about books you have recently read and hear recommendations on what to read next. There are no assigned readings and no limits to genres or authors discussed.
Free