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English Conversation Circle at Central
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Talk about community, culture and customs in a group setting. For English-as-a-second-language speakers. Facilitated by staff from HPL's Newcomer Learning Centre. To register, call 905-546-3444 or email nlc@hpl.ca. Participants must be Permanent Residents or Convention Refugees.
Free
Make a Scene With StikBots (Ages 8 to 12)
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Use StikBot flexible figurines to create anything from silly green screen photos to stop-motion animation. Try them out. We'll show you how.
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
Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together Exercise Program
Ancaster Branch · Ancaster, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 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
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
Kids' Dino Trivia
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Trivia all about dinosaurs and prehistory, to celebrate Dino-vember. HPL brings the questions, you bring the brains. Test your knowledge in this fun competition for children ages 6-12.
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
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 Beginner 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. Learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons in a supportive environment. 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
HPL Writing Workshop with Vinh Nguyen
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
This workshop focuses on the language of cinema and how it can be utilized in written texts. Learn about techniques such as montage, zoom, close-ups, crossing-cutting and establishing shots through examples and creative exercises. Bring a pen and notebook or laptop. Vinh Nguyen is a writer and educator whose work has appeared in Brick, Literary Hub, The Malahat Review, PRISM international, Grain, Queen’s Quarterly,…
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
Parkdale Collage Club
Parkdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 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
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
Cricut Design Space
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of the Cricut Design Space software to help you get started creating personalized projects on the Cricut ExploreAir 2.
Free
Filipino Conversation Circle
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This program is for those who wish to learn and practice basic vocabulary for conversational Filipino. Fluent speakers are also welcome. Presented by the Tanim Collective (formerly Filipinas of HamOnt). In partnership with SACHA.
Free
Pyjama Storytime
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, 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
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
Leaps in Literacy
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:15 p.m. to 7:15 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
Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario.
Free
Chess Meetup
New Appleby · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Join us for a weekly chess meetup. We provide boards and pieces, and you can play, learn, or just enjoy a relaxed game. No experience needed. This meetup is all about enjoying friendly gameplay alongside neighbours and friends. Meet new people, join a conversation, and feel more connected to your community. BPL meetups are casual, unstaffed activities that take place in the library's open areas. Please help us…
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