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Imagination Stations
Binbrook Branch · Binbrook, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 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
Imagination Stations
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 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
Knit 'n' Natter
Aldershot · Burlington, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Bring your own supplies and knit, crochet, or craft in this creative social group for all ages and skill levels. Children must bring an adult. Drop in anytime. 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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LEGO Build and Play
Sherwood Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO. LEGO is provided for use in the Library.
Free
Little Artists
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Fuel your little one's creative side by exploring a variety of art materials. Supplies provided.
Free
Makerfest
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate the vibrant and diverse Maker community in Hamilton with workshops, demonstrations and a vendor's market. For more information and a complete listing of events, visit hpl.ca/makerfest.
Free
McMaster Fall Preview Open House 2026
McMaster University · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
McMaster Fall Preview Open House 2026 is on Nov 14, 2026 at McMaster University in Hamilton. Explore McMaster’s campus at the Fall Preview Open House on Saturday, October 24 or Saturday, November 14, 2026. Both dates run 10 a. m. –4 p. m. Prospective students and their supporters can learn about academic and extracurricular opportunities, residence life and the McMaster community. Admission is free and registration…
Free
Mindfulness for Preschoolers
Sherwood Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Young children participate in calming, low-impact movement activities to help them focus on mental and physical health.
Free
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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Maker Cart Drop-In (Ages 8 to 12)
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Create using a combination of cutting-edge technology and traditional ‘maker’ materials. The cart includes Raspberry Pis, Osmo, LEGO Robotics, 3D printing and painting, snap circuits and more. Everything is designed to jump right in, so pick your project and start making.
Free
Dynamic Dinos
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Celebrate Dino-vember at the library with dinosaur-themed activities and crafts.
Free
Family Stay and Play
Westdale 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
Alton · 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
Tansley Woods · 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
Central · 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
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
New Appleby · 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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Make Minis
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Mini crafts are major fun. Bring small-scale creations to life using a variety of craft materials and everyday items. Supplies provided.
Free
Makerfest - Collage Workshop
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Explore layering, texture, composition and creative storytelling using paper. Experiment with cutting, arranging and assembling elements to create an original artwork. Presented by local artist Rose Lemieux. No experience needed. Supplies provided.
Free
Makerfest - Get Started at Art Crawl
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Hamilton-based artists and Art Crawl vendors discuss their artistic process and history of selling their art and handmade goods. Followed by a question and answer session or you can catch up with the artists at their booths on Central Library's 4th Floor or in the Hamilton Farmers' Market.
Free
Post or Pass?
Central · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Can you tell what's real and what's fake online? Put your detective skills to the test with a fun, interactive game led by Joyce Grant, award-winning author of Can You Believe It? How to Spot Fake News and Find the Facts. Learn what misinformation is, how to spot fake news, and whether to pass on it—or post the good stuff! This session is geared to kids ages 9 to 12. About the Presenter Joyce Grant has written eight…
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Dinosaur Storytime
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
It's Dino-vember at HPL. Join HPL Staff for stories, songs and rhymes about dinosaurs.
Free
Drop-In Knitting and Crochet
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Hamilton Public Library has knitting and crochet programs for all ages and skill levels. Drop in with your current project and materials.
Free
LEGO Build and Play
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO. LEGO is provided for use in the Library.
Free