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Dementia-Friendly Days at the AGH
Art Gallery of Hamilton · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dementia-Friendly Days at the AGH is on Nov 17, 2026 at Art Gallery of Hamilton. Category: Wellness Admission: Drop In Everyone is welcome during public hours, but we know that the noise and bustle of public hours can be over stimulating for some visitors. To remove this barrier, we are pleased to offer Dementia-Friendly Days for people living with dementia and their friends and families, along with others who would…
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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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Music for Babies and Toddlers
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Play with different musical instruments and shakers and learn new songs to sing at home with your baby or toddler.
Free
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
How to Make Laundry Soap
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Learn how to make environmentally friendly laundry soap.
Free
Sit to Be Fit
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 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
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
Carlisle Book Club
Carlisle Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Carlisle Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Carlisle Branch, 277 Carlisle Rd, Carlisle. The November book title is The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles.
Free
Community Partner Visit - Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A nurse from Hamilton Public Health’s Tobacco Control Program will be here to provide information on supports available to help people quit smoking or vaping.
Free
Creative Circle for Adults with Disabilities
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Adults with disabilities and their aids are welcome to join us at a branch to meet, socialize and create each week. Colouring pages, puzzles, games and crafts are provided.
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
Information Table - YWCA Employment Services
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Whether you're unemployed, underemployed, or exploring new opportunities, YWCA Hamilton Employment Services advisors help you build resumes, prepare for interviews and connect with local employers. For more information, email employmentatywca@ywcahamilton.org or call 905-662-3709.
Free
Little Scientists
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Take part in fun, scientific explorations with your little one through hands-on games, crafts and activities.
Free
Movies for Adults at Stoney Creek
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Newly released blockbusters, award-winning films and critically acclaimed features from HPL’s collection.
Free
Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together Exercise Program
Ancaster Branch · Ancaster, 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
Social Scrabble
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Drop in and try your luck at creating words with this classic family game. All skill levels welcome. Game boards and Scrabble dictionaries provided.
Free
Afternoon at the Movies
Central · Burlington, ON
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
All movies are shown in Centennial Hall. Bring a friend or come by yourself for an enjoyable afternoon watching a great film on the big screen. No need to register, but please plan to arrive 15 minutes before showtime. About Harriet The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroines, whose courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves…
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Baby Stay and Play
Locke Branch · 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
Women’s Education and Rural Support Counselling
Binbrook Branch · Binbrook, ON
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 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 Fridays at the Binbrook Branch 2-4pm. For more information email wearscounsellor@intervalhousehamilton.org or call 905-522-0127.
Free
BPL Book Club
Aldershot · Burlington, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Meet fellow readers, make lasting friendships, and read great books! First we meet & mingle, and then our expert staff guides a lively discussion about thoughtfully selected titles—from classics to new releases. Bring your enthusiasm and love of reading, even if you don't get a chance to read this month's title. Sign up every month to deepen your connection to reading and fellow book lovers! View all the BPL Book…
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Chair Yoga
New Appleby · Burlington, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Exercise your body and mind and build strength and flexibility through a gentle session of chair yoga. No mat is required. Ages 18+ Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please register early so we can confirm arrangements a few days before your visit.
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Community Partner Visit - Hamilton Urban Core
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre - Support and services to immigrant and refugee individuals and families with settlement, career guidance, health and related issues.
Free
Craft at HPL - Yarn Trees
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join an HPL Staff-led craft hour and learn to make a fun tree out of yarn to celebrate the season. Supplies provided. Registration is encouraged.
Free