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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
3D Design Intro
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of 3D designs with the browser-based program, Tinkercad. Also includes an introduction to 3D printing.
Free
Community Partner Visit - Career Foundation
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Get job-seeking advice from the Career Foundation and learn about the non-profit organization's programs.
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
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
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.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
Ancaster Book Club
Ancaster Branch · Ancaster, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Ancaster Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Ancaster Branch, 300 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. The November title is My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante.
Free
Drop-In Knitting and Crochet
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 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
Healthy Ways to Age Well
Alton · Burlington, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Runs November 5 to December 10 with one class presented each week. Participants are expected to attend all six sessions. This 6-week education series explores the mental, cognitive, physical, social, and medical aspects of healthy aging. Learn how nutrition, exercise, medication, social connection, and more can impact your overall well-being. Each session offers practical strategies and local resources to help you…
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Intro to eResources
Aldershot · Burlington, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Learn how to get started using the library's free digital resources in this introductory session. Find out how to access and use: OverDrive/Libby and Hoopla to read hundreds of thousands of digital books and magazines. Hoopla and Kanopy to stream a vast collection of popular and independent films, TV series, and The Great Courses online classes. PressReader to access newspapers and magazines from around the globe.…
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Kenilworth Book Club
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Kenilworth Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Kenilworth Branch, 103 Kenilworth Ave., N. The November title is A Girl called Echo Omnibus by Katherena Vermette.
Free
Mother Goose & Baby Play and Chat
New Appleby · Burlington, ON
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Together with adult caregivers, we share the power and pleasure of rhymes and songs designed to connect with your child and encourage their development. Included at the end of each session is some talk time for adults to ask questions and socialize. Presented by Rock EarlyON Child & Family Centre in partnership with BPL Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us a…
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Newcomer English Conversation Club
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Connect with other newcomers to discuss different topics in small groups. Facilitated by HPL staff. This is a drop-in program, no registration required.
Free
Tech Connect
Brant Hills · Burlington, ON
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Gain confidence using everyday technology in this four-week, hands-on program designed just for older adults. Each weekly session explores a different topic, such as understanding your email, taking photos/videos on your device, and talking to friends and family through apps like WhatsApp and FaceTime. Each class includes plenty of time for hands-on practice, questions, and small-group support from trained…
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Westdale Thursday Book Club
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Westdale Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Westdale Branch, 955 King St. W. The November title is A Two-Spirit Journey by Ma-Nee Chacaby.
Free
Craft Cart
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided.
Free
Knit for a Cause
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
High school students ages 14-18 knit a scarf, hat, or mittens for people in need and earn volunteer hours. Supplies provided, though participants may bring their own. This program typically runs through the school year, September-June. Please register as a volunteer by filling out the application form on the teen volunteer page of our website or by emailing volunteer@hpl.ca.
Free
Drop-In Tech Help with Teen Volunteers
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bring your tech questions about tablets, iPads, eReaders, computers and smartphones and get one-on-one help from teen tech volunteers.
Free