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Music for Babies and Toddlers
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 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
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
2:15 p.m. to 3:15 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
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Attend Storytime and afterward, stay for social and play time. Suited for families with children ages birth to 24 months.
Free
Craft Cart
Greensville Branch · Greensville, ON
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided.
Free
LEGO Build and Play
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO. LEGO is provided for use in the Library.
Free
Imagination Stations
Locke Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:30 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
Make and Create - Dinovember Crafts
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Learn to make a unique craft and explore a variety of art techniques. Supplies provided.
Free
Reading Buddies
Central Library · Hamilton, 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
Reading Buddies
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, 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
Math Success
Turner Park 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
Math Success
Terryberry 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
Leaps in Literacy
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 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
Teen Study Hall
Binbrook Branch · Binbrook, ON
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
A dedicated, quiet space in the library where you can concentrate and get your school work done.
Free
Reading Buddies
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 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
Storytelling with Ozobots
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Learn to code with Ozobots, then program them to follow a story.
Free
Leaps in Literacy
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:45 p.m. to 6:45 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
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 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
Family Movies at Valley Park
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sit back and relax with your family as you enjoy new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Free
Guitar Pickers
Greensville Branch · Greensville, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Play guitar and share songs with fellow musicians. Bring a guitar and take turns playing a song of your choosing. For guitarists with some basic to advanced skills.
Free
Mindfulness and Meditation
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Join us for an hour of guided mindfulness and meditation. Presented by Mindfulness Hamilton.
Free
Reading Buddies
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 6:45 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
Shaky Knees Club: Songwriting Workshops and Showcase
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Eight selected participants will workshop their songs over a series of four sessions, then perform them for the public at the West Harbour Branch. Led by Elise Bird and Hannah Sloots—local musicians and founders of the songwriting collective the Shaky Knees Club—the series will focus on developing strong lyrics within a supportive, like-minded group of artists. We invite you to apply if you: - Are an aspiring or…
Free
Cursive and Create
Alton · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join us in this three-part beginner cursive series where you will learn the basics of cursive writing through hands-on activities, guided practice, and creative projects! Build confidence writing letters, connecting words, and writing simple sentences. By the end of the program, participants will have created three unique keepsakes while developing new handwriting skills they can continue practicing at home! For…
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I'm an Author
Brant Hills · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Create your own picture book from start to finish in this 6-week series. You'll come up with a story idea, write your tale, draw your illustrations, and share your finished book with the group in the final week. Geared to children ages 9 to 13. 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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