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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
Central Library · 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. Connect with Janis Doran jdoran@hpl.ca to inquire about teen volunteers.
Free
Drop-In Tech Help with Teen Volunteers
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, 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
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
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
Neighbourhood Social
Stoney Creek Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Join us for group games and collaborative crafts with people in your neighbourhood.
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
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
STEAM Learning Lab
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A drop-in program where participants participate in Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math activities.
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
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
Westdale Zine Club
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Share, collaborate and discuss with others who share an interest in zines. Bring your writing materials and explore the art of creating a self-published magaZINE. Zines, pronounced zeens, often explore underrepresented voices and personal experiences, but can be about any topic. They are created using cut and paste collage techniques, then photocopied for distribution.
Free
Red Hill Zine Club
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Share, collaborate and discuss with others who share an interest in zines. Bring your writing materials and explore the art of creating a self-published magaZINE. Zines, pronounced zeens, often explore underrepresented voices and personal experiences, but can be about any topic. They are created using cut and paste collage techniques, then photocopied for distribution.
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
Genealogy Club Drop-In
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Join HPL staffer and professional genealogist, Kaye, for a weekly hour-long drop-in genealogy session. Share your family research, brick walls and ideas with other genealogy enthusiasts. Kaye will be on hand to lend research expertise, share resources and answer questions.
Free
Machine Knitting Intro
Valley Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Learn how to use the knitting machine in the Makerspace.
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