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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
2026 U17 World Challenge - Czechia v. Sweden
Sixteen Mile Sports Complex · Oakville, ON
3:30 p.m.
Children 3 and under will be provided with free admission Capacity: Seated: 1,807 Preliminary Game 3
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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
STEAM Learning Lab - Dino-ology
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
A drop-in program where participants participate in Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math activities.
Free
Peel Village Stitchers
South Fletcher's · Brampton, ON
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Bring your current project and join this drop-in circle to learn and share from our collective skills.
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2026 U17 World Challenge - USA v. Canada Red
Sixteen Mile Sports Complex · Oakville, ON
7:30 p.m.
Children 3 and under will be provided with free admission Capacity: Seated: 1,807 Preliminary Game 4
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Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.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
Out of the Vault
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
View and discuss an assortment of old cookbooks with Local History and Archives Staff. Browse selected material from the Local History and Archives vaults that help tell the story of the Hamilton area and its peoples. From archives to artworks, this program offers a deeper look into our fascinating and diverse collection.
Free
Sewing Entrepreneurship 101
Central · Burlington, ON
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Have you ever dreamed of turning your sewing skills into a business? This 12-week program will help you build your sewing skills and learn what it takes to start or grow your own business. Designed for adults living in Halton Region who already have basic sewing skills, the program combines hands-on sewing with practical business training. Learn how to make alterations, cut patterns, and create items for home décor…
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Baby Rhyme Time Stay & Play
Alton · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Have fun with your baby! Lots of music, rhymes, tickles, and bounces for newborn babies to one-year-olds and their adult caregivers. Stay, play and connect with other caregivers after storytime from 11:00am-12:00pm. Come to storytime, join us for the Stay & Play or come to both! Please bring a blanket for your little one to lie on. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please…
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Baby Storytime
South Fletcher's · Brampton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
It's never too early to promote healthy brain development through reading, singing, and playing! The program begins with a 30 minute storytime; free play and social time may follow where available.
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Dinosaur Storytime
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
It's Dino-vember at HPL. Join HPL Staff for stories, songs and rhymes about dinosaurs.
Free
Family Storytime
Aldershot · 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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Mini Movement
Tansley Woods · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Bring your little ones for a fun and interactive play session. Be ready to jump, crawl, and move together. Drop in anytime. 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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Tales for Toddlers
New Appleby · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Have fun with your toddler! Come for stories, music, songs and rhymes geared to toddlers 12 to 36 months old who are actively exploring their world and developing social skills. Children must be accompanied by their adult caregiver. Tales for Toddlers 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…
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Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.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
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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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
Internet Privacy and Security 1
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
An introduction to maximizing your privacy and security on the internet, starting with private windows and identifying secure websites.
Free
Conversation Commons
Carlisle Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join us for lively and engaging discussions about current affairs. At this meeting we ask: How can we prevent car-related pedestrian deaths?
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 A Man Called Otto Otto is a grump who's given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol,…
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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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Sacred Indigenous Teachings
Virtual · Burlington, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL | After the event date, watch the talk any time through Library Speakers Consortium A transformative virtual conversation with Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost as she explores her groundbreaking book, You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and Animal Spirit Guidance. In a fast-paced world that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, true healing does not…
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