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Family Storytime
Central · 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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Family Storytime
South Fletcher's · Brampton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Let's get every child ready to read! Bring your family to this interactive storytime where we'll share some of our favourite songs and play together to promote early learning. Everyone is welcome.
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Family Storytime
Alton · 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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Family Storytime
Tansley Woods · 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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Family Storytime
New Appleby · 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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Intro to Laser Cutting
Central · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
An introduction to CorelDRAW and how to use this software to design projects for engraving and cutting on a variety of materials using the laser cutter at Central Branch's MakerSpace. 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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Make and Create - Dinosaurs
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Learn to make a unique craft and explore a variety of art techniques. Supplies provided.
Free
Dinosaur Storytime
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
It's Dino-vember at HPL. Join HPL Staff for stories, songs and rhymes about dinosaurs.
Free
Board Games and Puzzles
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Challenge yourself or a friend to one of our many board games and puzzles.
Free
Doodle Drawing Meetup
Tansley Woods · Burlington, ON
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Join us for a weekly meetup to doodle, sketch, and colour. We provide materials and drawing prompts, and you take it from there. No art skill required! This meetup is all about enjoying the creative process alongside neighbours and friends. Meet new people, join a conversation, and feel more connected to your community. BPL meetups are casual, unstaffed activities that take place in the library's open areas. No…
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Board Game Drop-in
Tansley Woods · Burlington, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Hang out at the library and play a range of family-friendly board games, like Scrabble, Yahtzee, Blokus, and Candy Land. Drop in anytime to play. Children 10 and under may participate with direct adult supervision. 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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Craft Cart
Carlisle Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided.
Free
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 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
Inner Peace with Flute Music & Meditation
New Appleby · Burlington, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Relax and unwind during a unique evening of music and meditation with classically trained musician and meditator Shivangna. Experience the soothing sounds of the Bansuri, an Indian bamboo flute. Learn about the benefits of breathwork and mental silence on our mental health and well-being. Our presenter wraps up with a Q & A session following some simple exercises to promote calmness and tranquility. Please arrive at…
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Kids Discovery Club
South Fletcher's · Brampton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Science + technology + engineering + art + math = STEAM! Participate in fun STEAM challenges every week.
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Louder Than a Firecracker
Central · Burlington, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Let your feelings explode through poetry! Get inspired by poems and song lyrics, then break a few rules as you experiment with words, rhythm, and rhyme to create something uniquely yours. Play with language, try new ideas, and share your creations with the group if you feel comfortable. This writing workshop is geared to youth ages 11-14. About the Instructor Burlington-based author Sylvia McNicoll has written more…
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Tween Writing Circle
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us for writing activities, encouragement, conversation, contests, participation, instruction, empowerment and ideas for where to submit your writing.
Free
Kids Discovery Club
South West · Brampton, ON
2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Science + technology + engineering + art + math = STEAM! Participate in fun STEAM challenges every week.
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Imagination Stations
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, 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
After Hours Study Hall
South Fletcher's · Brampton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
After Hours Study Hall is provided for individual, quiet studying only. There will be no group space provided. Access to the library will be restricted. Studiers must register with a valid Brampton Library card. One registration is permitted per Library card. Members may register on-line through our calendar of events, in person at any Brampton Library location, or by telephone at 905-793-4636. Studiers must…
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Led by Zeppelin, The Mixtape Society
Rockpile Rock Bar · Toronto, ON
7:00 p.m.
$28.75 CAD
LEGO Build and Play
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
Time on the event website
Build, imagine and play with LEGO. LEGO is provided for use in the Library.
Free
Family STEAM Time
Tansley Woods · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Explore opportunities to design, invent, create, and re-imagine together as a family through loose parts play. All ages welcome; children 5 and younger may participate with direct adult supervision. 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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Finding Your Ending
Central · Burlington, ON
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Finding the right ending for your story might be the most difficult part of the writing process—the need to thread the needle with theme, magic, metaphor, and character, all without being too preachy or heavy-handed. In this workshop, take a look behind the curtain of great story endings and adapt what you learn to your own endings. Work on fitting resonant images and powerful character choices into story endings,…
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