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Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together Exercise Program
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 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
Maker Cart Drop-In (Ages 8 to 12)
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Create using a combination of cutting-edge technology and traditional ‘maker’ materials. The cart includes Raspberry Pis, Osmo, LEGO Robotics, 3D printing and painting, snap circuits and more. Everything is designed to jump right in, so pick your project and start making.
Free
Drop-In Knitting and Crochet
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 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
Game On!
South West · Brampton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Play to learn! Spelling, math, and strategy are all involved in these favourite board games. Drop in with your friends for free play.
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Game On!
South Fletcher's · Brampton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Play to learn! Spelling, math, and strategy are all involved in these favourite board games. Drop in with your friends for free play.
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Knit 'n' Natter
Alton · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bring your own supplies and knit, crochet, or craft in this creative social group for all ages and skill levels. Children must bring an adult. Drop in anytime. 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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STEAM Time
Central · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
It’s STEAM Time—let the adventure begin! Get ready for hands-on fun and exciting activities that bring science, technology, engineering, art, and math to life. Whether we’re building wild inventions, coding cool creations, or making artistic masterpieces, STEAM Time is all about exploring, experimenting, and having a blast! Ages 6 to 9. This is a registered program. However, if space is available when the program…
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Tech Explorers
Tansley Woods · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Learn – Explore – Play! Discover the exciting world of coding as you experiment with Dash and Dot, Sphero Indi, Code-a-Pillar, and other tech toys. Through games, hands-on challenges, and robot exploration, learn coding concepts while building problem-solving and teamwork skills. Ages 6-9 Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please register early so we can confirm…
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Kelly Anderson in Conversation
Central · Burlington, ON
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
What does it take to write a debut novel that catches the attention of Reese Witherspoon? Meet Kelly Anderson, whose first novel, The Wild Beneath, was selected as a Reese’s Book Club Pick. A spellbinding story of love, loss, and belonging, The Wild Beneath follows a young woman whose life is shattered by a tsunami and whose mysterious connection with a stranger leads her to question everything she knows about…
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Royal Ontario Museum Workshops
South West · Brampton, ON
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
What is ornamentation? How is it different from “art” and what can we learn from the ornamentation that craftspeople added to objects like weapons and clothing? Learn about the different types of ornamentation on South Asian objects in the collections at ROM, and what the designs signify. Drawing exercises will deconstruct the various designs, and help us to better understand and appreciate the ornament from the…
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Sewing Machine Basics
Alton · Burlington, ON
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Curious about learning how to operate a standard sewing machine? This class is an excellent way to learn the basics before jumping into your first sewing machine-based project. This session covers the various parts of the library's sewing machines and how to use them. Learn how to thread the machine, wind and load a bobbin, and switch thread colours, as well as how to troubleshoot common issues. Geared to ages 18+…
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Creative Circle for Adults with Disabilities
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Adults with disabilities and their aids are welcome to join us at a branch to meet, socialize and create each week. Colouring pages, puzzles, games and crafts are provided.
Free
Early Years Engineers
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Discover, design and build with us through stories and activities. Ages 2-5 with adult caregiver participation. Presented by McMaster Engineering.
Free
Parachute Play
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Sing and play under the rainbow parachute. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers with adult caregiver participation.
Free
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
Brant Hills · 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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Movers and Shakers
South Fletcher's · Brampton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Let's get moving! Toddlers and their grownups are invited to join us to learn through reading, singing, and playing.
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Music & Rhythm Storytime
Tansley Woods · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Let's listen to a story, sing, dance, and explore musical instruments! Ages 1 to 5 with adult caregiver participation. Music & Rhythm Storytime is very popular at this location, and space is limited. Please arrive early to secure your spot/ticket. 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…
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Music & Rhythm Storytime
Aldershot · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Let's listen to a story, sing, dance, and explore musical instruments! Ages 1 to 5 with adult caregiver participation. Music & Rhythm Storytime is very popular at this location, and space is limited. Please arrive early to secure your spot/ticket. 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…
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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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Tales for Toddlers
Central · 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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Colouring Circle
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a relaxing colouring session. Supplies provided or bring your favourite colouring pages to share.
Free
Current Events Meetup
Central · Burlington, ON
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Join us for a weekly meetup to discuss headlines and current events. We provide a few conversation starters, and you take it from there. No background knowledge required. This meetup is all about exploring what’s happening in the world 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…
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Knit 'n' Natter
Brant Hills · Burlington, ON
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Bring your own supplies and knit, crochet, or craft in this creative social group for all ages and skill levels. Children must bring an adult. Drop in anytime. 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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