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Baby Rhyme Time Stay & Play
Aldershot · 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 11am-noon. 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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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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Mini Movement
Alton · 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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Music & Rhythm Storytime
Brant Hills · 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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Sit To Be Fit
Central · Burlington, ON
11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness. Increase your strength, balance, flexibility and endurance in this gentle movement program. Ages 18+ Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the program. Presented in partnership with Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk and Hamilton Halton Registration & Cancellation Sit To Be Fit sessions always fill up fast. if you register but can't make it, please cancel…
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Sit To Be Fit
Tansley Woods · Burlington, ON
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness. Increase your strength, balance, flexibility and endurance in this gentle movement program. Ages 18+ Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the program. Presented in partnership with Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk and Hamilton Halton Registration & Cancellation Sit To Be Fit sessions always fill up fast. if you register but can't make it, please cancel…
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Drop-In Tech Help
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program. Get help with email, learn how to download eBooks and more.
Free
Baby Rhyme Time Stay & Play
New Appleby · Burlington, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 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 2:30-3:30pm. 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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French Conversation Circle
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 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
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
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
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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I'm an Author
Tansley Woods · 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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PJ Storytime
Aldershot · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Get ready for bed with us! Wear your pyjamas, bring your favourite stuffie or blanket, and join us for stories, songs, and rhymes. Perfect for families with children ages 6 and younger. PJ 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…
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PJ Storytime
New Appleby · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Get ready for bed with us! Wear your pyjamas, bring your favourite stuffie or blanket, and join us for stories, songs, and rhymes. Perfect for families with children ages 6 and younger. PJ 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…
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Waterdown Tween Book Club
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Tween Book Club meets on the last Monday of each month at the Waterdown Branch. This month, choose a book from the Wings of Fire series.
Free
Teen Toastmasters
Alton · Burlington, ON
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Do you get nervous speaking or presenting in public? Learn the crafts of public speaking and leadership during this 8-session weekly course. We ask that participants plan to attend all 8 classes. Ages 13-19 Presented by First Burlington Toastmasters 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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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 restaurant menus and photographs of places to eat and drink in Hamilton. Reminisce about the restaurants you’ve loved. 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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Ask a Speech Language Pathologist
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Pose your questions about your child’s (age four and younger) communication development to an Early Words Speech-Language Pathologist at this FREE drop-in program. While you are at the Waterdown Branch, participate in Storytime. Presented in partnership with Early Words.
Free
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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Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 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
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