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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
Parkdale Zine Club
Parkdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 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
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 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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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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By the Water Book Club
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The By the Water Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the West Harbour Branch, 77 Harbourside Way, Hamilton. The December book title is How We Named the Stars by Andrés N. Ordorica. .
Free
Grade 4 to 6 Book Club
Brant Hills · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
If you love to read, this club's for you! Each month, we talk about a different book. Books provided. Bring your friends—everyone is welcome. Come even if you don't get a chance to finish the featured monthly book. Brant Hills Branch Grade 4 to 6 Book Club begins in November. Sign up for the book club and pick up November's book from Brant Hills Branch on or after October 1st. Read it before the first meeting in…
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Grade 4 to 6 Book Club
Alton · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
If you love to read, this club's for you! Each month, we talk about a different book. Books provided. Bring your friends—everyone is welcome. Come even if you don't get a chance to finish the featured monthly book. Registration opens in August. Sign up for the book club, then pick up October's book from your branch in September. Read it before the first meeting in October, then join us at the library to get to know…
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Grade 4 to 6 Book Club
Aldershot · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
If you love to read, this club's for you! Each month, we talk about a different book. Books provided. Bring your friends—everyone is welcome. Come even if you don't get a chance to finish the featured monthly book. Registration opens in August. Sign up for the book club, then pick up October's book from your branch in September. Read it before the first meeting in October, then join us at the library to get to know…
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Held by Anne Michaels - By the Lake Book Club
Assembly Hall · Toronto, ON
7:00 p.m.
Held, by 2024 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner Anne Michaels, is a luminous, fragmented novel about love, memory, and the reverberations of war across generations. Beginning on a First World War battlefield, the narrative moves through time and place to explore how desire and grief endure beyond a single lifetime. Michaels – renowned poet and author of Fugitive Pieces—weaves history and intimacy into a work of…
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Little Scientists
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Take part in fun, scientific explorations with your little one through hands-on games, crafts and activities.
Free
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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Brampton Steelheads vs. Guelph Storm
CAA Centre · Brampton, ON
11:00 a.m.
**PLEASE NOTE BRAMPTON STEELHEADS SINGLE GAME TICKETS** Net Capacity: 4,669 BOX OFFICE: Located at Gate 1 and open on game days only, beginning two (2) hours prior to game time. For ticketing questions or assistance: info@bramptonsteelheads.com | 905 502 7788 BEFORE YOU ARRIVE: Access your mobile tickets before arriving and add them to your mobile wallet for quick and easy entry. Please ensure tickets are purchased…
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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
Knit 'n' Natter
Aldershot · 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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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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Imagination Stations
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 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
English Conversation Circle
South Fletcher's · Brampton, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Improve English conversational skills in a program for newcomers focusing on pronunciation and practicing English. For more information on how to join the weekly sessions, contact Library Settlement Partnerships staff. Asiya: 647-302-0989 Jigna: 416-700-9299 Email: services@bmccentre.org
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Adult Creative Circle
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Meet, socialize and create with colouring pages, crosswords and puzzles. Supplies provided. Scrabble boards and dictionaries are also available. All skill levels welcome.
Free
BridgeWay Family Centre: Songs and Stories
South West · Brampton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Join us for an interactive sing-along! Families with children aged 0–6 years can join BridgeWay staff for songs, stories and movement.
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Cricut Design Space
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Learn the basics of the Cricut Design Space software to help you get started creating personalized projects on the Cricut ExploreAir 2.
Free
Family Storytime
South Fletcher's · Brampton, ON
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.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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Knit 'n' Natter
Central · 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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