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Family Movies at Barton
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sit back and relax with your family as you enjoy new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Free
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
Storytelling with Ozobots
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Learn to code with Ozobots, then program them to follow a story.
Free
Waterdown Tween Book Club
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 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 Baby-Sitters Club series
Free
Waterdown Mystery Book Club
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Waterdown Mystery Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month at the Waterdown Branch, 163 Dundas St E, Waterdown. The December book title is The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson.
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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Holiday Storytime and Puppet Show
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Celebrate the holidays of the season and join us for stories, songs and a puppet show.
Free
Imagination Stations
Parkdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.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
Info Table - Wayside House of Hamilton
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Come and visit with staff from Wayside House of Hamilton for Hep-C testing, Naloxone kits and more.
Free
Out of the Vault
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The 106th Hamilton Christmas Bird Count is Saturday December 26, 2026. View and discuss archival bird logs, a variety of material from the Hamilton Naturalist’s Club fonds, as well as some birding books 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…
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
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
Cricut Design Space
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 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
Make a Button
Parkdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Design and create a button. Supplies provided.
Free
Make and Create
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Learn to make a unique craft and explore a variety of art techniques. Supplies provided.
Free
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 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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Craft Cart
Parkdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided.
Free
Family Dance Party
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Join us for music and movement and dancing during our Family Dance Party.
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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