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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
Craft Cart
Parkdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. 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 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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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
Explore and Play
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Explore, create and play with our themed activity stations. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers with adult caregiver participation.
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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Winter Campfire Storytime
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Gather around the campfire and listen to stories and songs celebrating winter and the outdoors.
Free
Noon Year's Eve Countdown
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Ring in 2027 early. Drop in for activities and games and then celebrate with a little dancing and a countdown at Noon.
Free
Craft Cart
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided.
Free
LEGO Build and Play
Parkdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO. LEGO is provided for use in the Library.
Free
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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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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Book Bingo
South West · Brampton, ON
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Join us for this entertaining program!
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Board Games and Puzzles
Carlisle Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Challenge yourself or a friend to one of our many board games and puzzles.
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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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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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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Imagination Stations
Parkdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 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
Explore and Play
Carlisle Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Explore, create and play with our themed activity stations. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers with adult caregiver participation.
Free