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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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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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Paint by Sticker
Brant Hills · Burlington, ON
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
It's a fun spin on paint-by-numbers... sticker-by-numbers! Choose from a variety of images and stickers, check the number, and place them on the page to see your art come to life. Plan to join us for this social activity geared to adults—and bring a friend!! Ages 18+ Program supplies funded by City of Burlington Culture Days grant. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please…
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STEAM Time: Halloween Edition
Tansley Woods · 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. For ages 6 to 9. In this special session of STEAM Time, we celebrate Halloween! Design flying paper bats, build moving skeleton hands, create magical spinning thaumatropes and more while experimenting, building, and problem-solving along the way. This is a…
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Tech Explorers
Central · 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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BPL Reading Challenge Meet-up
New Appleby · Burlington, ON
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Meet & mingle with other book lovers at our monthly social! What did you read for October's theme? Share thoughts about your book—and hear about other titles to add to your To-Read list. Plus, you could win a fun door prize just for showing up! No registration is required to attend. October's Theme: A book that features a library If you are looking for inspiration, check out these books in our collection 2026 BPL…
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Intro to Cricut
Alton · Burlington, ON
7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Discover the creative possibilities of the Cricut® cutting machine in this beginner-friendly class geared to ages 18+. Learn how to navigate Cricut Design Space software and operate the Cricut machine at Alton Branch's MakerStation. This session covers how the cutting machine works, its basic functions, the tools you'll need for your projects, and explores design elements. Accessibility If you need an accessibility…
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Royal Ontario Museum Workshops
South West · Brampton, ON
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
How do we photograph our travels? What do we want to remember, and why? Take a close look at 19th century stereographs – photographs that produced a three-dimensional image when viewed through a stereoscope, discover why these images were created, and learn about the effect they have had on images of South Asia today. Presented in partnership with the Royal Ontario Museum. Registration required.
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74th Open Juried Exhibit
Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery · Toronto, ON
8:00 a.m. · 26 upcoming dates
Colour and Form Society presents an exhibit opportunity for their artists to showcase a myriad of talent, and for non-members to be juried into membership of the organization. The Colour and Form Society was established in 1952 and has played a significant role in the cultural mosaic of Canada—promoting diversity, creative freedom, and independence in art. Reception: November 1, 2–4 p.m.
Free
Costume Family Dance Party
Waterdown Branch · Waterdown, ON
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Get dressed up for a dance and library parade at this family-friendly pumpkin party.
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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Halloween Storytime
Brant Hills · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
A spooktacular storytime featuring Halloween stories, songs, and more! Perfect for families with children ages 5 and younger. Kids are welcome to wear a Halloween costume. 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
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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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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Creative Circle for Adults with Disabilities
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 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
Colouring Circle
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a relaxing colouring session. Supplies provided or bring your favourite colouring pages to share.
Free
Drop-In Knitting and Crochet
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 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
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
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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