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Movies by the Lake

Spencer Smith Park 1400 Lakeshore Road , Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Brought to you by the businesses of Burlington Downtown, it’s “Lights, Camera, Action” on this cinematic summer staple. Spencer Smith Park comes to life on Tuesday nights July 8th – August 19th as you soak in simple cinema with your home-grown community. No matter what kind of movie-goer YOU might be, we’ve got all you […]

Event Series Pop Up N Play

Pop Up N Play

Various Burlington Parks Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Popping up in City of Burlington parks; building, and making with unconventional materials using your imagination. Pop Up n’ Play is a play experience where children can explore, create, imagine, and play in their own way. Staff will provide materials to foster unstructured play that allows children to explore and use their imaginations. They will […]

Event Series Fire Safety Storytime

Fire Safety Storytime

Oakville Public Library - various branches

Join us for this special fire safety storytime and enjoy a visit from our community helpers from the Oakville Fire Department! Stop by the library for a special storytime, led by a member of the Oakville Fire Department.  It is a great opportunity for your little one to learn about fire safety, hear a story […]

All Ears

HPL - Sherwood Branch 467 Upper Ottawa Street, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Hop in and learn about adopting rabbits and responsible pet ownership. Hop in and learn about adopting rabbits and responsible pet ownership. Bring the whole family for bunny-themed children's activities. Presented by City of Hamilton Animal Services and HPL's Youth Services. 

Race Around the World at MPL

MPL Main branch 1010 Main St E, Milton, ON, Canada

For children 7-10 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register.  Have you ever wanted to race around the world like Phileas Fogg? Well, now's your chance! For 80 Minutes, you’ll embark on an exciting, fast-paced journey where you’ll travel from country to country, solving fun challenges and playing thrilling games, all while […]

Stuffies Night at the Library

BPL various branches

Ever wondered what happens at the library after dark? Bring your favorite stuffed friend for a cozy Storytime—then tuck them in for a night of fun and mischief behind the scenes! The next day, pick up your stuffy and check out the exciting adventures they had while you were asleep. Who knows what they’ll get […]

Safari Adventure with Hands on Exotics @ Sherwood In-

Milton Public Library - Sherwood Branch 6355 Main St W, Milton, ON, Canada

For children 7-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Join us on safari and meet a variety of exotic creatures from around the globe!

Big Blue Blocks at HPL

HPL - Central Branch 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton Children’s Museum will be popping up at Hamilton Public Library, Central Branch. Families are invited to build and play with the Big Blue Blocks designed to inspire children to create their own inventions, environments, and activities.

Indigenous Storytelling: Star Stories

HPL - Valley Park Branch 1050 Paramount Dr., Unit 12, Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

Listen to Cree and Anishnaabe star stories told under a starry sky. Younger listeners are welcome at this all-ages event. Presented by local artist Jim Adams.

Oakville Fire’s Summer Splash

Oakville Parks Ontario, Canada

This summer, Oakville Fire crews will be visiting splash pads around Town as they connect with the community though the Summer Splash campaign. Starting July 9, families are invited to meet fire crews, check out fire trucks and learn about fire safety. Summer Splash is a fire prevention initiative that encourages residents to meet with […]

Stuffies Night at the Library

BPL various branches

Ever wondered what happens at the library after dark? Bring your favorite stuffed friend for a cozy Storytime—then tuck them in for a night of fun and mischief behind the scenes! The next day, pick up your stuffy and check out the exciting adventures they had while you were asleep. Who knows what they’ll get […]

Event Series Mobile Zoo Visit

Mobile Zoo Visit

HPL - selected branches

Board a bus full of animals on this mobile zoo. Thursday, July 10: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Parkdale Monday, July 14: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mount Hope Wednesday, July 30: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Erindale Thursday, August 07: 10:00am - 11:00am Binbrook Thursday, August 28: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Parkdale

Event Series Tell Tales

Tell Tales

HPL - selected branches

Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. In partnership with Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, June 05: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Valley Park Thursday, June 12: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Valley Park Monday, June 16: […]

Stuffies Night at the Library

BPL various branches

Ever wondered what happens at the library after dark? Bring your favorite stuffed friend for a cozy Storytime—then tuck them in for a night of fun and mischief behind the scenes! The next day, pick up your stuffy and check out the exciting adventures they had while you were asleep. Who knows what they’ll get […]

Event Series Grimsby Music in the Park

Grimsby Music in the Park

Coronation Park - Grimsby 77 Main St W, Grimsby, Ontario, Canada

Grab your lawn chair or bring your dancing shoes and join us Thursday nights in July from 7 - 9 pm following the Grimsby Farmer's Market in Coronation Park for live music!    Band information coming soon!    JULY 3 JULY 10  JULY 17 JULY 24 JULY 31

Event Series Birding for Kids

Birding for Kids

Come learn the basics of birding, a fun hobby and a great way to introduce kids to citizen science.  Best for 8+ Friday, July 11: 10:00am - 11:00am Sherwood Wednesday, July 16: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kenilworth Thursday, July 24: 10:00am - 11:00am Binbrook Tuesday, August 05: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Waterdown Thursday, August 21: 2:00pm - […]

The Great Bug Hunt with Dan the Nature Man

Milton Public Library - Beaty Branch 945 Fourth Line, Milton, Ontario, Canada

For children 8-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Join Dan the Nature Man to learn about fascinating insects and other "bugs" that live all around us.  We will head out to Beaty Branch's beautiful pollinator garden to discover who lives there, especially the creatures who are busy visiting and pollinating the flowers.  Meet special Mexican guest Charlotte!

Event Series Live Music at HPL

Live Music at HPL

HPL - selected branches

Listen to live music in a series of concerts at Hamilton Public Library - check the website for performer schedules. Monday, June 09: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Valley Park Friday, June 13: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Binbrook Saturday, June 21: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Turner Park Monday, July 07: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Pier 8 Waterfront Friday, July 11: […]

Event Series Park Crawl Hamilton

Park Crawl Hamilton

Gore Park 1 Hughson St S, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Park Crawl will activate both Gore Park and John Rebecca Park simultaneously on select days during the summer, designed to provide attendees with plenty of free and exciting family-friendly entertainment. The event will take place in both parks on June 13, July 11, August 8 and September 13 + 14. Throughout the event, attendees can […]

Indigo Pokemon Trade and Play

Select Indigo and Chapters stores

Calling all trainers! Dive into Pokémon fun with cards, coins, and activity sheets that’ll test your knowledge. Plus, there’s storytime in store. Ages 6+. Sessions at 11:00 and 1:00 Spaces are limited and must be reserved in advance. Each child needs a separate reservation. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the […]

Sticky Science

Oakville Public Library Iroquois Ridge Branch 1051 Glenashton Dr, Oakville, ON, Canada

Get sticky with it! Discover the science of sticky. Make your own glue from food products and test them to see how they hold. Create your own sticky art. And of course, there will be silly putty! Join this hands-on STEM adventure with Scientists in School! Scientists in School is a leading Canadian science education […]

Event Series Mandarin Storytime at OPL

Mandarin Storytime at OPL

Oakville Public LIbrary Woodside Branch 1274 Rebecca Street, Oakville, ON, Canada

Join us for storytime in Mandarin! We'll read stories, sing songs, and practice rhymes. Ages 6M-5Y Join us for storytime fun, including music and songs! Storytime is led by an OPL staff member. Oakville Public Library is dedicated to the principles of Every Child Ready to Read, an initiative to help parents and caregivers develop […]

Club Roma Classic Car Show

Club Roma 125 Vansickle Road, St Catharines, ON, Canada

Get ready for a spectacular day of vintage cars, great food, and family fun at the Club Roma Classic Car Show! Whether you're a car enthusiast, collector, or just love admiring timeless rides, this event is for you!   Free for spectators - we just ask for a Community Care non perishable food item for […]

Event Series Kids’ Trivia

Kids’ Trivia

HPL - selected branches

Test your trivia knowledge on this week's theme in this fun competition for kids ages 6-12. Thursday, June 12: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Saltfleet Monday, June 30: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Redhill Monday, July 14: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Saltfleet Tuesday, August 12: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Redhill Thursday, August 14: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Saltfleet Tuesday, August 26: 10:00am […]

Event Series Mobile Zoo Visit

Mobile Zoo Visit

HPL - selected branches

Board a bus full of animals on this mobile zoo. Thursday, July 10: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Parkdale Monday, July 14: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mount Hope Wednesday, July 30: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Erindale Thursday, August 07: 10:00am - 11:00am Binbrook Thursday, August 28: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Parkdale

Burlington Cruisin’ Car Show

Burlington Centre 777 Guelph Line, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Join us Monday nights at the Cruisin’ Car Show in the Canadian Tire/Burlington Centre Parking LotMay 12 to Sept 29 20255PM-8PM excluding long weekendsOur mission is to create a vibrant & engaging space where car enthusiasts can showcase their passion for automobiles while doing good for the community

Event Series Tell Tales

Tell Tales

HPL - selected branches

Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. In partnership with Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, June 05: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Valley Park Thursday, June 12: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Valley Park Monday, June 16: […]

Event Series Live Music at HPL

Live Music at HPL

HPL - selected branches

Listen to live music in a series of concerts at Hamilton Public Library - check the website for performer schedules. Monday, June 09: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Valley Park Friday, June 13: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Binbrook Saturday, June 21: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Turner Park Monday, July 07: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Pier 8 Waterfront Friday, July 11: […]

Games around the Globe: Family Fun Night

Milton Public Library - Sherwood Branch 6355 Main St W, Milton, ON, Canada

For families with children 6-12 years of age.  Travel the globe through play! Join us for an afternoon of hands-on fun exploring traditional and modern games from around the world. Families will get the chance to learn and play classic games like Mancala from Africa, Pick-Up Sticks from Europe, Gonggi from Korea, and Hwatu—a lively […]

Movies by the Lake

Spencer Smith Park 1400 Lakeshore Road , Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Brought to you by the businesses of Burlington Downtown, it’s “Lights, Camera, Action” on this cinematic summer staple. Spencer Smith Park comes to life on Tuesday nights July 8th – August 19th as you soak in simple cinema with your home-grown community. No matter what kind of movie-goer YOU might be, we’ve got all you […]

Event Series Pop Up N Play

Pop Up N Play

Various Burlington Parks Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Popping up in City of Burlington parks; building, and making with unconventional materials using your imagination. Pop Up n’ Play is a play experience where children can explore, create, imagine, and play in their own way. Staff will provide materials to foster unstructured play that allows children to explore and use their imaginations. They will […]

Event Series Puppet Show at HPL

Puppet Show at HPL

HPL - selected branches

Puppet shows, stories and songs. Saturday, June 28: 10:00am - 10:30am Westdale Tuesday, July 15: 11:00am - 12:00pm Barton Monday, August 11: 2:00pm - 2:30pm Turner Park Tuesday, August 12: 10:00am - 11:00am Terryberry Friday, August 15: 2:00pm - 2:30pm Mount Hope Wednesday, August 20: 10:00am - 11:00am Central Tuesday, August 26: 10:00am - 10:30am […]

Event Series Family Dance Party

Family Dance Party

HPL - selected branches

Music, movement and more. Friday, June 06: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Waterdown Wednesday, July 02: 10:00am - 10:30am Waterdown Tuesday, July 15: 11:00am - 12:00pm Kenilworth Monday, July 21: 10:00am - 10:30am Valley Park Saturday, August 09: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central

BarryO Kid Show

Milton Public Library - Beaty Branch 945 Fourth Line, Milton, Ontario, Canada

Best suited for families with children 3-8 years of age. For over 25 years now BarryO has been entertaining and educating kids with his one of a kind variety show. Ventriloquism is at the heart of the BarryO Kidshow, with a spoonful of juggling, magic and more!

Summer Reading Club Event: Meet the Author Jess Hannigan

HPL - Dundas Branch 18 Ogilvie St, Dundas, Ontario, Canada

Join author Jess Hannigan for a reading of Spider in the Well. Learn about writing and illustrating a picture book and participate in a group drawing activity. This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served.  

Event Series Fire Safety Storytime

Fire Safety Storytime

Oakville Public Library - various branches

Join us for this special fire safety storytime and enjoy a visit from our community helpers from the Oakville Fire Department! Stop by the library for a special storytime, led by a member of the Oakville Fire Department.  It is a great opportunity for your little one to learn about fire safety, hear a story […]

Piece it Together: Story and Puzzle Play

MPL Main branch 1010 Main St E, Milton, ON, Canada

For children 3-5 years of age accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Join us for a fun-filled session where parents and preschoolers will enjoy a delightful story, then get creative by designing their own puzzles! Using templates and colorful magazine pictures, little ones will cut, glue, and piece together their very own jigsaw masterpiece to take […]

Dan the Nature Man: The Wonder of Birds

HPL - Locke Branch 285 Locke Street South, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

There are so many kinds of animals that we often call birds. We will learn about their amazing adaptations, how important they are to the natural world (including us!), and how to identify the different groups. Presented by Dan the Nature Man. This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served.

Event Series Birding for Kids

Birding for Kids

Come learn the basics of birding, a fun hobby and a great way to introduce kids to citizen science.  Best for 8+ Friday, July 11: 10:00am - 11:00am Sherwood Wednesday, July 16: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kenilworth Thursday, July 24: 10:00am - 11:00am Binbrook Tuesday, August 05: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Waterdown Thursday, August 21: 2:00pm - […]

Birthday Traditions: A World Tour

Milton Public Library - Beaty Branch 945 Fourth Line, Milton, Ontario, Canada

For children 5-8 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. *Parents must remain in the library for the duration of the program. It's time to Party! In this interactive program, participants will explore fun and unique birthday traditions from around the world through stories, games, music, and a hands-on craft. They’ll learn how […]

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