Join us for a rockin' New Year's Eve party! Drop in for festive crafts, dancing and a countdown at noon. Perfect for families! 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. 11-12:00 at Brant Hills, Central, New Appleby […]
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Say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026 with this special New Year's Eve program for kids! Ages 3-7 years Join us for a special story time filled with songs, rhymes, books and crafts! This program is ticketed. Tickets are required, limited, and vary by branch. Tickets will be distributed 15min prior to program start. […] For children aged 0 to 6 years . Young children know that books hold meaning. Every book you read to your child is a gift they will cherish. A book truly comes alive when shared between an adult and a young child! Come share this moment with us through reading and many other activities! |
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Start the year on 2 wheels! Join us for a Community Bike Ride on New Years Day. Meet at the Elgan Street Promenade Portal at 12:00 Noon on 2026-01-01. Bring your bicycle, bell, helmet, and warm layers. (Hint: ski jacket & helmet, mittens, balaclava!) This is an all-ages & abilities, no-drop, fun ride suitable for […] |
1 event,Join us for fun storytime and events. Spaces are limited. Reserve now!* Friday Jan 2: Bluey's Recipe for Fun Saturday Jan 3: Our Generation Doll Hair Styling Session Sunday Jan 4: Brain Quest Challenge |
1 event,Join us for fun storytime and events. Spaces are limited. Reserve now!* Friday Jan 2: Bluey's Recipe for Fun Saturday Jan 3: Our Generation Doll Hair Styling Session Sunday Jan 4: Brain Quest Challenge |
1 event,Join us for fun storytime and events. Spaces are limited. Reserve now!* Friday Jan 2: Bluey's Recipe for Fun Saturday Jan 3: Our Generation Doll Hair Styling Session Sunday Jan 4: Brain Quest Challenge |
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2 events,For children aged 0 to 6 years . Young children know that books hold meaning. Every book you read to your child is a gift they will cherish. A book truly comes […] "True Crime Teens: Current Events Podcast Club" offers a dynamic and engaging platform for teens to explore, discuss, and take action on current events issues. By listening to podcasts, participating […] |
2 events,Come down to the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond for some DJ Throw Back Saturdays and Thursdays, with lights, music, free hot chocolate and cookies. Thursday Jan 8: Disco Fever/Groovy 70s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 10: Retro Rewind 12-3pm Thursday Jan 15: Totally Rad 80s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 17: Pop Star Party 12-3pm Thursday Jan 22: 90s […] Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love […] |
1 event,Connect with other families in a sensory-friendly environment. Drop in to connect with other families and have fun in a sensory-friendly environment. If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us before your visit. Either email mmcsween@hpl.ca or call 905-546-3200 x3452 Friday, January 09: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barton Monday, January 19: 4:00pm […] |
2 events,Come down to the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond for some DJ Throw Back Saturdays and Thursdays, with lights, music, free hot chocolate and cookies. Thursday Jan 8: Disco Fever/Groovy 70s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 10: Retro Rewind 12-3pm Thursday Jan 15: Totally Rad 80s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 17: Pop Star Party 12-3pm Thursday Jan 22: 90s […] Snuggle up and read to a St. John Ambulance therapy dog. Build confidence and a love of reading by reading aloud to a furry friend. Each child will spend about […] |
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4 events,A story time for children who thrive better in small groups. A small, welcoming group program with stories, songs, rhymes and sensory play activities for children ages 2-6 who have developmental disabilities, atypical sensory processing and/or other conditions. Registration required. If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us before your visit.Email mmcsween@hpl.ca […] Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love […] Sit back and relax as we read Spanish-language books aloud. Explore Spanish-language books and practice your Spanish while meeting friends and doing group activities. Presented by Asociación Fraternidad Hispana - Hamilton (AFH-Hamilton) […] |
2 events,Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love […]
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Solve the mystery, recover the loot and catch HPL's mascot Scout. As gumshoes for a global detective agency, you must search for clues, solve puzzles, recover the loot and catch HPL's mascot Scout as they take you across the globe in this themed twist on an escape room designed for children and families. |
3 events,For children aged 0 to 6 years . Young children know that books hold meaning. Every book you read to your child is a gift they will cherish. A book truly comes […] Unleash your inner filmmaker. Ages 8 to 12. Use StikBot flexible figurines to create anything from silly green screen photos to stop-motion animation. Try them out. We'll show you how. […] "True Crime Teens: Current Events Podcast Club" offers a dynamic and engaging platform for teens to explore, discuss, and take action on current events issues. By listening to podcasts, participating […] |
5 events,Come down to the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond for some DJ Throw Back Saturdays and Thursdays, with lights, music, free hot chocolate and cookies. Thursday Jan 8: Disco Fever/Groovy 70s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 10: Retro Rewind 12-3pm Thursday Jan 15: Totally Rad 80s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 17: Pop Star Party 12-3pm Thursday Jan 22: 90s […] Introducing the Hamilton Farmers' Market Lil' Kids Club! Once all the bigger kids are back to school, join us at the Hamilton Farmers' Market for toddler aged programming (0-4yrs) on […]
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Join coach Dana for a Fit For Fun Multi-Sport class! Parent participation required. Register at: www.fitforfunprograms.com |
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4 events,Come down to the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond for some DJ Throw Back Saturdays and Thursdays, with lights, music, free hot chocolate and cookies. Thursday Jan 8: Disco Fever/Groovy 70s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 10: Retro Rewind 12-3pm Thursday Jan 15: Totally Rad 80s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 17: Pop Star Party 12-3pm Thursday Jan 22: 90s […] Develop your handwriting style for ages 9-12 Learn the art of beautiful longhand writing in this hands-on workshop for ages 9-12. Learn how to form flowing and connected letters and develop your own handwriting style. All materials provided. Register online. January 17, 2-3pm Alton Branch January 28, 6:30-7:30pm New Appleby Branch |
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4 events,The Teal Room is reserved for high school students to study during exam time. Drop-ins welcome. Drop-in for some fun, low impact, calming stretches and exercises. Young children participate in calming, low-impact movement activities to help them focus on mental and physical health. Monday, January 19: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Monday, February 09: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Wednesday, February 11: 10:00am - 10:30am Waterdown Connect with other families in a sensory-friendly environment. Drop in to connect with other families and have fun in a sensory-friendly environment. If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us before your visit. Either email mmcsween@hpl.ca or call 905-546-3200 x3452 Friday, January 09: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barton Monday, January 19: 4:00pm […] |
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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 ages 9-13—and bring a friend!! Paws from studying with St. John’s therapy dogs! Take a short mental health break with a visiting furry friend. No need to register or call ahead—just drop in. Jan 20: 6:30-7:30pm Tansley Woods Jan 21: 6:30-7:30pm Alton Jan 22 6:30-7:30pm Central |
6 events,The Teal Room is reserved for high school students to study during exam time. Drop-ins welcome.
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Bring a stuffie to the Library for fun and games. Bring one of your favourite stuffies to the Library for fun and games and then tuck them in for a sleepover. Pick up your stuffie Thursday, January 22nd between 2-7pm and find out just what kind of mischief they got into.
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Common Moms Oakville invites you to a FREE Mugs & Mini's meet up! Fill your cup, both physically and socially, and join us for hot drinks and great chats while […] |
6 events,Come down to the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond for some DJ Throw Back Saturdays and Thursdays, with lights, music, free hot chocolate and cookies. Thursday Jan 8: Disco Fever/Groovy 70s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 10: Retro Rewind 12-3pm Thursday Jan 15: Totally Rad 80s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 17: Pop Star Party 12-3pm Thursday Jan 22: 90s […] A story time for children who thrive better in small groups. A small, welcoming group program with stories, songs, rhymes and sensory play activities for children ages 2-6 who have developmental disabilities, atypical sensory processing and/or other conditions. Registration required. If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us before your visit.Email mmcsween@hpl.ca […] The Teal Room is reserved for high school students to study during exam time. Drop-ins welcome. |
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Celebrate Family Literacy Week on this PA Day with local author and illustrator of Spider in the Well and The Bear Out There. Join local author and illustrator Jess Hannigan for a reading of Spider in the Well and The Bear Out There. Discover the art of writing and illustrating and then join in on family-friendly activities in […] Winter fun and games. Join us for a variety of Winter-inspired games and activities. Friday, January 23: 10:00am - 11:00am Kenilworth Friday, January 23: 11:00am - 1:00pm Central Saturday, January 24: 10:00am - 11:00am Barton Saturday, February 14: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Turner Park
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Test your trivia knowledge in this fun competition for kids ages 6-12. HPL brings the questions, you bring the brains. Test your trivia knowledge about Science in this fun competition for children ages 6-12. Friday, January 23: 10:00am - 11:00am Locke Branch (Science theme) Friday, January 23: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sherwood |
4 events,Come down to the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond for some DJ Throw Back Saturdays and Thursdays, with lights, music, free hot chocolate and cookies. Thursday Jan 8: Disco Fever/Groovy 70s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 10: Retro Rewind 12-3pm Thursday Jan 15: Totally Rad 80s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 17: Pop Star Party 12-3pm Thursday Jan 22: 90s […] Winter fun and games. Join us for a variety of Winter-inspired games and activities. Friday, January 23: 10:00am - 11:00am Kenilworth Friday, January 23: 11:00am - 1:00pm Central Saturday, January 24: 10:00am - 11:00am Barton Saturday, February 14: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Turner Park Snuggle up and read to a St. John Ambulance therapy dog. Build confidence and a love of reading by reading aloud to a furry friend. Each child will spend about […] |
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Drop in storytime for children 3 - 8 years of age with a parent or caregiver Join us for a special Family Literacy Day storytime led by award winning children's author Lana Button. Lana will share her book One Can, a touching story of a child who learns to give and receive -- and wants only to give again in return" […]
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Celebrate Family Literacy Day with author Lana Button! This year’s theme—Make Mealtime Family Learning Time—comes to life as Lana reads One Can, leads fun mealtime songs, and guides a warm, age-appropriate conversation about empathy, food scarcity, giving and receiving, and all the foods your family loves best. This program is geared towards families with children ages […] |
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For children 9 - 11 years of age. Please note: Each child must be registered individually with individual cards. Build and explore with Minecraft! Use your creativity and problem solving skills to discover and build underwater worlds with code.
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For children 6 to 12 years of age and a parent or caregiver. *One child per parent. Please use the accompanying form to indicate if you require a gluten free option. It's Family Literacy Day and we want to help you make mealtime fun family learning time. Join us for a hands on class and learn how to roll […] Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love […] |
1 event,Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love […] |
4 events,For children aged 0 to 6 years . Young children know that books hold meaning. Every book you read to your child is a gift they will cherish. A book truly comes […] Develop your handwriting style for ages 9-12 Learn the art of beautiful longhand writing in this hands-on workshop for ages 9-12. Learn how to form flowing and connected letters and develop your own handwriting style. All materials provided. Register online. January 17, 2-3pm Alton Branch January 28, 6:30-7:30pm New Appleby Branch
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Discover the power of AI in this virtual course, focusing on language models such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and Perplexity. Learn how these tools generate human-like text, how to communicate with them effectively using prompt engineering, and how they're trainied and fine-tuned. The course also covers ethical AI use, including limiting bias and responsible interaction. This […] |
3 events,Come down to the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond for some DJ Throw Back Saturdays and Thursdays, with lights, music, free hot chocolate and cookies. Thursday Jan 8: Disco Fever/Groovy 70s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 10: Retro Rewind 12-3pm Thursday Jan 15: Totally Rad 80s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 17: Pop Star Party 12-3pm Thursday Jan 22: 90s […] Introducing the Hamilton Farmers' Market Lil' Kids Club! Once all the bigger kids are back to school, join us at the Hamilton Farmers' Market for toddler aged programming (0-4yrs) on […] Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love […] |
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5 events,Come down to the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond for some DJ Throw Back Saturdays and Thursdays, with lights, music, free hot chocolate and cookies. Thursday Jan 8: Disco Fever/Groovy 70s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 10: Retro Rewind 12-3pm Thursday Jan 15: Totally Rad 80s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 17: Pop Star Party 12-3pm Thursday Jan 22: 90s […] Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love […]
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Raise your voice and explore sound with the Hamilton Children's Choir. Raise your voice and explore sound with the Hamilton Children's Choir. Learn about our vocal instruments and build an instant choir through easy-to-learn (and super-catchy) ditties. All are welcome, including those who can’t read music or carry a tune. Geared toward children ages 4-10 with adult […] |
