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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 […]

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

Sticky Science with Scientist in School

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

For children 8-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. 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!

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 […]

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

Furry Friends with Hands on Exotics @ Main

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

For children 6- 8 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register.  Get up close and personal with some amazing animal friends! In this interactive program led by Hands on Exotics, kids will meet a variety of furry (and maybe a few feathery or scaly!) creatures from around the world. Learn fun […]

Around the World Escape Room at HPL

HPL - selected branches

Solve the mystery, recover the loot and catch HPL's mascot Scout. Saturday, June 28: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Monday, July 07: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Turner Park Wednesday, July 23: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Waterdown Thursday, July 31: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Binbrook Thursday, July 31: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Saltfleet Friday, August 01: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Valley Park […]

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 […]

Explore the World with Makey Makey

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

For children 10-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register.  Participants will use MakeyMakey to make a lion roar in Kenya to building interactive carnival drums in Brazil. Kids will learn the basics of coding and circuitry while discovering fun facts about each country’s culture and history. Join us for a […]

Event Series Burlington Cruisin’ Car Show

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: […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Event Series Kids’ Book Swap

Kids’ Book Swap

HPL - selected branches

Bring your new or gently used children’s books to swap with others. Friday, June 27: 10:00am - 11:00am Saltfleet Wednesday, July 02: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kenilworth Friday, July 04: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Turner Park Saturday, July 19: 11:00am - 1:00pm Barton Tuesday, August 05: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mount Hope Tuesday, August 12: 1:00pm - 2:00pm […]

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 Club Rex at HPL

Club Rex at HPL

HPL - selected branches

Come see a large collection of dinosaur skulls, teeth, claws and other prehistoric pieces. Presented by Club Rex. This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served. Tuesday, August 12: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Ancaster Monday, August 18: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Red Hill Friday, August 22: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Saltfleet  

Candy Chemistry with Scientist in School

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

For children 6-8 years of age, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Discover the surprising science hiding in a bag of Skittles. Explore solubility, buoyancy, reactivity and investigate the odds of finding your favourite colour. How sweet it is!

Shawny – Musician

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

Children's musician Shawny plays songs from his new album Go Go Stop - Music and Movement. Shawny is a children's musician, with a focus on music and movement and sing-alongs that address themes of kindness and inclusivity. This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served.

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 […]

Event Series 3D Printing Escape Room

3D Printing Escape Room

HPL - selected branches

Use the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room. Tuesday, July 22: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Concession Saturday, July 26: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sherwood Wednesday, August 13: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Waterdown Thursday, August 28: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Binbrook Saturday, August 30: 10:00am - 11:00am Valley Park

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 […]

Event Series See It, Draw It, Map It

See It, Draw It, Map It

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

For children 9-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register.  Become a cartographer for the day! Design your own world map with mountains, rivers, cities, and more while learning the basics of map legends, compass roses, and geography. Let your imagination shape new lands and bring your dream […]

Cricut for Kids

Oakville Public Library - various branches

Learn to prepare and customize a fun project using the Cricut Maker machine, available in the Creation Zone. Ages 5-8. Cricut is a computer-controlled machine for all kinds of maker projects that involve intricate cutting and line drawing. In this in-person program kids will be able to create a custom project, designed by our Creation […]

Summer Reading Club Author Event: Lana Button

HPL - Carlisle Branch 1496 Centre Road, Carlisle, Ontario, Canada

Snap, clap and sing along as children's author Lana Button reads aloud from many of her 16 published board books and chapter books. Young audiences will leave with tips for strengthening their social-emotional muscles. This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served.

Magnificent Monarchs 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. Milton is a summer home for the most famous butterfly in the world.  It's also on their migration path!  Join Dan the Nature Man to explore the lives and travels of the amazing Monarch butterfly.  We will explore Beaty's pollinator garden to learn how we can help Monarchs and our other beautiful butterflies.  

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 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: […]

Dundas Cactus Festival

Downtown Dundas Between Cross and John Street, Dundas, Ontario, Canada

Bring the entire family to Valley Town for a fun weekend when the Dundas Cactus Festival returns this summer. The family-friendly street festival has something for everyone, from local vendors to plenty of food options and kid's entertainment. With live music scheduled on various stages throughout the weekend, there will be no shortage of entertainment.  […]

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 […]

Discovery Zone with Scientist in School

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

For children 8-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Join us for an action-packed adventure through the discovery zone, where you’ll explore, how 3D printing works and properties of infinite loops, investigate why trees are important to engineers, and create an elastic-powered car.

African Adventure with Hands on Exotics

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

For children 7-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Explore the animals of Africa in this fun filled program! This experience features Maggie the Silvery Cheeked Hornbill, an African Spurred tortoise, African pygmy hedgehogs, additional mammals, reptiles and invertebrates.

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 […]

The Amazing Race, Library Edition

HPL - selected branches

Get your passport ready to play the library version of the Amazing Race. Registration required - check the website for details. Thursday, July 03: 10:00am - 11:00am Waterdown Thursday, July 17: 10:00am - 11:00am Binbrook Monday, July 21: 11:00am - 12:00pm Westdale Wednesday, July 23: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Terryberry Saturday, July 26: 1:00pm - 2:00pm […]

World Wonders: Design Your own Landmark

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

For children 8 -12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Travel the world without leaving the library! Learn about famous global landmarks, from the Eiffel Tower to the Great Wall of China, and then create your own unique landmark. Use your imagination to design a structure that represents your dream destination!

Investigate It! with Scientist in School

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

For children 9-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register.  Become a forensic scientist and investigate this whodunit by examining clues left at the scene! Learn how to interpret evidence by exploring fabric samples and running a chemical analysis on a mystery solution. Take your own fingerprints and compare them […]

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: […]

Burlington Vegfest

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

Promoting awareness of the health, environmental and ethical benefits of a vegan lifestyle.

Burlington VegFest

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

Promoting awareness of the health, environmental and ethical benefits of a vegan lifestyle WE ARE BURLINGTON VEGFEST, a small, local, volunteer-led committee of vegans who are excited to bring the VegFest movement to Burlington! This event welcomes any and all – from the plant-based-curious to the long-term committed vegans – to join us for a […]

Around the World Escape Room at HPL

HPL - selected branches

Solve the mystery, recover the loot and catch HPL's mascot Scout. Saturday, June 28: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Monday, July 07: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Turner Park Wednesday, July 23: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Waterdown Thursday, July 31: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Binbrook Thursday, July 31: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Saltfleet Friday, August 01: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Valley Park […]

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