Join us for an unforgettable journey through the cosmos with Astronomy in Action! Step inside the dome for a short, immersive show where you’ll explore galaxies, planets, and more. When: Tuesday, March 17th • Show A: 11:00 AM • Show B: 11:30 AM • Show C: 12:00 PM • Show D: 12:30 PM • Show E: […]
Come meet some Fuzzy, Furry Pets on Tuesday, March 17th | 11:00AM - 2:00PM Up close and personal with bunnies, fancy chickens and other domestic pets.
March Break at Eastgate Square! March 16–19 • Starting at 1 PM Daily • Event Court Join us for four days of family‑friendly fun this March Break! Each day features a themed event with character meet‑and‑greets, interactive entertainment, and exciting activities for kids of all ages. Monday, March 16 – Adventure Pals Day Meet your […]
Celebrate March Break close to home with a lively party featuring vacation-themed games, activities, dancing, and fun for the whole family. A great way for families to celebrate March Break together—no suitcase required! March 17: Brant Hills March 18: Central March 20: Tansley Woods
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!! Mon Mar 16 | 2-3pm | CENTRAL Tue Mar 17 […]
For children 8-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Did you know that one out of three bites of our food comes from pollinators? Join Dan the Nature Man and explore the world of pollinators, from bees to butterflies to beetles and even bats. Find out how you can […]
A sleepover adventure for your stuffed animal! Ever wondered what happens at the library after dark? Bring your favourite 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 stuffie and check out the exciting adventures they had while […]
For children 2-6 years of age accompanied by their parent or caregiver. Grab a glow stick and get ready for a storytime with a twist. This program features glow-in-the-dark stories for the family and ends with a take-home craft. Participants are encourage to wear white or fluorescent colours to see yourself light up in this unique, immersive experience.
Design a one-of-a-kind piece for your favourite Our Generation doll to take home. Plus, enjoy a Robert Munsch read-aloud featuring The Perfect Paper Airplane, and themed activity sheets. Ages 4+. Workshops at 11:00 and 1:00 Reserve your spot online
Lots of free skates at various locations! Sat, Mar 14th, 2026 Open Skate Free - Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm Pat Quinn Parkdale Arena - Ice Open Skate Free - Sponsored by Councillor Jeff Beattie 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm Saltfleet Arena - Ice Open Skate Free - Sponsored by […]
Sat, Mar 14th, 2026 Open Swim Free 12:45 pm - 01:45 pm Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre - Lap Pool Open Swim Free 01:15 pm - 02:45 pm Sir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre - Lap Pool Open Swim Free 01:45 pm - 03:15 pm Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre - Lap Pool […]
Join Forestry for a fun, interactive look at our Urban Forest! Learn how trees grow, how they function, and the pests that affect them. Enjoy a Touch-a-Truck experience featuring a crane truck and stumper, test your knowledge by guessing a tree’s age for a chance to win a prize, and take part in a tree-themed […]
Experiments sure to ignite a love of science. Packed with great experiments, these high-energy, science-themed shows thrill scientists of any age! This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served. Tuesday, March 17: 10:00am - 11:00am Sherwood Branch Wednesday, March 18: 10:00am - 11:00am Dundas Branch Thursday, March 19: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Saltfleet Branch
This hands-on event invites kids to unleash their creativity as they customize and build a cool LEGO® micro cactus. Delight young nature lovers with the LEGO® Botanicals Micro Cactus building set, designed for kids ages 5 and up. In this creative session, children will build their own mini flowering cactus and explore the lifelike details […]
Market March Break, March 18-21 (10AM-12PM): Help us turn our recycled cardboard into a 3D cardboard Market! Local artist facilitator @anniewebart will be here with all the supplies you need to get crafty. This is a free drop-in activation, parental supervision required. Recommended for participants ages 6+.
Drop in and bring gently loved toys to swap with others. Don’t have toys to trade? A small donation is welcome. It’s a great way to refresh your toy collection while reducing waste.
For children 8-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Spiders, insects, and more….“bugs” are some of the most fascinating animals! Join Dan the Nature Man to learn about some of our most amazing “bug” neighbours. We’ll explore the world of pollinator “bugs” that are so important to the natural world – […]
Use the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room. By using a combination of equipment and resources from our Makerspaces, players must figure out clues, solve puzzles and 3D print their key to escape the room before time runs out. Wednesday, March 18: 11:00am - 12:00pm Central Branch […]
Join us for a LEGO Building Adventure at Niagara Pen Centre! Help us build a mini LEGO mural of Niagara Falls—each guest receives their own square to contribute (registration required for this portion). Choose your 15 minute timeslot to build your part of the mural then head over to play with LEGO and our GIANT LEGO! Nintendo of […]
Come see Cool Ray the Magician on Wednesday, March 18th. Will amaze and entertain with magic at his 3 shows: 11:00AM, 12:00PM and 1:00PM
Get ready for an unforgettable March Break packed with non‑stop fun. Monday, March 16 (11 a.m. & 2 p.m.) Blue's Clues Storytime I Meet & Greet. Centre Court. Join Blue for a fun-filled Storytime followed by a special meet & greet with everyone’s favourite pup. Wednesday, March 18 & Thursday, March 19 (11 a.m. […]
Use the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room. By using a combination of equipment and resources from our Makerspaces, players must figure out clues, solve puzzles and 3D print their key to escape the room before time runs out. Wednesday, March 18: 11:00am - 12:00pm Central Branch […]
March Break at Eastgate Square! March 16–19 • Starting at 1 PM Daily • Event Court Join us for four days of family‑friendly fun this March Break! Each day features a themed event with character meet‑and‑greets, interactive entertainment, and exciting activities for kids of all ages. Monday, March 16 – Adventure Pals Day Meet your […]
Celebrate March Break close to home with a lively party featuring vacation-themed games, activities, dancing, and fun for the whole family. A great way for families to celebrate March Break together—no suitcase required! March 17: Brant Hills March 18: Central March 20: Tansley Woods
Yoga & crafts for ages 3-9 In this fun-filled session, learn different animal and nature yoga poses with Ms. Cristina. From warm-up stretches to a relaxing cool-down, kids move through animal and tree poses to learn, balance, stillness, and focus. After yoga, kids make a carry-away a mindfulness craft to continue practicing calm and awareness […]
Kids! It's time to get creative with free cookie decorating! March 18, from 2 to 3pm at IKEA Burlington. Save your spot today.
Hogwarts needs heroes, and science holds the answer! In Candy Science, participants embark on an interactive mission to defeat Gorb Snottlewick by solving challenges that reveal the science of taste. This immersive workshop blends storytelling and science to show participants that taste is a collaboration between the body and the brain. Ages: 7 – 14 […]
Learn the process of stop motion filmmaking in this program. Stop motion is a filmmaking technique where inanimate objects are moved a little bit at a time, then photographed in a way that gives the appearance of movement when the film is played back. Learn storyboarding, editing, lighting and filming. Show your work in a […]
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!
A sleepover adventure for your stuffed animal! Ever wondered what happens at the library after dark? Bring your favourite 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 stuffie and check out the exciting adventures they had while […]
"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 in discussions, and championing for policy change by writing advocacy letters to local MPs and MPPs, participants will develop critical thinking skills, deepen their understanding […]
Get ready for spring with this bloom-themed building activity that will plant the seed for adventure. Get inspired by a read-aloud of The Flower Garden, then create your own colourful flowers. Take home your own microMAGS keychain. Ages 3+. Workshops at 11:00 and 1:00 Reserve your spot online.
Lots of free skates at various locations! Sat, Mar 14th, 2026 Open Skate Free - Sponsored by Councillor Tammy Hwang 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm Pat Quinn Parkdale Arena - Ice Open Skate Free - Sponsored by Councillor Jeff Beattie 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm Saltfleet Arena - Ice Open Skate Free - Sponsored by […]
Sat, Mar 14th, 2026 Open Swim Free 12:45 pm - 01:45 pm Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre - Lap Pool Open Swim Free 01:15 pm - 02:45 pm Sir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre - Lap Pool Open Swim Free 01:45 pm - 03:15 pm Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre - Lap Pool […]
Forestry will be teaching the value of trees, proper potting techniques and planting instructions. There will be a crane truck and stumper, the operator will demonstrate crane operation and describe how the stumper grinds stumps, they will also have a log for participants to guess how old the tree is.
Market March Break, March 18-21 (10AM-12PM): Help us turn our recycled cardboard into a 3D cardboard Market! Local artist facilitator @anniewebart will be here with all the supplies you need to get crafty. This is a free drop-in activation, parental supervision required. Recommended for participants ages 6+.
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 Thursday mornings. Starting September 11th, from 10:30-11:30AM, join Darcy from Enchantment Theatre for a program that introduces the love of the Market through music, storytelling, […]
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!! Mon Mar 16 | 2-3pm | CENTRAL Tue Mar 17 […]
Join Blue for a fun-filled Storytime followed by a special meet & greet with everyone’s favourite pup.
Join us on March 19th for a fun-filled show with Reptile Kingdom! Learn about your favorite reptiles through an educational and interactive experience with LIVE reptiles. When: Thursday, March 19th - Show A: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Show B: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Register online
Join us as we make bug magnets on Thursday, March 19th from 11:00AM - 2:00PM.
Meet Yoshi & Garfield - March 14, 19, 20 + 21 from 11am - 2pm Also Enter our Photo Scavenger Hunt and WIN a prize! We've got pop culture photo ops all over our store. Follow the clues and take fun family photos. If you complete our challenge, you'll win a copy of The Simpsons Mad Libs activity book. […]
Get ready for an unforgettable March Break packed with non‑stop fun. Monday, March 16 (11 a.m. & 2 p.m.) Blue's Clues Storytime I Meet & Greet. Centre Court. Join Blue for a fun-filled Storytime followed by a special meet & greet with everyone’s favourite pup. Wednesday, March 18 & Thursday, March 19 (11 a.m. […]
March Break at Eastgate Square! March 16–19 • Starting at 1 PM Daily • Event Court Join us for four days of family‑friendly fun this March Break! Each day features a themed event with character meet‑and‑greets, interactive entertainment, and exciting activities for kids of all ages. Monday, March 16 – Adventure Pals Day Meet your […]
Join Blue for a fun-filled Storytime followed by a special meet & greet with everyone’s favourite pup.
What happens when the classroom becomes a courtroom? In this immersive workshop, students act as jurors, examine historical evidence, and debate multiple perspectives to reach a final verdict on whether Genghis Khan is innocent or guilty. The experience encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and thoughtful discussion about how stories from the past are told. Ages: 7 […]
Learn the process of stop motion filmmaking in this program. Stop motion is a filmmaking technique where inanimate objects are moved a little bit at a time, then photographed in a way that gives the appearance of movement when the film is played back. Learn storyboarding, editing, lighting and filming. Show your work in a […]
Looking for something fun to do with your baby, toddler, or little one this March Break? Join us for a FREE afternoon of movement, play, and connection designed especially for families in Burlington, Hamilton, and surrounding areas. 👶🧘♀️ We’re bringing together parents, caregivers, babies, and kids for an afternoon focused on wellness, play, and […]
Best suited for families with children age 4+, but everyone is welcome. Peter Mennie's AbraKIDabra Magic Comedy show is an engaging combination of magic, comedy and music. Families will enjoy his perfect blend of amazing comedy magic, classic kids clown-like antics, parent-approved pop- culture references and decades of entertainment experience.
Experiments sure to ignite a love of science. Packed with great experiments, these high-energy, science-themed shows thrill scientists of any age! This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served. Tuesday, March 17: 10:00am - 11:00am Sherwood Branch Wednesday, March 18: 10:00am - 11:00am Dundas Branch Thursday, March 19: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Saltfleet Branch
