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SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T190014Z
CREATED:20260624T190014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T190014Z
UID:10033116-1789812000-1789833600@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays at the Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something new to do in Niagara? Join us for Summer Saturdays at The Brown Homestead. \nPop-by to explore our rural historic site\, learn the stories held within the oldest home in St. Catharines\, create heritage crafts\, play lawn games\, and enjoy hands-on activities designed for curious minds of all ages. Watch heritage demonstrations\, view exhibits\, and spend the day with your family. \nChar in the Kitchen will be on-site 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. cooking up dishes to savour the flavours of summer. Enjoy a bite to eat on a picnic table\, or bring a blanket to stay awhile in our walnut grove.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/summer-saturdays-at-the-homestead/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:The Brown Homestead\, 1317 Pelham Road\, St Catharines\, ON\, L2R 6P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Niagara Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T162332Z
CREATED:20260617T162332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T162332Z
UID:10032841-1789815600-1789833600@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Indigo Play Days
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Summer on Saturdays* at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for fun storytime and kids activities from GenMe™\, Pokemon™\, Groovy Girls®\, LEGO®\, Make It Real®\, and Magna-Tiles®. Spaces are limited. No reservation required for accompanying adults or non-participants. \nSaturday July 4 at 11am & 1pm local time Summer Reading Launch Party\nPick up your FREE Summer Reading Passport and enjoy storytime and fun activities from kid-favourite series\, including Dog Man\, InvestiGators\, and Wings of Fire.\n \n\nSaturday July 11 at 11am & 1pm local time Building Friendships & Bracelets\nHey besties! Join us in store for a friendship extravaganza\, complete with DIY friendship bracelets and exciting Baby-Sitters Club activities\, like mini magazines\, trivia\, and more for BSC fans. Plus\, gather around for a heartwarming friendship-themed storytime.\n \n\nSaturday July 18 at 11am & 1pm local time Trainers Trading Event\nCalling all Pokémon™ Trainers! Join us in store for an action-packed Pokémon™ Trading Card Event designed for fans ready to trade\, collect\, and connect with fellow Trainers.\n \n\nSaturday July 25 at 11am & 1pm local time Groovy Creative Club\nJoin us for a fun-filled up event where kids can discover their unique style through a ’90s-inspired personality quiz. Find out which Groovy Girls® doll\, accessory\, and book genre best matches your personality! Plus\, every participant will receive a Groovy Girls® mini keychain journal to take home.\n\n\n\n \n\nSaturday August 8 at 11am & 1pm local time Disney Castle Make & Take\n\nJoin us for a magical LEGO® Disney Castle Make & Take event. Children will enjoy a Disney-themed storytime and build their own LEGO® creation to take home as a special keepsake.  \nSaturday August 15 at 11am & 1pm local time Beads & Bracelet Party\n\nJoin us for a creative Make It Real® Bracelet event\, where children can create their own candy-themed bracelet to keep.  \nSaturday August 22 at 11am & 1pm local time Build\, Play & Explore\n\nJoin us for a fun-filled MAGNA-TILES® building adventure inspired by the book Tumford the Terrible! After enjoying the storytime\, children will use MAGNA-TILES® to create playful pet scenes\, imagining and building their own adventures. 
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/indigo-play-days/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Select Indigo and Chapters stores\, Burlington\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Free,Guelph,Hamilton,Kitchener / Waterloo,Milton,Mississaga,Niagara Area,Oakville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260529T013612Z
CREATED:20260421T231617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T013612Z
UID:10031347-1789815600-1789844400@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Asian Heritage Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Fowley Park on Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 for a free community celebration! Enjoy live performances\, food trucks\, vendors\, games\, and cultural booths. Fun for the whole neighbourhood! \n**Please note that this event was originally scheduled for May 31\, 2026. \n 
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/asian-heritage-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Fowley Park\, 106 Fowley Dr\, Oakville\, Ontario\, L6H 7C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Markets,Free,Oakville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T144013Z
CREATED:20260310T122643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T144013Z
UID:10029935-1789909200-1789920000@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Free Family Open Studio at the AGB
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate heritage\, imagination and the power of storytelling through art this spring! This season of free family-friendly programming is inspired by artist Roda Medhat’s immersive sculptural environment. Our knowledgeable artist-instructors will be present to offer guidance and support to develop new ideas\, or you are welcome to explore independently and create in your own unique way.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/free-family-open-studio-at-the-agb/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Burlington\, 1333 Lakeshore Road\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7S 1A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Free,Indoor
GEO:43.3210066;-79.8008688
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T183733Z
CREATED:20260604T183733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T183733Z
UID:10032233-1789909200-1789923600@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Appleby Line Street Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Appleby Line Street Festival brings families and neighbourhoods together by making the streets come alive with activity on Appleby Line between New Street and Fairview Street. 
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/appleby-line-street-festival-2/
LOCATION:Appleby Street Fest\, Appleby and Fairview\, Burlington\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Festivals and Markets,Free
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260406T195410Z
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030490-1789948800-1790035199@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTSTAMP:20260406T195410Z
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030491-1790035200-1790121599@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20260406T195410Z
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030492-1790208000-1790294399@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T191151Z
CREATED:20260523T191151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T191151Z
UID:10032072-1790244000-1790276400@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:OPL Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Oakville Public Library is a dedicated volunteer committee that operates multiple book sales annually. \nPrice List\nBuy 1 tote and fill it · $15\nBuy 2 totes and fill them · $25\nRefill a Friends of OPL tote · $10\nAll books · 1 for $2\nContactless payment and cash accepted.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/opl-book-sale-2/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Oakville Public Library Central Branch\, 120 Navy St\, Oakville\, ON
CATEGORIES:Free,Indoor,Oakville
GEO:43.4443687;-79.6706075
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T191151Z
CREATED:20260523T191151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T191151Z
UID:10032073-1790330400-1790352000@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:OPL Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Oakville Public Library is a dedicated volunteer committee that operates multiple book sales annually. \nPrice List\nBuy 1 tote and fill it · $15\nBuy 2 totes and fill them · $25\nRefill a Friends of OPL tote · $10\nAll books · 1 for $2\nContactless payment and cash accepted.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/opl-book-sale-2/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Oakville Public Library Central Branch\, 120 Navy St\, Oakville\, ON
CATEGORIES:Free,Indoor,Oakville
GEO:43.4443687;-79.6706075
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T191151Z
CREATED:20260523T191151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T191151Z
UID:10032074-1790416800-1790438400@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:OPL Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Oakville Public Library is a dedicated volunteer committee that operates multiple book sales annually. \nPrice List\nBuy 1 tote and fill it · $15\nBuy 2 totes and fill them · $25\nRefill a Friends of OPL tote · $10\nAll books · 1 for $2\nContactless payment and cash accepted.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/opl-book-sale-2/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Oakville Public Library Central Branch\, 120 Navy St\, Oakville\, ON
CATEGORIES:Free,Indoor,Oakville
GEO:43.4443687;-79.6706075
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T162332Z
CREATED:20260617T162332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T162332Z
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SUMMARY:Indigo Play Days
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Summer on Saturdays* at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for fun storytime and kids activities from GenMe™\, Pokemon™\, Groovy Girls®\, LEGO®\, Make It Real®\, and Magna-Tiles®. Spaces are limited. No reservation required for accompanying adults or non-participants. \nSaturday July 4 at 11am & 1pm local time Summer Reading Launch Party\nPick up your FREE Summer Reading Passport and enjoy storytime and fun activities from kid-favourite series\, including Dog Man\, InvestiGators\, and Wings of Fire.\n \n\nSaturday July 11 at 11am & 1pm local time Building Friendships & Bracelets\nHey besties! Join us in store for a friendship extravaganza\, complete with DIY friendship bracelets and exciting Baby-Sitters Club activities\, like mini magazines\, trivia\, and more for BSC fans. Plus\, gather around for a heartwarming friendship-themed storytime.\n \n\nSaturday July 18 at 11am & 1pm local time Trainers Trading Event\nCalling all Pokémon™ Trainers! Join us in store for an action-packed Pokémon™ Trading Card Event designed for fans ready to trade\, collect\, and connect with fellow Trainers.\n \n\nSaturday July 25 at 11am & 1pm local time Groovy Creative Club\nJoin us for a fun-filled up event where kids can discover their unique style through a ’90s-inspired personality quiz. Find out which Groovy Girls® doll\, accessory\, and book genre best matches your personality! Plus\, every participant will receive a Groovy Girls® mini keychain journal to take home.\n\n\n\n \n\nSaturday August 8 at 11am & 1pm local time Disney Castle Make & Take\n\nJoin us for a magical LEGO® Disney Castle Make & Take event. Children will enjoy a Disney-themed storytime and build their own LEGO® creation to take home as a special keepsake.  \nSaturday August 15 at 11am & 1pm local time Beads & Bracelet Party\n\nJoin us for a creative Make It Real® Bracelet event\, where children can create their own candy-themed bracelet to keep.  \nSaturday August 22 at 11am & 1pm local time Build\, Play & Explore\n\nJoin us for a fun-filled MAGNA-TILES® building adventure inspired by the book Tumford the Terrible! After enjoying the storytime\, children will use MAGNA-TILES® to create playful pet scenes\, imagining and building their own adventures. 
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/indigo-play-days/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Select Indigo and Chapters stores\, Burlington\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Free,Guelph,Hamilton,Kitchener / Waterloo,Milton,Mississaga,Niagara Area,Oakville
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T144013Z
CREATED:20260310T122643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T144013Z
UID:10029936-1790514000-1790524800@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Free Family Open Studio at the AGB
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate heritage\, imagination and the power of storytelling through art this spring! This season of free family-friendly programming is inspired by artist Roda Medhat’s immersive sculptural environment. Our knowledgeable artist-instructors will be present to offer guidance and support to develop new ideas\, or you are welcome to explore independently and create in your own unique way.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/free-family-open-studio-at-the-agb/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Burlington\, 1333 Lakeshore Road\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7S 1A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Free,Indoor
GEO:43.3210066;-79.8008688
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Art Gallery of Burlington 1333 Lakeshore Road Burlington Ontario L7S 1A9 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1333 Lakeshore Road:geo:-79.8008688,43.3210066
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260406T195410Z
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030493-1790553600-1790639999@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTSTAMP:20260406T195410Z
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030494-1790640000-1790726399@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20260406T195410Z
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
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SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260716T182518Z
CREATED:20260708T104955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T182518Z
UID:10033220-1791019800-1791046800@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Telling Tales Festival
DESCRIPTION:Telling Tales is a free family festival dedicated to inspiring a love of reading. Connect with Canada’s leading children’s authors\, illustrators\, storytellers and musicians. \n2 DAYS – 5 STAGES – 50+ AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS \nJoin us Saturday October 4 and Sunday October 5 at Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park\, Burlington\, Ontario. \nFREE FAMILY FUN for everyone from tots to teens. Over 100 of Canada’s leading children’s authors\, illustrators\, storytellers\, and musicians live and in-person! \nPlus meet literary characters\, explore the gardens\, workshops\, theatre\, and activities\, contests\, and more. \nFor more information visit https://tellingtales.org/ \nTelling Tales is building a community of readers\, writers and storytellers within Canada’s diverse communities. English\, French\, and Indigenous authors\, artists\, musicians\, and poets engage even the most reluctant reader.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/telling-tales-festival-2/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Royal Botanical Gardens Hendrie Park\, 680 Plains Road West\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7T4H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Festivals and Markets,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T160000
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SUMMARY:Indigo Play Days
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Summer on Saturdays* at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for fun storytime and kids activities from GenMe™\, Pokemon™\, Groovy Girls®\, LEGO®\, Make It Real®\, and Magna-Tiles®. Spaces are limited. No reservation required for accompanying adults or non-participants. \nSaturday July 4 at 11am & 1pm local time Summer Reading Launch Party\nPick up your FREE Summer Reading Passport and enjoy storytime and fun activities from kid-favourite series\, including Dog Man\, InvestiGators\, and Wings of Fire.\n \n\nSaturday July 11 at 11am & 1pm local time Building Friendships & Bracelets\nHey besties! Join us in store for a friendship extravaganza\, complete with DIY friendship bracelets and exciting Baby-Sitters Club activities\, like mini magazines\, trivia\, and more for BSC fans. Plus\, gather around for a heartwarming friendship-themed storytime.\n \n\nSaturday July 18 at 11am & 1pm local time Trainers Trading Event\nCalling all Pokémon™ Trainers! Join us in store for an action-packed Pokémon™ Trading Card Event designed for fans ready to trade\, collect\, and connect with fellow Trainers.\n \n\nSaturday July 25 at 11am & 1pm local time Groovy Creative Club\nJoin us for a fun-filled up event where kids can discover their unique style through a ’90s-inspired personality quiz. Find out which Groovy Girls® doll\, accessory\, and book genre best matches your personality! Plus\, every participant will receive a Groovy Girls® mini keychain journal to take home.\n\n\n\n \n\nSaturday August 8 at 11am & 1pm local time Disney Castle Make & Take\n\nJoin us for a magical LEGO® Disney Castle Make & Take event. Children will enjoy a Disney-themed storytime and build their own LEGO® creation to take home as a special keepsake.  \nSaturday August 15 at 11am & 1pm local time Beads & Bracelet Party\n\nJoin us for a creative Make It Real® Bracelet event\, where children can create their own candy-themed bracelet to keep.  \nSaturday August 22 at 11am & 1pm local time Build\, Play & Explore\n\nJoin us for a fun-filled MAGNA-TILES® building adventure inspired by the book Tumford the Terrible! After enjoying the storytime\, children will use MAGNA-TILES® to create playful pet scenes\, imagining and building their own adventures. 
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/indigo-play-days/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Select Indigo and Chapters stores\, Burlington\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Free,Guelph,Hamilton,Kitchener / Waterloo,Milton,Mississaga,Niagara Area,Oakville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260716T182518Z
CREATED:20260708T104955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T182518Z
UID:10033221-1791106200-1791133200@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Telling Tales Festival
DESCRIPTION:Telling Tales is a free family festival dedicated to inspiring a love of reading. Connect with Canada’s leading children’s authors\, illustrators\, storytellers and musicians. \n2 DAYS – 5 STAGES – 50+ AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS \nJoin us Saturday October 4 and Sunday October 5 at Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park\, Burlington\, Ontario. \nFREE FAMILY FUN for everyone from tots to teens. Over 100 of Canada’s leading children’s authors\, illustrators\, storytellers\, and musicians live and in-person! \nPlus meet literary characters\, explore the gardens\, workshops\, theatre\, and activities\, contests\, and more. \nFor more information visit https://tellingtales.org/ \nTelling Tales is building a community of readers\, writers and storytellers within Canada’s diverse communities. English\, French\, and Indigenous authors\, artists\, musicians\, and poets engage even the most reluctant reader.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/telling-tales-festival-2/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Royal Botanical Gardens Hendrie Park\, 680 Plains Road West\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7T4H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Festivals and Markets,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T144013Z
CREATED:20260310T122643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T144013Z
UID:10029937-1791118800-1791129600@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Free Family Open Studio at the AGB
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate heritage\, imagination and the power of storytelling through art this spring! This season of free family-friendly programming is inspired by artist Roda Medhat’s immersive sculptural environment. Our knowledgeable artist-instructors will be present to offer guidance and support to develop new ideas\, or you are welcome to explore independently and create in your own unique way.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/free-family-open-studio-at-the-agb/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Burlington\, 1333 Lakeshore Road\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7S 1A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Free,Indoor
GEO:43.3210066;-79.8008688
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTSTAMP:20260406T195410Z
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
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SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTSTAMP:20260406T195410Z
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030497-1791244800-1791331199@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20260406T195410Z
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030498-1791417600-1791503999@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T162332Z
CREATED:20260617T162332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T162332Z
UID:10032844-1791630000-1791648000@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Indigo Play Days
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Summer on Saturdays* at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for fun storytime and kids activities from GenMe™\, Pokemon™\, Groovy Girls®\, LEGO®\, Make It Real®\, and Magna-Tiles®. Spaces are limited. No reservation required for accompanying adults or non-participants. \nSaturday July 4 at 11am & 1pm local time Summer Reading Launch Party\nPick up your FREE Summer Reading Passport and enjoy storytime and fun activities from kid-favourite series\, including Dog Man\, InvestiGators\, and Wings of Fire.\n \n\nSaturday July 11 at 11am & 1pm local time Building Friendships & Bracelets\nHey besties! Join us in store for a friendship extravaganza\, complete with DIY friendship bracelets and exciting Baby-Sitters Club activities\, like mini magazines\, trivia\, and more for BSC fans. Plus\, gather around for a heartwarming friendship-themed storytime.\n \n\nSaturday July 18 at 11am & 1pm local time Trainers Trading Event\nCalling all Pokémon™ Trainers! Join us in store for an action-packed Pokémon™ Trading Card Event designed for fans ready to trade\, collect\, and connect with fellow Trainers.\n \n\nSaturday July 25 at 11am & 1pm local time Groovy Creative Club\nJoin us for a fun-filled up event where kids can discover their unique style through a ’90s-inspired personality quiz. Find out which Groovy Girls® doll\, accessory\, and book genre best matches your personality! Plus\, every participant will receive a Groovy Girls® mini keychain journal to take home.\n\n\n\n \n\nSaturday August 8 at 11am & 1pm local time Disney Castle Make & Take\n\nJoin us for a magical LEGO® Disney Castle Make & Take event. Children will enjoy a Disney-themed storytime and build their own LEGO® creation to take home as a special keepsake.  \nSaturday August 15 at 11am & 1pm local time Beads & Bracelet Party\n\nJoin us for a creative Make It Real® Bracelet event\, where children can create their own candy-themed bracelet to keep.  \nSaturday August 22 at 11am & 1pm local time Build\, Play & Explore\n\nJoin us for a fun-filled MAGNA-TILES® building adventure inspired by the book Tumford the Terrible! After enjoying the storytime\, children will use MAGNA-TILES® to create playful pet scenes\, imagining and building their own adventures. 
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/indigo-play-days/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Select Indigo and Chapters stores\, Burlington\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Free,Guelph,Hamilton,Kitchener / Waterloo,Milton,Mississaga,Niagara Area,Oakville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T144013Z
CREATED:20260310T122643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T144013Z
UID:10029938-1791723600-1791734400@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Free Family Open Studio at the AGB
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate heritage\, imagination and the power of storytelling through art this spring! This season of free family-friendly programming is inspired by artist Roda Medhat’s immersive sculptural environment. Our knowledgeable artist-instructors will be present to offer guidance and support to develop new ideas\, or you are welcome to explore independently and create in your own unique way.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/free-family-open-studio-at-the-agb/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Burlington\, 1333 Lakeshore Road\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7S 1A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Burlington,Free,Indoor
GEO:43.3210066;-79.8008688
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20260406T195410Z
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030499-1791763200-1791849599@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTSTAMP:20260406T195410Z
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030500-1791849600-1791935999@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260406T195410Z
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030501-1792022400-1792108799@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260123T214411Z
CREATED:20260123T214411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T214411Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Howl-O-Ween Pawty
DESCRIPTION:The 4th Annual Howl-o-Ween Pawty is an open to the public fundraising event organized by Autism Dog Services (www.autismdogservices.ca) The event will bring together children with their families and dogs\, ADS certified service dogs\, puppy raisers and service dogs in training. The fun-filled “Pawty” event will have entertainers\, DJ\, children’s magician\, singers\, line dancers\, food truck\, a people and puppy parade and local vendors.
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/4th-annual-howl-o-ween-pawty/
LOCATION:Children’s Safety Village of Brant\, 407 Elgin Street\, Brantford\, Ontario\, N3S 7P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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