Mugs & Mini’s Meet Up
Common Moms Oakville invites you to a FREE Mugs & Mini's meet up! Fill your cup, both physically and socially, and join us for hot drinks and great chats while your little one plays. Come as you are — your mug is waiting!
Common Moms Oakville invites you to a FREE Mugs & Mini's meet up! Fill your cup, both physically and socially, and join us for hot drinks and great chats while your little one plays. Come as you are — your mug is waiting!
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!
Paws from studying with St. John’s therapy dogs! Take a short mental health break with a visiting furry friend. No need to register or call ahead—just drop in. Jan 20: 6:30-7:30pm Tansley Woods Jan 21: 6:30-7:30pm Alton Jan 22 6:30-7:30pm Central
"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 […]
A story time for children who thrive better in small groups. A small, welcoming group program with stories, songs, rhymes and sensory play activities for children ages 2-6 who have developmental disabilities, atypical sensory processing and/or other conditions. Registration required. If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us before your visit.Email mmcsween@hpl.ca […]
The Teal Room is reserved for high school students to study during exam time. Drop-ins welcome.
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, […]
Come down to the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond for some DJ Throw Back Saturdays and Thursdays, with lights, music, free hot chocolate and cookies. Thursday Jan 8: Disco Fever/Groovy 70s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 10: Retro Rewind 12-3pm Thursday Jan 15: Totally Rad 80s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 17: Pop Star Party 12-3pm Thursday Jan 22: 90s […]
Paws from studying with St. John’s therapy dogs! Take a short mental health break with a visiting furry friend. No need to register or call ahead—just drop in. Jan 20: 6:30-7:30pm Tansley Woods Jan 21: 6:30-7:30pm Alton Jan 22 6:30-7:30pm Central
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, January 08: 6:30pm […]
Celebrate Family Literacy Week on this PA Day with local author and illustrator of Spider in the Well and The Bear Out There. Join local author and illustrator Jess Hannigan for a reading of Spider in the Well and The Bear Out There. Discover the art of writing and illustrating and then join in on family-friendly activities in […]
Winter fun and games. Join us for a variety of Winter-inspired games and activities. Friday, January 23: 10:00am - 11:00am Kenilworth Friday, January 23: 11:00am - 1:00pm Central Saturday, January 24: 10:00am - 11:00am Barton Saturday, February 14: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Turner Park
Test your trivia knowledge in this fun competition for kids ages 6-12. HPL brings the questions, you bring the brains. Test your trivia knowledge about Science in this fun competition for children ages 6-12. Friday, January 23: 10:00am - 11:00am Locke Branch (Science theme) Friday, January 23: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sherwood
The Teal Room is reserved for high school students to study during exam time. Drop-ins welcome.
Follow the clues to rescue your favourite characters. Dog Man is locked in the library. Solve riddles and puzzles to rescue them before time is up.
Winter fun and games. Join us for a variety of Winter-inspired games and activities. Friday, January 23: 10:00am - 11:00am Kenilworth Friday, January 23: 11:00am - 1:00pm Central Saturday, January 24: 10:00am - 11:00am Barton Saturday, February 14: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Turner Park
Winter fun and games. Join us for a variety of Winter-inspired games and activities. Friday, January 23: 10:00am - 11:00am Kenilworth Friday, January 23: 11:00am - 1:00pm Central Saturday, January 24: 10:00am - 11:00am Barton Saturday, February 14: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Turner Park
Come down to the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond for some DJ Throw Back Saturdays and Thursdays, with lights, music, free hot chocolate and cookies. Thursday Jan 8: Disco Fever/Groovy 70s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 10: Retro Rewind 12-3pm Thursday Jan 15: Totally Rad 80s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 17: Pop Star Party 12-3pm Thursday Jan 22: 90s […]
Snuggle up and read to a St. John Ambulance therapy dog. Build confidence and a love of reading by reading aloud to a furry friend. Each child will spend about 10 minutes reading to one of two trained pet therapy dogs and their adult handler. While they wait for their turn, kids can work quietly […]
Join us for storytime in Mandarin! We'll read stories, sing songs, and practice rhymes. Ages 6M-5Y Join us for storytime fun, including music and songs! Storytime is led by an OPL staff member. Oakville Public Library is dedicated to the principles of Every Child Ready to Read, an initiative to help parents and caregivers develop […]
Drop in storytime for children 3 - 8 years of age with a parent or caregiver Join us for a special Family Literacy Day storytime led by award winning children's author Lana Button. Lana will share her book One Can, a touching story of a child who learns to give and receive -- and wants only to give again in return" […]
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with author Lana Button! This year’s theme—Make Mealtime Family Learning Time—comes to life as Lana reads One Can, leads fun mealtime songs, and guides a warm, age-appropriate conversation about empathy, food scarcity, giving and receiving, and all the foods your family loves best. This program is geared towards families with children ages […]
For children 9 - 11 years of age. Please note: Each child must be registered individually with individual cards. Build and explore with Minecraft! Use your creativity and problem solving skills to discover and build underwater worlds with code.
For children 6 to 12 years of age and a parent or caregiver. *One child per parent. Please use the accompanying form to indicate if you require a gluten free option. It's Family Literacy Day and we want to help you make mealtime fun family learning time. Join us for a hands on class and learn how to roll […]
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, January 08: 6:30pm […]
Sit back and relax as we read Spanish-language books aloud. Explore Spanish-language books and practice your Spanish while meeting friends and doing group activities. Presented by Asociación Fraternidad Hispana - Hamilton (AFH-Hamilton) with support from Keetup Publishing House. Monday, January 12: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Monday, January 26: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Central Monday, February 09: 5:00pm - 6:00pm […]
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, January 08: 6:30pm […]
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!
Develop your handwriting style for ages 9-12 Learn the art of beautiful longhand writing in this hands-on workshop for ages 9-12. Learn how to form flowing and connected letters and develop your own handwriting style. All materials provided. Register online. January 17, 2-3pm Alton Branch January 28, 6:30-7:30pm New Appleby Branch
Discover the power of AI in this virtual course, focusing on language models such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and Perplexity. Learn how these tools generate human-like text, how to communicate with them effectively using prompt engineering, and how they're trainied and fine-tuned. The course also covers ethical AI use, including limiting bias and responsible interaction. This […]
"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 […]
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, […]
Come down to the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond for some DJ Throw Back Saturdays and Thursdays, with lights, music, free hot chocolate and cookies. Thursday Jan 8: Disco Fever/Groovy 70s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 10: Retro Rewind 12-3pm Thursday Jan 15: Totally Rad 80s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 17: Pop Star Party 12-3pm Thursday Jan 22: 90s […]
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, January 08: 6:30pm […]
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, January 08: 6:30pm […]
Come down to the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond for some DJ Throw Back Saturdays and Thursdays, with lights, music, free hot chocolate and cookies. Thursday Jan 8: Disco Fever/Groovy 70s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 10: Retro Rewind 12-3pm Thursday Jan 15: Totally Rad 80s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 17: Pop Star Party 12-3pm Thursday Jan 22: 90s […]
Raise your voice and explore sound with the Hamilton Children's Choir. Raise your voice and explore sound with the Hamilton Children's Choir. Learn about our vocal instruments and build an instant choir through easy-to-learn (and super-catchy) ditties. All are welcome, including those who can’t read music or carry a tune. Geared toward children ages 4-10 with adult […]
If you have a child under 18 with a physical disability who you think might want to try the sport, come check out the action! If you just want to come watch some cool basketball, come and watch! No fee for spectator’s!
Snuggle up and read to a St. John Ambulance therapy dog. Build confidence and a love of reading by reading aloud to a furry friend. Each child will spend about 10 minutes reading to one of two trained pet therapy dogs and their adult handler. While they wait for their turn, kids can work quietly […]
A story time for children who thrive better in small groups. A small, welcoming group program with stories, songs, rhymes and sensory play activities for children ages 2-6 who have developmental disabilities, atypical sensory processing and/or other conditions. Registration required. If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us before your visit.Email mmcsween@hpl.ca […]
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, January 08: 6:30pm […]
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!
Craft Your Heart Out this Valentine’s Day! We’ll swirl, sparkle, and snip our way to cards that bloom with love. The event runs from 5pm to 7pm but each participant enjoys a focused 30-minute session of crafting. Select your time slot when registering: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, or 6:30. Discover a whole new way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Our Paper Roses Valentine’s […]
"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 […]
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, […]
Come down to the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond for some DJ Throw Back Saturdays and Thursdays, with lights, music, free hot chocolate and cookies. Thursday Jan 8: Disco Fever/Groovy 70s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 10: Retro Rewind 12-3pm Thursday Jan 15: Totally Rad 80s 6-9pm Saturday Jan 17: Pop Star Party 12-3pm Thursday Jan 22: 90s […]
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy activities. Presented by Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, January 08: 6:30pm […]
Come in for a fun, free event for kids! We’re going to make cute cards for Valentine’s Day. All supplies are free for this event.
Celebrate strong princesses and big imaginations at a special storytime for Paper Bag Princess Day and International Women’s Day. Listen to a reading of Robert Munsch's The Paper Bag Princess, sing songs, and make a fun craft to take home! Perfect for families with children ages 5 and younger. Family Storytime is very popular at this location, […]
Join us for our Lunar New Year Celebration happening Saturday, February 7th, from 11am-2pm in the common area outside The Slime Lab. We will have a Lion Dance performance at 11am, followed by lion themed crafts for kids and snap a pic in front of our Lunar New Year selfie backdrop!