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Event Series Tell Tales

Tell Tales

HPL - selected branches

Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy […]

Burlington’s Canada Day Celebrations

Celebrate Canada Day with the City of Burlington at Spencer Smith Park on July 1, 2025! Experience a day of fun-filled activities, delicious food, vibrant vendors, and lively entertainment at […]

Grimsby Canada Day Festival

Grimsby Museum 6 Murray Street, Grimsby, Ontario, Canada

Join the Grimsby Museum for Canada Day celebrations as we celebrate Canada's 158th birthday with this annual one-day festival. Face painting, bounce castles, Museum exhibitions, photo booth, DJ and other […]

Oakville’s Canada Day Celebrations

Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park 2340 Ontario Street, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

This family-friendly birthday bash will feature: a variety of cultural activities, including arts and crafts interactive sports try-its food and beverage services, and busking-style performances. The evening will also include: […]

Event Series Family Dance Party

Family Dance Party

HPL - selected branches

Music, movement and more. Friday, June 06: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Waterdown Wednesday, July 02: 10:00am - 10:30am Waterdown Tuesday, July 15: 11:00am - 12:00pm Kenilworth Monday, July 21: 10:00am - […]

Crash Rhythm Drumming Workshop

HPL - Stoney Creek Branch 777 Highway 8, Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

Learn about drumming with musicians from Crash Rhythm Drumming. Join drummers from Crash Rhythm in this engaging workshop full of loud, percussive fun. Try bucket drumming and write a song […]

Event Series Kids’ Book Swap

Kids’ Book Swap

HPL - selected branches

Bring your new or gently used children’s books to swap with others. Friday, June 27: 10:00am - 11:00am Saltfleet Wednesday, July 02: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kenilworth Friday, July 04: 2:00pm […]

Mime Performance at HPL

HPL - Terryberry Branch 100 Mohawk Road West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Professional mime Trevor Copp performs the Carnival of the Animals. Trevor Copp physically interprets the animals in French composer Camille Saint-Saens' humourous musical, the Carnival of Animals. The music is […]

Event Series Kids’ Book Swap

Kids’ Book Swap

HPL - selected branches

Bring your new or gently used children’s books to swap with others. Friday, June 27: 10:00am - 11:00am Saltfleet Wednesday, July 02: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kenilworth Friday, July 04: 2:00pm […]

Event Series Magic Mel

Magic Mel

HPL - selected branches

An upbeat, hilarious and interactive magical experience with magician Mel Jones who has entertained audiences of all ages all over the world for 15 years. This is a drop-in event […]

Event Series Birds at the Library

Birds at the Library

HPL - selected branches

Learn about birds and meet feathered friends with the Hamilton Aviary. Learn about our fascinating feathered friends and meet some exotic birds from the Hamilton Aviary. This is a drop-in event […]

Tales by Moonlight with Drums et al

HPL - Central Branch 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Drums et al presents this ancient African musical tradition of gathering children under the moonlight for stories and riddles. Children will follow along using provided drums learning simple rhythm and […]

Event Series Birds at the Library

Birds at the Library

HPL - selected branches

Learn about birds and meet feathered friends with the Hamilton Aviary. Learn about our fascinating feathered friends and meet some exotic birds from the Hamilton Aviary. This is a drop-in event […]

Event Series Tell Tales

Tell Tales

HPL - selected branches

Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy […]

Event Series Live Music at HPL

Live Music at HPL

HPL - selected branches

Listen to live music in a series of concerts at Hamilton Public Library - check the website for performer schedules. Monday, June 09: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Valley Park Friday, June […]

All Ears

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

Hop in and learn about adopting rabbits and responsible pet ownership. Hop in and learn about adopting rabbits and responsible pet ownership. Bring the whole family for bunny-themed children's activities. […]

Big Blue Blocks at HPL

HPL - Central Branch 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Hamilton Children’s Museum will be popping up at Hamilton Public Library, Central Branch. Families are invited to build and play with the Big Blue Blocks designed to inspire children to create […]

Indigenous Storytelling: Star Stories

HPL - Valley Park Branch 1050 Paramount Dr., Unit 12, Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

Listen to Cree and Anishnaabe star stories told under a starry sky. Younger listeners are welcome at this all-ages event. Presented by local artist Jim Adams.

Event Series Mobile Zoo Visit

Mobile Zoo Visit

HPL - selected branches

Board a bus full of animals on this mobile zoo. Thursday, July 10: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Parkdale Monday, July 14: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mount Hope Wednesday, July 30: 5:00pm - […]

Event Series Tell Tales

Tell Tales

HPL - selected branches

Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy […]

Event Series Birding for Kids

Birding for Kids

Come learn the basics of birding, a fun hobby and a great way to introduce kids to citizen science.  Best for 8+ Friday, July 11: 10:00am - 11:00am Sherwood Wednesday, […]

Event Series Live Music at HPL

Live Music at HPL

HPL - selected branches

Listen to live music in a series of concerts at Hamilton Public Library - check the website for performer schedules. Monday, June 09: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Valley Park Friday, June […]

Event Series Park Crawl Hamilton

Park Crawl Hamilton

Gore Park 1 Hughson St S, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Park Crawl will activate both Gore Park and John Rebecca Park simultaneously on select days during the summer, designed to provide attendees with plenty of free and exciting family-friendly entertainment. […]

Club Roma Classic Car Show

Club Roma 125 Vansickle Road, St Catharines, ON, Canada

Get ready for a spectacular day of vintage cars, great food, and family fun at the Club Roma Classic Car Show! Whether you're a car enthusiast, collector, or just love […]

Event Series Kids’ Trivia

Kids’ Trivia

HPL - selected branches

Test your trivia knowledge on this week's theme in this fun competition for kids ages 6-12. Thursday, June 12: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Saltfleet Monday, June 30: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Redhill […]

Event Series Mobile Zoo Visit

Mobile Zoo Visit

HPL - selected branches

Board a bus full of animals on this mobile zoo. Thursday, July 10: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Parkdale Monday, July 14: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mount Hope Wednesday, July 30: 5:00pm - […]

Event Series Tell Tales

Tell Tales

HPL - selected branches

Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading. Trained pet therapy dogs and adult volunteers encourage readers to take part in literacy […]

Event Series Live Music at HPL

Live Music at HPL

HPL - selected branches

Listen to live music in a series of concerts at Hamilton Public Library - check the website for performer schedules. Monday, June 09: 1:00pm - 1:45pm Valley Park Friday, June […]

Event Series Puppet Show at HPL

Puppet Show at HPL

HPL - selected branches

Puppet shows, stories and songs. Saturday, June 28: 10:00am - 10:30am Westdale Tuesday, July 15: 11:00am - 12:00pm Barton Monday, August 11: 2:00pm - 2:30pm Turner Park Tuesday, August 12: […]

Event Series Family Dance Party

Family Dance Party

HPL - selected branches

Music, movement and more. Friday, June 06: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Waterdown Wednesday, July 02: 10:00am - 10:30am Waterdown Tuesday, July 15: 11:00am - 12:00pm Kenilworth Monday, July 21: 10:00am - […]

Summer Reading Club Event: Meet the Author Jess Hannigan

HPL - Dundas Branch 18 Ogilvie St, Dundas, Ontario, Canada

Join author Jess Hannigan for a reading of Spider in the Well. Learn about writing and illustrating a picture book and participate in a group drawing activity. This is a drop-in event […]

Dan the Nature Man: The Wonder of Birds

HPL - Locke Branch 285 Locke Street South, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

There are so many kinds of animals that we often call birds. We will learn about their amazing adaptations, how important they are to the natural world (including us!), and […]

Event Series Birding for Kids

Birding for Kids

Come learn the basics of birding, a fun hobby and a great way to introduce kids to citizen science.  Best for 8+ Friday, July 11: 10:00am - 11:00am Sherwood Wednesday, […]

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