Bring your Our Generation® doll in store for a brand new back-to-school look. Participants will dress their dolls and complete an All About Me activity poster to take home. A $5 TicketScene reservation is required. Guests will receive a $5 Indigo gift card at the event. Ages 3+.
Learn fun and fascinating facts about monarch butterflies, then enjoy making and decorating your very own butterfly creation. This hands‑on activity invites participants to explore nature, colour, and creativity while […]
Come in for a fun free event! We will show you how to make the viral potato zapper with Pellon Wrap-N-Zap!
Think you could be a Victorian? Find out! Each month, How to Be a Victorian takes on a different part of everyday life in the 19th century — from getting dressed and going to school, to surviving winter, and celebrating Christmas. Explore historic objects, try your hand at Victorian skills, and tackle the everyday challenges of life before […]
Free, drop-in sessions! This season of free family-friendly programming is inspired by Wiigwasitig / waskway / Honouring the Birch Tree, which explores the heritage and healing power of the birch tree through diverse art forms. […]
Celebrate Culture Days with noisy fun for ages 1-5 + adult caregiver Listen to a story, sing, dance, and explore musical instruments in this special Cultural Days Music & Rhythm Storytime! Ages 1 to 5 with adult caregiver participation. Program supplies funded by City of Burlington Culture Days grant. Music & Rhythm Storytime is very popular […]
Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading. Tuesday, September 29: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley […]
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!! Sept 21, Tansley Woods, 6:30-7:30 Sept 29, Brant Hills, 6:30-7:30
Celebrate Culture Days with noisy fun for ages 1-5 + adult caregiver Listen to a story, sing, dance, and explore musical instruments in this special Cultural Days Music & Rhythm Storytime! Ages 1 to 5 with adult caregiver participation. Program supplies funded by City of Burlington Culture Days grant. Music & Rhythm Storytime is very popular […]
Join the harvest festival at the Farmer's Market with these special Lil Kids Club events. Sept 23 10:30-11:00 Sept 30 10:30-11:00 Oct 7 10:30-11:00
Toddler Days is a hands-on, interactive, parented program designed for children ages 2 – 4 years old. The program takes place at Joseph Brant Museum on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. The cost is $12.00/child (includes tax), accompanying adults are complimentary. Pre-registration is required, as capacity is limited. Each week features a […]
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! Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Wednesday, […]
Celebrate Culture Days with noisy fun for ages 1-5 + adult caregiver Listen to a story, sing, dance, and explore musical instruments in this special Cultural Days Music & Rhythm Storytime! Ages 1 to 5 with adult caregiver participation. Program supplies funded by City of Burlington Culture Days grant. Music & Rhythm Storytime is very popular […]
Halloween race against the clock in a series of 60-second challenges! Ages 13-17 Think you’ve got what it takes to beat the clock? Get ready for a fast-paced, Halloween-themed showdown. Compete in a series of spooky, one-minute challenges using everyday objects, rotate through fun stations, and earn points along the way. Bring a friend or […]
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, October 01: 6:30pm […]
We celebrate Fall with tales of pumpkins, songs & more! Celebrate the fall season at the library with a special pumpkin-themed storytime! After the story, create a craft to take home. Perfect for families with children ages 5 and younger. Storytime is very popular at this location, and space is limited, so please arrive early […]
Ever wondered what happens to good food after it’s rescued—and how it reaches neighbours in our community? Join us Friday, October 2 from 4:30–7:00 PM at our Burlington warehouse for a family-friendly open house and a chance to learn more about our mission and see food rescue in action. 2258 Mountainside Drive, Burlington During your […]
Roll up your sleeves and turn simple clay into tiny masterpieces in this hands‑on magnet‑making craft. During the Youth Drop‑In, participants will shape, decorate, and personalize their own fridge‑worthy artwork. This creative session encourages exploration, play, and artistic confidence for youth ages 11–17, offering a relaxed space to experiment with colour, texture, and imaginative design.
We celebrate Fall with tales of pumpkins, songs & more! Celebrate the fall season at the library with a special pumpkin-themed storytime! After the story, create a craft to take […]