Hamilton Children’s Museum will be popping up at Dundurn National Historic Site in the Historic Kitchen Garden. Bring your young family and friends for free nature-based activities in “Sophia’s Garden”, a child-focused interactive space.
The Hamilton Italian Heritage Festival is the city’s inaugural celebration of Italian culture and traditions, set to take place in June 2025. The festival will feature live Italian music, delicious food vendors, art displays, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities. Located on James Street North, right beside Liuna Station—the very area where many Italian immigrants first […]
Join us for an interactive storytelling afternoon with Anishinaabe author and illustrator Jennifer Faria. Enjoy a live reading then make a hands-on craft inspired by the book. Visit the Debwewin: The Truth Project exhibit to learn more about Indigenous history and contemporary experiences. This event encourages cultural connection and learning through storytelling, art, and play.
Join us in store and challenge our play experts to some one-on-one pocket games! Test your skills and win some cool prizes. Are you ready?
For children 4 - 10 years of age, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is suitable for Mandarin speakers. Today's storytime facilitated by the Milton Chinese Canadian Association, features a "A Garden of Vegetables turned into Pixies" by Xiang Zhou. It is a humorous nursery rhyme about a garden of vegetables, and how they grow over the spring and summer.
Join us for unforgettable games, passionate fans, and lots of fun and giveaways through our season! Home Games: June 13 7:30pm - Father's Night - It’s Friday Fathers Night, where we honour all the amazing dads with a fun-filled evening of baseball, family, and unforgettable memories. June 20 7:30pm - Heroes in the Nest - […]
Watch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short walk from Princess Point accessed along the Desjardins Trail. Operation lasts around 30 minutes. The Fishway will be open Monday - Friday at 2:30pm during March […]
Celebrate Senior's Month by bringing your grandparent to storytime! Ages 6M-5Y Join us for storytime fun, including music and songs! Storytime is led by an OPL staff member. This program is ticketed. Tickets are required, limited, and vary by branch. Tickets will be distributed 15min prior to program start. Check the website for times and […]
Join us Monday nights at the Cruisin’ Car Show in the Canadian Tire/Burlington Centre Parking LotMay 12 to Sept 29 20255PM-8PM excluding long weekendsOur mission is to create a vibrant & engaging space where car enthusiasts can showcase their passion for automobiles while doing good for the community
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. In partnership with Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, June 05: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Valley Park Thursday, June 12: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Valley Park Monday, June 16: […]
Watch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short walk from Princess Point accessed along the Desjardins Trail. Operation lasts around 30 minutes. The Fishway will be open Monday - Friday at 2:30pm during March […]
Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading. June 5 10:30-11:00am Carlisle June 5 11-11:30am Stoney Creek June 7 10-10:30am Central June 9 10-10:30am Kenilworth June 12 6:30-7:30pm Dundas June 17 10-10:30am Greensville June 24 10-10:30am Sherwood June 24 10-10:30am […]
Celebrate Indigenous Heritage month with us in storytime. Ages 6M-5Y Join us for storytime fun, including music and songs! Storytime is led by an OPL staff member. This program is ticketed. Tickets are required, limited, and vary by branch. Tickets will be distributed 15min prior to program start.
VIRTUAL | After the event date, watch the talk any time through Library Speakers Consortium Award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. Inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers, Odder is poignant and humorous tale […]
Watch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short walk from Princess Point accessed along the Desjardins Trail. Operation lasts around 30 minutes. The Fishway will be open Monday - Friday at 2:30pm during March […]
Drop-in for some fun, low impact, calming stretches and exercises. Wednesday, June 25: 10:30am - 11:00am Concession Wednesday, July 16: 10:00am - 10:30am Waterdown
Movies For Mommies (MFM), is the original parent & baby film event, and the first event of its kind to offer grown up entertainment in a Baby-Friendly environment. Enjoy a film in a baby-friendly environment (lights dimmed, sound lowered) every other Wednsday. See website for this week's movie.
Every other week, Animal Services hosts a Coyote Etiquette and Petiquette Pop-Up table at Central Library. Stop by our pop-up table to ask questions and learn more about a variety of topics, including: How to haze coyotes and coyote-proof your property How to report off-leash dogs Bylaws related to stoop-and-scoop Leash-free areas around the city, […]
Pour les enfant 0 à 6 ans. Les tout-petits savent que le livre est porteur de sens. Chaque lecture que vous offrez à votre enfant est un cadeau dont il ne pourra que profiter. Le livre prend tout son sens lorsqu'il fait l'objet d'un partage entre l'adulte et le tout-petit! Venez partager ce moment avec nous autour de la […]
Grades 9-12 students knit a scarf, hat or mittens for a cause and earn volunteer hours. Supplies provided, though participants may bring their own. Please register as a volunteer by filling out the application form on the teen volunteer page of our website or by emailing volunteer@hpl.ca. This program runs Wednesdays and Thursdays until the end of June. […]
Classic and Antique Cars, DJ, Door Prizes, 50/50 draws, raffles.
Watch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short walk from Princess Point accessed along the Desjardins Trail. Operation lasts around 30 minutes. The Fishway will be open Monday - Friday at 2:30pm during March […]
Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading. June 5 10:30-11:00am Carlisle June 5 11-11:30am Stoney Creek June 7 10-10:30am Central June 9 10-10:30am Kenilworth June 12 6:30-7:30pm Dundas June 17 10-10:30am Greensville June 24 10-10:30am Sherwood June 24 10-10:30am […]
Grades 9-12 students knit a scarf, hat or mittens for a cause and earn volunteer hours. Supplies provided, though participants may bring their own. Please register as a volunteer by filling out the application form on the teen volunteer page of our website or by emailing volunteer@hpl.ca. This program runs Wednesdays and Thursdays until the end of June. […]
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. In partnership with Therapy Tails Ontario. Thursday, June 05: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Valley Park Thursday, June 12: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Valley Park Monday, June 16: […]
Watch RBG ecologists at work as they assist migrating fish to their spawning grounds in Cootes Paradise Marsh! The Fishway is located at the outlet of Cootes Paradise Marsh, a short walk from Princess Point accessed along the Desjardins Trail. Operation lasts around 30 minutes. The Fishway will be open Monday - Friday at 2:30pm during March […]
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 - 3:00pm Turner Park Saturday, July 19: 11:00am - 1:00pm Barton Tuesday, August 05: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mount Hope Tuesday, August 12: 1:00pm - 2:00pm […]
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library. Check the website for this week's lineup!
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites. June 6 1-3pm Saltfleet Branch Dog Man June 7 1-3pm Valley Park Paddington June 7 1-3pm Barton Captain Underpants June 7 2-4pm Turner Park Monsters University June 14 1-3pm Barton Hop June 14 1-3pm Valley Park Paddington 2 June 14 2-4pm Turner Park Zootopia June 21 1-3pm Ancaster […]
Join us for unforgettable games, passionate fans, and lots of fun and giveaways through our season! Home Games: June 13 7:30pm - Father's Night - It’s Friday Fathers Night, where we honour all the amazing dads with a fun-filled evening of baseball, family, and unforgettable memories. June 20 7:30pm - Heroes in the Nest - […]
Join Mountsberg staff for a visit to the Animal Barn where you’ll interact with some of our barn residents and learn more about their care. $10 per person + gate fees.
Join our Raptor Centre staff to meet some of our resident raptors, and learn more about their incredible features plus how we care for them. $10 per person + gate fees.
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways await with this year's travel-themed Summer Reading Club.
Visit your local store to build your own LEGO® Car – FREE!
The museum is excited to present the “STEAM Saturdays” workshop series for kids! These monthly workshops will explore topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. This month, we will learn about electric circuits and make a battery from an unusual source – potatoes! This workshop is a staff-led and supervised event. Parents/Caregivers are welcome […]
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: 10:00am - 11:00am Terryberry Friday, August 15: 2:00pm - 2:30pm Mount Hope Wednesday, August 20: 10:00am - 11:00am Central Tuesday, August 26: 10:00am - 10:30am […]
Join us for storytime fun! Get moving with stories, songs, music, and fun! Ages 6M-5Y Join us for storytime fun, including music and songs! Storytime is led by an OPL staff member.
Exercise your vocals chords and sing along with your favourite songs.
A full 4-day, fun filled, flag waving toe tapping fabulous time awaits all! Vendors, food trucks, fashion show, parade of cultures, and more!
For children 6-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Join author Kristi White as she shares her series The Adventures of Jay and Gizmo. The series takes readers on adventures with Jay, a young Indigenous boy, and his cat friend, Gizmo, while providing lessons about Indigenous people, language, culture, traditions, and celebrations. […]
A magic show that is sure to amaze and entertain. Saturday, June 28: 10:30am - 11:30am Terryberry Saturday, June 28: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Sherwood Tuesday, July 08: 10:00am - 11:00am Greensville Thursday, July 17: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kenilworth
The more we GOAT together, the happier we’ll be! You and your little one(s) will enjoy some gentle yoga poses to kid-friendly music…and you will be surrounded by adorable, friendly goats! Come out and see what it’s all about. Please Note: This class is tailored for pre-school aged children (babies welcome of course). You […]
For children 4-8 years of age. Parents/caregivers must remain on-site for the duration of the program. Look Like Me, Read Like Me will offer kids the chance to see themselves in the stories they hear in order to foster confidence, imagination, and a love for reading and writing. Facilitated by Halton Black Voices, the sessions will be filled […]
Imagine, build and play with giant, blue blocks. Saturday, June 28: 11:00am - 2:00pm Central Wednesday, July 09: 4:00pm - 7:00pm Central
Don’t miss the Burlington Model Railway Club’s Open House at Hidden Valley Park. It's a fantastic opportunity to see their intricate HO, N-scale, and garden-gauge model railway layouts running—perfect for train enthusiasts of all ages.
Suit up and join one of our beekeepers for a look at the inner workings of a beehive. After your visit, you’ll get to take home a jar of Mountsberg’s honey as a tasty souvenir. $149 + HST for a group of 2 people + gate fees. Participants must be 12 years of age or […]
Hamilton Children’s Museum will be popping up at Dundurn National Historic Site in the Historic Kitchen Garden. Bring your young family and friends for free nature-based activities in “Sophia’s Garden”, a child-focused interactive space.
Come enjoy learning about other cultures! Cultural entertainment and activities Youth games and challenges for prizes Children’s activities and bouncy castle Ice cream truck and other food vendors Fun for all ages Indoor gym facility set up for cultural booths and alternative location for performances in bad weather conditions. This event is FREE and open to the […]
Join us to celebrate beloved Canadian author Robert Munsch: we’re reading family faves + sharing themed activity sheets!
A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master the terrain while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected crafter named Steve.