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  • Bark for Books at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Explore Nature in Your Neighbourhood

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Explore nature with Green Venture. Explore pollinators, native plants, local birds and make a seed ball to take home. Presented by Green Venture. Friday, May 22: 10:00am - 11:00am Concession Branch Friday, May 22: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Valley Park Branch Tuesday, June 09: 10:00am - 11:00am Westdale Branch

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Comics and Secret Identities

    Comics and Secret Identities
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Read comics, discover new characters and create a superhero. Read comics, discover new characters and create a superhero. Saturday, May 23: 11:00am - 12:00pm  Central Library Friday, June 05: 10:00am - 11:00am  Kenilworth Branch 

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Mindfulness for Preschoolers

    Mindfulness for Preschoolers
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Drop-in for some fun, low impact, calming stretches and exercises. Young children participate in calming, low-impact movement activities to help them focus on mental and physical health.  Thursday, May 07: 1:30pm - 2:00pm  Waterdown Branch  Monday, May 25: 10:30am - 11:00am  Valley Park Branch Monday, June 29: 10:30am - 11:00am  Valley Park Branch

  • Sensory Hour Family Drop-in at HPL

    Sensory Hour Family Drop-in at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Connect with other families in a sensory-friendly environment. Drop in to connect with other families and have fun in a sensory-friendly environment.    If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us before your visit. Either email mmcsween@hpl.ca or call 905-546-3200 x3452. Friday, April 10: 3:30pm - 4:30pm  Barton Branch Monday, April 20: 4:00pm […]

  • Spanish Books Out Loud

    Spanish Books Out Loud
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, May 11: 5:00pm - 6:00pm  Kenilworth Branch Monday, May 25: 5:00pm - 6:00pm  Kenilworth Branch Monday, June 08: 5:00pm […]

  • Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading.   Tuesday, May 26: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Branch Tuesday, June 02: 9:30am - 10:00am Turner Park Branch  Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am Concession Branch Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am […]

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Kids’ Book Swap

    Kids’ Book Swap
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Bring your new or gently used children’s books to swap with others. Read it? Swap it. Bring your new or gently used children’s books to swap with others. For every book you bring, you can pick a free one. Please make sure donated books are in good condition and relatively current. Friday, April 17: 10:00am […]

  • Grief Storytime at HPL

    Grief Storytime at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Gentle and supportive stories for grieving families. If you are struggling to talk about grief within your family, Grief Storytime is a safe and nurturing space to explore emotions and find support in the community. Presented by Our Loss. Saturday, May 16: 10:30am - 11:00am  Valley Park Branch Saturday, April 18: 10:30am - 11:00am  Terryberry Branch  […]

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading.   Tuesday, May 26: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Branch Tuesday, June 02: 9:30am - 10:00am Turner Park Branch  Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am Concession Branch Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am […]

  • Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading.   Tuesday, May 26: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Branch Tuesday, June 02: 9:30am - 10:00am Turner Park Branch  Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am Concession Branch Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am […]

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading.   Tuesday, May 26: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Branch Tuesday, June 02: 9:30am - 10:00am Turner Park Branch  Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am Concession Branch Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am […]

  • Sing As You Are

    Sing As You Are
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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 […]

  • Birding for Kids

    Birding for Kids
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Come learn the basics of birding. Come learn the basics of birding, a fun hobby and a great way to introduce kids to citizen science.  Thursday, April 30: 4:00pm - 5:00pm  Saltfleet Branch  Saturday, May 02: 11:00am - 12:00pm  Waterdown Branch Monday, May 04: 6:30pm - 7:30pm  Waterdown Branch Friday, May 15: 1:00pm - 2:00pm […]

  • Comics and Secret Identities

    Comics and Secret Identities
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Read comics, discover new characters and create a superhero. Read comics, discover new characters and create a superhero. Saturday, May 23: 11:00am - 12:00pm  Central Library Friday, June 05: 10:00am - 11:00am  Kenilworth Branch 

  • Kids’ Trivia at HPL

    Kids’ Trivia at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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 in this fun competition for children ages 6-12. Thursday, April 09: 4:00pm - 5:00pm  Saltfleet Branch Saturday, May 02: 10:30am - 11:30am  Red Hill Branch Friday, June 05: 1:00pm - 2:00pm […]

  • Birding for Kids

    Birding for Kids
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Come learn the basics of birding. Come learn the basics of birding, a fun hobby and a great way to introduce kids to citizen science.  Thursday, April 30: 4:00pm - 5:00pm  Saltfleet Branch  Saturday, May 02: 11:00am - 12:00pm  Waterdown Branch Monday, May 04: 6:30pm - 7:30pm  Waterdown Branch Friday, May 15: 1:00pm - 2:00pm […]

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading.   Tuesday, May 26: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Branch Tuesday, June 02: 9:30am - 10:00am Turner Park Branch  Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am Concession Branch Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am […]

  • Spanish Books Out Loud

    Spanish Books Out Loud
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, May 11: 5:00pm - 6:00pm  Kenilworth Branch Monday, May 25: 5:00pm - 6:00pm  Kenilworth Branch Monday, June 08: 5:00pm […]

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Explore Nature in Your Neighbourhood

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Explore nature with Green Venture. Explore pollinators, native plants, local birds and make a seed ball to take home. Presented by Green Venture. Friday, May 22: 10:00am - 11:00am Concession Branch Friday, May 22: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Valley Park Branch Tuesday, June 09: 10:00am - 11:00am Westdale Branch

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading.   Tuesday, May 26: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Branch Tuesday, June 02: 9:30am - 10:00am Turner Park Branch  Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am Concession Branch Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am […]

  • Puppet Show at HPL

    Puppet Show at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Puppet shows, stories and songs. Puppet shows, stories and songs performed by HPL puppeteers.  Thursday, May 21: 10:30am - 11:00am  Mount Hope Branch Thursday, June 11: 10:00am - 10:30am  Turner Park Branch

  • HPL Puppet Show

    HPL Puppet Show
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Puppet shows, stories and songs. Puppet shows, stories and songs performed by HPL puppeteers.  Thursday, May 21 10:30-11:00 Mount Hope Branch Thursday, June 11 10:00am - 10:30am Turner Park Branch

  • Ask a Speech Language Pathologist

    Ask a Speech Language Pathologist
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Your chance to ask an SLP about your child's language development. Pose your questions about your child’s (age four and younger) communication development to an Early Words Speech-Language Pathologist at this FREE drop-in program. While you are at the Kenilworth branch, participate in Baby Storytime at 10:00am. Presented in partnership with Early Words. Thursday, April 16: 10:30am - 11:30am […]

  • Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading.   Tuesday, May 26: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Branch Tuesday, June 02: 9:30am - 10:00am Turner Park Branch  Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am Concession Branch Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am […]

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading.   Tuesday, May 26: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Branch Tuesday, June 02: 9:30am - 10:00am Turner Park Branch  Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am Concession Branch Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am […]

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Sensory Storytime

    Sensory Storytime
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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. […]

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Sensory Hour Family Drop-in at HPL

    Sensory Hour Family Drop-in at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Connect with other families in a sensory-friendly environment. Drop in to connect with other families and have fun in a sensory-friendly environment.    If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us before your visit. Either email mmcsween@hpl.ca or call 905-546-3200 x3452. Friday, April 10: 3:30pm - 4:30pm  Barton Branch Monday, April 20: 4:00pm […]

  • Spanish Books Out Loud

    Spanish Books Out Loud
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, May 11: 5:00pm - 6:00pm  Kenilworth Branch Monday, May 25: 5:00pm - 6:00pm  Kenilworth Branch Monday, June 08: 5:00pm […]

  • Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading.   Tuesday, May 26: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Branch Tuesday, June 02: 9:30am - 10:00am Turner Park Branch  Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am Concession Branch Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am […]

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading.   Tuesday, May 26: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Branch Tuesday, June 02: 9:30am - 10:00am Turner Park Branch  Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am Concession Branch Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am […]

  • Library Mini Golf

    Library Mini Golf
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Design and play an indoor mini golf course. Design and play an indoor mini golf course using library books and your imagination. Supplies provided. Friday, April 17: 12:00pm - 1:00pm  Saltfleet Branch Friday, June 26: 12:00pm - 1:00pm  Saltfleet Branch

  • Kids’ Trivia at HPL

    Kids’ Trivia at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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 in this fun competition for children ages 6-12. Thursday, April 09: 4:00pm - 5:00pm  Saltfleet Branch Saturday, May 02: 10:30am - 11:30am  Red Hill Branch Friday, June 05: 1:00pm - 2:00pm […]

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Mindfulness for Preschoolers

    Mindfulness for Preschoolers
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Drop-in for some fun, low impact, calming stretches and exercises. Young children participate in calming, low-impact movement activities to help them focus on mental and physical health.  Thursday, May 07: 1:30pm - 2:00pm  Waterdown Branch  Monday, May 25: 10:30am - 11:00am  Valley Park Branch Monday, June 29: 10:30am - 11:00am  Valley Park Branch

  • Bark for Books at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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, April 09: 6:30pm […]

  • Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL

    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Join HPL staff for stories, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion, celebrate family diversity, being yourself and a love of reading.   Tuesday, May 26: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Branch Tuesday, June 02: 9:30am - 10:00am Turner Park Branch  Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am Concession Branch Wednesday, June 03: 10:00am - 10:30am […]