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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
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SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260520T174822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T174822Z
UID:10032028-1779408000-1779494399@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Explore Nature in Your Neighbourhood
DESCRIPTION:Explore nature with Green Venture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore pollinators\, native plants\, local birds and make a seed ball to take home. Presented by Green Venture. \nFriday\, May 22: 10:00am – 11:00am Concession Branch\n\nFriday\, May 22: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Valley Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 10:00am – 11:00am Westdale Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/explore-nature-in-your-neighbourhood/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030441-1779534000-1779537600@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T205427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T205427Z
UID:10031243-1779534000-1779537600@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Comics and Secret Identities
DESCRIPTION:Read comics\, discover new characters and create a superhero. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead comics\, discover new characters and create a superhero. \nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Central Library\n\nFriday\, June 05: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Kenilworth Branch 
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/comics-and-secret-identities/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030442-1779667200-1779753599@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260525T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T203524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T203524Z
UID:10031229-1779705000-1779706800@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Preschoolers
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in for some fun\, low impact\, calming stretches and exercises. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYoung children participate in calming\, low-impact movement activities to help them focus on mental and physical health.  \nThursday\, May 07: 1:30pm – 2:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 10:30am – 11:00am\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 10:30am – 11:00am\n Valley Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/mindfulness-for-preschoolers-3/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260525T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T194754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T194754Z
UID:10031203-1779724800-1779728400@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Sensory Hour Family Drop-in at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Connect with other families in a sensory-friendly environment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrop in to connect with other families and have fun in a sensory-friendly environment. \n \nIf 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. \nFriday\, April 10: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Dundas Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Dundas Branch\n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Dundas Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/sensory-hour-family-drop-in-at-hpl/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,Sensory-Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260525T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260525T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T204142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T204142Z
UID:10031233-1779728400-1779732000@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Spanish Books Out Loud
DESCRIPTION:Sit back and relax as we read Spanish-language books aloud. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore 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. \n\nMonday\, May 11: 5:00pm – 6:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 5:00pm – 6:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 5:00pm – 6:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 22: 5:00pm – 6:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/spanish-books-out-loud-3/2026-05-25/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260520T120734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T180526Z
UID:10032032-1779753600-1779839999@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Join HPL staff for stories\, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion\, celebrate family diversity\, being yourself and a love of reading.   \nTuesday\, May 26: 10:30am – 11:00am Valley Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 02: 9:30am – 10:00am Turner Park Branch \n\nWednesday\, June 03: 10:00am – 10:30am Concession Branch\n\nWednesday\, June 03: 10:00am – 10:30am Dundas Branch\n\nWednesday\, June 03: 10:00am – 10:30am Saltfleet Branch \n\nThursday\, June 04: 10:00am – 10:30am Red Hill Branch \n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:30pm – 7:00pm Waterdown Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 10:30am – 11:00am Carlisle Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 1:30pm – 2:00pm Waterdown Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 11:00am – 11:30am Waterdown Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 16: 10:00am – 10:30am Sherwood Branch \n\nTuesday\, June 16: 10:00am – 10:30am Greensville Branch\n\nWednesday\, June 24: 10:00am – 10:30am Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 25: 10:30am – 11:00am Carlisle Branch\n\nThursday\, June 25: 1:30pm – 2:00pm Waterdown Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 30: 10:00am – 10:30am Waterdown Branch \n\nTuesday\, June 30: 10:30am – 11:00am Valley Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/rainbow-family-storytime-at-hpl/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,Pride Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030443-1779926400-1780012799@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T200733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T200733Z
UID:10031212-1780142400-1780146000@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Kids' Book Swap
DESCRIPTION:Bring your new or gently used children’s books to swap with others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. \nFriday\, April 17: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Locke Branch\n\nSaturday\, May 30: 12:00pm – 1:00pm\n Barton Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/kids-book-swap-2/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T195135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195135Z
UID:10031207-1780146000-1780149600@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Grief Storytime at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Gentle and supportive stories for grieving families. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf 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. \nSaturday\, May 16: 10:30am – 11:00am\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 18: 10:30am – 11:00am\n Terryberry Branch \n\n\nSaturday\, May 30: 1:00pm – 2:00pm\n Sherwood Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/grief-storytime-at-hpl/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030444-1780272000-1780358399@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260520T120734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T180526Z
UID:10032033-1780358400-1780444799@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Join HPL staff for stories\, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion\, celebrate family diversity\, being yourself and a love of reading.   \nTuesday\, May 26: 10:30am – 11:00am Valley Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 02: 9:30am – 10:00am Turner Park Branch \n\nWednesday\, June 03: 10:00am – 10:30am Concession Branch\n\nWednesday\, June 03: 10:00am – 10:30am Dundas Branch\n\nWednesday\, June 03: 10:00am – 10:30am Saltfleet Branch \n\nThursday\, June 04: 10:00am – 10:30am Red Hill Branch \n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:30pm – 7:00pm Waterdown Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 10:30am – 11:00am Carlisle Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 1:30pm – 2:00pm Waterdown Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 11:00am – 11:30am Waterdown Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 16: 10:00am – 10:30am Sherwood Branch \n\nTuesday\, June 16: 10:00am – 10:30am Greensville Branch\n\nWednesday\, June 24: 10:00am – 10:30am Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 25: 10:30am – 11:00am Carlisle Branch\n\nThursday\, June 25: 1:30pm – 2:00pm Waterdown Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 30: 10:00am – 10:30am Waterdown Branch \n\nTuesday\, June 30: 10:30am – 11:00am Valley Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/rainbow-family-storytime-at-hpl/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,Pride Month
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260520T120734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T180526Z
UID:10032034-1780444800-1780531199@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Join HPL staff for stories\, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion\, celebrate family diversity\, being yourself and a love of reading.   \nTuesday\, May 26: 10:30am – 11:00am Valley Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 02: 9:30am – 10:00am Turner Park Branch \n\nWednesday\, June 03: 10:00am – 10:30am Concession Branch\n\nWednesday\, June 03: 10:00am – 10:30am Dundas Branch\n\nWednesday\, June 03: 10:00am – 10:30am Saltfleet Branch \n\nThursday\, June 04: 10:00am – 10:30am Red Hill Branch \n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:30pm – 7:00pm Waterdown Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 10:30am – 11:00am Carlisle Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 1:30pm – 2:00pm Waterdown Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 11:00am – 11:30am Waterdown Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 16: 10:00am – 10:30am Sherwood Branch \n\nTuesday\, June 16: 10:00am – 10:30am Greensville Branch\n\nWednesday\, June 24: 10:00am – 10:30am Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 25: 10:30am – 11:00am Carlisle Branch\n\nThursday\, June 25: 1:30pm – 2:00pm Waterdown Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 30: 10:00am – 10:30am Waterdown Branch \n\nTuesday\, June 30: 10:30am – 11:00am Valley Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/rainbow-family-storytime-at-hpl/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,Pride Month
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030445-1780531200-1780617599@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260520T120734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T180526Z
UID:10032035-1780531200-1780617599@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Join HPL staff for stories\, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion\, celebrate family diversity\, being yourself and a love of reading.   \nTuesday\, May 26: 10:30am – 11:00am Valley Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 02: 9:30am – 10:00am Turner Park Branch \n\nWednesday\, June 03: 10:00am – 10:30am Concession Branch\n\nWednesday\, June 03: 10:00am – 10:30am Dundas Branch\n\nWednesday\, June 03: 10:00am – 10:30am Saltfleet Branch \n\nThursday\, June 04: 10:00am – 10:30am Red Hill Branch \n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:30pm – 7:00pm Waterdown Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 10:30am – 11:00am Carlisle Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 1:30pm – 2:00pm Waterdown Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 11:00am – 11:30am Waterdown Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 16: 10:00am – 10:30am Sherwood Branch \n\nTuesday\, June 16: 10:00am – 10:30am Greensville Branch\n\nWednesday\, June 24: 10:00am – 10:30am Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 25: 10:30am – 11:00am Carlisle Branch\n\nThursday\, June 25: 1:30pm – 2:00pm Waterdown Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 30: 10:00am – 10:30am Waterdown Branch \n\nTuesday\, June 30: 10:30am – 11:00am Valley Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/rainbow-family-storytime-at-hpl/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,Pride Month
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T201207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T201207Z
UID:10031216-1780653600-1780657200@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Sing As You Are
DESCRIPTION:Raise your voice and explore sound with the Hamilton Children’s Choir. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRaise 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 caregiver participation. \nRegistration encouraged. Drop in participation is welcome on the day of program\, if space allows. \nSaturday\, April 18: 2:00pm – 3:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nFriday\, June 05: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Dundas Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/sing-as-you-are-3/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T202722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T202722Z
UID:10031225-1780653600-1780657200@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Birding for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Come learn the basics of birding. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome learn the basics of birding\, a fun hobby and a great way to introduce kids to citizen science.  \nThursday\, April 30: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Saltfleet Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 02: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \nMonday\, May 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nFriday\, May 15: 1:00pm – 2:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nFriday\, June 05: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 06: 10:30am – 11:30am\n Red Hill Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/birding-for-kids-2/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T110000
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T205427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T205427Z
UID:10031244-1780653600-1780657200@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Comics and Secret Identities
DESCRIPTION:Read comics\, discover new characters and create a superhero. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead comics\, discover new characters and create a superhero. \nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Central Library\n\nFriday\, June 05: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Kenilworth Branch 
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/comics-and-secret-identities/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T115709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T115709Z
UID:10030423-1780664400-1780668000@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Kids' Trivia at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Test your trivia knowledge in this fun competition for kids ages 6-12. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nHPL brings the questions\, you bring the brains. Test your trivia knowledge in this fun competition for children ages 6-12. \nThursday\, April 09: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Saltfleet Branch\n\n\nSaturday\, May 02: 10:30am – 11:30am\n Red Hill Branch\n\nFriday\, June 05: 1:00pm – 2:00pm\n Sherwood Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 27: 1:00pm – 2:00pm\n Locke Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/kids-trivia-at-hpl-2/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260606T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T202722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T202722Z
UID:10031226-1780741800-1780745400@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Birding for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Come learn the basics of birding. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome learn the basics of birding\, a fun hobby and a great way to introduce kids to citizen science.  \nThursday\, April 30: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Saltfleet Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 02: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \nMonday\, May 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nFriday\, May 15: 1:00pm – 2:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nFriday\, June 05: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 06: 10:30am – 11:30am\n Red Hill Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/birding-for-kids-2/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030446-1780876800-1780963199@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260520T120734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T180526Z
UID:10032036-1780876800-1780963199@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Join HPL staff for stories\, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion\, celebrate family diversity\, being yourself and a love of reading.   \nTuesday\, May 26: 10:30am – 11:00am Valley Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 02: 9:30am – 10:00am Turner Park Branch \n\nWednesday\, June 03: 10:00am – 10:30am Concession Branch\n\nWednesday\, June 03: 10:00am – 10:30am Dundas Branch\n\nWednesday\, June 03: 10:00am – 10:30am Saltfleet Branch \n\nThursday\, June 04: 10:00am – 10:30am Red Hill Branch \n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:30pm – 7:00pm Waterdown Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 10:30am – 11:00am Carlisle Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 1:30pm – 2:00pm Waterdown Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 11:00am – 11:30am Waterdown Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 16: 10:00am – 10:30am Sherwood Branch \n\nTuesday\, June 16: 10:00am – 10:30am Greensville Branch\n\nWednesday\, June 24: 10:00am – 10:30am Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 25: 10:30am – 11:00am Carlisle Branch\n\nThursday\, June 25: 1:30pm – 2:00pm Waterdown Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 30: 10:00am – 10:30am Waterdown Branch \n\nTuesday\, June 30: 10:30am – 11:00am Valley Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/rainbow-family-storytime-at-hpl/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,Pride Month
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260608T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260608T180000
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T204142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T204142Z
UID:10031234-1780938000-1780941600@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Spanish Books Out Loud
DESCRIPTION:Sit back and relax as we read Spanish-language books aloud. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore 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. \n\nMonday\, May 11: 5:00pm – 6:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 5:00pm – 6:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 5:00pm – 6:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 22: 5:00pm – 6:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/spanish-books-out-loud-3/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030447-1780963200-1781049599@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260520T174822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T174822Z
UID:10032029-1780999200-1781002800@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Explore Nature in Your Neighbourhood
DESCRIPTION:Explore nature with Green Venture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore pollinators\, native plants\, local birds and make a seed ball to take home. Presented by Green Venture. \nFriday\, May 22: 10:00am – 11:00am Concession Branch\n\nFriday\, May 22: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Valley Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 10:00am – 11:00am Westdale Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/explore-nature-in-your-neighbourhood/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030448-1781136000-1781222399@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest\, confidence and a love for reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead 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. \nThursday\, April 09: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, April 13: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 13: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nTuesday\, April 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n\n Barton Branch \nThursday\, April 16: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, April 20: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 23: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, April 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, April 27: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, April 30: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n Valley Park Branch \nSaturday\, May 02: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch \n\nMonday\, May 04: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 07: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 11: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, May 12: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, May 14: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nSaturday\, May 23: 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Waterdown Branch \n\nMonday\, May 25: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, May 25: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, May 28: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 01: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 04: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 09: 3:30pm – 4:30pm\n Barton Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nMonday\, June 15: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 4:00pm – 5:00pm\n Kenilworth Branch \n\nMonday\, June 22: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch \n\nThursday\, June 25: 6:30pm – 7:30pm\n Valley Park Branch\n\nMonday\, June 29: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario-2/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260520T120734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T180526Z
UID:10032037-1781136000-1781222399@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Family Storytime at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Join HPL staff for stories\, songs and rhymes that foster acceptance and inclusion\, celebrate family diversity\, being yourself and a love of reading.   \nTuesday\, May 26: 10:30am – 11:00am Valley Park Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 02: 9:30am – 10:00am Turner Park Branch \n\nWednesday\, June 03: 10:00am – 10:30am Concession Branch\n\nWednesday\, June 03: 10:00am – 10:30am Dundas Branch\n\nWednesday\, June 03: 10:00am – 10:30am Saltfleet Branch \n\nThursday\, June 04: 10:00am – 10:30am Red Hill Branch \n\nMonday\, June 08: 6:30pm – 7:00pm Waterdown Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 10:30am – 11:00am Carlisle Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 1:30pm – 2:00pm Waterdown Branch\n\nSaturday\, June 13: 11:00am – 11:30am Waterdown Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 16: 10:00am – 10:30am Sherwood Branch \n\nTuesday\, June 16: 10:00am – 10:30am Greensville Branch\n\nWednesday\, June 24: 10:00am – 10:30am Turner Park Branch\n\nThursday\, June 25: 10:30am – 11:00am Carlisle Branch\n\nThursday\, June 25: 1:30pm – 2:00pm Waterdown Branch\n\nTuesday\, June 30: 10:00am – 10:30am Waterdown Branch \n\nTuesday\, June 30: 10:30am – 11:00am Valley Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/rainbow-family-storytime-at-hpl/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,Pride Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T103000
DTSTAMP:20260521T154849
CREATED:20260406T204958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T204958Z
UID:10031240-1781172000-1781173800@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Puppet Show at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Puppet shows\, stories and songs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPuppet shows\, stories and songs performed by HPL puppeteers.  \nThursday\, May 21: 10:30am – 11:00am\n Mount Hope Branch\n\nThursday\, June 11: 10:00am – 10:30am\n Turner Park Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/puppet-show-at-hpl-2/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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