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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 […]

  • Little Scientists: Earth Day

    Little Scientists: Earth Day
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Ignite your child's curiosity for science and Earth. Celebrate Earth Day and spark your child’s love for science and the planet with fun, hands-on activities. Wednesday, April 08: 10:00am - 11:00am  Waterdown Branch Wednesday, April 22: 11:00am - 11:30am  Lynden Branch  Friday, April 24: 10:00am - 11:00am  Kenilworth 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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  […]

  • 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’ 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Little Scientists: Earth Day

    Little Scientists: Earth Day
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Ignite your child's curiosity for science and Earth. Celebrate Earth Day and spark your child’s love for science and the planet with fun, hands-on activities. Wednesday, April 08: 10:00am - 11:00am  Waterdown Branch Wednesday, April 22: 11:00am - 11:30am  Lynden Branch  Friday, April 24: 10:00am - 11:00am  Kenilworth Branch

  • Decode your DNA

    Decode your DNA
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Learn about DNA through fun, interactive activities and experiments.  Explore the building blocks of life through interactive activities, including extracting real DNA from strawberries and creating a colourful DNA bracelet […]

  • 3D Printing Escape Room at HPL

    3D Printing Escape Room at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Use the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room. By using a combination of equipment and resources from our Makerspaces, players must figure […]

  • Mad Science at HPL

    Mad Science at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Experiments sure to ignite a love of science. Packed with great experiments, these high-energy, science-themed shows thrill scientists of any age! This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, […]

  • 3D Printing Escape Room at HPL

    3D Printing Escape Room at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Use the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room. By using a combination of equipment and resources from our Makerspaces, players must figure […]

  • 3D Printing Escape Room at HPL

    3D Printing Escape Room at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Use the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room. By using a combination of equipment and resources from our Makerspaces, players must figure […]

  • Mad Science at HPL

    Mad Science at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Experiments sure to ignite a love of science. Packed with great experiments, these high-energy, science-themed shows thrill scientists of any age! This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, […]

  • Mad Science at HPL

    Mad Science at HPL
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Experiments sure to ignite a love of science. Packed with great experiments, these high-energy, science-themed shows thrill scientists of any age! This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served. Tuesday, March 17: 10:00am - 11:00am Sherwood Branch Wednesday, March 18: 10:00am - 11:00am Dundas Branch Thursday, March 19: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Saltfleet Branch

  • Club Rex

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

    Celebrate March Break with a visit from Club Rex. See a large collection of dinosaur skulls, teeth, claws and other prehistoric pieces. This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served. Monday, March 16: 10:00am - 11:00am Terryberry Branch Monday, March 16: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Locke Branch

  • Decode your DNA

    Decode your DNA
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Learn about DNA through fun, interactive activities and experiments.  Explore the building blocks of life through interactive activities, including extracting real DNA from strawberries and creating a colourful DNA bracelet with McMaster genetic engineering students. Learn how scientists study genetics and uncover what makes every living thing unique. Presented by McMaster iGEM. Friday, March 06: 10:00am […]

  • Club Rex

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

    Celebrate March Break with a visit from Club Rex. See a large collection of dinosaur skulls, teeth, claws and other prehistoric pieces. This is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come, first-served. Monday, March 16: 10:00am - 11:00am Terryberry Branch Monday, March 16: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Locke Branch

  • Decode your DNA

    Decode your DNA
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Learn about DNA through fun, interactive activities and experiments.  Explore the building blocks of life through interactive activities, including extracting real DNA from strawberries and creating a colourful DNA bracelet with McMaster genetic engineering students. Learn how scientists study genetics and uncover what makes every living thing unique. Presented by McMaster iGEM. Friday, March 06: 10:00am […]

  • Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario

    Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
    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, January 08: 6:30pm […]

  • Make a Scene with StikBots (ages 8-12)

    Make a Scene with StikBots (ages 8-12)
    HPL - selected branches Library Branches, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    Unleash your inner filmmaker. Ages 8 to 12. Use StikBot flexible figurines to create anything from silly green screen photos to stop-motion animation. Try them out. We'll show you how.  Wednesday, January 14: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kenilworth Tuesday, February 24: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Westdale

  • Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario

    Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
    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, January 08: 6:30pm […]

  • Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario

    Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
    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, January 08: 6:30pm […]

  • Sensory Hour Family Drop-In

    Sensory Hour Family Drop-In
    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, January 09: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barton Monday, January 19: 4:00pm […]

  • Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario

    Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
    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, January 08: 6:30pm […]

  • Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario

    Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
    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, January 08: 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.Email mmcsween@hpl.ca […]

  • Sensory Hour Family Drop-In

    Sensory Hour Family Drop-In
    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, January 09: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barton Monday, January 19: 4:00pm […]

  • Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario

    Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
    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, January 08: 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.  Monday, January 19: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Monday, February 09: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Wednesday, February 11: 10:00am - 10:30am Waterdown

  • Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario

    Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
    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, January 08: 6:30pm […]

  • Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario

    Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
    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, January 08: 6:30pm […]

  • Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario

    Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
    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, January 08: 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.  Monday, January 19: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Monday, February 09: 10:30am - 11:00am Valley Park Wednesday, February 11: 10:00am - 10:30am Waterdown

  • 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.Email mmcsween@hpl.ca […]