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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-2/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260406T201601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T201601Z
UID:10031218-1776855600-1776857400@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Little Scientists: Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Ignite your child’s curiosity for science and Earth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate Earth Day and spark your child’s love for science and the planet with fun\, hands-on activities. \nWednesday\, April 08: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Waterdown Branch\n\nWednesday\, April 22: 11:00am – 11:30am\n Lynden Branch \n\nFriday\, April 24: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Kenilworth Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/little-scientists-earth-day/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260406T194754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T194754Z
UID:10031202-1776700800-1776704400@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/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,Sensory-Friendly
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030429-1776643200-1776729599@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-2/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260406T201207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T201207Z
UID:10031215-1776520800-1776524400@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-3/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260406T195135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195135Z
UID:10031205-1776508200-1776510000@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/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260406T200946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T200946Z
UID:10031213-1776427200-1776430800@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Library Mini Golf
DESCRIPTION:Design and play an indoor mini golf course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDesign and play an indoor mini golf course using library books and your imagination. Supplies provided. \nFriday\, April 17: 12:00pm – 1:00pm\n Saltfleet Branch\n\nFriday\, June 26: 12:00pm – 1:00pm\n Saltfleet Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/library-mini-golf-2/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260406T200733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T200733Z
UID:10031211-1776420000-1776423600@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-2/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260406T200518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T200518Z
UID:10031208-1776335400-1776339000@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Ask a Speech Language Pathologist
DESCRIPTION:Your chance to ask an SLP about your child’s language development. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPose 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. \nThursday\, April 16: 10:30am – 11:30am\n Kenilworth Branch\n\nFriday\, May 01: 10:00am – 10:30am\n Sherwood Branch\n\nFriday\, June 12: 12:00pm – 1:00pm\n Saltfleet Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/ask-a-speech-language-pathologist/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T103000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260406T204654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T204654Z
UID:10031236-1776333600-1776335400@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Sensory Storytime
DESCRIPTION:A story time for children who thrive better in small groups. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nA 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.  \nRegistration required. \nIf you need an accessibility accommodation during this program\, please contact us before your visit. Email avanminn@hpl.ca.   \nThursday\, April 16: 10:00am – 10:30am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nThursday\, May 21: 10:00am – 10:30am\n Binbrook Branch\n\nThursday\, June 18: 10:00am – 10:30am\n Binbrook Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/sensory-storytime-3/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Sensory-Friendly
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030428-1776297600-1776383999@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-2/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030427-1776124800-1776211199@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-2/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030426-1776038400-1776124799@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-2/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260410T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260410T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260406T194754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T194754Z
UID:10031201-1775835000-1775838600@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/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,Sensory-Friendly
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260406T115709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T115709Z
UID:10030421-1775750400-1775754000@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-2/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260406T121316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195410Z
UID:10030425-1775692800-1775779199@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-2/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260406T201601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T201601Z
UID:10031217-1775642400-1775646000@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Little Scientists: Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Ignite your child’s curiosity for science and Earth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate Earth Day and spark your child’s love for science and the planet with fun\, hands-on activities. \nWednesday\, April 08: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Waterdown Branch\n\nWednesday\, April 22: 11:00am – 11:30am\n Lynden Branch \n\nFriday\, April 24: 10:00am – 11:00am\n Kenilworth Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/little-scientists-earth-day/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260303T200658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T200658Z
UID:10029861-1774017000-1774022400@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Decode your DNA
DESCRIPTION:Learn about DNA through fun\, interactive activities and experiments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 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. \nFriday\, March 06: 10:00am – 11:30am Terryberry Branch \nMonday\, March 16: 11:00am – 12:30pm Westdale Branch \nFriday\, March 20: 2:30pm – 4:00pm Ancaster Branch \n 
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/decode-your-dna/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T153000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260303T201416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T201416Z
UID:10029867-1773930600-1773934200@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:3D Printing Escape Room at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Use the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy using a combination of equipment and resources from our Makerspaces\, players must figure out clues\, solve puzzles and 3D print their key to escape the room before time runs out. \nWednesday\, March 18: 11:00am – 12:00pm Central Branch \nWednesday\, March 18: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Parkdale Branch \nThursday\, March 19: 2:30pm – 3:30pm Red Hill Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/3d-printing-escape-room-at-hpl/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T153000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260303T200922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T200922Z
UID:10029864-1773930600-1773934200@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Mad Science at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Experiments sure to ignite a love of science. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPacked with great experiments\, these high-energy\, science-themed shows thrill scientists of any age! \nThis is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come\, first-served. \nTuesday\, March 17: 10:00am – 11:00am Sherwood Branch \nWednesday\, March 18: 10:00am – 11:00am Dundas Branch \nThursday\, March 19: 2:30pm – 3:30pm Saltfleet Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/mad-science-at-hpl-2/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260303T201416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T201416Z
UID:10029866-1773838800-1773842400@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:3D Printing Escape Room at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Use the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy using a combination of equipment and resources from our Makerspaces\, players must figure out clues\, solve puzzles and 3D print their key to escape the room before time runs out. \nWednesday\, March 18: 11:00am – 12:00pm Central Branch \nWednesday\, March 18: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Parkdale Branch \nThursday\, March 19: 2:30pm – 3:30pm Red Hill Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/3d-printing-escape-room-at-hpl/2026-03-18/2/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260303T201416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T201416Z
UID:10029865-1773831600-1773835200@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:3D Printing Escape Room at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Use the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy using a combination of equipment and resources from our Makerspaces\, players must figure out clues\, solve puzzles and 3D print their key to escape the room before time runs out. \nWednesday\, March 18: 11:00am – 12:00pm Central Branch \nWednesday\, March 18: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Parkdale Branch \nThursday\, March 19: 2:30pm – 3:30pm Red Hill Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/3d-printing-escape-room-at-hpl/2026-03-18/1/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260303T200922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T200922Z
UID:10029863-1773828000-1773831600@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Mad Science at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Experiments sure to ignite a love of science. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPacked with great experiments\, these high-energy\, science-themed shows thrill scientists of any age! \nThis is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come\, first-served. \nTuesday\, March 17: 10:00am – 11:00am Sherwood Branch \nWednesday\, March 18: 10:00am – 11:00am Dundas Branch \nThursday\, March 19: 2:30pm – 3:30pm Saltfleet Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/mad-science-at-hpl-2/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260303T200922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T200922Z
UID:10029862-1773741600-1773745200@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Mad Science at HPL
DESCRIPTION:Experiments sure to ignite a love of science. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPacked with great experiments\, these high-energy\, science-themed shows thrill scientists of any age! \nThis is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come\, first-served. \nTuesday\, March 17: 10:00am – 11:00am Sherwood Branch \nWednesday\, March 18: 10:00am – 11:00am Dundas Branch \nThursday\, March 19: 2:30pm – 3:30pm Saltfleet Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/mad-science-at-hpl-2/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260303T200328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T200328Z
UID:10029858-1773666000-1773669600@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Club Rex
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate March Break with a visit from Club Rex. See a large collection of dinosaur skulls\, teeth\, claws and other prehistoric pieces. \nThis is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come\, first-served. \nMonday\, March 16: 10:00am – 11:00am Terryberry Branch \nMonday\, March 16: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Locke Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/club-rex/2026-03-16/2/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260303T200658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T200658Z
UID:10029860-1773658800-1773664200@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Decode your DNA
DESCRIPTION:Learn about DNA through fun\, interactive activities and experiments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 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. \nFriday\, March 06: 10:00am – 11:30am Terryberry Branch \nMonday\, March 16: 11:00am – 12:30pm Westdale Branch \nFriday\, March 20: 2:30pm – 4:00pm Ancaster Branch \n 
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/decode-your-dna/2026-03-16/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260316T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260303T200328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T200328Z
UID:10029857-1773655200-1773658800@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Club Rex
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate March Break with a visit from Club Rex. See a large collection of dinosaur skulls\, teeth\, claws and other prehistoric pieces. \nThis is a drop-in event with limited space. First-come\, first-served. \nMonday\, March 16: 10:00am – 11:00am Terryberry Branch \nMonday\, March 16: 1:00pm – 2:00pm Locke Branch
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/club-rex/2026-03-16/1/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor,March Break
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260303T200658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T200658Z
UID:10029859-1772791200-1772796600@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Decode your DNA
DESCRIPTION:Learn about DNA through fun\, interactive activities and experiments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 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. \nFriday\, March 06: 10:00am – 11:30am Terryberry Branch \nMonday\, March 16: 11:00am – 12:30pm Westdale Branch \nFriday\, March 20: 2:30pm – 4:00pm Ancaster Branch \n 
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/decode-your-dna/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260105T193053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T170606Z
UID:10029343-1772130600-1772134200@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
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\, January 08: 6:30pm – 7:30pm Valley Park \nMonday\, January 12: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Kenilworth \nMonday\, January 12: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Turner Park \nTuesday\, January 13: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Barton \nTuesday\, January 13: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Concession \nThursday\, January 15: 6:30pm – 7:30pm Valley Park \nMonday\, January 19: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Turner Park \nThursday\, January 22: 6:30pm – 7:30pm Valley Park \nMonday\, January 26: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Kenilworth  \nTuesday\, January 27: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Barton \nThursday\, January 29: 6:30pm – 7:30pm Valley Park \nSaturday\, January 31: 10:30am – 11:30am Waterdown \nMonday\, February 02: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Turner Park \nThursday\, February 05: 6:30pm – 7:30pm Valley Park \nMonday\, February 09: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Kenilworth \nMonday\, February 09: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Turner Park \nTuesday\, February 10: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Concession \nTuesday\, February 10: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Barton \nThursday\, February 12: 6:30pm – 7:30pm Valley Park \nThursday\, February 19: 6:30pm – 7:30pm Valley Park \nMonday\, February 23: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Kenilworth \nMonday\, February 23: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Turner Park \nTuesday\, February 24: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Barton  \nThursday\, February 26: 6:30pm – 7:30pm Valley Park \nSaturday\, February 28: 10:30am – 11:30am Waterdown
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/bark-for-books-with-therapy-tails-ontario/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T053822
CREATED:20260105T203001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T175459Z
UID:10029360-1771947000-1771950600@activeparents.ca
SUMMARY:Make a Scene with StikBots (ages 8-12)
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your inner filmmaker. Ages 8 to 12. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUse StikBot flexible figurines to create anything from silly green screen photos to stop-motion animation. Try them out. We’ll show you how.  \nWednesday\, January 14: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Kenilworth \nTuesday\, February 24: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Westdale
URL:https://activeparents.ca/calendar/make-a-scene-with-stikbots-ages-8-12/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:HPL – selected branches\, Library Branches\, Hamilton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Free,Hamilton,Indoor
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR