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Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read. Discover stories, rhymes, music, finger plays and flannel boards at this interactive program.
Free
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read. Discover stories, rhymes, music, finger plays and flannel boards at this interactive program.
Free
Family Storytime
Brant Hills · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Read, write, talk, sing and play along with us at Family Storytime! Perfect for families with children ages 5 and younger. Family Storytime is very popular at this location and space is limited; please arrive early to secure your spot. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us a few days before your visit at inclusion@bpl.on.ca or 905.639.3611 extension 1211.
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Family Storytime
New Appleby · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Read, write, talk, sing and play along with us at Family Storytime! Perfect for families with children ages 5 and younger. Family Storytime is very popular at this location and space is limited; please arrive early to secure your spot. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us a few days before your visit at inclusion@bpl.on.ca or 905.639.3611 extension 1211.
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Family Storytime
Central · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Read, write, talk, sing and play along with us at Family Storytime! Perfect for families with children ages 5 and younger. Family Storytime is very popular at this location and space is limited; please arrive early to secure your spot. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us a few days before your visit at inclusion@bpl.on.ca or 905.639.3611 extension 1211.
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Family Storytime
Tansley Woods · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Read, write, talk, sing and play along with us at Family Storytime! Perfect for families with children ages 5 and younger. Family Storytime is very popular at this location and space is limited; please arrive early to secure your spot. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us a few days before your visit at inclusion@bpl.on.ca or 905.639.3611 extension 1211.
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Family Storytime
Alton · Burlington, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Read, write, talk, sing and play along with us at Family Storytime! Perfect for families with children ages 5 and younger. Family Storytime is very popular at this location and space is limited; please arrive early to secure your spot. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us a few days before your visit at inclusion@bpl.on.ca or 905.639.3611 extension 1211.
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Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Kenilworth Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read. Discover stories, rhymes, music, finger plays and flannel boards at this interactive program.
Free
Storytelling with Ozobots
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Learn to code with Ozobots, then program them to follow a story.
Free
Family Music Showcase
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
After Family Storytime, join Folk Canada for a free showcase of music for kids and families, featuring three artists bringing fun, creativity and plenty of music to the stage. The lineup features musicians Land Heart Song, Ginalina and Oh Clementine, and will be hosted by Magoo. Presented as part of the Folk Canada Conference and sponsored by The Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF). ABOUT LAND HEART SONG Tiiu Strutt…
Free
Family Stay and Play
Saltfleet Library Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Family Stay and Play is on Oct 17, 2026 at Saltfleet Library Branch in Hamilton. After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Free
Family Stay and Play
Saltfleet Library Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Family Stay and Play is on Oct 17, 2026 at Saltfleet Library Branch in Hamilton. After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Free
Family Stay and Play
Saltfleet Library Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Family Stay and Play is on Oct 17, 2026 at Saltfleet Library Branch in Hamilton. After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Free
Family Stay and Play
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
After storytime, stay for a social and play time. Families with children age five and younger.
Free
Family Stay and Play
Saltfleet Library Branch · Hamilton, ON
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Family Stay and Play is on Oct 17, 2026 at Saltfleet Library Branch in Hamilton. After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Free
Family Chess Drop-In
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
An opportunity for kids and their adults to play chess and build their skills. Ask Staff to borrow a board and pieces.
Free
HPL Local Author Launch
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join local author Joyce Grant, who discusses her new book This is a Library Book with Michelle Arbuckle, executive director of the Ontario Library Association. Check out the HPL catalogue to borrow the book before the event. This love letter to libraries and librarians throughout history is a fascinating look at how these beloved institutions have long helped communities and why they are more essential than ever.…
Free
Family Movies at Saltfleet
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sit back and relax with your family as you enjoy new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Free
Family Movies at Terryberry
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sit back and relax with your family as you enjoy new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Free
Family Movies at Turner Park
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sit back and relax with your family as you enjoy new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Free
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
Free
Gratitude, Meditation, Clay & Play
Alton · Burlington, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Kids ages 6 to 12, and their adults, are invited to slow down and connect through gratitude, guided meditation, and creative expression. Begin with a calming guided meditation to center the mind and open the heart, then carry that calm into a playful clay activity. Shape and decorate a unique clay creation inspired by your imagination, and take it home as a reminder of your experience. Every child must be…
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Paws for Stories
Brant Hills · Burlington, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Build confidence and a love of reading by reading aloud to a furry friend. Each child will spend about 10 minutes reading to one of two trained pet therapy dogs and their adult handler. While they wait for their turn, kids can work quietly on literacy activities in the program room. Geared to children ages 6-12. Paws for Stories is very popular at this location, and space is limited; please arrive early to secure…
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Family Chess Drop-In
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
An opportunity for kids and their adults to play chess and build their skills. Ask Staff to borrow a board and pieces.
Free