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Mindfulness and Meditation
Sherwood Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us for an hour of guided mindfulness and meditation. Presented by Mindfulness Hamilton.
Free
Music for Babies and Toddlers
Westdale Library Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Music for Babies and Toddlers is on Oct 19, 2026 at Westdale Library Branch in Hamilton. Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Free
Music for Babies and Toddlers
Westdale Library Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Music for Babies and Toddlers is on Oct 19, 2026 at Westdale Library Branch in Hamilton. Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Free
Music for Babies and Toddlers
Westdale Library Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Music for Babies and Toddlers is on Oct 19, 2026 at Westdale Library Branch in Hamilton. Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Free
Music for Babies and Toddlers
Westdale Library Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Music for Babies and Toddlers is on Oct 19, 2026 at Westdale Library Branch in Hamilton. Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Free
Music for Babies and Toddlers
Westdale Library Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Music for Babies and Toddlers is on Oct 19, 2026 at Westdale Library Branch in Hamilton. Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Free
Music for Babies and Toddlers
Westdale Library Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Music for Babies and Toddlers is on Oct 19, 2026 at Westdale Library Branch in Hamilton. Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Free
Music for Babies and Toddlers
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Play with different musical instruments and shakers and learn new songs to sing at home with your baby or toddler.
Free
Red Hill Book Club
Red Hill Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Red Hill Book Club meets on the second Monday of each month at the Red Hill Branch. 695 Queenston Rd. The October title is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
Free
Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together Exercise Program
Dundas Branch · Dundas, ON
2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Led by specially trained fitness instructors, the SMART program helps you improve your strength, balance and flexibility. Presented by VON Canada. To register, please call 289-442-4956.
Free
Baby Stay and Play
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Attend Storytime and afterward, stay for social and play time. Suited for families with children ages birth to 24 months.
Free
Craft Cart
Greensville Branch · Greensville, ON
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bring your imagination to the table and make a cool creation to take home. Supplies provided.
Free
Board Games and Puzzles
Locke Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Challenge yourself or a friend to one of our many board games and puzzles.
Free
Knit for a Cause
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
High school students ages 14-18 knit a scarf, hat, or mittens for people in need and earn volunteer hours. Supplies provided, though participants may bring their own. This program typically runs through the school year, September-June. Please register as a volunteer by filling out the application form on the teen volunteer page of our website or by emailing volunteer@hpl.ca.
Free
Reading Buddies
Barton Branch · Hamilton, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For children currently in grades 1-6. Meet with teen volunteer Reading Buddies for support and help with reading through game-playing and fun activities. This is not a tutoring program. This program is intended for children who have knowledge of reading fundamentals but would benefit from additional practice. Space is limited.
Free
Reading Buddies
Central Library · Hamilton, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For children currently in grades 1-6. Meet with teen volunteer Reading Buddies for support and help with reading through game-playing and fun activities. This is not a tutoring program. This program is intended for children who have knowledge of reading fundamentals but would benefit from additional practice. Space is limited.
Free
Reading Buddies
Saltfleet Branch · Stoney Creek, ON
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For children currently in grades 1-6. Meet with teen volunteer Reading Buddies for support and help with reading through game-playing and fun activities. This is not a tutoring program. This program is intended for children who have knowledge of reading fundamentals but would benefit from additional practice. Space is limited.
Free
Information Table - Xperience Annex
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Connect and learn more about the opportunities and resources available to youth in Hamilton. Youth Engagers provide resources, information about opportunities and peer-to-peer support for ages 14-29. Presented by Xperience Annex.
Free
Math Success
Turner Park Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Work with trained volunteers to strengthen your math skills. This program is for children in grades 5-8. Space is limited to first-come, first-served. Register when you arrive for the program or contact Neighbour to Neighbour in advance. Presented by Neighbour to Neighbour Centre.
Free
Math Success
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Work with trained volunteers to strengthen your math skills. This program is for children in grades 5-8. Space is limited to first-come, first-served. Register when you arrive for the program or contact Neighbour to Neighbour in advance. Presented by Neighbour to Neighbour Centre.
Free
Leaps in Literacy
Terryberry Branch · Hamilton, ON
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
A free, early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in grades 2-8 with suspected or diagnosed learning disabilities, ADHD or level 1 autism. It's a multisensory program to ensure access and support for each student’s unique learning style. The program is based on the most recent science of reading, the OHRC Right to Read recommendations and the new Ontario Language curriculum. Lessons are taught by…
Free
Teen Study Hall
Binbrook Branch · Binbrook, ON
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
A dedicated, quiet space in the library where you can concentrate and get your school work done.
Free
Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario
Westdale Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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.
Free
Make a Button
West Harbour Branch · Hamilton, ON
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Design and create a button. Supplies provided.
Free