Free Events in the Hamilton Area
909 events
Get ready to sing your heart out at the ultimate K-Pop Sing-Along Night! Grab your friends, warm up your vocals, and celebrate your favorite K-pop hits together! Call to book: 289 396 0078 What to expect: K-Pop sing-along fun Giveaways High-energy vibes Dress up as your favourite character All ages welcome! Whether you’re a hardcore stan or just love the music, this is a can’t-miss afternoon of fun and fandom
Stay warm this Family Day with the Concession Street BIA! The first 200 people at 2Maytea will get a free hot chocolate. Looking forward to another great year in the community! 2Maytea is open 10am-10pm (hot chocolate while supplies last, but they've got lots of other goodies to try too!).
The Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk coming up next Saturday, February 28th! We're walking in support of the Hamilton Mountain Neighbour to Neighbour Centre. WHERE: 4:00 P.M Check in at Sacred Heart Church (5 Hamilton St.) WHEN: Saturday, February 28, 2026 END: St Stephen-on-the-Mount (625 Concession St.) for light refreshments We’re putting together an amazing team for the Coldest Night of the Year, and we’d love for you to walk with us! CNOY is a family‑friendly fundraiser that supports people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness right here in our community. Why Join Team Concession BIA? 👣 Make a real impact locally 👣 Enjoy a fun, meaningful walk with neighbours and friends 👣 Help us reach our fundraising goal 👣 Show your Concession Street pride How you can help: 💙 Join the team and walk with us 💙 Fundraise by sharing your personal CNOY page 💙 Spread the word to friends, family, and coworkers 💙 Volunteer (indoor and outdoor options like check-in crew, cheerleaders, and parking support) We've also got a special bonus: the Concession Street BIA will be giving away 50 branded mugs to event participants! Each mug will include a coupon that can be redeemed at participating restaurants that evening for a warm or specialty beverage, with options like hot chocolate, coffee, beer, milkshakes, or another drink of your choice. Every step and every dollar counts - won't you come join us?
Listen to live music at Dundas.
Embark on a multi-session campaign perfect for new and returning players.
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
Practice your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
Trade your puzzles with others and take home a new-to-you puzzle.
Trained volunteers help file your taxes at select branches.
Play chess with other fans of the game and hone your skills.
Celebrate Paper Bag Princess Day March 7.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
Get creative and make a unique craft.
Choose from an assortment of tech devices and traditional crafting materials. Ages 8 to 12.
Bring the whole family to storytime and get ready to read about seeds and gardening.
Hands-on STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math) fun.
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Bring the family and play chess.
A writing group facilitated by the 2025-26 Writer-in-Residence, Saumiya Balasubramaniam.
Digitize photographs, negatives and VHS cassettes.
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Get creative and make a unique craft.
One-on-one information sessions for Newcomers about settling in Canada.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
Watch the Paralympic Winter Games and cheer on Team Canada.
Created by artist Kelly McCray, The Tower of Banned Books is an art installation built from hundreds of challenged and banned books, symbolizing the ongoing fight for intellectual freedom.
An in-person math adventure.
Unleash your creative side.
Learn more about Itabashi right here in Burlington !Join the Mundialization Committee for a free, family‑friendly event featuring face painting, calligraphy, origami, treats, and more. Come learn about our twin city […]
Get ready to celebrate Eid with a blast at the Jashan-e-Eid Bazaar - a vibrant cultural extravaganza you won't want to miss! 5 Years of Eid Celebrations — and we’re […]
Created by artist Kelly McCray, The Tower of Banned Books is an art installation built from hundreds of challenged and banned books, symbolizing the ongoing fight for intellectual freedom.
For children 4 - 10 years of age, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program is suitable for Mandarin speakers. March 8 Main Library
Bring stories to life through drawing, doodles and visual storytelling.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
Learn how to become a Big Sister or Big Brother and change a child's life.
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
Connect with others age 55 and older for fun and games.
Hands-on STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math) fun.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
Explore and create with themed stations.
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Stay for social and play time.
Bring your inner creature to life.
Mild exercise to help release your tension and stress.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
A guided session of meditation awaits.
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
A space for new parents and caregivers to connect, receive information from an Early Childhood Educator and participate in an activity or song with baby.
Unleash your creative side.
An in-person math adventure.
Bring the family and play chess.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
Math help for grade 5-8 students.
Connect and learn more about opportunities and resources available to youth in Hamilton.
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.
Listen to live music at Valley Park.
Learn about the equipment available in the Makerspace.
Play guitar and share songs.
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
Wear your cozy pyjamas for stories, songs and fun.
Chat about books at Relay Coffee Roasters at 27 King William St., Hamilton.
One-on-one information sessions for Newcomers about settling in Canada.
Watch the Paralympic Winter Games and cheer on Team Canada.
Created by artist Kelly McCray, The Tower of Banned Books is an art installation built from hundreds of challenged and banned books, symbolizing the ongoing fight for intellectual freedom.
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
Kids will sculpt an adorable tuxedo cat using black and white FIMO clay while learning fun, hands-on sculpting basics. Kids will follow step-by-step instructions to sculpt a cute tuxedo cat […]
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
Ignite your little one's scientific curiosity.
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Get rapid testing for Hepatitis C, HIV and syphilis.
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
Chat with the Hamilton Police Service's Community Engagement Team.
Stay for social and play time.
Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
A six-week group focused on psycho-education and support for those who have experienced the death of someone close to them.
Get ready to apply for the Canadian citizenship test with YWCA Hamilton's Settlement Services.
Learn how to use our printers for art projects, business promotions and more.
Unleash your creative side and make something crafty.
Support and services to immigrant and refugee individuals and families with settlement, career guidance, health and related issues.
Unleash your creative side and make something crafty.
Learn through play, songs and more with EarlyON.
Learn to design and create projects on this crafting machine.
Learn about the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), Hamilton's largest citywide tenant union.
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
Film Forum is for fans who want to talk about films as much as watch them.
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
Bring your current cross stitch project, or start a new one.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
Learn about viruses and email scams to increase your internet privacy and security.
Question, discover, create.
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
Math help for grade 5-8 students.
Bring your knitting, stitching, or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow crafters.
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
Digitize photographs, negatives and VHS cassettes.
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Share, collaborate and discuss with others who share an interest in zines.
English and Spanish learners practice their second languages in a facilitated group discussion. All skill levels welcome.
Unleash your creative side and make something crafty.
Beat the competition in this city-wide Mario Kart tournament.
Parents and children build their relationship through fun activities. Runs February 10th - March 24th.
A guided session of meditation awaits.
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
Practise speaking English in a group setting.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
Created by artist Kelly McCray, The Tower of Banned Books is an art installation built from hundreds of challenged and banned books, symbolizing the ongoing fight for intellectual freedom.
One-on-one information sessions for Newcomers about settling in Canada.
Watch the Paralympic Winter Games and cheer on Team Canada.
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
Explore and create with themed stations.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
Join McMaster Student Facilitators in an interactive, engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) workshop. Question the world around you, discover your potential and work together to create solutions. Suitable […]
Canadian Mental Health Association Peer Supporters listen, provide emotional support and inspire hope.
Make and take home a small craft using Makerspace equipment.
A supportive forum for aspiring writers.
Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Ignite your little one's scientific curiosity.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
Learn about the services, supports and education provided by the healthcare and support staff at Hamilton Family Health Team.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Chat with the Hamilton Police Service's Community Engagement Team.
Lively discussions about current affairs.
Explore and create with themed stations.
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
Colouring, it’s not just for kids.
Gentle and slow stretching.
Speak with Head Injury Rehabilitation Ontario (HIRO) staff about their community-based rehabilitation programs for adults living with brain injuries in Ontario.
Learn the basics of how to use Microsoft Word software.
Support and services to immigrant and refugee individuals and families with settlement, career guidance, health and related issues.
Learn the eight A's of dementia and basic supportive strategies.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
Digitize photographs, negatives and VHS cassettes.
Knit for a cause and earn volunteer hours.
Math help for grade 5-8 students.
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
Practise speaking English in a small group.
Bring the family and play chess.
A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
Parents and children build their relationship through fun activities. Runs February 4-March 25.
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
Play with light and contrast through silhouette and shadow-based art.
Wear your cozy pyjamas for stories, songs and fun.
Learn how to create embroidery designs with Hatch Embroidery Digitizer.
One-on-one information sessions for Newcomers about settling in Canada.
Watch the Paralympic Winter Games and cheer on Team Canada.
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
Learn through play, songs and more with EarlyON.
This hands-on event invites kids to unleash their creativity as they customize and build a cool LEGO® micro cactus. Delight young nature lovers with the LEGO® Botanicals Micro Cactus building […]
For children aged 0 to 6 years . Young children know that books hold meaning. Every book you read to your child is a gift they will cherish. A book truly comes […]
"True Crime Teens: Current Events Podcast Club" offers a dynamic and engaging platform for teens to explore, discuss, and take action on current events issues. By listening to podcasts, participating […]
Housing, employment, education and mental health supports for youth ages 18-29.
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
Get job-seeking advice from the Career Foundation.
Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to colour, do puzzles and play games.
Unleash your creative side and make something crafty.
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children age 24 months and younger.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
Bring the whole family to storytime and get ready to read about seeds and gardening.
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Stay for social and play time.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
Learn about viruses and email scams to increase your internet privacy and security.
Your chance to ask an SLP about your child's language development.
A space for new parents and caregivers to connect, receive information from an Early Childhood Educator and participate in an activity or song with baby.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
Learn the basics of how to use the program Microsoft Word.
Play video games on Nintendo Switch with other teens.
Share your recent reads and get recommendations for your next book.
Practise speaking English in a group setting.
Hands-on experience using a sewing machine in a small group setting.
Explore great works of literature at a leisurely pace in this monthly book club
Knit for a cause and earn volunteer hours.
An in-person math adventure.
Practise speaking English in a small group.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
Math help for grade 5-8 students.
Take your character on a legendary adventure.
Create a puppet and learn puppetry basics.
Start and finish a one-shot game in a single session with other adults in this drop-in session.
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
Unleash your creative side.
Homework and time management help for students in grades 7-10.
Peer tutoring support for Mohawk College students who are also caregivers of children age 2-15.
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
Bring the family and play chess.
Learn how to create embroidery designs with Hatch Embroidery Digitizer.
Practise speaking Filipino in a small group.
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
Make and take home a small craft using Makerspace equipment.
Watch the Paralympic Winter Games and cheer on Team Canada.
Learn about the settlement and library services, supports and programs available to newcomers.
Mishka Social Services provides social services in Arabic and English/ نقدم الخدمات الاجتماعية باللغة العربية والانكليزية
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
Introducing the Hamilton Farmers' Market Lil' Kids Club! Once all the bigger kids are back to school, join us at the Hamilton Farmers' Market for toddler aged programming (0-4yrs) on […]
For children 3 to 8 years of age accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Come share stories, songs, and rhymes for Ramadan. The storytime will be followed by fun activities […]
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
Explore and create with our various food-themed stations and activities.
An introduction to the basics of a computer including using the mouse and keyboard.
A supportive forum for writers who are older adults.
A welcoming, low-pressure writing space, whether you’re drafting your next novel or journaling for personal growth.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
Stay for social and play time.
Unleash your creative side.
Hang out with friends in the library and explore games and activities.
Explore and create with themed stations.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
Play with light and contrast through silhouette and shadow-based art.
Create art that reflects real places, memories, or imaginary worlds.
Creative writers in the Hamilton community seeking one-on-one input on a current project are welcome to make an appointment.
Support and services to immigrant and refugee individuals and families with settlement, career guidance, health and related issues.
Digitize photographs, negatives and VHS cassettes.
An in-person math adventure.
Social and play time for families with children age 5 and younger.
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
Connect with other families in a sensory-friendly environment.
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
Take your character on a legendary adventure.
Watch the Paralympic Winter Games and cheer on Team Canada.
Peer Supporters listen, provide emotional support and most importantly, inspire hope
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
Drop-in and join us for movement-based activities and games from around the world.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
Practice your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
Read comics, discover new characters and create a superhero.
Unleash your creative side.
Learn the features and functions of the Brother PRS100 embroidery machine.
Play chess with other fans of the game and hone your skills.
Trained volunteers help file your taxes at select branches.
Beat the competition in this city-wide Mario Kart tournament.
Family fun with BINGO
Choose from an assortment of tech devices and traditional crafting materials. Ages 8 to 12.
Get creative and make a unique craft.
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
Bring the family and play chess.
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Connect with other parents who are 2SLGBTQ+ and discuss the joys and challenges of parenthood.
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Learn and practice signing in a small group. All skill levels welcome.
Question, discover, create.
A monthly workshop where poets present their work for peer comment.
Get creative and make a unique craft.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
An in-person math adventure.
Watch the Paralympic Winter Games and cheer on Team Canada.
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
Shine bright and move to the music in this high-energy song-and-dance party, where kids build confidence, celebrate self-expression, and groove to choreography that’s all about being YOU! Intended for children […]
Join McMaster Student Facilitators in an interactive, engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) workshop. Question the world around you, discover your potential and work together to create solutions. Suitable […]
Join us as we welcome author illustrator, Farida Zaman, who will share Aliya's Secret with us. In this interactive storytime, children will have the opportunity to create something special to take home […]
Join us for storytime in Mandarin! We'll read stories, sing songs, and practice rhymes. Ages 6M-5Y Join us for storytime fun, including music and songs! Storytime is led by […]
Calling all crafters! Join us to create magical origami keepsakes, including a mini box and a handful of beautiful stars to treasure. Plus, enjoy a dreamy storytime. Ages 7+. Workshops […]
Decorate plastic eggs with tissue paper and paint. This event is free, all supplies included.
For children 7-10 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Come celebrate and learn about the significance of Eid-ul-Fitr, the festival of Breaking the Fast. Enjoy stories, trivia, activities and […]
A supportive forum for aspiring writers.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
Learn about principles of photography that you can put to use with any camera.
Get creative and make a unique craft.
Explore an array of musical instruments under the guidance of local musicians.
Explore dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
Hands-on STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math) fun.
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
Learn what paramedics do and tour an ambulance.
Explore and create with themed stations.
Family fun with BINGO
Stay for social and play time.
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Learn about DNA through fun, interactive activities and experiments.
Interactive storytelling with drums and riddles.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
Watch as mesmerizing bubbles of all sizes float and dance in this magical sensory experience.
Connect with other families in a sensory-friendly environment.
A space for new parents and caregivers to connect, receive information from an Early Childhood Educator and participate in an activity or song with baby.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
Test your trivia knowledge in this fun competition for kids ages 6-12.
A guided session of meditation awaits.
Bring the family and play chess.
An in-person math adventure.
Celebrate Spring and Very Hungry Caterpillar Day with creative fun.
Social and play time for families with children age 5 and younger.
Unleash your creative side.
Get creative and make a unique craft.
A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.
Play guitar and share songs.
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
Hang out with friends in the library and explore games and activities.
One-on-one information sessions for Newcomers about settling in Canada.
Get ready for an unforgettable March Break packed with non‑stop fun. Monday, March 16 (11 a.m. & 2 p.m.) Blue's Clues Storytime I Meet & Greet. Centre Court. Join Blue […]
Attention jr. builders and aspiring pilots: soar into a new adventure with a Make & Take plane—a perfect addition to your LEGO® collection. Plus, enjoy a fun storytime. Ages 6+. […]
March Break at Eastgate Square! March 16–19 • Starting at 1 PM Daily • Event Court Join us for four days of family‑friendly fun this March Break! Each day features […]
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. […]
Kids will sculpt an adorable tuxedo cat using black and white FIMO clay while learning fun, hands-on sculpting basics. Kids will follow step-by-step instructions to sculpt a cute tuxedo cat […]
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 […]
It's a fun spin on paint-by-numbers... sticker-by-numbers! Choose from a variety of images and stickers, check the number, and place them on the page to see your art come to life. […]
A sleepover adventure for your stuffed animal! Ever wondered what happens at the library after dark? Bring your favourite stuffed friend for a cozy storytime—then tuck them in for […]
Speak to a nurse from Hamilton Public Health’s Tobacco Control Program about supports available to help people quit smoking or vaping.
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
Ignite your little one's imagination.
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
Play the classic word game with others.
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Get creative and make a unique craft.
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
Speak to a Métis Nation of Ontario Family Wellbeing Coordinator who helps families heal from violence and helps children in care or in the justice system.
Explore and create with themed stations.
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
Music, movement and more.
Learn about local insects, spider and bugs.
Experiments sure to ignite a love of science.
Puppet shows, stories and songs.
A magic show that is sure to amaze and entertain.
Family fun with BINGO
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Stay for social and play time.
Hop in and learn about adopting rabbits and responsible pet ownership.
Come learn the basics of birding.
Watch as mesmerizing bubbles of all sizes float and dance in this magical sensory experience.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
A six-week group focused on psycho-education and support for those who have experienced the death of someone close to them.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
Get creative and make a unique craft.
Challenge fellow gamers to claim the title of champion.
Build and program a LEGO rover to drive through an obstacle course using LEGO Spike Prime.
Learn to code with Ozobots. Suitable for children age 8 to 12.
Learn through play, songs and more with EarlyON.
Support and services to immigrant and refugee individuals and families with settlement, career guidance, health and related issues.
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
Learn about the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), Hamilton's largest citywide tenant union.
Bring your current cross stitch project, or start a new one.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
Solve the mystery, recover the loot and catch HPL's mascot Scout.
Listen to live music at Waterdown.
An introduction to the basics of a computer including using the mouse and keyboard.
Learn about principles of photography that you can put to use with any camera.
Chat about your favourite titles, discover new ones and meet friends.
Trade your puzzles with others and take home a new-to-you puzzle.
Bring your knitting, stitching, or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow crafters.
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
English and Spanish learners practice their second languages in a facilitated group discussion. All skill levels welcome.
Parents and children build their relationship through fun activities. Runs February 10th - March 24th.
Take your character on a legendary adventure.
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
A guided session of meditation awaits.
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
Practise speaking English in a group setting.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
One-on-one information sessions for Newcomers about settling in Canada.
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
Press play on fun with this unique Tonies event. Paint and decorate your very own Tonies DIY Creative Toy Figurine, on which you can upload and record up to 90 […]
March Break at Eastgate Square! March 16–19 • Starting at 1 PM Daily • Event Court Join us for four days of family‑friendly fun this March Break! Each day features […]
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, […]
Have you met our Rigamajig? Explore building with a variety of tools & toys, plus meet our newest construction set. Ages 5-8 Caregivers must remain present at all times.
It's a fun spin on paint-by-numbers... sticker-by-numbers! Choose from a variety of images and stickers, check the number, and place them on the page to see your art come to life. […]
Celebrate March Break close to home with a lively party featuring vacation-themed games, activities, dancing, and fun for the whole family. A great way for families to celebrate March Break […]
For children 8-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Did you know that one out of three bites of our food comes from pollinators? […]
A sleepover adventure for your stuffed animal! Ever wondered what happens at the library after dark? Bring your favourite stuffed friend for a cozy storytime—then tuck them in for […]
For children 2-6 years of age accompanied by their parent or caregiver. Grab a glow stick and get ready for a storytime with a twist. This program features glow-in-the-dark stories for the family and […]
Free, personalized job search support for those looking for work or considering a career change.
Canadian Mental Health Association Peer Supporters listen, provide emotional support and inspire hope.
A magic show that is sure to amaze and entertain.
A special library-themed storytime.
Learn about the services, supports and education provided by the healthcare and support staff at Hamilton Family Health Team.
Puppet shows, stories and songs.
Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Fun, screen-free activities.
Professional mime Trevor Copp performs the Carnival of the Animals.
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
Experiments sure to ignite a love of science.
Test your trivia knowledge on science in this fun competition for kids ages 6-12.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
A musical concert by a well-loved performer in a small, welcoming group setting for children 0-12 who have developmental disabilities, atypical sensory processing and/or other conditions.
Learn about birds and meet a bird with the Hamilton Aviary.
Bring the whole family to storytime and get ready to read about seeds and gardening.
Explore and create with themed stations.
Learn how to draw cute animals.
Use the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
Colouring, it’s not just for kids.
Gentle and slow stretching.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
Join Archivist Kelsey Haas to learn all about the genealogy resources available at Dundas Museum and Archives.
Get creative and make a unique craft.
Explore an array of musical instruments under the guidance of local musicians.
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
Question, discover, create.
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
Create a puppet and learn puppetry basics.
Learn the process of stop motion filmmaking in this program.
Get creative and make a unique Spring craft.
Support and services to immigrant and refugee individuals and families with settlement, career guidance, health and related issues.
Understand the impact of dementia on the person living with it and learn how to support them.
Beat the competition in this city-wide Mario Kart tournament.
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
Practise speaking English in a small group.
Bring the family and play chess.
Chat about your favourite titles, discover new ones and meet friends.
A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.
Parents and children build their relationship through fun activities. Runs February 4-March 25.
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
Hands-on STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math) fun.
Wear your cozy pyjamas for stories, songs and fun.
Explore the art of still life by sketching everyday objects.
Practice writing skills and network with other writers.
One-on-one information sessions for Newcomers about settling in Canada.
Learn through play, songs and more with EarlyON.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
Get ready for an unforgettable March Break packed with non‑stop fun. Monday, March 16 (11 a.m. & 2 p.m.) Blue's Clues Storytime I Meet & Greet. Centre Court. Join Blue […]
Design a one-of-a-kind piece for your favourite Our Generation doll to take home. Plus, enjoy a Robert Munsch read-aloud featuring The Perfect Paper Airplane, and themed activity sheets. Ages 4+. […]
March Break at Eastgate Square! March 16–19 • Starting at 1 PM Daily • Event Court Join us for four days of family‑friendly fun this March Break! Each day features […]
Market March Break, March 18-21 (10AM-12PM): Help us turn our recycled cardboard into a 3D cardboard Market! Local artist facilitator @anniewebart will be here with all the supplies you need to get […]
Drop in and bring gently loved toys to swap with others. Don’t have toys to trade? A small donation is welcome. It’s a great way to refresh your toy collection […]
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, […]
This hands-on event invites kids to unleash their creativity as they customize and build a cool LEGO® micro cactus. Delight young nature lovers with the LEGO® Botanicals Micro Cactus building […]
For children 8-12 years of age. Please note: Each child requires their own library card to register. Spiders, insects, and more….“bugs” are some of the most fascinating animals! Join Dan the Nature Man to […]
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 […]
Join McMaster Student Facilitators in an interactive, engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) workshop. Question the world around you, discover your potential and work together to create solutions. Suitable […]
Learn the process of stop motion filmmaking in this program. Stop motion is a filmmaking technique where inanimate objects are moved a little bit at a time, then photographed in […]
Celebrate March Break close to home with a lively party featuring vacation-themed games, activities, dancing, and fun for the whole family. A great way for families to celebrate March Break […]
Yoga & crafts for ages 3-9 In this fun-filled session, learn different animal and nature yoga poses with Ms. Cristina. From warm-up stretches to a relaxing cool-down, kids move through […]
For children aged 0 to 6 years . Young children know that books hold meaning. Every book you read to your child is a gift they will cherish. A book truly comes […]
A sleepover adventure for your stuffed animal! Ever wondered what happens at the library after dark? Bring your favourite stuffed friend for a cozy storytime—then tuck them in for […]
"True Crime Teens: Current Events Podcast Club" offers a dynamic and engaging platform for teens to explore, discuss, and take action on current events issues. By listening to podcasts, participating […]
An interactive Rabbit & Bear Paws puppet show.
Job seekers, visit Goodwill Industries staff at the Community Partner Desk for employment help.
Housing, employment, education and mental health supports for youth ages 18-29.
Stay for social and play time.
Family fun with BINGO
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.
Learn how to draw cute animals.
Unleash your creative side.
Interactive storytelling with drums and riddles.
Puppet shows, stories and songs.
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
A space for new parents and caregivers to connect, receive information from an Early Childhood Educator and participate in an activity or song with baby.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
Connect with others age 55 and older for fun and games.
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Learn about local insects, spider and bugs.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
Board a bus full of animals on this mobile zoo.
Explore and create with themed stations.
Bring the whole family to storytime and get ready to read about seeds and gardening.
Engineering play for toddlers and preschoolers
Learn the process of stop motion filmmaking in this program.
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
Challenge fellow gamers to claim the title of champion.
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
Come learn the basics of birding.
Question, discover, create.
A two-hour seminar designed to help teens develop public speaking skills.
Learn about principles of photography that you can put to use with any camera.
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Raise your voice and explore sound with the Hamilton Children's Choir.
Experiments sure to ignite a love of science.
Use the resources and equipment from our Makerspaces to beat the clock and escape the room.
Create a puppet and learn puppetry basics.
Start and finish a one-shot game in a single session.
An in-person math adventure.
Knit for a cause and earn volunteer hours.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
Bring a one-page poem (max) to read aloud to fellow poets and receive feedback.
Learn to code with Ozobots. Suitable for children age 8 to 12.
Peer tutoring support for Mohawk College students who are also caregivers of children age 2-15.
Homework and time management help for students in grades 7-10.
Start and finish a one-shot game in a single session with other adults in this drop-in session.
Bring the family and play chess.
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
A practical workshop on creating and publishing graphic novels with comic artist Ron Kasman.
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
Learn about the settlement and library services, supports and programs available to newcomers.
Mishka Social Services provides social services in Arabic and English/ نقدم الخدمات الاجتماعية باللغة العربية والانكليزية
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
Learn about the healthcare and harm reduction services provided by Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre.
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
Learn what paramedics do and tour an ambulance.
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
Unleash your creative side.
Stay for social and play time.
Family fun with BINGO
A supportive forum for writers who are older adults.
Exercise your vocals chords and sing along with your favourite songs.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
Learn about local insects, spider and bugs.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
Explore and create with themed stations.
Celebrate Spring and Very Hungry Caterpillar Day with creative fun.
Hang out with friends in the library and explore games and activities.
A special March Break event with Saumiya Balasubramanian.
Explore and create with our various food-themed stations and activities.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to colour, do puzzles and play games.
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Get creative and make a unique craft.
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
Support and services to immigrant and refugee individuals and families with settlement, career guidance, health and related issues.
Creative writers in the Hamilton community seeking one-on-one input on a current project are welcome to make an appointment.
Learn the process of stop motion filmmaking in this program.
Learn how to use visuals to help motivate, build confidence and create goals.
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Challenge fellow gamers to claim the title of champion.
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Learn to code with Ozobots. Suitable for children age 8 to 12.
Test your science trivia knowledge in this fun competition for kids ages 6-12.
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
Join McMaster's iGEM genetic engineering students as they introduce DNA through fun interactive activities and experiments.
Read comics, discover new characters and create a superhero.
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
Watch as mesmerizing bubbles of all sizes float and dance in this magical sensory experience.
An in-person math adventure.
Social and play time for families with children age 5 and younger.
Take your character on a legendary adventure.
Peer Supporters listen, provide emotional support and most importantly, inspire hope
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
Bring your inner creature to life.
Unleash your creative side.
Bring your broken household items to the library to be repaired by HPL's volunteer fixers. Learn new skills, promote sustainability and build community.
Embark on a multi-session campaign perfect for new and returning players.
Drop-in and join us for movement-based activities and games from around the world.
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
Swap your yarn with other crafters and bring home new-to-you yarn for your projects.
Trade your puzzles with others and take home a new-to-you puzzle.
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Practice your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
Trained volunteers help file your taxes at select branches.
Play chess with other fans of the game and hone your skills.
A day of interactive science demonstrations led by McMaster University students. For children ages 4-14 and their caregivers.
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
Board a bus full of animals on this mobile zoo.
Choose from an assortment of tech devices and traditional crafting materials. Ages 8 to 12.
Bring the whole family to storytime and get ready to read about seeds and gardening.
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Test your trivia knowledge [on theme here] in this fun competition for kids ages 6-12.
Pick a scene, get your photo taken in front of it.
A writing group for tweens.
Bring the family and play chess.
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Beat the competition in this city-wide Mario Kart tournament.
One-on-one information sessions for Newcomers about settling in Canada.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
An in-person math adventure.
Colouring, it’s not just for kids.
Explore the network of care available to anyone caring for a family member or friend.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
Chat with a specialist about federal government services, including getting a social insurance number, employment insurance, the Canada Pension Plan and more.
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
Learn the basics of audio recording using GarageBand.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
Play food-themed activities inspired by Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Explore and create with themed stations.
Stay for social and play time.
Unleash your creative side and make something crafty.
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
Unleash your creative side.
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
A space for new parents and caregivers to connect, receive information from an Early Childhood Educator and participate in an activity or song with baby.
Learn how to use our printers for art projects, business promotions and more.
A guided session of meditation awaits.
Learn about coyote behaviours and how to keep you and your pets safe while co-existing with local wildlife.
Bring the family and play chess.
An in-person math adventure.
Math help for grade 5-8 students.
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
Connect and learn more about opportunities and resources available to youth in Hamilton.
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
Connect with other families in a sensory-friendly environment.
A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.
Play guitar and share songs.
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
Learn how to play the ukulele.
One-on-one information sessions for Newcomers about settling in Canada.
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
Ignite your little one's scientific curiosity.
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
Listen to live music at Turner Park.
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Stay for social and play time.
Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
A six-week group focused on psycho-education and support for those who have experienced the death of someone close to them.
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
Bring your current cross stitch project, or start a new one.
Unleash your creative side and make something crafty.
Learn through play, songs and more with EarlyON.
Digitize photographs, negatives and VHS cassettes.
Learn about the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), Hamilton's largest citywide tenant union.
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
Dabble in colouring, puzzles and Scrabble.
Learn about principles of photography that you can put to use with any camera.
Support and services to immigrant and refugee individuals and families with settlement, career guidance, health and related issues.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
An introduction to the internet, featuring methods of connecting and navigating web browsers.
Build on what you have learned from Basic Computer Skills 1. Learn more about using the keyboard and drives. Ideal for new computer users.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
Question, discover, create.
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
Math help for grade 5-8 students.
Bring your knitting, stitching, or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow crafters.
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
English and Spanish learners practice their second languages in a facilitated group discussion. All skill levels welcome.
Participate in a community dialogue with the Hamilton Police Service's Community Advisory Panel.
Parents and children build their relationship through fun activities. Runs February 10th - March 24th.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
A guided session of meditation awaits.
Practise speaking English in a group setting.
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
Explore and create with themed stations.
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
One-on-one information sessions for Newcomers about settling in Canada.
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
Make and take home a small craft using Makerspace equipment.
Canadian Mental Health Association Peer Supporters listen, provide emotional support and inspire hope.
Amenez toute la famille à l'heure du conte et préparez-vous à lire. Bring the whole family to French storytime and get ready to read.
Bring your resume and cover letter for on-the-spot editing and job searching tips and tools.
Learn about the services, supports and education provided by the healthcare and support staff at Hamilton Family Health Team.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
Sing and play under the rainbow parachute.
Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to colour, do puzzles and play games.
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
Explore and create with themed stations.
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
Colouring, it’s not just for kids.
Listen to live music at the Red Hill Branch.
Gentle and slow stretching.
Learn about HPL's online resource, LinkedIn Learning.
Speak with Head Injury Rehabilitation Ontario (HIRO) staff about their community-based rehabilitation programs for adults living with brain injuries in Ontario.
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
Learn about important legal and financial considerations relevant to people living with dementia and their care partners, as well as resources for support.
Support and services to immigrant and refugee individuals and families with settlement, career guidance, health and related issues.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
Knit for a cause and earn volunteer hours.
Math help for grade 5-8 students.
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
Practise speaking English in a small group.
Learn how to play the ukulele.
Bring the family and play chess.
A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
Parents and children build their relationship through fun activities. Runs February 4-March 25.
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
Learn to use the LK150 Knitting Machine.
Bring stories to life through drawing, doodles and visual storytelling.
Wear your cozy pyjamas for stories, songs and fun.
A fun, evidence-based program to help your child build strong reading habits. For children in Senior Kindergarten to Grade 3.
Learn how Artificial Intelligence is shaping the world in which we live.
Read and discuss books, eBooks and eAudiobooks with fellow book lovers in this online program.
One-on-one information sessions for Newcomers about settling in Canada.
Chat with a specialist about federal government services, including Employment Insurance, the Canada Pension Plan, the Canada Disability Benefit and more.
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
Learn through play, songs and more with EarlyON.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Swap your yarn with other crafters and bring home new-to-you yarn for your projects.
Bring along your support staff, friends and family and feel free to laugh out loud, sing and dance with the lights on.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.
A story time for children who thrive better in small groups.
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children age 24 months and younger.
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
Level up your cooking and baking skills. Choose a recipe, prepare it at home and share your experience with fellow home chefs.
A space for new parents and caregivers to connect, receive information from an Early Childhood Educator and participate in an activity or song with baby.
Stay for social and play time.
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Choose your path. Chart your future. Achieve your goals.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
Play video games on Nintendo Switch with other teens.
Learn to design and create projects on this crafting machine.
Unleash your creative side and make something crafty.
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
Practise speaking English in a group setting.
If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.
Learn about Wesley Employment Services' job readiness, resume and interview prep programs.
Listen to live music at the Binbrook Branch.
Level up your cooking and baking skills. Choose a recipe, prepare it at home and share your experience with fellow home chefs.
Knit for a cause and earn volunteer hours.
An in-person math adventure.
Practise speaking English in a small group.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
Take your character on a legendary adventure.
Hands-on STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math) fun.
Start and finish a one-shot game in a single session with other adults in this drop-in session.
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
Math help for grade 5-8 students.
Homework and time management help for students in grades 7-10.
Unleash your creative side.
Peer tutoring support for Mohawk College students who are also caregivers of children age 2-15.
Bring the family and play chess.
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
Find out the one book Hamilton should read this year. Meet the author. Music, book chats, treats and more.
Learn how to mend small stains and holes in your clothes using the embroidery machine in Makerspace.
Design and create custom buttons.
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
Mishka Social Services provides social services in Arabic and English/ نقدم الخدمات الاجتماعية باللغة العربية والانكليزية
Learn about the settlement and library services, supports and programs available to newcomers.
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
A supportive forum for writers who are older adults.
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.
A welcoming, low-pressure writing space, whether you’re drafting your next novel or journaling for personal growth.
Unleash your creative side.
Stay for social and play time.
Build on what you have learned from Basic Computer Skills 1. Learn more about using the keyboard and drives. Ideal for new computer users.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
Hang out with friends in the library and explore games and activities.
Explore and create with themed stations.
Connect with others age 55 and older for fun and games.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
Explore and create with our various food-themed stations and activities.
Mild exercise to help release your tension and stress.
Listen to live music at Valley Park.
Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.
Creative writers in the Hamilton community seeking one-on-one input on a current project are welcome to make an appointment.
Support and services to immigrant and refugee individuals and families with settlement, career guidance, health and related issues.
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
An in-person math adventure.
Learn to design and create projects on this crafting machine.
Social and play time for families with children age 5 and younger.
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
Take your character on a legendary adventure.
Peer Supporters listen, provide emotional support and most importantly, inspire hope
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
Drop-in and join us for movement-based activities and games from around the world.
Unleash your creative side.
Trained volunteers help file your taxes at select branches.
Trained volunteers help file your taxes at select branches. This clinic is by-appointment ONLY.
Listen to The Pink Pajamas read by author Charlene Chua.
Play chess with other fans of the game and hone your skills.
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
Practice your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
Choose from an assortment of tech devices and traditional crafting materials. Ages 8 to 12.
Ignite your child's curiosity for science and Earth.
Family fun with BINGO
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
Bring the family and play chess.
Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Challenge fellow gamers to claim the title of champion.
Get creative and make a unique craft.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
An in-person math adventure.
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
Explore great albums from the past with other music fans.
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.
Use colour to create mood and express emotion.
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
Explore and create with themed stations.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
Stay for social and play time.
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Choose your path. Chart your future. Achieve your goals.
Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
A guided session of meditation awaits.
Unleash your creative side.
Practise your French-speaking skills weekly at beginner or intermediate level.
A space for new parents and caregivers to connect, receive information from an Early Childhood Educator and participate in an activity or song with baby.
Bring the family and play chess.
An in-person math adventure.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
Math help for grade 5-8 students.
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
Bring your knitting, stitching, or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow crafters.
A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
Learn about 3D design.
Play guitar and share songs.
Learn how to play the ukulele.
Chat about your favourite titles, discover new ones and meet friends.
One-on-one information sessions for Newcomers about settling in Canada.
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
Chat about books at Coffee Brick at 210 Parkdale Ave N, Hamilton.
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility, regardless of current physical ability, through the SMART program.
A great selection of free movies from new releases to award-winning classics.
Ignite your little one's imagination.
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
After storytime, stay for social and play time.
Stay for social and play time.
Storytime focused on family diversity.
Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
A six-week group focused on psycho-education and support for those who have experienced the death of someone close to them.
Learn about the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), Hamilton's largest citywide tenant union.
Learn about Goodwill Amity's employment services.
A drop-in knitting and crochet program. Bring your current project and materials.
Bring your current cross stitch project, or start a new one.
Learn through play, songs and more with EarlyON.
Learn about 3D design.
Create with our STREAM kits and educational toys.
Learn to design and create projects on this crafting machine.
Turn a digital 3D model into a real object using the 3D Printers in HPL's Makerspace.
Support and services to immigrant and refugee individuals and families with settlement, career guidance, health and related issues.
Visit HPL's Library on wheels. Pick up holds, browse the collections and more.
Focus on search techniques and building familiarity with browser functions.
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
An introduction to the internet, featuring methods of connecting and navigating web browsers.
Hands-on STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Math) fun.
Bring your knitting, stitching, or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow crafters.
A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.
Math help for grade 5-8 students.
Drop-in for multiplayer video game fun.
English and Spanish learners practice their second languages in a facilitated group discussion. All skill levels welcome.
Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
A guided session of meditation awaits.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
A supportive forum for aspiring writers.
Drop-in board game and puzzle fun.
Practise speaking English in a group setting.
One-on-one information sessions for Newcomers about settling in Canada.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
Explore and create with themed stations.
Learn English in a small class with other seniors 55+.
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.