Guides › Library
Library events in Hamilton
You don't need a library card to browse this list, but you'll probably want one after. Below is Hamilton's real library lineup — storytimes, clubs, classes, and community programs with dates.
At a glance
100 upcoming programs are listed below, with start dates from Tue Oct 6 to Wed Oct 7, across 22 branches.
- Branches: Central Library (19), Dundas Branch (8), Terryberry Branch (6), Waterdown Branch (6), Valley Park Branch (6), Barton Branch (6) — plus 16 more branches.
- Most common: Early Literacy (26), Games (19), Technology (12), Wellness (11).
- Family-friendly: 34 of the 100 programs are flagged for families.
Upcoming programs
Showing the next 100 of 2946 upcoming programs.
Baby Stay and Play
Tue Oct 6 · 10:30 AM · Binbrook Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Baby Stay and Play at Binbrook Branch, Hamilton. Good one for the kids.
Baby Stay and Play
Tue Oct 6 · 10:30 AM · Central Library More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Baby Stay and Play at Central Library, Hamilton. Good one for the kids.
Baby Stay and Play
Tue Oct 6 · 10:30 AM · Terryberry Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Baby Stay and Play at Terryberry Branch, Hamilton. Good one for the kids.
Baby Stay and Play
Tue Oct 6 · 11:30 AM · Waterdown Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Baby Stay and Play at Waterdown Branch, Hamilton. Good one for the kids.
Baby Stay and Play
Tue Oct 6 · 1:30 PM · Locke Branch More info
Locke Branch, Hamilton hosts Baby Stay and Play on Tuesday, Oct 6. Family-friendly.
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Tue Oct 6 · 9:30 AM · Dundas Branch More info
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read at Dundas Branch, Hamilton on Tuesday, Oct 6. Good one for the kids.
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Tue Oct 6 · 9:30 AM · Valley Park Branch More info
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Valley Park Branch, Hamilton. Family-friendly.
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Binbrook Branch More info
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Binbrook Branch, Hamilton. Good one for the kids.
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Central Library More info
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Central Library, Hamilton. Bring the kids along.
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Terryberry Branch More info
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read at Terryberry Branch, Hamilton on Tuesday, Oct 6. Good one for the kids.
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Tue Oct 6 · 11:00 AM · Waterdown Branch More info
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Waterdown Branch, Hamilton. Good one for the kids.
Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Tue Oct 6 · 1:00 PM · Locke Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read at Locke Branch, Hamilton. Worth bringing the whole family.
Basic Computer Skills 1 - Device, Mouse and Keyboard
Tue Oct 6 · 3:00 PM · Central Library More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Basic Computer Skills 1 - Device, Mouse and Keyboard at Central Library, Hamilton.
Basic Internet Skills 1
Tue Oct 6 · 11:30 AM · Barton Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Basic Internet Skills 1 at Barton Branch, Hamilton.
Birding for Kids
Tue Oct 6 · 4:30 PM · West Harbour Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Birding for Kids at West Harbour Branch, Hamilton. Good one for the kids.
Board Games and Puzzles
Tue Oct 6 · 6:00 PM · Valley Park Branch More info
Board Games and Puzzles at Valley Park Branch, Hamilton on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Central Book Club
Tue Oct 6 · 11:00 AM · Central Library More info
Central Book Club is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Central Library, Hamilton.
Community Partner Visit - Hamilton Urban Core
Tue Oct 6 · 9:30 AM · Central Library More info
Community Partner Visit - Hamilton Urban Core is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Central Library, Hamilton.
Community Partner Visit - Metis Nation of Ontario
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Central Library More info
Community Partner Visit - Metis Nation of Ontario is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Central Library, Hamilton.
Community Partner Visit - Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Tue Oct 6 · 1:00 PM · Central Library More info
Community Partner Visit - Smoking/Vaping Cessation is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Central Library, Hamilton.
Conversation Commons
Tue Oct 6 · 1:00 PM · Carlisle Branch More info
Carlisle Branch, Hamilton hosts Conversation Commons on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Conversation Exchange: Español/English
Tue Oct 6 · 5:00 PM · Central Library More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Conversation Exchange: Español/English at Central Library, Hamilton.
Craft at HPL - Yarn Pumpkins
Tue Oct 6 · 5:30 PM · Stoney Creek Branch More info
Craft at HPL - Yarn Pumpkins is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Stoney Creek Branch, Hamilton. Family-friendly.
Cricut Design Space
Tue Oct 6 · 2:00 PM · Terryberry Branch More info
Terryberry Branch, Hamilton hosts Cricut Design Space on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Cross Stitch Club
Tue Oct 6 · 2:00 PM · Kenilworth Branch More info
Cross Stitch Club at Kenilworth Branch, Hamilton on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Drop-In Knitting and Crochet
Tue Oct 6 · 2:00 PM · Central Library More info
Central Library, Hamilton hosts Drop-In Knitting and Crochet on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Drop-In Knitting and Crochet
Tue Oct 6 · 2:00 PM · Turner Park Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Drop-In Knitting and Crochet at Turner Park Branch, Hamilton.
Drop-In Knitting and Crochet
Tue Oct 6 · 6:00 PM · Waterdown Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Drop-In Knitting and Crochet at Waterdown Branch, Hamilton.
Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming
Tue Oct 6 · 4:00 PM · Dundas Branch More info
Drop-In Nintendo Switch Gaming is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Dundas Branch, Hamilton.
Drop-In Tech Help
Tue Oct 6 · 2:00 PM · Parkdale Branch More info
Drop-In Tech Help at Parkdale Branch, Hamilton on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Drop-In Tech Help with Teen Volunteers
Tue Oct 6 · 6:00 PM · Turner Park Branch More info
Drop-In Tech Help with Teen Volunteers is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Turner Park Branch, Hamilton. Family-friendly.
English Conversation Circle at Central
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Central Library More info
English Conversation Circle at Central at Central Library, Hamilton on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Fall Fair
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Kenilworth Branch More info
Kenilworth Branch, Hamilton hosts Fall Fair on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Fall Prevention Education and Exercise
Tue Oct 6 · 1:00 PM · Valley Park Branch More info
Valley Park Branch, Hamilton hosts Fall Prevention Education and Exercise on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Family Stay and Play
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Turner Park Branch More info
Turner Park Branch, Hamilton hosts Family Stay and Play on Tuesday, Oct 6. Bring the kids along.
Family Stay and Play
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Dundas Branch More info
Dundas Branch, Hamilton hosts Family Stay and Play on Tuesday, Oct 6. Bring the kids along.
Family Stay and Play
Tue Oct 6 · 10:30 AM · Greensville Branch More info
Family Stay and Play is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Greensville Branch, Hamilton. Worth bringing the whole family.
Family Stay and Play
Tue Oct 6 · 10:30 AM · Sherwood Branch More info
Family Stay and Play is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Sherwood Branch, Hamilton. Family-friendly.
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Tue Oct 6 · 9:30 AM · Turner Park Branch More info
Turner Park Branch, Hamilton hosts Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read on Tuesday, Oct 6. Family-friendly.
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Greensville Branch More info
Greensville Branch, Hamilton hosts Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read on Tuesday, Oct 6. Good one for the kids.
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Sherwood Branch More info
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Sherwood Branch, Hamilton. Bring the kids along.
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Locke Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read at Locke Branch, Hamilton. Good one for the kids.
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Waterdown Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read at Waterdown Branch, Hamilton. Bring the kids along.
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Tue Oct 6 · 10:30 AM · Barton Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read at Barton Branch, Hamilton. Bring the kids along.
Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read
Tue Oct 6 · 10:30 AM · Valley Park Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read at Valley Park Branch, Hamilton. Worth bringing the whole family.
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Tue Oct 6 · 1:00 PM · Sherwood Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Fibromyalgia Support Group at Sherwood Branch, Hamilton.
Fire Truck Visit
Tue Oct 6 · 11:00 AM · Stoney Creek Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Fire Truck Visit at Stoney Creek Branch, Hamilton.
Ghost Walks
Tue Oct 6 · 6:30 PM · Dundas Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Ghost Walks at Dundas Branch, Hamilton.
Guitar Pickers
Tue Oct 6 · 5:00 PM · Kenilworth Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Guitar Pickers at Kenilworth Branch, Hamilton.
HPL Lecture Series
Tue Oct 6 · 6:00 PM · Central Library More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: HPL Lecture Series at Central Library, Hamilton.
Horror Book Swap
Tue Oct 6 · 5:30 PM · Concession Branch More info
Horror Book Swap at Concession Branch, Hamilton on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Imagination Stations
Tue Oct 6 · 2:00 PM · Lynden Branch More info
Imagination Stations is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Lynden Branch, Hamilton.
Imagination Stations
Tue Oct 6 · 3:30 PM · Westdale Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Imagination Stations at Westdale Branch, Hamilton.
Infant Massage
Tue Oct 6 · 10:30 AM · Red Hill Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Infant Massage at Red Hill Branch, Hamilton.
Information Table - Hamilton Urban Core
Tue Oct 6 · 11:00 AM · Barton Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Information Table - Hamilton Urban Core at Barton Branch, Hamilton.
Information Table - YWCA Immigration Integration Services
Tue Oct 6 · 9:00 AM · Red Hill Branch More info
Information Table - YWCA Immigration Integration Services at Red Hill Branch, Hamilton on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Intro to Large-Format Printing
Tue Oct 6 · 2:00 PM · Concession Branch More info
Concession Branch, Hamilton hosts Intro to Large-Format Printing on Tuesday, Oct 6.
LEGO Build and Play
Tue Oct 6 · 3:00 PM · Barton Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: LEGO Build and Play at Barton Branch, Hamilton. Worth bringing the whole family.
LEGO Build and Play
Tue Oct 6 · 3:30 PM · Saltfleet Branch More info
LEGO Build and Play at Saltfleet Branch, Hamilton on Tuesday, Oct 6. Family-friendly.
Leaps in Literacy
Tue Oct 6 · 4:30 PM · Terryberry Branch More info
Leaps in Literacy at Terryberry Branch, Hamilton on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Little Scientists
Tue Oct 6 · 1:00 PM · Central Library More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Little Scientists at Central Library, Hamilton.
Long Story Short: A Short Story Book Club
Tue Oct 6 · 5:00 PM · Red Hill Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Long Story Short: A Short Story Book Club at Red Hill Branch, Hamilton.
Maker Cart Drop-In (Ages 8 to 12)
Tue Oct 6 · 4:00 PM · Waterdown Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Maker Cart Drop-In (Ages 8 to 12) at Waterdown Branch, Hamilton.
Mindfulness and Meditation
Tue Oct 6 · 6:00 PM · Central Library More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Mindfulness and Meditation at Central Library, Hamilton.
Mindfulness for Preschoolers
Tue Oct 6 · 11:00 AM · Concession Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Mindfulness for Preschoolers at Concession Branch, Hamilton. Bring the kids along.
Movies for Adults at Stoney Creek
Tue Oct 6 · 1:00 PM · Stoney Creek Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Movies for Adults at Stoney Creek at Stoney Creek Branch, Hamilton.
Music for Babies and Toddlers
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Ancaster Branch More info
Music for Babies and Toddlers is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Ancaster Branch, Hamilton. Good one for the kids.
Music for Babies and Toddlers
Tue Oct 6 · 11:00 AM · Stoney Creek Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Music for Babies and Toddlers at Stoney Creek Branch, Hamilton. Bring the kids along.
Newcomer English Conversation Club
Tue Oct 6 · 5:30 PM · Ancaster Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Newcomer English Conversation Club at Ancaster Branch, Hamilton.
Newcomer English Conversation Club
Tue Oct 6 · 6:00 PM · Valley Park Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Newcomer English Conversation Club at Valley Park Branch, Hamilton.
Online Safety in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Tue Oct 6 · 2:00 PM · Dundas Branch More info
Online Safety in the Age of Artificial Intelligence is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Dundas Branch, Hamilton.
Playtime with EarlyON
Tue Oct 6 · 2:00 PM · Binbrook Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Playtime with EarlyON at Binbrook Branch, Hamilton.
Prepare to Apply for the Canadian Citizenship Test
Tue Oct 6 · 12:30 PM · Red Hill Branch More info
Prepare to Apply for the Canadian Citizenship Test at Red Hill Branch, Hamilton on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Reading Buddies
Tue Oct 6 · 3:30 PM · Red Hill Branch More info
Reading Buddies at Red Hill Branch, Hamilton on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Reading Buddies
Tue Oct 6 · 5:00 PM · Turner Park Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Reading Buddies at Turner Park Branch, Hamilton.
Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together Exercise Program
Tue Oct 6 · 1:00 PM · Ancaster Branch More info
Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together Exercise Program at Ancaster Branch, Hamilton on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together Exercise Program
Tue Oct 6 · 2:30 PM · Waterdown Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together Exercise Program at Waterdown Branch, Hamilton.
Sit to Be Fit
Tue Oct 6 · 11:30 AM · Dundas Branch More info
Dundas Branch, Hamilton hosts Sit to Be Fit on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Social Scrabble
Tue Oct 6 · 1:00 PM · Westdale Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Social Scrabble at Westdale Branch, Hamilton.
Undersea Adventure: The Search for Whitebeard's Treasure
Tue Oct 6 · 6:00 PM · Central Library More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Undersea Adventure: The Search for Whitebeard's Treasure at Central Library, Hamilton.
Women’s Education and Rural Support Counselling
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Dundas Branch More info
Dundas Branch, Hamilton hosts Women’s Education and Rural Support Counselling on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Women’s Education and Rural Support Counselling
Tue Oct 6 · 1:30 PM · Binbrook Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Women’s Education and Rural Support Counselling at Binbrook Branch, Hamilton.
Adult Creative Circle
Wed Oct 7 · 6:00 PM · West Harbour Branch More info
Adult Creative Circle at West Harbour Branch, Hamilton on Wednesday, Oct 7.
Board Games and Puzzles
Wed Oct 7 · 4:30 PM · Saltfleet Branch More info
Saltfleet Branch, Hamilton hosts Board Games and Puzzles on Wednesday, Oct 7.
Board Games and Puzzles
Wed Oct 7 · 5:00 PM · Sherwood Branch More info
Board Games and Puzzles at Sherwood Branch, Hamilton on Wednesday, Oct 7.
Chair Yoga
Wed Oct 7 · 12:30 PM · Terryberry Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Oct 7: Chair Yoga at Terryberry Branch, Hamilton.
Closer Look Book Club
Wed Oct 7 · 2:00 PM · Kenilworth Branch More info
Closer Look Book Club is on Wednesday, Oct 7 at Kenilworth Branch, Hamilton.
Colouring Circle
Wed Oct 7 · 12:00 PM · Barton Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Oct 7: Colouring Circle at Barton Branch, Hamilton.
Community Partner Visit - CMHA Peer Support
Wed Oct 7 · 1:00 PM · Central Library More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Community Partner Visit - CMHA Peer Support at Central Library, Hamilton.
Community Partner Visit - Hamilton Family Health Team
Wed Oct 7 · 10:00 AM · Central Library More info
Wednesday, Oct 7: Community Partner Visit - Hamilton Family Health Team at Central Library, Hamilton. Family-friendly.
Community Partner Visit - Hamilton Urban Core
Wed Oct 7 · 2:30 PM · Central Library More info
Wednesday, Oct 7: Community Partner Visit - Hamilton Urban Core at Central Library, Hamilton.
Community Partner Visit - Head Injury Rehabilitation Ontario
Wed Oct 7 · 2:00 PM · Central Library More info
Wednesday, Oct 7: Community Partner Visit - Head Injury Rehabilitation Ontario at Central Library, Hamilton.
Community Partner Visit - YWCA Immigration Services
Wed Oct 7 · 9:00 AM · Central Library More info
Central Library, Hamilton hosts Community Partner Visit - YWCA Immigration Services on Wednesday, Oct 7.
Creative Circle for Adults with Disabilities
Wed Oct 7 · 10:30 AM · Red Hill Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Creative Circle for Adults with Disabilities at Red Hill Branch, Hamilton.
Digitize Your Memories
Wed Oct 7 · 2:00 PM · Turner Park Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Digitize Your Memories at Turner Park Branch, Hamilton.
Drop-In Knitting and Crochet
Wed Oct 7 · 10:00 AM · Valley Park Branch More info
Wednesday, Oct 7: Drop-In Knitting and Crochet at Valley Park Branch, Hamilton.
Drop-In Knitting and Crochet
Wed Oct 7 · 1:00 PM · Barton Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Oct 7: Drop-In Knitting and Crochet at Barton Branch, Hamilton.
Drop-In Tech Help with Teen Volunteers
Wed Oct 7 · 3:00 PM · Stoney Creek Branch More info
Drop-In Tech Help with Teen Volunteers at Stoney Creek Branch, Hamilton on Wednesday, Oct 7. Worth bringing the whole family.
Drop-In Tech Help with Teen Volunteers
Wed Oct 7 · 5:30 PM · Dundas Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Oct 7: Drop-In Tech Help with Teen Volunteers at Dundas Branch, Hamilton. Good one for the kids.
English Conversation Circle at Terryberry
Wed Oct 7 · 4:00 PM · Terryberry Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Oct 7: English Conversation Circle at Terryberry at Terryberry Branch, Hamilton.
If you book through these links, Dayfari may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Good to know
- Most library programs are free, but the popular ones need registration — sign up on the library's site, don't just show up.
- Storytimes fill up fast on weekend mornings; weekday sessions are calmer and easier with a stroller.
- Big library systems run the same program at different branches on different days — check the branch before you go.
- Bring your library card: some workshops, equipment bookings, and room reservations require one.
Town photos: JFVoll (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Canmenwalker (CC BY 4.0) · Jeff Hitchcock from Seattle, WA, USA (CC BY 2.0) · V. L. (CC0) · Whpq (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Draconichiaro (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons.
More in Hamilton
Open the Dayfari app for this weekend's events.
More things to do in Hamilton