Week Calendar

Families

  Explore fun stories, songs and rhymes in this interactive story time geared towards ages 2 - 6. (Thursday story times are repeats of Wednesday sessions.)

Ages 6 - under

Ages 8 - 13. Learn to create a proximity sensing alarm system! We will use coding to program the motion detector and then wire and assemble our project. (Basic computer skills required.)

Do you live or work in downtown Hamilton? Do you like to read eBooks or listen to audiobooks on Hoopla? If so, then this is the book club for you! Bring your lunch and join us for a laid back, casual discussion. 

Expand your palate and experiment with new global flavors. Learn facts and tips to enhance your understanding of different cultures through food.

All ages

  Drop in for a friendly game whether you're as powerful as a queen or new to the game as a rook-ie.

Ages 12 - 16. Make use of our supplies to bring your board game idea to life. Participants will be able to take their creations home.

 Ages 12 - 18. Learn the basics of knitting and create a small project to take home. Yarn and needles provided, no experience necessary.

Join us for a good book discussion.  

  Feb 20 – Night Watch Jayne Anne Phillips

Race as a team to solve a jigsaw puzzle the fastest! You may register up to 4 people with one email address as part of your team. Please register each individual by clicking "Add Another" and indicate your team name in the "Special Notes" field.

3201 Princeton Road

3733 Hamilton-Cleves Road

Ages 7 - 11. Enjoy book themed games and activities, craft your own bookmark and we’ll match you with a new book bestie!

Ages 12 - 18. Meet up in a safe space to connect and socialize with fellow LGBTQIA+ community youth members. We'll provide food, drinks, activities and games. 

Gather together for our popular fiction and nonfiction book club!

  Feb 17 – The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune




 

Join us to discuss popular reads.

  Lane Administration Center, 1396 University Blvd, Hamilton

  Feb 18 – Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese

Choose whatever book you want that fits the theme and join us on Discord for a lively discussion! Share your thoughts anytime, or join the librarian-led discussion hours.

Gaslight Brewhouse. Join us for a night out with lively discussion of our latest read. Purchase of food and drink optional.

  Feb 18 – Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kristen Miller

Was the book really better than the movie? Join us on Discord to discuss a book and its movie counterpart! Share your thoughts anytime, or join the staff-led discussion hours.

Families

  Explore fun stories, songs and rhymes in this interactive story time geared towards ages 2 - 6. (Thursday story times are repeats of Wednesday sessions.)

Venue varies. Registrants will be notified in advance of each meeting. Ready to hurdle into the Bookwormhole for sci-fi/fantasy adventures & far-out discussion? We will assemble at various restaurants.

All ages. Grab your family and friends for a fun night of B-I-N-G-O! Free to play with a chance to win prizes!

Ages 12 - 18. Play some games and create some sweet treats using our favorite ingredient - chocolate!

Join us for a taste of traditional German cuisine while Smith History Library and Cummins Room Manager Brad Spurlock discusses how German immigrants formed a strong local community and shaped the history of Hamilton.