HPL Summer Program Guide 2016 available now

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Check out Hamilton Public Library's new Circuit 4.0
on Central Library's newly renovated 4th floor!
ALL YOU NEED IS YOUR LIBRARY CARD TO GET STARTED
Video and Sound Studios
3D Printing
Event Space
Makerspace
Free Wi-Fi
Computer Lab
Digital Media Lab
Collaboration and Group Meeting Spaces
READY TO GET STARTED?
Visit the Makerspace with your library card and a valid piece of photo identification and
complete the Digital Media Lab Waiver. Reserve one two-hour session per day, up to three
sessions per week. Book online at hpl.ca/DML. Youth under 14 years of age must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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2016 Summer Program Guide
Table of Contents
Chief Librarian's Message
4
HPL Locations 4
Adult Programs 5
Arts & Culture 5
Gallery HPL5
Music5
Games
6
Health & Wellness
6
Hobbies & Crafts7
Knitting8
Literary8
Author Readings9
Book Clubs10
Writing11
Local History11
Baby | Kids | Teen Programs 13
TD Summer Reading Club
14
Partners & Sponsors
15
All About Summer Reading
16
Reading Buddies18
Kids Programs Summer Highlights 19
8th Annual Telling Tales
20
Storytime @ HPL21
Programs for Babies
24
Programs for Children
25
School Age Programs
26
Games & Gaming
26
LEGO®27
Make. Build. Create.
27
Family Movies27
Friday Night Family Flicks
33
Homeschoolers' Movie Club
33
Readers & Writers
34
Science34
Tech35
Teen Programs36
Games & Gaming 36
Make. Build. Create. 36
Movies 38
Readers & Writers 38
Tech
39
Bookmobile 40
Volunteer Opportunities 41
Adult Programs Continued
43
Movies for Adults43
Newcomers44
Special Interest44
Tech @ HPL 45
Computer Classes 45
Digital Media Lab 46
Tablet Club
46
Tech Help
46
Book a Librarian 47
100In1Day48
Customer and Service Commitment 50
REGISTRATION
Look for the ® next to programs that require registration.
To register for a program, contact the branch.
For a listing of programs by branch, check out the online event calendar at hpl.ca.
ACCESSIBILITY
If you require part of this publication in another format,
please contact [email protected].
CHIEF LIBRARIAN'S MESSAGE
At Hamilton Public Library, we can’t wait for summer! Staff has been busy preparing a wonderful selection of
programs for all ages. From Summer Reading Club to Hamilton Reads, HPL is the place to be. If you haven’t had
a chance, be sure to stop by Central Library’s fourth floor, The Circuit 4.0, to check out the new Makerspace
complete with sound and a video studios, 3-D printers and more cutting edge technology.
I’m honoured to share our Customer and Service Commitment (full text available on page 50).
We work hard to ensure everyone who visits any of Hamilton Public Library’s locations has the best experience
possible. Please share your thoughts with us by completing a customer satisfaction survey available on hpl.ca.
We truly hope that you’ll make Hamilton Public Library a part of your summer and look forward
to welcoming you into our spaces.
Paul Takala
CEO/Chief Librarian
Hamilton Public Library
HPL LOCATIONS
Holiday Closures
Central905-546-3200
Lynden519-647-2571
55 York Blvd., Hamilton
110 Lynden Rd., Lynden
Ancaster905-648-6911
Mount Hope905-679-6445
All Hamilton Public Library
locations will be closed as
follows:
300 Wilson St., Ancaster
3027 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope
Barton905-546-3450
Red Hill905-546-2069
571 Barton St. E., Hamilton
695 Queenston Rd., Hamilton
Binbrook905-692-3323
Saltfleet905-662-8611
2641 Highway 56, Binbrook
131 Gray Rd., Stoney Creek
Mon Aug 1 – Civic Holiday
Carlisle905-689-8769
Sherwood905-546-3249
1496 Centre Rd., Carlisle
467 Upper Ottawa St., Hamilton
Mon Sep 5 – Labour Day
Concession905-546-3415
Stoney Creek905-643-2912
565 Concession St., Hamilton
777 Highway 8, Stoney Creek
Dundas905-627-3507
Terryberry905-546-3921
18 Ogilvie St., Dundas
100 Mohawk Rd. W., Hamilton
Freelton905-659-7639
Turner Park905-546-4790
1803 Brock Rd., Freelton
352 Rymal Rd. E., Hamilton
Greensville905-627-4951
Valley Park905-573-3141
59 Kirby Ave., Greensville
970 Paramount Dr., Stoney Creek
Kenilworth905-546-3960
Waterdown905-689-6269
103 Kenilworth Ave. N., Hamilton
163 Dundas St. E., Waterdown
Locke905-546-3492
Westdale905-546-3456
285 Locke St. S., Hamilton
955 King St. W., Hamilton
Bookmobile905-546-3477
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Wed Jun 8 – Staff Professional
Development Day
Fri Jul 1 – Canada Day
Sunday hours will
resume again
September 11.
ADULT
PROGRAMS
ARTS & CULTURE
The Entertainment
Industry During the
Depression
Take a look at the various ways people
diverted attention from the hard times
of the Depression: vaudeville, dance
marathons, radio, the Ziegfeld Follies,
Big Bands and the Golden Age of
Hollywood. Watch movie clips from the
era and the original Academy Awards
shows. Presented by Bryan Wylie.
Thu Jul 21 7pm, Terryberry
Art Club @ Central
Central’s Art Club is a weekly
drop-in program for anyone interested
in taking part in the creative process.
This is an informal club where you
can share artistic ideas and techniques
with fellow artists. Feel free to bring
your current project.
Tuesdays 1:30pm, Central
French Conversation Circle
There's no better way to improve
your French conversation skills than by
speaking with a group of friendly fellow
francophones.
Wednesdays in June 10am, Turner Park
Scraping the Bottom of
the Barrel
A look at the Depression through the
eyes of the photographers of the ‘20s
and ‘30s. Presented by Bryan Wylie.
Thu Aug 4 7pm, Terryberry
Spanish Conversation
Circle
Join us for some informal
conversation en Español.
Art Crawl - June 10
Join us at Central Library for Art
Crawl. Highlights include a reading at
8pm featuring Rachael Preston, author
of Project Bookmark Canada’s newest
bookmark The Fishers of Paradise.
"Monuments of the Gore” walking tour
with Margaret Houghton will leave
the library at 7pm.
Mon Jun 13 7:30pm, Saltfleet ®
GALLERY HPL
Gallery4, Central 1st Floor
June – Leeanne D’Alesio
July – Andrew McPhail
August – Gord Pullar & Avery Tanner
Gallery4 Annex, Central
4th Floor
June – Revolution (Rev) Wear Collection
July – Revolution (Rev) Wear Collection
August – Amanda Dudnik
Gallery Turner Park
June – Timothy deVries
July – Marge Forde
August – Monique Campbell
MUSIC
Lunch Hour Concerts
Add a little culture to your lunch
hour. Visit Central Library on Fridays
and enjoy a mix of music, literature
and art. Lunch Hour Concerts are not
scheduled in July and August but will
resume in September.
Fri Jun 3 12pm,
Laura Keating Folk Singer
Fri Jun 10 12pm, Derek Elliott
Fri Jun 17 12pm, Guitar Hamilton
Fri Jun 24 12pm, Gunter Ott Band
Fri Jun 10 6:30pm-9pm, Central
Hamilton Public Library What’s Happening Summer 2016 | 5
Summer Melodies
Students of the Hamilton School of
Music will showcase their talents.
Join us and try playing a violin!
Sat Jun 11 3:30pm, Turner Park
Guitar Jam
Come and jam with us. Guitar Jam
meets every Monday in June.
Mondays 7pm, Greensville
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Biofield Therapy: An
Introduction
The interest in biofield therapies is
growing as people look at their health
in a more holistic way. Learn what
biofield therapy is from Jennifer
Bolus, Certified Energy Medicine and
Healing Touch Practitioner.
Sat Jul 9 10:30am, Central ®
GAMES
Gentle Fit for Adults and
Seniors
YMCA staff will help you get fit with
low impact exercises. Perfect for
seniors. Wear comfortable clothing
and shoes. Presented by Y on Wheels.
Wed Jun 1, 15 & 22 2pm, Red Hill ®
International Yoga Day
Celebrate International Yoga Day on
June 21 with a free yoga class! Please
bring your own yoga mat.
Tue Jun 21 10:30am, Sherwood
Tue Jun 21 10:30am, Westdale ®
Tue Jun 21 11am, Turner Park
Tue Jun 21 2pm, Terryberry ®
Tue Jun 21 2pm, Waterdown
Tue Jun 21 2:30pm, Ancaster ®
Tue Jun 21 4pm, Central ®
Tue Jun 21 7pm, Red Hill ®
Check Your Hearing
Board Games
Drop by and challenge yourself or
a friend to one of our many board
games. Visit Central Library's 3rd
floor to play Scrabble and other board
games anytime.
Mondays 1pm & 6:30pm, Waterdown
Social Scrabble
Players of all skill levels are welcome.
Game boards and Scrabble dictionaries
provided.
Fri Jun 3, 10, 17 & 24 10am, Red Hill
Tue Jun 21 11am, Westdale
Mondays 1pm, Ancaster
Wednesdays 1pm, Concession
Wii Fun for Adults
Try your hand at a Wii game and
have some fun at Westdale Branch.
Wed Jun 1 10:30am, Westdale
Hearing loss negatively impacts quality
of life. Sign up for a complimentary
onsite hearing screening with
specialists from Connect Hearing.
Mon Jun 13 | Aug 15 2pm, Turner Park ®
Clean Your Home with
Essential Oils
Learn about the benefits of removing
chemicals from your home and how
to replace them with homemade
cleaning and wellness products.
Tue Jun 7 7pm, Turner Park
Eating Well with Diabetes
Learn about the health benefits of
different types of tea and how to
properly make each type. Presented
by Dr. Jennifer Scott ND.
Tue Jun 7 2pm, Central
Living Well with Diabetes
Learn about self-management skills
including medication, healthy eating,
activity, preventing complications and
blood sugar targets.
Thu Jul 7 10am, Red Hill ® Presented
by Hamilton Health Sciences.
Register at 905-521-2100 x76061
Explore healthy food choices, meal
planning and carbohydrate counting
with Hamilton Health Sciences
professionals.
Wed Jun 8 | Jul 13 | Aug 10 6:30pm,
Thu Jun 16 | Aug 18 10am, Red Hill ®
Register at 905-521-2100 x76061
Register at 905-521-2100 x76061
Wed Jun 22 | Jul 27 | Aug 24 6:30pm,
Turner Park ® Register at
905-521-2100 x76061
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Let's Talk about Tea
Turner Park ®
Presented by Hamilton Health
Sciences and the Les Chater YMCA.
Nourish Your Digestion
Come learn some fun facts about
your gut as well as some simple
solutions and at home remedies to
limit heartburn, bloating, diarrhea
and constipation. Presented by
Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Lisa Tabrizi.
Mon Jun 13 2pm, Westdale ®
Summer Homeopathic
Remedies
Gear up for summer with some useful
homeopathic remedies for things
such as skincare, sunburns, seasonal
allergies and insect bites.
Wed Jun 1 6:30pm, Stoney Creek ®
Craft Circle
Don’t miss a fun afternoon of sharing
ideas, inspiration and new techniques
related to crafts. BYOCS - bring your
own craft supplies.
Wed Jun 7, Jul 6 & Aug 3 2:30pm,
Lynden
Thu Jun 2 2pm, Terryberry ®
Nutrition Made Simple
Sat Jun 4 2:30pm, Waterdown ®
CRAFTernoon
Join Jennifer Bolus, Registered
Dietician and learn the secrets of
how to create health from the inside
out with integrative and functional
nutrition practices.
Wed Jun 15 2:30pm, Ancaster ®
Join us for an enjoyable afternoon of
crafting. Bring your own project or
start a new one.
Wed Jun 15 6:30pm, Central ®
It’s easy to integrate yoga into your
daily life. Learn how with us. Please
bring your own yoga mat.
Personal Safety
Learn some personal safety tips from
a senior support officer with Hamilton
Police Services.
Tue Jun 7 1pm, Waterdown ®
Tue Jun 21 6:30pm, Locke
Wed Jun 22 2pm, Concession ®
Tue Jun 7 2pm, Terryberry ®
Yoga
Thu Jun 23 | Jul 14 2pm, Central
HOBBIES & CRAFTS
Physician Hastened Death
Colouring for Relaxation
The "Death: Something to Talk About"
initiative will host a discussion with
health and end of life experts on the
topic of Physician Hastened Death.
Psychiatrist Carl Jung prescribed
colouring to his patients to calm and
centre their minds a century ago. Join
this renewed trend and enjoy colouring,
doodling and conversation to destress
and stay calm. Supplies provided.
Relaxation Therapy
Learn how to relax by using different
breathing techniques, progressive
muscle tension/reduction and guided
imagery. Presented by Brad Mears,
Recreation Therapist.
DIY Bath Bombs
Create your own bath bomb from
scratch. Infuse them with your
favourite scents and pamper yourself.
Supplies provided.
Thu Jun 2 6pm, Kenilworth ®
Mother/Daughter Session
Mon Jun 20 4pm, Lynden ®
Flower Pressing
Learn how to press flowers in various
ways to make greeting cards.
Sat Jun 11 10:30am, Concession
Tue Jun 7 | Jul 5 | Aug 2 2:30pm,
Terryberry
Sat Jun 4 1pm, Westdale
Wed Jun 15 & 29 1pm, Westdale
Sat Jun 25 2:30pm, Ancaster ®
Safety on the Trail
What items should you carry at all
times in your daypack? How do you
prevent emergencies on the trail? Join
Michelle Madderson of Pro-Vision
Safety Training as she guides you
through the basics for your walk in
the woods.
Thu Jun 9 6:30pm, Locke
Tue Jun 14 7pm, Westdale ®
Photography Club
Drop in and explore your camera's
functions, discuss techniques
and enjoy occasional field trips.
Photographers of all levels welcome!
Thu Jul 28 4pm & Aug 25 11am,
Stoney Creek ®
KNITTING
LITERARY
Knitting and Crocheting
Hamilton Public Library has knitting
and crocheting programs for all skill
levels. Drop in and check one out today.
Mondays 2pm, Stoney Creek
Mondays 7pm, Sherwood
Tuesdays 10am, Valley Park
Tuesdays 1:30pm, Ancaster
Tuesdays 6:30pm, Carlisle
Tuesdays 6:30pm, Saltfleet
Tuesdays 6:30pm, Terryberry
Wednesdays 7pm, Red Hill
Wed Jun 1, 15, 22 & 29 7pm,
Plant Exchange
Find new homes for extra plants or
exchange them for new ones. Bring
your plants, cuttings or bulbs to trade
with other gardeners.
Sat Jun 4 10:30am, Westdale
Greensville
Wed Jun 1 2:30pm, Westdale
Thursdays 10am, Concession
Thursdays 1:30pm, Turner Park
Thursdays 6:30pm, Waterdown
Fridays 2pm, Central
Put Your Garden to Bed
Ancaster Heritage Days
Book Sale
Pick up used paperbacks for children,
teens and adults at our annual
Heritage Days Book Sale.
Sat Jun 11 11am, Ancaster
Find Your Next Great Read
Where do you turn for reading
recommendations? Get some helpful
tips from library staff regarding the
best websites and databases to look
for your next great read.
Tue Jun 7 10:30am, Waterdown
Learn how to prepare your garden
for winter so you’ll have an amazing
garden in the spring. Presented by
Lulabelle's Floral Studio.
Tue Jul 13 2pm, Central
Thu Aug 25 6:30pm, Central
World Wide Knit in Public Day
Join the largest knitter-run event in
the world! Drop into your local branch
and be part of World Wide Knit in
Public Day!
Watercolour Made Easy
Michele Jenise, from Paintings by
Jenelle, will guide you through
the simplicity of painting with
watercolours. Supplies provided.
Wed Jun 22 2pm, Kenilworth ®
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Sat Jun 18 10am, Locke
Sat Jun 18 10am, Red Hill
Sat Jun 18 10am, Turner Park
Sat Jun 18 10am, Westdale
Sat Jun 18 10:30am, Carlisle
Sat Jun 18 10:30am, Lynden
Sat Jun 18 10:30am, Stoney Creek
Sat Jun 18 10:30am, Waterdown
Hamilton Reads
Book Discussion
Attend a drop-in session to chat about
this year's Hamilton Reads title. Share
your thoughts and reflections.
Mon Jul 18 6:30pm, Stoney Creek
Tue Jul 26 10:30am, Concession
Tue Aug 9 2:30pm, Terryberry
Wed Aug 17 2pm, Central
Wed Aug 24 2pm, Westdale Second
Cup
AUTHOR READINGS
Barbara Fanson
Author Barbara Fanson will do a
short reading from her new book
Tragedy on the Twenty, a historical
fiction novel based on an accident
on Highway 20 in April 1933. Other
news events of the period will also
be discussed.
Kathryn Heaney
Sharon Lehnert
Travel between Earth and magical
Anandria as Laura and her family
prevent Lucifer, his dragons and
gargoyles from gaining total
domination over Earth and ultimately
the universe. Kathryn is the author
of the Anandrian series, a trilogy of
fantasy romance novels.
Join Sharon Lehnert, author and
sailor, as she shares stories of her
adventures at sea. Sharon has sailed
to the Keys, Bahamas and Cuba and
will read from her third book
Still Floating.
Sat Jun 11 11am, Terryberry ®
Thu Aug 25 12pm, Central
Mon Jun 13 6:30pm, Stoney Creek ®
Hamilton Reads Hamilton
Rose McCormick-Brandon
John Goddard
Author John Goddard celebrates
Hamilton's history with an emphasis
on storytelling. Inside Hamilton's
Museums is for native Hamiltonians
and newcomers alike. Goddard’s book
explores the City's origins with an
emphasis on its historic sites, early
builders and personalities.
Rose will share her latest book,
Promises of Home - Stories of
Canada's British Home Children, a
collection of thirty-one Home Child
stories. Rose's stories, articles and
devotionals are published in Canada,
the U.S. and Australia as well as in
Chicken Soup for the Soul and similar
compilations.
Sat Jun 4 2pm, Central
Tue Jun 21 1pm, Saltfleet ®
Celebrate Hamilton’s amazing local
literary talent with us all summer
long. Watch for pop-up author
readings throughout July and
August at various Hamilton Public
Library locations.
Book Launch Event
Tue Jun 7 6:30pm, Concession ®
Tue Jun 14 6:30pm, Waterdown ®
BOOK CLUBS
541 Book Club
Wed Jun 8 2pm, 541 Barton St. E.
A Lesson Before Dying by
Ernest J. Gaines
Wed Jul 13 2pm, 541 Barton St. E.
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
by Mitch Albom
Wed Aug 10 2pm, 541 Barton St. E.
Wave: A Memoir by
Sonali Deraniyagala
Ancaster Book Club ®
Thu Jun 16 1:30pm, Ancaster
The Postmistress by Sarah Blake
Barton Bibliophiles
Mon Jun 13 6:30pm, Barton
When We Were Bad by
Charlotte Mendelson
Mon Jul 11 6:30pm, Barton
The Gilded Chamber: A Novel of
Queen Esther by Rebecca Kohn
Mon Aug 8 6:30pm, Barton
Beach Strip by John Reynold
Book Ends Book Club
Tue Jun 21 2pm, Saltfleet
Sea Glass by Anita Shreve
Bring Your Baby Book Club ®
Mon Jun 27 10am, Saltfleet
Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella
Club de Lecture
Francophone
Thu Jun 16 7pm, Central
Le Dieu Manchot par Jose Sarmago
Concession Book Club ®
Thu Jun 9 2pm, Concession
The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew,
and the Heart of the Middle East by
Sandy Tolan
Stoney Creek Adult Book
Club
Mon Jun 20 6:30pm, Stoney Creek
The End of the Alphabet by
C. S. Richardson
Mon Jul 28 6:30pm, Stoney Creek
Favourite Books Chat
Mon Aug 15 6:30pm, Stoney Creek
Favourite Books Chat
Turner Park Book Club
Thu Jun 16 2pm, Turner Park ®
Dear Life by Alice Munro
Greensville Book Club
Valley Park Adult Book Club
Wed Jun 15 7pm, Greensville
Fifteen Dogs by Andre Alexis
Tue Jun 7 2pm, Valley Park
The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult
Page Turners Book Club
Westdale Mystery Book
Club
Wed Jun 15 7pm, Central
Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen
Red Hill Book Club
Wed Jun 29 2pm, Red Hill
Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Sherwood Monday Book
Club
Mon Jun 6 2pm, Sherwood ®
Sweetness in the Belly by
Camilla Gibb
Tue Jun 7 1:30pm, Westdale ®
Memory Man by David Baldacci
Westdale Thursday Book
Club
Thu Jun 2 2pm Westdale ®
The Sisters by Nancy Jensen
Thu Jun 16 2pm Westdale ®
The Midwife of Venice by
Roberta Rich
Wilson St. Book Club
Books @ 1: Non-Fiction
Book Club
Between Gods by Alison Pick
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Mon Jun 13 2:30pm, Ancaster ®
Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
WRITING
LOCAL HISTORY
Stoney Creek Writers'
Circle
Open to all writers interested in
sharing their creative work with
fellow writers.
Mon Jun 13, Jul 11 & Aug 8 6pm,
Stoney Creek
Write to the City – An
Intergenerational Writing
Workshop
This workshop series explores
poetry, hip-hop poetics, the
tradition(s) of Hamilton realist
working class portraiture and
contemporary visual art practice.
This is a multigenerational program
and participants will be offered
opportunities to submit their work
for publication. Led by members
of the Hamilton Youth Poets Core
Team, writers can expect to meet a
diverse group of citizens immersed
in discussions and practices that will
prepare them to tell their story in a
myriad of formats.
Tue Jul 12 & Aug 2 7pm, Central ®
Wed Jul 20 & Aug 10 7pm, Central ®
Discover Your Family History
Learn how to research your family tree. Presented by Hamilton Public
Library’s Local History & Archives Department.
Wed Jul 27 2pm, Central, 4th Floor Program Room ® Register at 905-546-3200 x3408.
Local History & Research Club
Come share your passion for local history with others. Discuss local
architecture, share tips for tracing your family tree and explore new resources.
Wed Jun 29 2:30pm, Ancaster ®
Preserving Your Family Treasures
Gain practical and inexpensive ideas to keep collections safe so they may be
enjoyed by future generations. Presented by Hamilton Public Library’s Local
History & Archives Department.
Wed Aug 3 7pm, Terryberry ®
Fri Aug 12 10:30am, Concession ®
Wed Aug 24 2pm, Central 4th Floor Program Room ® Register at 905-546-3200 x3408.
LOCAL HISTORY
& ARCHIVES
Since 1914, Hamilton Public Library has been collecting and preserving Hamilton’s history. The collection
continues to grow and covers a wide range of local history topics from sports events, places of worship and
people, to heritage buildings, landmarks, and much more.
Archives link the past, present and future by ensuring that the records of today are preserved for future
generations to understand the life, ideas and thoughts of their original creators.
Don’t miss Flashbacks – a collaboration between the Hamilton Public Library, The Hamilton Spectator
and Cable 14. Flashbacks is a half hour show that airs on Cable 14 and is hosted by Spectator reporter and
musician, Mark McNeil and HPL archivist, Margaret Houghton. You can link to Flashbacks from the library
website – lha.hpl.ca/articles/flashbacks.
Hamilton Public Library subscribes to Ancestry.com. Ancestry is a terrific resource for performing
genealogical research, and contains Canadian, American, and British records, among many others. It can
be accessed from any of the public computer stations in our branch locations, as well as your own personal
computer when used in an HPL branch.
Connect with us!
Phone 905-546-3408
Email [email protected]
Online hpl.ca/local-history
A spectacular fire destroyed Central
Collegiate Institute on Friday, June 7, 1946.
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Hamilton celebrated its Centennial
in July 1946 with many activities
including rides set up in Market Square.
The East End Incline Railway opened
for business on August 26, 1895.
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PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Summer Reading would not be possible without the generous support of our partners and sponsors.
ALL ABOUT SUMMER READING
When is Summer Reading
Club offered?
A Club for Everyone!
Online registration starts the week of June 6 and the
program runs from Monday, July 4 to Saturday,
August 28, 2016.
You are your child’s first and best teacher! Read together
over the summer and your family will be able to exchange
tabs for reading incentives, submit tabs for branch draws
and earn a free book.
How to sign up?
Visit any of our 22 library locations or 2 Bookmobiles
starting June 6 to pick up a Summer Reading Club badge
and register your child in the Wild! 2016 TD Summer
Reading Club is a joint initiative with Library and
Archives Canada.
How much does it cost?
Storybook Club - Ages birth to 5 years
Summer Readers - Ages 5 to 12 years
Kids who read over the summer can track their reading
online, enter branch draws and collect reading incentives
including a free book.
Reading Buddies - For kids who have finished
grade 1 and are up to 12 years of age
How does the club work?
Kids are paired with a volunteer Reading Buddy for
individual attention and help with reading. Reading
Buddies helps children learn that reading is a fun and
rewarding experience that can be shared with family and
friends. For more information about Reading Buddies
locations and to register in person at your closest branch,
see page 26.
Our Summer Reading Club is designed to be fun and
flexible and to fit your busy summer schedule.
Teen Readers - Ages 12 to 18 years
It’s FREE! Don’t have a library card? Kids and teens can
sign up for a FREE library card so they can take home
some great books.
ü Every child who participates in the club receives a badge. Stop by your local library branch to pick your
badge up.
ü Club members register their badges online at
kids.hpl.ca to set goals and track their reading
progress.
ü Track how many books you’ve read this summer with
our online program. Each time a Club member tracks
their reading, they earn badges that recognize their
reading achievements and are automatically entered
into draws for reading incentives.
ü Each badge has six detachable tabs. Participants
redeem the first tab for official TD Summer Reading
Club booklets and stickers. Of the remaining five tabs,
each of two tabs qualify participants to enter draws,
two tabs can be redeemed for small reading incentives
and one tab can be exchanged for a book.
ü The back of the badge lists different things for you
to do – read three books, attend a program, draw a
picture inspired by a story and more.
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Are you between the ages of 12 and 18? Pick up a Teen
Summer Reading card, read over the summer, track your
reading online and earn up to three free books and enter
for a chance to win a reading incentive.
Summer Reading Club
Incentives, Draws & Contests
Redeem tabs from your Summer Reading Club badge at any
of HPL’s 22 branch locations or 2 Bookmobiles! Two tabs may
be exchanged for reading incentives such as McDonald’s ice
cream cone coupons, Hamilton Civic Museum passes,
Royal Botanical Gardens passes and more. Two tabs may be
used to enter monthly draws for a prize pack that includes
items such as books, a reading journal, movie passes and
more. One tab may be exchanged for a book, made possible
through First Book Canada.
Online Summer Reading
Club Draws
Online draws will take place at the end of July and August.
Enter for your chance for some great prizes!
July Draw
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Storybook Club Surprise Pack
Telling Tales VIP Family Pass
Nerftastic Party Invitation
Chief Librarian for a Day
Tween Town at Telling Tales Invitation
August Draw
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iPad Minis
Storybook Club Surprise Packs
Maker Party Invitation
Teen Prize: Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6" 16GB
Android 5.0 Lollipop Tablet
22nd Annual Power of the Pen Creative Writing
Contest – Ages 12 to 18 Years
Billboard Contest – Ages 3 to 13 Years
What does reading mean to you and your family? Create
an original slogan and drawing that promotes reading,
books, libraries and literacy in the City of Hamilton.
One (1) winning entry will be used as a billboard in City of
Hamilton and will be unveiled in October 2016 courtesy of
Outfront Media and Rocky River Sign Company. Contest
runs from June 30 to September 3. Visit your local branch
for an entry form and contest guidelines or download
from kids.hpl.ca.
5th Annual Tween Writing Contest – Ages 10 to
12 Years
Calling all writers! Don’t miss Hamilton Public Library’s
5th Annual Writing Contest for Tweens! Submit an
original short story based on this brief excerpt from
Mission Mumbai by Mahtab Narsimhan:
“We got dressed at warp speed for a quick getaway,
but still couldn’t escape the head-splitting barrage of
instructions from Rohit’s mom. My ears were ringing
as we fled downstairs…”
Contest runs June 30 to September 3. Visit your local
branch for an entry form and contest guidelines or
download from kids.hpl.ca. Winners will be notified the
first week of September. Ten winners will receive an
invitation to a writing workshop with award-winning
author Mahtab Narsimhan at the 8th Annual Telling Tales
Festival on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at
Westfield Heritage Village.
Presented by The Hamilton Spectator and
The Hamilton Public Library
Writers of short fiction and poetry are invited to submit
their works to the Power of the Pen for cash awards. A
distinguished panel of professional writers and reviewers
will judge entries based on originality, style, and general
presentation as well as spelling and grammar. The
Hamilton Association will present additional awards
for the Advancement of Literature, Science and Arts.
Each participant will be entered for a chance to win an
iPad Mini. Contest closes September 3, 2016. Visit your
local branch for an entry form and contest guidelines or
download from teens.hpl.ca.
Photography Contest for Kids – Ages 5 to
12 Years
Calling all shutterbugs! Submit an original photo showing
the theme "Wild." Visit your local branch for an entry
form and contest guidelines or download from kids.hpl.ca.
Contest runs June 30 to September 3.
Photography Contest for Teens – Ages 12 to
18 Years
Submit an original photo based on the theme “Wild.” Visit
your local branch for an entry form and contest guidelines
or download from kids.hpl.ca. Contest runs June 30 to
September 3.
6th Annual LEGO® Contest – Ages 4 to 12 Years
Build a LEGO® creation that shows us a scene from your
favourite book! Contest runs June 30 to September 3. Visit
your local branch for an entry form and contest guidelines
or download from kids.hpl.ca. Entries can be dropped off
at any Hamilton Public Library branch or Bookmobile.
One winner per location will be selected and will have
their creation featured on hpl.ca.
READING BUDDIES
Reading Buddies is a literacy program for children to practise their reading skills. The program
runs from Monday, July 4 through Saturday, August 27 (except August 1).
Who can join?
Children must have completed grade one and can be up to
12 years of age.
How does the program work?
Children are paired with a volunteer Reading Buddy for individual
attention and help with reading. The program is not designed to teach
children how to read. As children progress through the program, they
receive rewards to mark their success. Reading Buddies helps children
learn that reading is a fun and rewarding experience that can be
shared with family and friends. Contact your local branch to
register. You will be contacted by phone with the
dates and times your child will meet with
his/her buddy.
Ancaster
Lynden
Turner Park
Mondays 1:30-4pm &
Thursdays 2:30-4pm
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays,
Thursdays 10:30am-1pm
(No Reading Buddies on July 28.)
Fridays & Saturdays 10:15-11:30am
Mondays 2-3:15pm
Barton
Red Hill
Mondays & Tuesdays 1:30-2:30pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Binbrook
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 1-2pm
Central
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays &
Thursdays 10-11am & 1-2pm
Concession
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am & 2pm
Kenilworth
Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am &
Thursdays 1-2pm
10:30am-12pm & Thursdays
Valley Park
6:30-8pm
Mondays 2-3pm & Thursdays
11am-12pm
Saltfleet
Mondays 10:30am-12pm &
Waterdown
Wednesdays 2:30-4pm & 6:30-8pm
Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays
10:30am-12pm
Stoney Creek
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30am-12pm
Terryberry
Mondays & Tuesdays 10:15-11:30am
& 1-2:15pm
Wednesdays 7-8:15pm
Thursdays 1-2:15pm
Saturdays 10:15-11:30am
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Wednesdays 3-4:15pm & 7-8:15pm
Tuesdays 6:30pm-8pm
Westdale
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
10:30-11:30am
KIDS PROGRAMS
SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS
Club Rex
Come see a large collection of
dinosaur skulls, teeth, claws and other
prehistoric pieces.
Meet the Greyhounds
TURKEY Rhubarb
GLOHW was established in 1997
as a non-profit organization to aid
in the adoption of retired racing
greyhounds. Come meet some of
these impressive animals. All ages.
TURKEY Rhubarb brings a fun approach
to performing traditional children’s folk
songs in English, French and Spanish.
Their harmonies, humour and sense of
fun are worth a listen! All ages.
Thu Jul 7 2:30pm, Locke
Wed Jul 13 2:30pm, Sherwood
Thu Jul 21 2:30pm, Westdale
Thu Jul 28 2:30pm, Waterdown
Thu Aug 11 2:30pm, Freelton
Wed Aug 17 2:30pm, Valley Park
Wed Jul 20 10:30am, Locke
Wed Aug 24 2:30pm, Terryberry
Mounted Police Visit
Tue Jul 12 2:30pm, Mount Hope
Wed Jul 20 2:30pm, Riverdale
Bookmobile Stop, 150 Violet Drive
Learn about this service at a visit
from one of Hamilton's mounted
police officers, and his four-legged
partner. All ages.
Little Ray's Reptiles
Wed Aug 10 2:30pm, Terryberry
Thu Jul 28 2:30pm, Saltfleet
Fri Aug 19 2:30pm, Turner Park
Wildlife educators will show you
animals from around the globe,
including some found right in our
own backyards. All ages.
Wed Jul 6 2:30pm, Barton ®
Thu Jul 7 2:30pm, Red Hill
Wed Jul 13 10:30am, Ancaster ®
Tue Jul 19 2:30pm, Westdale
Thu Jul 21 10:30am, Carlisle
Fri Aug 12 2pm, Central
Magician Owen Anderson
Do you like magic? Be wowed by Owen
Anderson and his amazing act! All ages.
Wed Jul 6 2:30pm, Terryberry
Tue Jul 12 2:30pm, Stoney Creek
Tue Jul 19 10:30am, Sherwood ®
Tue Jul 19 2:30pm, Saltfleet
Meet an Alpaca
Learn more about alpacas and their
wool. Come and meet one in real life
from Eighth and Mud, an alpaca farm
in Stoney Creek. All ages.
Vaudeville Steve
Vaudeville Steve's high-energy
performances are an audience-involved
blend of clean comedy, juggling, magic
and hilarious physical stunts. All ages.
Fri Jul 8 10:30am, Concession
Fri Jul 8 2:30pm, Turner Park
Tue Jul 12 10:30am, Binbrook
Tue Jul 12 2:30pm, Freelton
Thu Jul 14 2:30pm, Kenilworth
SPCA
Learn about the HBSPCA including
a summary of the services they
provide, animal safety, responsibility
and opportunities for children to get
involved. All ages.
Thu Jul 14 10:30am, Terryberry
Tue Jul 19 10:30pm, Binbrook
Wed Jul 27 2:30pm, Sherwood ®
Thu Aug 11 2:30pm, Turner Park
Studio Babette
Local puppeteers research, write,
build, perform and produce their
family shows. Enjoy their magical
performance and discover the art of
puppetry. All ages.
Tue Jul 26 2:30pm, Greensville
Visit the Fire Truck
Hamilton’s friendly firefighters will
visit with a big, red fire truck. An
up-close look at all the gear, and fire
safety advice too! All ages.
Tue Jul 5 10:30am, Binbrook
Wed Jul 13 10:30am, Locke
Fri Aug 5 2:30pm, Turner Park
Tue Aug 9 2:30pm, Saltfleet ®
Wed Aug 17 2:30pm, Mount Hope
Thu Aug 25 2:30pm, Waterdown
Wed Jul 13 11am, Turner Park
Thu Aug 4 2pm, Terryberry
8TH ANNUAL
TELLING TALES FESTIVAL
Telling Tales Summer Reading List
Summer is a great time to read books by this year’s featured Telling Tales presenters. Read books from the Telling Tales
Summer Reading List and track your reading online at kids.hpl.ca for a chance to win an exclusive Telling Tales VIP
Family Pass. Good luck and happy reading!
Hélène Boudreau
• Evangeline for Young Readers
• Evangeline Recits pour jeunes lecteurs
• Dare You Not to Yawn
Gillian Chan
• A Call to Battle
• Dear Canada: An Ocean Apart
• Defend or Die
Scott Chantler
• The Dark Island
• Pirates of the Silver Coast
• Tower of Treasure
Jon-Erik Lappano
• Tokyo Digs a Garden
Andrew Larsen
• The Imaginary Garden
• In the Tree House
• The Not-So-Faraway Adventure
Shane Peacock
• The Artist and Me
• The Dark Missions of Edgar Brim
• Eye of the Crow
Lindsay Mattick
• Finding Winnie
Barbara Reid
• The Party
• Picture a Tree
• Sing a Song of Bedtime
Mahtab Narsimhan
• Mission Mumbai: A Novel of Sacred Cows, Snakes and Stolen Toilets
• The Third Eye (Book 1 of the Tara Trilogy)
• The Tiffin
Kevin Sands
• The Blackthorn Key
• Mark of the Plague
Bill Slavin
• Big City Otto
Ruth Ohi
• Stanley at School
• Fox and Squirrel
• Fox and Squirrel Make a • Who Broke the Teapot?!
Friend
Chad Solomon
• Scribble
• Rabbit and Bear Paws:
Sacred Seven – Courage
The Sugar Bush
The Voyageurs
Kenneth Oppel
• The Boundless
• Every Hidden Thing
• The Nest
Joel A. Sutherland
• Be a Writing Superstar
• Haunted Canada 5
• Haunted Canada 6
Kevin Sylvester
• MINRs
• Neil Flambé and the Duel in the Desert
• Super Duper Monster Viewer
Jeremy Tankard
• Boo Hoo Bird
• Grumpy Bird
• Melvis and Elvis
Vikki VanSickle
• If I Had a Gryphon
• Summer Days, Starry Nights
• Words That Start With B
Kari-Lynn Winters
• Bad Pirate
• Good Pirate
• Hungry for Math: Poems to Munch On
8th Annual Telling Tales Bookmark Contest – Ages 3 to 14 Years
Create a bookmark based on the theme “Explore Your World.” Visit your local branch or
Bryan Prince Bookseller for an entry form and contest guidelines or download from
kids.hpl.ca. Contest runs June 30 to July 29. Winners will be invited to an awards
presentation at the 8th Annual Telling Tales Festival at Westfield Heritage Village in
Rockton on Sunday, September 18.
8th Annual A Day for Celebrating Stories!
Telling Tales Festival
Sunday, September 18th, 2016
Westfield Heritage Village, Rockton, Ontario
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Summer 2016 storytime sessions start the week of
July 4 and run until the week of August 29.
Storytime programs combine age appropriate books, songs, fingerplays and movement designed to engage both the child
and parent. Storytime helps children with the development of their early literacy skills and is a great opportunity for
parents to meet other parents!
BABY (AGES BIRTH TO 24 MONTHS)
It's never too early to read to your baby. Have fun learning a variety of songs, rhymes and stories designed to foster
early language development and a love of reading. Ages birth to 24 months unless otherwise specified.
Barton
Tue Jul 5, 12 & 19 10:30am ® Ages birth to 12 months.
Central
Tue Jul 5, 12, 19 & 26 | Aug 2, 9, 16 & 23 10:30am
Kenilworth
Mon Jul 4, 11, 18 & 25 | Aug 8, 15 & 22 10:30am
Terryberry
Mon Jul 18 & 25 | Aug 8 & 15 10:15am
Turner Park
Mon Jul 4 & 18 | Aug 8 & 22 10am
Waterdown
Thu Jul 14 10:30am
FAMILY (AGES BIRTH TO 5 YEARS)
Bring the whole family to storytime and get ready to have fun! Discover stories, rhymes, music, finger plays and flannel
boards that appeal to a wide range of ages at this interactive program. Ages birth to 5 years.
Ancaster
Mon Jul 4, 11 & 18, 25 | Aug 8, 15 & 22 10:30am
Binbrook
Thu Jul 7, 14 & 28 | Aug 4 & 11 10:30am
Central
Tue Jul 5, 12, 19 & 26 | Aug 2, 9, 16 & 23 2pm
Locke
Wed Jul 27 | Aug 10 & 24 10:15am
Terryberry
Wed Jul 6, 13, 20 & 27 | Aug 3, 10, 17 & 24 10:15am
Turner Park
Thu Jul 7 & 21 | Aug 4 & 18 10am
Waterdown
Sat Jun 25 10:30am
Westdale
Wed Jul 13, 20 & 27 | Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 10:30am
TODDLER (AGES 2-3 YEARS)
Build vocabulary and share the love of reading through the discovery of picture books, flannel boards, finger plays,
songs and rhymes at this interactive program for busy toddlers and their caregivers. Ages 2 to 3 years.
Kenilworth
Tue Jul 5, 12, 19 & 26 10:15am
Ontario Early Years Centre
Dinosaur Storytime
We welcome families with children ages birth to 6 years
to drop in for songs, rhymes and stories at circle time. Toys
and resources are also available from the Ontario Early
Years Centre mobile program.
Join us for stories, songs and hands-on activities all
about dinosaurs. Make a fossil, practise counting with a
Stegosaurus and learn how big a dinosaur's foot really was!
Ages birth to 5 years.
Tuesdays 10am, Saltfleet
Mon Jul 11 3:30pm, Lynden ®
Thursdays 10am, Stoney Creek
Thu Jul 14 10:30am, Carlisle ®
Wed Jul 20 11am, Valley Park
SPECIAL STORYTIMES
Tue Aug 16 10:30am, Sherwood
Tue Aug 16 10:30am, Waterdown ®
Tue Aug 16 2:30pm, Westdale ®
Thu Aug 18 2:30pm, Saltfleet
Eric Carle Birthday Storytime
We’ll read all our favourite books from author Eric Carle,
including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, at this family
storytime. Ages birth to 5 years.
Sat Jun 25 10:15am, Terryberry
Baby Play Date
French Storytime
Explore the world of play with your baby at our
interactive play stations. Ages birth to 24 months.
Centre Français Hamilton will present a story and craft for
preschoolers. Ages birth to 5 years.
Mon Aug 29 10am, Kenilworth
Sat Jun 25 11am, Westdale
Digital Storytime
Learn all about great apps to use with your toddlers and
join in on some songs and stories!
Thu Jun 16 10:30am, Waterdown
Father’s Day Storytime
Bring your dad to the library for some Father's Day stories
and make something special to take home. Ages 3 to 5 years.
Sat Jun 18 10:30am, Locke
Back to School Storytime
Marine Life Storytime
As summer comes to an end, we’ve got stories to help with
any first day jitters! Ages birth to 5 years.
Learn about the wild animals that live in oceans and
rivers with stories, songs and hands-on activities
designed to make learning about science and math fun.
Ages birth to 5 years.
Thu Sep 1 10:30am, Lynden
Thu Sep 1 10:30am, Waterdown
Thu Jun 30 10:30am, Lynden ®
Campfire Storytime
Thu Jun 30 10:30am, Waterdown ®
Come gather round the campfire to sing songs, play games,
share stories and join in some fun activities! Ages birth to
5 years.
Tue Jul 12 2:30pm, Westdale ®
Thu Jun 30 10:30am, Saltfleet
Thu Aug 4 10:30am, Lynden
Wed Aug 10 7pm, Waterdown
Mon Aug 22 10:15am, Terryberry
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Wed Aug 3 11am, Valley Park
Tue Aug 9 10:30am, Sherwood
Thu Aug 18 2:30pm, Freelton ®
Puppet Shows
Puppet shows, stories and songs performed by Hamilton
Public Library puppeteers. All ages.
Wed Jul 6 10:30am, Westdale
Thu Jul 7 10:30am, Kenilworth
Thu Jul 7 2:30pm, Stoney Creek
Tue Jul 26 2pm, Red Hill
Tue Jul 26 10:30am, Sherwood
Munsch Mania
Wed Jul 27 2:30pm, Ancaster
Don’t miss the party! Stories and a puppet show to
celebrate Robert Munsch's birthday.
Thu Jul 28 2pm, Central
Sat Jun 11 10:30am, Locke Ages 3 to 5 years.
Wed Aug 17 10:30am, Sherwood
Sat Jun 11 10:30am, Westdale Ages birth to 5 years.
Wed Aug 17 2pm, Terryberry
Tue Aug 9 2:30pm, Barton
Wed Aug 24 11am, Valley Park
Musical Storytime
Wed Aug 24 2:30pm, Ancaster
Join Susan for a magical medley of music and stories at
this special family storytime. Ages birth to 5 years.
Wed Aug 31 10:15am, Locke
Tue Aug 2 2:30pm, Greensville
Read and Make
Niwasa Storytime
Tue Aug 2, 9, 16 & 23 10:30am, Kenilworth
Enjoy traditional aboriginal stories, songs, puppetry and
dancing. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Special Needs Storytime
Read a story and then make a craft. Ages 3 to 5 years.
Tue Jul 12 2:30pm, Barton ®
A sensory storytime geared to children with special needs.
Ages 3 to 5 years.
Outdoor Storytime at the Winona
Farmers’ Market
Sat Jun 4 10:30am, Kenilworth ®
Stop by Hamilton Public Library’s booth at the Winona
Farmers’ Market for an outdoor storytime! All ages.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Tue Jul 26 & Aug 9 3:30pm, Winona Farmers’ Market
Bring your stuffie along and enjoy some teddy bear fun
with stories and activities. Ages birth to 5 years.
Thu Jun 30 2pm, Locke
Teddy Bear Sleepover
Bring one of your favourite stuffies (but not your very
favourite) for a storytime and then tuck them in for a
sleepover at the library. Come pick up your stuffie the
next day and find out just what kind of mischief they got
up to. All ages.
Tue Jul 12 6:30pm, Ancaster ®
Prince & Princess Tea Party
Join the Kenilworth Royal Court for stories, a craft and
royal etiquette lessons. Come in costume if you wish. RSVP
required. All ages.
Tue Jul 19 2:30pm, Kenilworth ®
Tue Aug 23 6:30pm, Terryberry ®
Welcome Summer Storytime
Register early for Summer Reading Club fun at a wild and
wonderful storytime. Ages birth to 5 years.
Wed Jun 1 10:15am, Locke
PROGRAMS
FOR BABIES
AGES BIRTH TO 24 MONTHS*
*UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Baby Playdate
From building blocks to peek-a-boo tunnels, this hands-on
program encourages early literacy through play. Parents
will be able to see how using activities, books and games
can lead to strong reading skills. Ages birth to 24 months.
Infant Massage:
Parent/Caregiver Education
A certified infant massage Instructor will teach parents/
caregivers of infants (pre-crawling) a warm, nurturing,
bonding experience through touch. Presented by the
Ontario Early Years Centre. Register at 905-385-3020.
Ages birth to 24 months.
Baby Picasso
This interactive program for adults and infants provides
an opportunity to come together to experience creative
art. Parents/caregivers will learn the benefits of early
stimulation and sensory activities. Presented by Early
Years Ontario. Ages birth to 12 months only.
Mon Jul 4, 11, 18 & 25 10:30am, Westdale ®
Bouncing Babies
Join us for a program filled with music and movement
geared to infants. Presented by Wesley Ontario Early
Years. Ages birth to 24 months.
Tue Jul 12 & 19 1:30pm, Locke
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Mon Jun 6, 13, 20 & 27 1pm & 2:30pm, Turner Park ®
Magic with Music
Join us for an infant music program with Wesley Ontario
Early Years. Ages birth to 24 months.
Tue Aug 9 & 16 1:30pm, Locke
Music for Babies and Toddlers
Play with different musical instruments and shakers and
learn new songs to sing at home. Ages birth to 24 months.
Thu Jun 23 10:30am, Waterdown
PROGRAMS FOR
CHILDREN
AGES 3 TO 5 YEARS*
CRAFTernoons
Join us and make a special craft with
your preschooler. Ages 3 to 5 years.
Thu Jul 14 & 28 | Aug 4 & 18 2pm, Locke
Father's Day Craft
Join us and make a special Father’s
Day craft. Ages 3 to 5 years.
Fri Jun 17 10:15am, Concession ®
Get Ready for
Kindergarten
Share in stories, activities, songs and
crafts that will help prepare children
entering kindergarten in September.
Ages 3 to 5 years.
Get Ready for
Kindergarten Cont'd
Tue Jul 5, 12, 19 & 26 | Aug 2, 9, 16 &
23 10:30am, Stoney Creek ®
Thu Aug 4, 11, 18 & 25 10:15am,
Terryberry ®
Preschool BINGO
Join us for a fun twist on this classic
game! Ages 3 to 5 years.
Mon Jul 4 10:30am, Kenilworth
Wed Jul 20 2pm, Terryberry ®
Tue Jul 5, 12 & 19 | Aug 9, 16 & 23
10am, Turner Park ®
Wed Jul 6, 13, 20 & 27 6:30pm,
Waterdown ®
Thu Aug 4, 11, 18 & 25 10:30am,
Waterdown ®
Patio Play
Soak up the sunshine with a story on
our patio followed by a fun,
hands-on activity.
Science Fun
Ancaster ®
Tue Jul 5 & 12 | Aug 9, 23 & 29
Tue Aug 2, 9, 16 & 23 10:30am,
10:30am, Ancaster - Ages 3 to 5 years.
Barton ®
Fri Jul 8, 15, 22 & 29 | Aug 5, 12, 19 &
Fri Aug 5, 12, 19 & 26 10:30am,
26 | Sep 2 10:30am,
Parents will learn how to include
science in every day activities.
Each week the children will work
on at least two hands on science
experiments. Presented by Early
Years Ontario. Ages 3 to 5 years.
Central ®
Turner Park - Ages birth to 5 years.
Mon Aug 8, 15, 22 & 29 10:30am,
Fri Jul 15, 22 & 29 | Aug 5 10:30am,
Wed Jul 13 & 27 2pm, Waterdown
Westdale ®
Concession ®
Wed Aug 3 2:30pm, Carlisle
Wed Jul 6, 13, 20 & 27 | Aug 3, 10, 17
Mon Aug 29 3:30pm, Lynden
String Art
Tue Jul 5, 12 & 19 | Aug 2, 9, 16 & 23
Playdough Club
Come out and create unique art using
paint and string. Ages 3 to 5 years.
2pm, Red Hill ®
Help your child experience the power
of playdough by squishing, rolling,
sculpting and molding. Supplies
provided. Ages 3 to 5 years.
Tue Jul 5 & 19 | Aug 9 & 23 2:30pm,
& 24 2pm, Kenilworth ®
Wed Jul 6, 13, 20 & 27 6:30pm,
Saltfleet ®
Thu Jul 7, 14, 21 & 28 | Aug 4, 11, 18
& 25 10:30am, Saltfleet ®
Thu Jul 21 & 28 | Aug 4 10:30am,
Tue Aug 30 2:30pm, Kenilworth ®
Thu Aug 11 10:30am, Kenilworth ®
World of Eric Carle
Make an art butterfly to celebrate the art
of author Eric Carle. Ages 3 to 5 years.
Thu Jul 14 10:30am, Kenilworth ®
Sherwood ®
SCHOOL AGE
PROGRAMS
AGES 5 TO 12 YEARS*
GAMES & GAMING
Bingo
Join us for a fun twist on this classic
game! Ages 5 to 12 years.
Games on the Lawn
Marshmallow Madness
Join in the games, crafts and great
family fun as we meet and play with
our friends outside on the lawn.
All ages.
Build catapults and shooters with
your friends. Load your creations
with marshmallows and try to
hit targets.
Wed Aug 17 2pm, Concession
Thu Jul 7 2:30pm, Saltfleet ®
Minecraft
Mon Jul 11 2pm, Locke
Play Minecraft at the library, meet
other players and share your
knowledge. Ages 8 to 12 years.
Wed Jul 20 10:30am, Turner Park
Sat Jul 23 2pm, Waterdown ®
Mon Jul 25 2:30pm, Barton ®
Thu Jun 2, 9, 16 & 30 3:30pm,
Wed Jul 27 2pm, Valley Park
Westdale ®
Wed Jul 20 to Aug 24 11am,
Canada Bingo
Wed Aug 10 2:30pm, Ancaster ®
Concession
Wed Aug 10 2:30pm, Carlisle ®
I SPY Scavenger Hunt
Thu Sep 1 12:30pm, Barton
Wed Aug 24 2pm, Red Hill
Look for hidden pictures on the
second floor and write them down on
the ballot form. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Mini Olympics
Board Games
Get ready to compete in some of our
indoor track events. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Drop by and challenge yourself or
a friend to one of our many board
games. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Wednesdays Jul 6 to Aug 24 all day,
Kenilworth
Mon Jun 27 to Thu Jun 30 all day,
Indoor Playground Games
Minute to Win It
Turner Park
Join in the games and activities that
you would find on the playgrounds of
past and present. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Challenge yourself to some crazy
fun mini games. Make sure you do it
quickly – time is running out! Ages 5
to 12 years.
Mondays in Jul & Aug 1pm,
Turner Park
Mon Jul 25 2pm, Locke
Mon Aug 8, 15 & 29 2:30pm,
Westdale
Mon Aug 29 to Fri Sep 2 all day,
Turner Park
Tue Aug 30 2:30pm, Barton
Sat Sep 3 2:30pm, Westdale
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Fri Jul 29 2pm, Central
Tue Jul 5 2pm, Turner Park
Juggling Workshop
Thu Aug 4 2:30pm, Barton
Join Juggle with Me instructor John
Mark Deneau for an introductory
juggling workshop. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Nursery Rhyme Olympics
Wed Jul 6 10:30am, Locke ®
Let the games begin! Come and play
games based on nursery rhymes and
the Olympics. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Thu Aug 11 3pm, Terryberry ®
PS4 Gaming
Join us for an action-packed evening
of PS4 gaming. Ages 8 to 12 years.
Mon Jul 4 to Aug 29 6pm, Barton
Real-life Angry Birds
An active library program to test
your Angry Bird skills with life-sized
blocks and birds. Ages 8 to 12 years.
Thu Jul 7 3:30pm, Waterdown ®
Thu Jul 21 2:30pm, Stoney Creek ®
Thu Aug 25 1pm, Turner Park
Scavenger Hunt
Solve the clues to find things hidden
in the library.
Wed Jul 6 2pm, Red Hill ® Ages 5 to
12 years.
Wed Jul 27 2pm, Concession Ages 8
to 12 years.
Where's Waldo?
Scavenger Hunt
Find out where our favourite book
character Waldo has been with a fun
scavenger hunt! Ages 8 to 12 years.
LEGO®
LEGO® Animation
Unleash your inner film director and
tell your story. We'll help you create
your own movie using an iPad and
LEGO®. Supplies provided. Ages 10 to
12 years.
Tue Jun 7 3pm, Locke ®
Thu Aug 18 2:30pm, Stoney Creek ®
Wed Aug 24 2pm, Concession ®
LEGO® Mania
Drop in to build, imagine and play
with LEGO®. LEGO® is provided for
use in the library. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Ancaster
Mon Aug 29 2:30pm
Barton
Wed Jul 6, 13, 20 & 27 | Aug 3, 10,
17, 24 & 31 4pm
Binbrook
Wed Jul 6, 13, 20 & 27 | Aug 3, 10,
17 & 24 2pm
Carlisle
Sat Aug 13 2:30pm
Wed Aug 31 2:30pm, Ancaster
Central
Thu Aug 18 2pm
Wii Gaming
Greensville
Tue Aug 23 2:30pm
Join us for some Wii excitement. Ages
8 to 12 years.
Wed Jun 22 6:30pm, Waterdown ®
Sat Jun 25 2pm, Turner Park
Sat Jul 9 2pm, Turner Park
Thu Jul 21 2:30pm, Freelton ®
Sat Jul 23 2pm,w Turner Park
Sat Jul 23 2:30pm, Westdale ®
New Super Mario Bros.
Sat Aug 6 2pm, Turner Park
Thu Aug 11 2:30pm, Saltfleet ®
Mario Kart
Sat Aug 20 2pm, Turner Park
Wed Aug 24 2:30pm, Stoney Creek ®
Just Dance
Terryberry
Sat Jun 11 | Jul 2 & 23 | Aug 6 &
27 2pm
Thu Jun 30 10:30am
Mon Jul 4, 11, 18 & 25 | Mon Aug
8, 15, 22 & 29 3pm
Turner Park
Sat Jun 4 | Jul 16 & 29 | Aug 27 |
Sep 3 2pm
Sat Jul 30 10:30am
Valley Park
Thu Jul 14, 21 & 28 | Aug 4, 11, 18
& 25 2pm
Waterdown
Sat Jun 11| Jul 9 | Aug 20 2pm
Westdale
Wed Jul 6, 13, 20 & 27 | Aug 3, 10,
17, 24 & 31 2:30pm
MAKE. BUILD. CREATE.
Art Twists
Be creative and make something
unique to take home. Ages 8 to
12 years.
Tue Jul 19 & Aug 16 6pm, Locke ®
Arthur Paper Craft
If you love the Arthur series by Marc
Brown, come and make your very
own Arthur paper craft play sets to
take home! Supplies provided. Ages 5
to 12 years.
Kenilworth
Sat Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 | Jul 2, 9, 16,
23 & 30 | Aug 6, 13, 20 & 27 2pm
Thu Aug 25 2:30pm
Tue Aug 30 10:30am
Sat Aug 6 2pm, Waterdown ®
Locke
Sat Jun 25 | Jul 23 | Aug 13 & 27
2pm
Backyard Butterfly
Conservation
Lynden
Sat Jul 9 & 30 | Aug 13 2:30pm
Sherwood
Mon Jul 4, 11, 18 & 24 | Aug 8, 15,
22 & 29 2:30pm
Tue Aug 23 2:30pm, Freelton ®
Thu Aug 25 10:30am, Lynden ®
Meet Ancaster's own "butterfly
family" - the Melanson's! Learn about
monarch butterfly conservation and
how this family cares for butterflies
in their own backyard. All ages.
Stoney Creek
Wed Jun 1, 15, 22, 29 3:30pm
Thu Jul 28 2:30pm
Tue Aug 23 2:30pm
Sat Jun 4 10:30am, Ancaster ®
Stoney Creek –
Winona Farmers’ Market
Tue Jul 12 3:30pm
Have fun creating a necklace or
bracelet with beads. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Beading Project for Kids
Mon Jun 6 3:30pm, Westdale ®
Beautiful Junk
Makerspace
Play with all sorts of different
materials and see what you can make.
Ages 5 to 12 years.
Bike Clinic
Bring your bike to the library and join
Robert from Bike Locke for tips on
tuning up your bike for the summer.
All ages.
Button Making
Chia Pets
Design and make a hand-crafted
button. Supplies provided. All ages.
Some chia seeds, soil and a little TLC is
all you need to grow your own chia pet!
Supplies provided. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Mon Jul 25 2:30pm, Westdale ®
Tue Jul 19 2:30pm, Waterdown ®
Wed Jul 27 2pm, Locke
Wed Aug 3 2pm, Locke
Tue Jul 26 2pm, Valley Park ®
Tue Aug 2 10:30am, Binbrook ®
Carnival
Tue Aug 2 2:30pm, Carlisle ®
Join the Barton Carnies for games of
skill, face painting and prizes. Ages 5
to 12 years.
Mon Aug 8 3:30pm, Lynden ®
Tue Jul 5 2pm, Locke
Wed Aug 17 2:30pm, Barton ®
Thu Aug 25 2pm, Central ®
Billboard and
Bookmark Contest
Cartooning with
Mike Cope
Child ID Program
Design a billboard and a bookmark
for our system wide contests! Supplies
provided. All ages.
Calling all cartoonists! Learn how to
hone your artistic skills with local
cartoonist Mike Cope. Ages 8 to 12 years.
Wed Jul 6 2:30pm, Ancaster
Tue Jul 5 11am, Valley Park ®
Tue Jul 5 2:30pm, Stoney Creek ®
Thu Jul 7 2:30pm, Turner Park ®
Fri Jul 15 2:30pm, Turner Park ®
Animation Workshop
Mon Jul 18 10:30am, Central ®
Tue Jul 19 2:30pm, Mount Hope
Animation Workshop
Thu Jul 14 2:30pm, Red Hill ®
Thu Jul 21 2:30pm, Turner Park
Mon Jul 25 2:30pm, Saltfleet ®
Tue Jul 26 10:30am, Binbrook ®
Mon Jul 4 2:30pm, Westdale
Bouncy Balls
Use a little of this, a little of that and a
splash of something else to create your
own bouncy ball. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Mon Aug 29 2:30pm, Barton ®
Bubbles, Chalk and
Summer Reading
Cartooning with Mike
Cope: Dip Pen and Ink
Take part in 100 in 1 Day with us and
go wild with chalk on our sidewalk.
Send bubbles skyward. Sign up
for the Summer Reading Club and
learn about all our fantastic summer
programs. All ages.
This cartooning workshop with local
cartoonist Mike Cope will focus on
the dip pen and ink technique. Ages
8 to 12 years.
Sat Jun 4 10:30am, Westdale
Sat Jun 4 2pm, Red Hill
Wed Jul 13 10:30am, Concession ®
Mon Jul 18 2:30pm, Kenilworth ®
Wed Jul 20 2:30pm, Terryberry ®
Thu Jul 28 2:30pm, Turner Park ®
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Tue Aug 16 2:30pm, Barton ®
Volunteers from the Community
Policing Centre will be available to
fingerprint young children. Having this
information on hand will help in case
an emergency ever arises. All ages.
Tue Jun 7 4:30pm, Turner Park
Mon Jun 13 4:30pm, Valley Park
Sat Jun 18 11am, Turner Park
Mon Jul 11 4:30pm, Valley Park
Wed Jul 13 4:30pm, Turner Park
Thu Jul 21 4:30pm, Westdale
Sat Jul 23 11am, Turner Park
Mon Aug 8 4:30pm, Valley Park
Thu Aug 11 4:30pm, Turner Park
Sat Aug 27 11am, Turner Park
Community Food Advisors
Chop, grate, peel and stir your way
to healthy eating with Hamilton's
Community Food Advisors. Learn
about Canada’s Food Guide, the
different food groups and healthy
eating guidelines through interactive
and fun activities. All food and recipes
are included. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Thu Jul 14 10:30am, Lynden ®
Fri Jul 22 2pm, Central
Mon Jul 25 2:30pm, Carlisle ®
Wed Aug 10 2pm, Red Hill ®
Tue Aug 16 10:30am, Sherwood ®
Tue Aug 23 2:30pm, Turner Park ®
CRAFTernoons
Friendship Bracelets
Thursday afternoons are
CRAFTernoons! A surprise craft
every week. Supplies provided. Ages 5
to 12 years.
Style your own friendship bracelets
using creative lacing techniques.
Thu Jul 7 to Sep 1 2:30pm, Westdale ®
(No program on Thu Jul 21.)
Crazy Hat Day
Come and create a paper hat and
decorate it any way you want. All ages.
Sat Aug 27 2:30pm, Westdale
DIY Bath Bombs
scratch. Infuse them with your
favourite scents and pamper yourself.
Supplies provided. Presented by Lyer,
Lyer Soapcraft. Ages 8 to 12 years.
DIY Book Bag
Tue Jul 5 2:30pm, Sherwood
Join the friendly staff from the
Hamilton Children’s Museum and
exploring the science behind making
art. Children, with Museum staff
support, will complete various science
experiments while creating several
take-home art pieces. Programs runs
for 90 minutes. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Wed Jul 6 10:30am, Concession ®
Tue Aug 30 2:30pm, Sherwood
Thu Jul 28 2:30pm, Red Hill ®
Tue Aug 2 2:30pm, Stoney Creek ®
Wed Aug 17 10:30am, Ancaster ®
Jewelry Looming
Bring an old t-shirt and create your
own book bag. No sewing required.
Ages 8 to 12 years.
DIY Soap Craft
Knitting for Kids
Make fabulous hand-crafted soaps
with Kerry from Lyer, Lyer Soapcraft.
Join the knitting craze in this
four-part workshop. Supplies
Sat Aug 6 1:30pm, Locke ®
Tue Aug 2, 9, 16 & 23 10am, Valley Park ®
DIY Spa Day
Learn to Knit
You can have pretty nails and more!
In this three-part workshop, learn to
knit and take home a stylish teardrop
purse. Please bring one ball of super
chunky yarn in a colour you like and
a pair of 8mm knitting needles. Ages 8
to 12 years.
Fingerknitting
Learn to knit a funky bracelet with
just your fingers. Supplies provided.
Ages 8 to 12 years.
Zentangle® is an easy-to-learn and
relaxing way to create beautiful
images from repetitive patterns. Ages
8 to 12 years.
Hamilton Children's
Museum
Learn how to use a loom to create a
piece of jewelry to take home. Loom
and supplies provided. Ages 8 to
12 years.
Let’s Tangle: Fun with
Zentangle®
Sat Jul 9 10:30am, Binbrook ®
Thu Jul 21 2:30pm, Kenilworth ®
Mon Aug 15 2:30pm, Kenilworth
Loom Weaving
Bring your own Rainbow Loom kit or
try one of ours. Learn the basics or
show us how advanced you are!
Ages 8 to 12 years.
Sat Jul 30 | Aug 20 2:30pm,
Westdale ®
Thu Aug 11 & Mon Aug 22 2pm,
Locke ®
Magazine Wallet
Make a cool wallet for the new
school year. Supplies provided.
Ages 5 to 12 years.
Magic Tricks
Come and learn basic magic tricks to
impress your friends and family. Ages
5 to 12 years.
Make a Candle Holder
Mon Aug 8, Tue Aug 9 & Wed Aug
With tissue paper and a glass jar, you
can create something illuminating.
Ages 5 to 12 years.
10 2pm, Turner Park ®
Wed Aug 3 10am, Turner Park
Thu Sep 1 2pm, Locke ®
Make a Frame from
a Magazine
Using old magazines, learn how to
weave a frame. Supplies provided.
Ages 5 to 12 years.
Make a Rubber Band Ball
An easy step-by-step way to make a
bouncy ball. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Make Your Family Tree
Have fun discovering the roots of
your own family tree with help
from our Local History & Archives
department! Ages 8 to 12 years.
Wed Jul 13 2pm, Valley Park ®
Tue Jul 26 2:30pm, Freelton ®
Wed Aug 10 2:30pm, Mount Hope
Modern Art
Pencil Crayon Party
Learn art techniques and then try
your hand at creating your own
masterpieces. Supplies provided. Ages
8 to 12 years.
Bring your friends and family to
colour. Colouring sheets available for
kids and adults. All ages.
Op Art Worms
Monet's Ice Cream Sundae
Origami
Create something amazing out of
paper using ideas inspired by the
art of Japanese Origami. Supplies
Thu Aug 4 2:30pm, Kenilworth
Paper Airplane Fun
Create a paper airplane, decorate it
and see how far it will fly. All ages.
Maker Cart
Sat Aug 13 2:30pm, Westdale
Try your hand at making a cool
creation and take home a masterpiece.
All ages.
Paper Bag Journaling
Tue Aug 16 2:30pm, Carlisle ®
Sat Jun 4 to Aug 27 2:30pm,
Kenilworth
Sat Jul 2 to Sep 3 2pm, Red Hill
Sat Jun 18 | Jul 16 | Aug 20 2pm,
Terryberry
Tue Aug 2 & 9 10:30am, Waterdown
Minecraft Paper Storytelling
Play Minecraft on paper. Use paper
to create works of art and stories
inspired by the game. Ages 5 to
12 years.
Mon Jun 20 3:30pm, Westdale
Sat Jul 16 2:30pm, Westdale ®
Tue Aug 23 3:30pm,
Create and decorate your own journal –
a special place to record ideas, memories,
thoughts, and drawings. Supplies
Tue Jul 5 3pm, Binbrook ®
Thu Jul 14 2:30pm, Stoney Creek ®
Fri Aug 5 2pm, Central ®
Thu Aug 18 2:30pm, Barton ®
Paper Bag Puppets
Learn how to create paper bag puppets
in this easy how-to workshop. All ages.
Thu Jul 7 11am, Kenilworth ®
Perler Bead Craft
Come make a Perler Bead figure or
bookmark. Ages 8 to 12 years.
Pipe Cleaner Animals
Learn how to use pipe cleaners to
make jungle animals. Ages 5 to
12 years.
Pop-Up Library at Art
Gallery of Hamilton’s
Family Picnic
Visit HPL’s Pop-Up Library at the
Art Gallery of Hamilton’s Family
Picnic. This year’s picnic will focus
on environmental stewardship
and features a full day of activities
including art making, music, a BBQ
lunch and more. Other special guests
include Royal Botanical Gardens and
Environment Hamilton. Fun for the
whole family.
Sun Jul 24 11:30am-4pm,
Irving Zucker Sculpture Garden,
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Potato Printing
Learn the easy steps to creating potato
prints using metal cookie cutters.
Ages 5 to 12 years.
Thu Aug 18 2:30pm, Kenilworth ®
Paper Beads
Learn to roll bright paper into beads
to create your own gorgeous jewelry.
Ages 8 to 12 years.
Paper Crafting
Learn how to make your own small
gift boxes and special bookmarks.
Ages 8 to 12 years.
Wed Aug 17 10am, Turner Park ®
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Sat Jun 4 2pm, Concession
Railway Safety with
Operation Lifesaver
Don’t miss this interactive
presentation about how to stay safe
near railway crossings. Operation
Lifesaver is a not-for-profit
organization that educates Canadians
about the dangers surrounding railway
property. Ages 8 to 12 years.
Tue Jul 5 2:30pm, Lynden ®
Thu Jul 7 10:30am, Waterdown ®
Rythum Plus
Tissue Paper Art
Wild about Playdough
Hip hop to the beat with Rythum Plus
and learn some fun dance moves.
Ages 5 to 12 years.
Create your own masterpiece using
multi-coloured tissue paper to
recreate a painting by a famous artist.
From start to finish, we'll show you
how to make playdough animals.
Take home your creations. Ages 5 to
12 years.
Troll Bookmark
Wild Animal Masks
Adopt a troll for the summer and
never lose your place again with your
very own troll bookmark. Supplies
provided. All ages.
Use your imagination to create a new
identity with your animal mask this
summer. Caregivers must attend with
their preschoolers. All ages.
Thu Aug 4 2pm, Red Hill ®
Self Defense
Sensei Jeff Burroughs from Elite
Leadership Martial Arts will demonstrate
the six keys to self-defence. Helpful with
bullying and other school and playground
situations. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Sock Puppets
Create your own sock puppet to take
home. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Tue Jul 12 2pm, Valley Park ®
Spool Knitting
Create your own spool and learn to knit
using your creation! Ages 8 to 12 years.
Star Wars!
Make a Star Wars craft, borrow a
Star Wars book and try other fun
activities. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Fri Aug 19 2pm, Central
Storytelling with
Playdough
Listen to a short story and then use
your imagination to make a person
or scene from the story. Supplies
Summer Reading
Registration at the
Drop by the market for your fruits
and veggies and be sure to stop by
Hamilton Public Library’s table to sign up
for the Summer Reading Club! All ages.
Thu Aug 11 2:30pm, Kenilworth ®
Underwater Paint Project
Paint yourself in an underwater
scene! Supplies provided. Ages 8 to
12 years.
Washi Tape Door Hangers
Make a Klutz Washi tape craft door
hanger for your room. Supplies
Yoga
A fun filled program that introduces
the basics of yoga to children. Ages 5
to 12 years.
Y on Wheels: Boot Camp
Boot Camp is your full body workout
– cardio and strength conditioning all
wrapped in one! Ages 5 to 12 years.
Thu Jul 7, 14 & 21 2:30pm, Barton ®
Where the Wild Things
Are Crafts
Y on Wheels: Kickboxing
Use your imagination to create a
monster as wild as those in Maurice
Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are.
Caregivers must attend with
pre-schoolers. All ages.
Learn the basics of kickboxing and
have fun at the same time with the
Y on Wheels. Perfect for beginners.
All ages.
Mon Aug 8 & 15 2pm, Central
Fri Jul 8 10:30am, Red Hill ®
Y on Wheels: Zumba
Wild about Dinosaurs
Get moving with the Y on Wheels.
Channel your Latin Funk at this
Zumba session. Ages 5 to 12 years.
A program all about dinosaurs
including stories, activities, games and
a craft. All ages.
Wed Jul 13, 20 & 27 2pm, Red Hill
Mon Jul 25 2pm, Central
Tue Aug 2, 9 & 16 2:30pm,
Kenilworth ®
Tue Jun 28 3:30pm,
FAMILY MOVIES
Red Hill
From hot new releases to old favourites, check out the
amazing selection of free movies the whole family will
love. All ages.
Ancaster
Thu Jul 7 2:30pm Minions (2015)
Thu Jul 14 2:30pm Inside Out (2015)
Thu Jul 21 2:30pm Cinderella (2015)
Thu Jul 28 2:30pm Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)
Thu Aug 4 2:30pm Aladdin (1992)
Thu Aug 11 2:30pm Balto (1995)
Thu Aug 18 2:30pm Flubber (1997)
Thu Aug 25 2:30pm Finding Nemo (2003)
Central
Sat Jun 4 2pm 101 Dalmatians 2: Patch's London Adventure (2003)
Sat Jun 11 2pm Babe (1995)
Sat Jun 18 2pm Dr. Dolittle (1998)
Sat Jun 25 2pm Enchanted (2007)
Wed Jul 6 2pm The LEGO® Movie (2014)
Wed Jul 13 2pm Open Season (2006)
Wed Jul 20 2pm Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Wed Jul 27 2pm The Peanuts Movie (2015)
Wed Aug 3 2pm Escape From Planet Earth (2013)
Wed Aug 10 2pm The Jungle Book (1967)
Wed Aug 17 2pm Brave (2012)
Wed Aug 24 2pm Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013)
Fri Jun 10 2pm DisneyNature: Monkey Kingdom (2015)
Fri Jun 24 2pm Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015)
Fri Jul 8 2pm Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
Fri Jul 15 2pm Minions (2015)
Fri Jul 22 2pm DisneyNature:Chimpanzee (2012)
Fri Jul 29 2pm Balto (1995)
Fri Aug 5 2pm 101 Dalmatians (1996)
Fri Aug 12 2pm Finding Nemo (2003)
Fri Aug 19 2pm DisneyNature: African Cats (2011)
Fri Aug 26 2pm The Nut Job (2014)
Thu Sep 1 2pm Land Before Time (1988)
Fri Sep 2 2pm The Fox and the Hound (1981)
Saltfleet
Tue Jul 5 2pm The Peanuts Movie (2015)
Tue Jul 12 6:30pm Frozen Sing-A-Long (2013)
Tue Jul 26 6:30pm Thumbelina (1994)
Tue Aug 2 2pm Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Trip (2015)
Tue Aug 9 6:30pm Shaun the Sheep (2015)
Tue Aug 16 2pm The Little Mermaid (1989)
Tue Aug 23 6:30pm Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)
Sherwood
Tue Aug 9 2:30pm
Sat Aug 13 1:30pm
Tue Aug 23 2:30pm
Sat Aug 27 1:30pm
Tue Jul 12 2:30pm
Sat Jul 16 1:30pm
Tue Jul 26 2:30pm
Sat Jul 30 1:30pm
Minions (2015)
Minions (2015)
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
Inside Out (2015)
Inside Out (2015)
Stoney Creek
Mon Jul 4 2pm Inside Out (2015)
Mon Jul 11 2pm Despicable Me (2010)
Mon Jul 18 2pm Despicable Me 2 (2013)
Concession
Mon Jul 25 2pm Minions (2015)
Wed Aug 31 2pm DisneyNature: Monkey Kingdom Mon Aug 8 2pm Brave (2012)
(2015)
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Mon Aug 15 2pm Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)
Mon Aug 22 2pm Shaun the Sheep (2015)
Terryberry
FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY FLICKS
Sat Jun 4 2pm Finding Nemo (2003)
Sat Jun 25 2pm Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Thu Jun 30 2pm Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Make Friday night family movie night this summer. Doors
open at 6:15pm.
Central & Turner Park
Sat Jul 9 2pm Inside Out (2015)
Fri Jul 8
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Wed Jul 13 2pm The Nut Job (2014)
Fri Jul 15
Jurassic World (2015)
Tue Jul 26 3pm Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)
Fri Jul 22
Daddy’s Home (2015)
Sat Jul 30 2pm Minions (2015)
Fri Jul 29
Zootopia (2016)
Sat Aug 13 2pm Zootopia (2016)
Fri Aug 5
Games Maker (2014)
Tue Aug 16 2pm Brave (2012)
Fri Aug 12
The Little Prince (2015)
Fri Aug 19
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015)
Sat Jun 18 2pm Brave (2012)
Fri Aug 26
Eddie the Eagle (2016)
Fri Sep 2
Turner Park
Fri Jul 22 2pm Nut Job (2014)
Sat Jul 30 2pm Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)
Fri Aug 12 2pm Kung Fu Panda (2008)
HOMESCHOOLERS' MOVIE CLUB
Sat Aug 13 2pm Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
Fri Aug 26 2pm Madagascar 3 (2012)
Waterdown
Sat Jun 4 10:30am Inside Out (2015)
Sat Jun 18 2pm Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)
Sat Jul 16 2pm The Lorax (2012)
Sat Aug 13 2pm The Nut Job (2014)
Drop in to the Waterdown Branch to network with other
homeschoolers and watch a great family movie for all
ages! Movies start at 1pm.
Sat Aug 27 2pm Finding Nemo (2003)
Tue Jun 28 Wall-E (2008)
Tue Jul 26 Big Hero 6 (2014)
Tue Aug 23 Bedtime Stories (2008)
Sat Jul 30 2pm Brave (2012)
Westdale
Sat Jun 11 2:30pm Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3 (2013)
Sat Jun 25 2:30pm The Pirates! Band of Misfits (2012)
Sat Jul 2 2:30pm Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)
Sat Aug 6 2:30pm Frozen (2013)
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Mad Science
READERS & WRITERS
These science-themed shows are
designed to amaze and entertain
audiences. Children learn about
science when they see foggy dry
ice storms, float on a Mad Science
hovercraft, watch a foam factory at
work and so much more! All ages.
Author Event with
Elisabeth Richards
Join Canadian bestselling author
Elisabeth Richards as she reads from her
own book about wacky and cracked fairy
tales and then shares some tips and tricks
about how to start writing your own story.
Sat Jul 9 11am, Waterdown ®
Blackout Poetry
Learn the techniques to create
Blackout Poetry from newspapers.
Tue Aug 23 2:30pm, Kenilworth ®
Creative Writing for
Tweens
Writing activities, encouragement,
conversation, contests, participation,
instruction, empowerment and ideas.
Ages 10 to 12 years.
Mon Jun 20 | Jul 18 | Aug 15 4pm,
Terryberry ®
French with Jess
Join us for songs, stories and crafts in
French. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Tue Aug 16 10:30am, Binbrook
Word Busters Spelling
Bee Practice
Are you spelling bee material?
Become a better speller and prepare
for the annual Rotary spelling bee!
Practise your spelling and make new
friends at this fun and casual spelling
bee. Ages 8 to 12 years.
Mon Aug 8 2:30pm, Kenilworth ®
Tue Aug 30 2:30pm, Ancaster ®
Writing Circle
Join us once a month to sharpen your
writing and storytelling skills. Ages 8
to 12 years.
Tue Jul 12 & Aug 9 4pm, Ancaster ®
SCIENCE
Homeschoolers' Book Club
Let's Talk Science
Meet other homeschooled families, listen to
stories, borrow great books and participate
in activities at our monthly homeschoolers'
book club. Ages 5 to 12 years.
Explore science in a fun way with
McMaster engineering students.
See the wonders of the scientific
world when you perform your own
experiment. Ages 8 to 12 years.
Thu Jun 2 1pm, Turner Park ®
Tween Book Club
The Ancaster Tween Book Club meets
every 4th Tuesday of the month. Ages
8 to 12 years.
Tue Jun 28 4:15pm, Ancaster ®
Smile by Raina Telgemeier
Storm of Dogs by Erin Hunter
Mary Anne Saves the Day by
Ann M. Martin
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Tue Jul 12 10:30am, Sherwood ®
Thu Jul 14 2:30pm, Mount Hope
Mon Jul 18 2:30pm, Carlisle ®
Tue Jul 26 2:30pm, Kenilworth ®
Wed Aug 3 2:30pm, Terryberry ®
Wed Aug 10 2:30pm, Valley Park ®
Thu Aug 11 2:30pm, Waterdown ®
Wed Aug 17 10:30am, Locke
Wed Aug 31 10:30am, Ancaster ®
Tue Jul 19 11am, Valley Park
Thu Jul 28 2:30pm, Lynden ®
Make a Terrarium
Design a miniature environment
to grow plants in a bottle. Supplies
Wed Jul 6 10am, Turner Park ®
Science Fun with
Dr. Yu Peng
Explore some exciting scientific ideas
with hands on experiments. Ages 8 to
12 years.
Wed Jul 27 10:30am, Ancaster ®
Tue Aug 23 2:30pm, Valley Park ®
STEM Challenge
Can you stack the highest paper
cup tower or build a structure out
of spaghetti? Put your science,
technology, engineering and math
skills to the test with the library's
STEM challenge. Ages 8 to 12 years.
Tue Jul 5 & 12 2:30pm, Kenilworth ®
Mon Aug 22 3:30pm, Lynden ®
Tue Aug 23 10:30am, Binbrook
Wed Aug 24 4pm, Waterdown ®
Wed Aug 31 2:30pm, Barton
Wild about Dinosaurs
Learn all about dinosaurs through
videos and hands on activities. Ages 5
to 12 years.
TECH
Hour of Code
Learn the basic concepts of computer
science with game-like tutorials
featuring Angry Birds and Plant vs.
Zombies. Bring your own laptop or
tablet or use a library computer.
Wed Aug 17 2:30pm, Waterdown
littleBits Art Robots
Create a simple robot by building your
own circuits. Use electronic modules
and crafts materials to make your
own invention. Discover how to make
bots move and draw using crayons
and paint. Ages 8 to 12 years.
3-D Printer Demo
Have you ever wondered how a 3-D
printer works? Join us for an informal
session and see how 3-D items are
made. Ages 8 to 12 years.
Intro to Coding
If you like playing games and solving
puzzles, this program is for you. Learn
some basic coding so you can develop
websites, games and more. Build
critical thinking skills and have fun.
Limited to 12 participants. Ages 8 to
12 years.
Sat Jun 11 2pm, Turner Park ®
Green Screen Fun
littleBits Electronics
Snap together electronic modules to
create your own invention. Introduce
yourself to engineering by making
blinking, buzzing creations. Bits snap
together with magnets ensuring
endless possibilities. Limited to eight
participants. Ages 8 to 12 years.
Fri Jun 10 10:30am & 2pm, Turner Park ®
Sat Jun 11 | Jul 2 & 23 | Aug 13 |
Sep 3 10am, Central
Wed Aug 3 2:30pm, Sherwood ®
Tue Aug 30 10:30am, Waterdown ®
Come and take a picture in front of
our green screen and see yourself in
ways you’ve never imagined with fun
themed backgrounds. All ages.
Tue Jun 21 6:30pm, Terryberry
Under the Sea
Thu Jun 30 10:30am, Westdale
Fri Jul 8 11:30am, Red Hill
Where the Wild Things Are
In the Deep Dark Jungle
Tue Aug 16 4pm, Terryberry
Places You Didn't Go this Summer
Mon Jul 11 6:30pm, Terryberry ®
Thu Jul 14 10:30am, Terryberry ®
Thu Sep 1 2:30pm, Carlisle ®
Wed Jul 27 10:30am, Turner Park ®
Wed Jul 27 1pm, Turner Park ®
LEGO® Mindstorms
This hands-on session with the latest
LEGO® Mindstorms will show you
how to use simple code to make your
LEGO® come to life! Limited to eight
participants. Ages 8 to 12 years.
Sat Jun 4 & 25 | Jul 16 | Aug 6 & 27
10am, Central
littleBits Robot Jungle
Create your own interactive animal.
Build a Komodo dragon, elephant or
monkey using electronic modules and
construction paper. Creations will
move, light up and shake at the click
of a button. Ages 8 to 12 years.
Mon Jul 11 10:30am, Terryberry ®
Fri Jul 22 2:30pm, Terryberry ®
Thu Aug 4 2pm, Central ®
Wed Aug 24 10:30am & 1pm,
Turner Park ®
Wed Aug 31 6:30pm, Waterdown ®
TEEN
PROGRAMS
AGES 13 TO 18 YEARS*
GAMES & GAMING
Super Smash Brothers
Wii Gaming
Bash and smash with the best. Top
qualifiers will be invited to the Grand
Championship on Sat Aug 13. Game
is rated T for Teen. Players under the
age of 13 must have a parent sign a
consent form in order to play.
Drop in for some Wii gaming.
Wed Jun 29 | Aug 31 4pm, Terryberry
MAKE. BUILD. CREATE.
Wed Jun 29 4pm, Terryberry
Wed Jul 6 2:30pm, Stoney Creek ®
Tue Jul 19 1pm, Turner Park ®
FIFA World Cup
Championship
Play FIFA World Cup soccer in
the library! Help take your team to
victory in this friendly tournament.
Tue Aug 16 2pm, Turner Park ®
Olympic Celebration
Celebrate the Rio 2016 Summer
Olympics with trivia and other skill
testing activities.
Tue Aug 2 2pm, Terryberry
Price is Right
See if you know the value of purchases
with our Price is Right game.
Tue Aug 2 2pm, Turner Park
Wed Jul 20 2pm, Concession
Sat Jul 23 2pm, Central ®
Thu Jul 28 2:30pm, Barton
Wed Aug 3 6:30pm, Waterdown ®
After School Open Mic
Are you a musician? A poet? A writer?
Or an artist? Join us and share your
talents and join us.
Super Smash Brothers
Grand Championship
Wed Aug 24 4pm, Ancaster ®
Top qualifiers from the branch
tournaments will be invited to compete
for the title of Grand Champion.
Sat Aug 13 2pm, Central
Wheel of Nerf
Spin the wheel, then shoot at the
selected target to win prizes.
Tue Jul 5 2pm, Central ®
Wii Dance
Move to your favourite songs on
Wii Dance.
Jul 13 | Aug 10 4pm, Terryberry ®
Art Journaling
Learn the foundations of art
journaling and get inspired to do it
your own way! Bring your creativity.
Supplies provided.
Tue Aug 2 3pm, Binbrook ®
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Craft Making
DIY Spa
Get together with friends and make
some cool crafts. Supplies provided.
Learn to make your own lip gloss, skin
masks and sugar scrubs.
Supplies provided.
Thu Jun 9 3:30pm, Sherwood ®
Wed Jun 15 3:30pm, Valley Park ®
Astronomy
Learn about the universe with John
from Hamilton Amateur Astronomers
Tue Jul 19 2pm, Terryberry ®
Babysitter's Kit
Make a babysitting kit to help you
stay organized. There will be lots
of fun ideas and activities to create!
Supplies provided.
Thu Jul 14 2pm, Turner Park ®
Mon Jul 18 4pm, Terryberry ®
Wed Jul 20 2:30pm, Ancaster ®
Mon Jul 25 2:30pm, Waterdown ®
Mon Aug 8 2:30pm, Saltfleet ®
Creating Kindness
Postcards
Draw. Paint. Create.
Use your artistic talents and practise
your handwriting to create kindness
posters. Share your poster and show
random acts of kindness to those in
our community. Supplies provided.
Improve your drawing and painting
skills using pencils, pastels and
watercolours. Supplies provided.
Finger Knitting
DIY Bath Bombs
Be warm and fashionable this winter
with this quick and easy finger knit
infinity scarf. Supplies provided.
scratch and infuse them with your
favourite scents to pamper yourself.
Supplies provided.
Tue Aug 9 4pm, Central
Sat Jul 9 1pm, Westdale ®
Hip Hop
Learn some fun hip-hop moves with
instructor Megan.
A Book of "Tearable" Puns
Have a pun time making a simple
accordion book using collage
techniques. Supplies provided.
DIY Skin Care Masks
Create your own natural skin care
masks and try them out. Supplies
provided.
Thu Jun 2 3:30pm, Concession ®
Tue Jul 5 2pm, Terryberry ®
Journaling
Make your own personalized journal
and find inspiration for creative
writing. All materials provided.
Thu Aug 4 2:30pm, Sherwood ®
Knit for a Cause
Recycled Printmaking
Waterdown
Students in grades 9 to 12 can knit a
scarf, hat or mitts for the "Hamilton
Out of the Cold" program and earn
volunteer hours. Supplies and
instruction provided.
Create a gorgeous canvas using paper bags
and other materials. Supplies provided.
Wed Jun 15 4pm Goosebumps (2015)
Mon Aug 15 4pm, Terryberry ®
Wed Jul 20 4pm The Perks of Being a
Wallflower (2012)
Wed Aug 17 4pm The 5th Wave (2016)
Mondays 4pm, Westdale ®
Fridays 3pm, Central ®
READERS & WRITERS
Look Your Best in Time
for School
Get tips on skin care and subtle make
up application. Look and feel your
best in time for school. Presented by
Shoppers Drug Mart.
Mon Aug 22 2:30pm, Westdale ®
Modern Art for Teens
Create a piece of modern art inspired by
an artist of type of art! Supplies provided.
Abstract Art
Yoga
Learn how easy it is to integrate yoga
into your daily life. Please bring a mat.
MOVIES
Wed Jul 6 2pm, Turner Park ®
Thu Jul 21 2:30pm, Sherwood ®
Wed Aug 3 2pm, Valley Park ®
Thu Aug 18 10:30am, Lynden ®
The hottest blockbusters are out and
we’ve got them for your viewing
pleasure! Ages 13+.
Central
Wed Jul 13 4pm Hunger Games (2012)
& Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
Leonardo Da Vinci Line Drawing
Thu Jul 14 4pm Hunger Games:
Thu Jul 7 2:30pm, Sherwood ®
Mockingjay Part 1 (2014) & Part 2 (2015)
Wed Aug 3 4pm Maze Runner (2014)
& Maze Runner: Scorch Trials (2015)
Book Clubs
Chat about your favourite titles,
discover new ones and meet new
friends. There's a Teen Book Club
happening at a location near you.
Ancaster ®
Mon Jun 6 4:15pm, The Perks of Being
a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Mon Jul 4 4:15pm, It's Kind of a
Funny Story by Ned Vizzini
Mon Aug 8 4:15pm, The Absolutely
True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by
Sherman Alexie
Red Hill
Thu Jul 21 2pm, Blood Red Road by
Moira Young
Texture Painting
Wed Aug 17 4pm Divergent Series:
Divergent (2014) & Insurgent (2015)
Wed Jul 13 2pm, Turner Park
Thu Aug 18 4pm Divergent Series:
Thu Aug 18 2pm, Divergent by
Veronica Roth
Allegiant (2016)
Terryberry ®
Terryberry
Tue Jun 7 4pm, The Rest of Us Just
Live Here by Patrick Ness
Jackson Pollock Painting
Tue Aug 30 2pm The 5th Wave (2016)
Tue Jul 5 4pm, These Shallow Graves
by Jennifer Donnelly
Tue Aug 2 4pm, Hamilton's Next Top
Novel Titles
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Hamilton’s Next
Top Novel 2016
Every summer we pick six teen
books to compete to be Hamilton
Public Library's "Next Top Novel".
Every week during the summer
you choose which title gets voted
off until only one remains. Only
one novel comes out on top...
YOU decide!
Check the Method:
Hamilton Youth Poets
TECH
Join Hamilton Youth Poets for
workshops on poetry and hip-hop
spoken word. Learn to tell your story
on the page or on the stage.
Sat Jul 9 to Aug 20 1:30pm, Central ®
Green Screen Fun
Create with Photoshop
Resume Writing 101
Learn the tricks of the trade for
creating your first resume and cover
letter. Discover how and where to
look for job and volunteer postings
suitable for teens. Presented by
Ancaster Community Services.
Learn how to create various projects
with Photoshop. Discover layers, fonts,
textures and other simple techniques
and take your creativity to the next level.
No experience necessary.
Take a picture in front of our green
screen and see yourself in ways
you’ve never imagined with fun
themed backgrounds.
Intro to Coding
Learn some basic coding so you can
develop websites, games and more. Build
critical thinking skills and have fun.
Limited to eight participants.
Mon Aug 8, 15 & 22 6pm, Terryberry ®
Intro to Web
Development: Part 1 of 4
Writing Circle
Learn the basics of HTML, a key
language used for creating web pages,
and create a basic web page using
your new skills.
Get ready to submit your writing for
the Power of the Pen, our annual
writing competition! Bring in your
submission and get helpful feedback.
Digital Escape Room
Writing Workshop
Create a digital escape room to
challenge other players.
Get feedback on your Power of the Pen
entry before you submit it. Kathryn
Heaney, author of The Anadrian Series,
will help you edit and refine your work.
Thu Jul 7 5:15pm, Terryberry ®
Intro to Web
Learn the basics of CSS, a language
used for designing web pages, and add
some style to your page.
Intro to Web
Improve your HTML skills by adding
some more advanced features to your
web page.
THE BOOKMOBILE
OUT & ABOUT
IN THE COMMUNITY
Honk and wave when you see a Hamilton Public Library
Bookmobile out and about on the streets of our great city. Great
things are happening this summer on the Bookmobile!
Intro to Web
Use advanced CSS techniques to put
the finishing touches on your
web page.
LED Circuits
Light up LEDs to make fun projects
including throwies.
littleBits NASA edition
Tackle experiments designed
by NASA and create your own
inventions using electronic building
blocks that snap together - littleBits.
Learn how satellites detect particles in
the atmosphere, wirelessly transmit
music using a digital signal and more
in this interactive workshop.
Mon Jul 11 4pm, Terryberry
Photo Editing
Take a look through some basic photo
editing techniques and learn how you
can improve your own photographs.
Please note, this session will be limited
to eight participants.
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Make Me a Winner!
Connect the Dots
Have you ever wanted to be in
the Santa Claus Parade? Here’s
your chance. Complete every
Bookmobile activity this summer
to be eligible for the draw.
Discover a wild animal on your
page by connecting the dots.
Programs for Jul 4 to Aug 31:
Battle of the
Bookmobiles
Personalize your own bookmobile
and watch it move as you read
this summer!
Programs for Jul 4 to 28:
Find Wild Animals on
the Bookmobile
It’s a zoo on the Bookmobile. Help
us find wild animals hiding on the
Bookmobile.
Play a Match Game
How well do you know your
wild birds? Match the bird to the
province.
Programs for Aug 2 to 31
Play a Match Game
Match the plant to the province
and see how well you know your
wild plants.
Fun with Words
Make as many nature words as
you can in three minutes using
our magnetic board and letters.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES @ HPL
Hamilton Public Library is currently recruiting for several volunteer positions.
For more information and our application, please visit hpl.ca/volunteer-opportunities.
Please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at 905-546-3200 x3620.
English-as-a-Second Language Tutors Needed for LINC Program
The Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program requires adult volunteers to tutor English-as-aSecond Language learners. Volunteers must have a good command of the English language, have strong interpersonal
skills and patience, and be available to meet with a learner for two hours twice a week.
Peer Connector Program
Older adult “Peer Connector” volunteers are needed to provide information and referrals about community resources,
support programs and services available to older adults. Help foster the independence, inclusion and improved overall
health and well-being of your peers in the community. Offered in partnership with the Hamilton Council on Aging,
Information Hamilton and Hamilton Public Library. Funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Summer Reading Buddies
Calling all teens! There’s still time to apply to be a Reading Buddy volunteer this summer! Reading Buddies help make
reading fun for kids who need a little extra help. Volunteers 14 years or older (or finished grade 8) are needed at many
library locations during July and August. Application deadline for Summer Reading Buddies is Sunday, June 26, 2016.
Visiting Library Service Volunteers
Deliver the joy of reading to someone who is not able to get to the library on their own. Adults with their own
transportation who can spare approximately two hours per month are needed to deliver library materials, pick
up finished items and ensure their customers are happy with what they are receiving. Good interpersonal skills,
trustworthiness and reliability are required.
WHO WANTS
30
$
RECREATION
PROGRAMS?
One hour child and
youth programs
are now $30.00!*
30 MIN = $15
45 MIN = $22.50
60 MIN = $30
* Price based on 9 week session.
Some exceptions apply.
Aquatic programs excluded.
hamilton.ca/recreation
Register for summer programs on June 13, 2016!
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MOVIES FOR ADULTS
Wed Jul 20 6:30pm Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Wed Jul 27 6:30pm Trumbo (2015)
Wed Aug 3 6:30pm Jaws (1975)
Wed Aug 10 6:30pm Brooklyn (2015)
Wed Aug 17 6:30pm Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Wed Aug 24 6:30pm Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Wed Aug 31 6:30pm American Graffiti (1973)
Newly released blockbusters, award winning films and
critically acclaimed features – check out the selection of
free movies for adults. Ages 18+.
Turner Park
Central
Thu Jul 14 6:30pm Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)
Thu Jun 2 6pm Hotel Rwanda (2004)
Thu Jun 9 6pm Room (2015)
Mon Jun 13 6pm Soiree Français: Timbuktu (2014)
Thu Jun 16 6pm Carol (2015)
Thu Jun 23 6pm Creed (2015)
Thu Jun 30 6pm The Forbidden Room (2015)
Wed Aug 24 6pm The Last Waltz 40th Anniversary (1976)
Thu Jul 21 6pm The Martian (2015)
Concession
Thu Jul 7 6:30pm The Intern (2015)
Thu Jul 28 6:30pm Room (2015)
Thu Aug 4 6:30pm Spotlight (2015)
Thu Aug 11 6:30pm Brooklyn (2015)
Thu Aug 18 6pm The Revenant (2015)
Thu Aug 25 6:30pm Big Short (2015)
NATIONAL FILM CLUB
Fri Jun 3 2pm Cocoon (1985)
Fri Jun 10 2pm Spectre (2015)
Fri Jun 17 2pm The Truman Show (1998)
Fri Jun 24 2pm Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Fri Jul 8 2pm Awakenings (1990)
Fri Jul 15 2pm RV: Runaway Vacation (2006)
Fri Jul 22 2pm Patch Adams (1998)
Fri Jul 29 2pm Jack (1996)
Fri Aug 5 2pm Jurassic World (2015)
Fri Aug 12 2pm My Girl (1991)
Fri Aug 19 2pm What About Bob? (1991)
Fri Aug 26 2pm Far From the Madding Crowd (2015)
Saltfleet
Wed Jun 1 6:30pm In the Heart of the Sea (2016)
Wed Jun 15 6:30pm Some Like it Hot (1959)
Wed Jun 22 6:30pm The Revenant (2015)
Wed Jun 29 6:30pm Joy (2015)
Wed Jul 6 6:30pm Burnt (2015)
Join us for a free screening of recent and classic films
produced by the National Film Board of Canada. Ages 18+.
Central
Fri Jun 3 1pm
The Death of Kao Kurk, The Great Machine and Seth's Dominion
Waterdown
Mon Jun 20 2:30pm Atanasoff - Father of the Computer
Wed Jul 13 6:30pm The Intern (2015)
NEWCOMERS
English Conversation Circle
Would you like to practise your English
speaking skills? Join our conversation
circle and meet new friends, learn
about library services and talk
about your community, culture and
customs. For permanent residents
and convention refugees. Presented
in partnership with the Community
Connections Program of the YMCA
Hamilton Brantford Burlington.
Death Café
Organize Your Home
The "Death: Something to Talk
About" initiative is a program
series co-sponsored by Hamilton
Health Sciences, Dermody’s Funeral
Home, Bryan Prince Bookseller and
Hamilton Public Library. A Death
Café is a chance for people to talk
about death and find ways to “make
the most of their finite lives.” Join
us for coffee, cake and conversation
with “thanadoulas,” who coach and
accompany people at end-of-life.
Come learn how to identify a place
for all your paper, from calendars to
family information. Also, find new
ways to keep all of your essential
outdoor items organized.
Mon Jun 6 11am, Waterdown ®
Planning Ahead and Being
Prepared
Mon & Wed 4pm, Terryberry ®
Dogs and Storks
Tue & Thu 4pm, Central ®
Westdale ®
Learn what you can do now to make
your baby's arrival less stressful for
your pets.
Join us for an informative seminar
on the topics of final planning and
estate organization. Learn about
wills and estates, tax matters and
advance planning. Each participant
will receive a complimentary Vital
Information Guide. Presented by
PX Dermody Funeral Homes.
Register at 905-531-3953 or
Tue Aug 16 6:30pm, Turner Park ®
Mon Jun 13 2:30pm, Waterdown ®
[email protected]
Presented by the Hamilton-Burlington
Mon Jun 20 10:30am, Westdale ®
SPCA. Register at 905-574-7722 x326.
Thu Jun 23 2:30pm, Sherwood
Tue Jul 12 6:30pm, Central ®
Summer Salad Ideas
Wed Jun 1, 15, 22 & 29 4pm,
SPECIAL INTEREST
Tue Jun 7 7:30pm, Central
Presented by Jenn Merritt, Blue Dog
All About Cat Enrichment
You may think that Fluffy has it all
but indoor cats are often bored. Find
out how you can provide enrichment
opportunities to keep your cat
active and happy. Presented by the
Hamilton-Burlington SPCA.
Tue Jun 21 6:30pm, Turner Park ®
Register at 905-574-7722 x326.
Creature Coaching.
See how a watermelon feta cheese
salad is made. Presented by Hamilton
Community Food Advisors.
Friendly Calling and
Transportation Services
Thu Jun 16 7pm, Turner Park
Learn more about this program,
which aims to help seniors to live
independently at home and enrich
their quality of life by having a
friendly volunteer call once a week.
VON Family Caregiver
Education Series From
Stress to Strength
Apartment Hunting Online
We'll show you how to navigate
housing sites to make your search for
an apartment a little easier.
Thu Jun 16 10:30am, Barton ®
Get Your Bike Ready
for Spring
Learn some useful tips on your tuning
up your bike for the season.
Wed Jun 1 6:30pm, Terryberry ®
Car Seat Care
Join our Child Safety Public Health
Nurse for an informal information
session on how to transport your
child safely.
Tue Jun 7 10:30am, Concession ®
Interview Skills Workshop
Join the YMCA Employment, Training
and Settlement Services team as they
teach you key strategies to make your
next job interview a success.
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This four-week series will focus
on managing stressful caregiving
situations, staying on top of your
care responsibilities and linking with
community resources.
Tue Jul 5, 12, 19 & 26 10am, Terryberry ®
Wedding Trends: Floral
and Décor
Planning your magical day? Join
Lulabelle's Floral Studio for the latest
trends in fresh wedding bouquets, floral
designs and whimsical decor ideas.
Mon Jun 13 6:30pm, Saltfleet ®
Tue Jul 19 6:30pm, Central
Level 1 - Using a Mouse
Level 4 - Windows Basics
This is an introductory program for
new computer users. No previous
experience required. The program
will provide an introduction to the
Windows operating system and
computer basics.
Learn the basics of using a
Windows-based computer including
how to manage files, other basic
Windows components as well as
hardware and software and how to
navigate around a computer.
Learn the basics of searching census,
vital, immigration and military
records from Canada, the United
Kingdom, the United States and
around the world. Gain access to
charts and forms to help you organize
your research.
Wed Jun 1 10:15am, Red Hill ®
Thu Jun 23 2:30pm, Central ®
Tue Jun 14 2:30pm, Sherwood ®
Tue Jun 28 10am, Central ®
Tue Jul 19 10am, Central ®
Thu Jul 14 10:15am, Red Hill ®
Thu Aug 25 10:15am, Red Hill ®
Thu Aug 4 2:30pm, Central ®
Tue Aug 30 10am, Central ®
Thu Aug 18 1:30pm, Ancaster ®
Level 2 - Basic Searching
Pinterest
Find out how to access the Internet.
Learn basic techniques for successful
searches and how to use search engines.
Learn how to use Pinterest and start
pinning your favourite recipes, crafts
and ideas.
Thu Jun 9 | Jul 7 2:30pm, Central ®
Tue Jun 28 10:30am, Waterdown ®
Thu Jun 9 2:30pm, Terryberry ®
Tue Jul 5 10am, Central ®
TECH @ HPL
COMPUTER CLASSES
Ancestry Library Edition
Introduction to Microsoft
Excel
Learn the basic functions, formulas,
commands and keystroke of Excel and
find out how to make things easier
for you. Basic knowledge of personal
computers, keyboarding skills and
mouse are prerequisites for this class.
Tue Jul 26 | Aug 16 10am, Central ®
Introduction to Windows 10
From connecting to a Wi-Fi network
to locating and running applications,
learn all about the new Windows
10. Bring your own, fully charged
Windows 10 laptop.
Sat Jun 25 | Jul 23 | Aug 6 10am,
Central ®
Tue Jul 5 6:30pm, Red Hill ®
Kijiji
Thu Jul 28 10:15am, Red Hill ®
Shopping Online
Tue Jun 28 2:30pm, Sherwood ®
Learn about online shopping and get the
answers to your questions about safety
and security when buying online.
Level 3 - Intermediate
Searching
Learn more tips and tricks for Internet
searching and make your time online
faster and more productive.
Tue Jun 14 10am, Central ®
Thu Jun 16 2:30pm, Terryberry ®
Thu Jul 14 2:30pm, Central ®
Thu Aug 11 10:15am, Red Hill ®
Social Media 101
We'll discuss the basics of Facebook,
Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. Bring
your questions.
Tools for Job Seekers
Find out how the library can help
with the job search process, including
resume writing.
Learn all about this popular online
classifieds site, including how to post
your own ad.
Tue Aug 2 6:30pm, Red Hill ®
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word
including formatting text, copying
and pasting, inserting images and clip
art and more.
Word Basics
Thu Aug 11 2:30pm, Central ®
DIGITAL MEDIA LAB
3-D Printing
Learn 3-D printing basics. Get
acquainted with design software,
prepare a file for printing, and see one
of our 3-D printers in action.
Sat Jul 9, 18 & 30 & Aug 20 2pm,
Central ®
TABLET CLUB
Tablet Club with Teen
Tech Volunteers
Bring your tech questions and get oneon-one help from teen tech volunteers.
Help is available for tablets, iPads,
eReaders, computers and smartphones.
Facebook 201
Facebook is a social media platform
that allows users to connect, share
and learn. Facebook 201 will cover
uploading pictures, privacy settings,
commenting and more. Participants
must have an active Facebook account.
Tue Jul 19 6:30pm, Red Hill ®
Tue Jun 21, Jul 19 & Aug 16 4pm,
Terryberry
Tue Jun 14 & 28 | Jul 12 & 26 | Aug 9 &
23 3:30pm, Saltfleet
Wed Jun 22, Jul 27 &| Aug 24 4pm,
Waterdown ®
Tue Jun 28, Jul 26 & Aug 30 3:30pm,
Red Hill ®
Digitize Your Memories
Learn how to use our photo scanner
to create digital images from your film
negatives. We will also show you how
to digitize your VHS cassettes. Upload
your images and videos to the Internet
to share with family and friends.
Registration limited to eight participants.
Tue Jun 7 7pm, Red Hill ®
Wed Jun 15 2pm, Central ®
Tue Jun 28 7pm, Turner Park ®
Mon Jul 18 10am, Central ®
Thu Aug 4 2:30pm, Terryberry ®
Tue Aug 16 7pm, Turner Park ®
Fri Aug 26 10am, Central ®
*To register for any Central sessions
please call 905-546-3200 x3406
Wed Jul 13 & Aug 10 3:30pm, Ancaster
TECH HELP
Digital Devices
Drop by for help with your digital
device - loading books to an eReader
or tablet, transferring pictures from
a digital camera to a computer, or
transferring music to MP3 players.
Mondays 2pm, Central
Tue Jul 12 & Aug 23 10:30am,
Waterdown ®
Thu Aug 11 10:30am, Carlisle ®
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Thu Jun 9 1:30pm, Ancaster ®
Sat Jun 11 10am, Central ®
Mon Jun 13 10:30am, Saltfleet ®
Mon Jun 13 2pm, Turner Park ®
Tue Jun 14 6:30pm, Red Hill ®
Tue Jun 14 7pm, Turner Park ®
Thu Jul 14 1:30pm, Ancaster ®
Sat Jul 16 10am, Central ®
Tue Aug 9 7pm, Turner Park
Tue Aug 16 6:30pm, Red Hill ®
Sat Aug 20 10am, Central ®
Sat Jun 11 10am, Ancaster
Thu Jul 28 & Aug 18 2:30pm, Central ®
Mon Jun 6 2:30pm, Terryberry ®
Tue Jul 12 2:30pm, Sherwood ®
Have your picture taken with a
historic Ancaster landmark or with
Scout, the library fox.
Get help organizing the pictures on
your camera, phone, tablet or computer.
This program is targeted to new users
needing help with the basics, such
as navigating the iPad, finding apps,
downloading and organizing them.
Bring your own fully charged device.
Green Screen Fun:
Ancaster Heritage Days
Manage Your Digital Pictures
iPad Level 1
eReaders
HPL staff will show you how to download
eBooks and eAudio on your mobile device.
Tue Jul 12 7pm, Turner Park ®
iPad Level 2
This session is for experienced users
who wants to explore some of the more
advanced multimedia features (pictures,
music and video) and home sharing
capabilities of the iPad and iPhone.
Wed Jun 1 2pm, Valley Park ®
Mon Jun 13 2:30pm, Terryberry
Thu Jun 16 1:30pm, Ancaster ®
Mon Jun 20 10:30am, Saltfleet ®
Tue Jun 28 6:30pm, Red Hill ®
Thu Jul 21 1:30pm, Ancaster ®
Tue Aug 23 2:30pm, Sherwood ®
Wed Aug 24 2pm, Valley Park ®
BOOK A LIBRARIAN
Book up to one hour with
knowledgeable library staff for
help using eResources or for a
specific computer use problem. Get
all the answers you need. We can
also help with family history and
other computer-based research. For
customers 18+. Contact your closest
branch to arrange an appointment.
Ancaster Branch: 905-648-6911
Barton Branch: 905-546-3450
Central Library: 905-546-3200 ext.3434
Concession Branch: 905-546-3415
Kenilworth Branch: 905-546-3960
Locke Branch: 905-546-3492
Red Hill Branch: 905-546-2069
Saltfleet Branch: 905-662-8611
Sherwood Branch: 905-546-3249
Stoney Creek Branch: 905-643-2912
Terryberry Branch: 905-546-3921
Turner Park Branch: 905-546-4790
Valley Park Branch: 905-573-3141
Waterdown Branch: 905-689-6269
Westdale Branch: 905-546-3456
Hamilton – Come Dance with Us!
If you are between 10 and 110, can spin around, close your eyes and raise your
hands – you can be part of Dusk Dances.
Incandescent is a ten-minute dance work that involves five professional dancers
and a very large cast of movers of all ages and experience levels – that’s you!
Inspired by the lyrics of Leonard Cohen’s Anthem, Incandescent is a moving
portrait of the individual and the collective human experience.
Choreographed by Meredith Thompson and Kate Franklin (the Yes Collective),
Incandescent will be performed outdoors, in Bayfront Park, as part of Dusk
Dances Hamilton 2016 in partnership with the Hamilton Public Library,
HCA Dance Theatre and Dusk Dances Inc.
Sun May 15 1-3pm
Fri May 27 7-9pm
Location: Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts
126 James Street South, Hamilton, ON
Email: [email protected]
COMMITMENT TO REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES:
You will need to sign up by June 1 and be available for all rehearsals and
performances.
Mon Jun 6 @ HPL
Mon Jun 13 @ HPL
Mon Jun 20 @ HPL
Mon Jun 27 @ HPL
REHEARSALS
Mon Jul 4 @ HPL
Mon Jul 11 @ HPL
Wed Jul 13 @ HCA
Mon Jul 18 @ HPL
Wed Jul 20@ HCA
Mon Jul 25 @ HPL
Tue Jul 26 @ HPL
Note: All rehearsals will take place from 6:30pm-8:30pm, and the space will be
available for warm-up and review from 6pm-9pm.
Locations:
HPL = Hamilton Public Library's Central Library
55 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON
HCA = Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts
126 James Street South, Hamilton, ON
(or outside on location at Bayfront Park, weather dependent)
PERFORMANCES
Wed Jul 27, Dress Rehearsal, 6pm
Thu, Jul 28 through to Sat Jul 30, Performances, 6pm
You will also need to be available on the afternoon of the Thursday, July 28 for a
back-up dress rehearsal in case of rain the night before and on for the afternoon
of Saturday, July 30 for a matinée performance in case of rain cancellations on
Thursday or Friday night.
Performance location:
Bayfront Park
200 Harbourfront Drive
SAT JUNE 4 IS 100In1Day
Small ideas, BIG change. 100In1Day is a global festival of civic
engagement coming back to Hamilton on Saturday, June 4, 2016!!!
Imagine the possibilities for our city if hundreds of people united
to participate in small initiatives to spark change. Share your
vision for a better city. Join the movement today by submitting
your intervention, participating in a workshop or helping to
spread the word. Presented by Evergreen
ADULT PROGRAMS
Hamilton • 2016
P owered by
KIDS PROGRAMS
Colouring for
Relaxation
John Goddard Bubbles, Chalk and LEGO®
Book Launch Event Summer Reading
Mindstorms
A century ago, psychiatrist
Carl Jung prescribed
colouring to his patients
to calm and centre their
minds. Join in this renewed
trend and enjoy colouring,
doodling and conversation
to destress and stay calm.
Supplies provided.
Author John Goddard
celebrates Hamilton's
history with an emphasis
on storytelling. Inside
Hamilton's Museums is for
native Hamiltonians and
newcomers alike. Goddard’s
book explores the City's
origins with an emphasis
on its historic sites, early
builders and personalities.
1pm, Westdale
Gallery4, Central
1st Floor
Plant Exchange
Gallery4 Annex,
Central 4th Floor
Find new homes for extra
plants or exchange them
for new ones. Bring your
plants, cuttings or bulbs to
trade with other gardeners.
Gallery Turner Park
Timothy deVries
Great Big
Sing-a-Long
We are so excited about
our 100 in 1 Day “Great Big
Sing-a-Long” and hope you
are too. Meet us in front
of Central Library, 55 York
Boulevard, and we’ll sing
sing sing! If it’s raining,
we’ll move inside. Friends
from the Art Gallery of
Hamilton and Environment
Hamilton will join us! All
voices welcomed!
11am, Central
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10am, Locke
10:30am, Westdale
2pm, Red Hill
2pm, Central
Leeanne D’Alesio
Revolution (Rev) Wear
Collection
Take part in 100 in 1 Day
with us and go wild with
chalk on our sidewalk. Send
bubbles skyward. Sign up
for the Summer Reading
Club and learn about all our
fantastic summer programs.
All ages.
10:30am, Westdale
Summer
Homeopathic
Remedies
Gear up for summer with
some useful homeopathic
remedies for things such
as skincare, sunburns,
seasonal allergies and
insect bites.
2:30pm, Waterdown ®
Family Movies
10:30am, Waterdown, Inside Out
2pm, Central,
101 Dalmatians 2: Patch's London Adventure
2pm, Terryberry,
Finding Nemo
This hands-on session with
the latest LEGO® Mindstorms
will show you how to use
simple code to make your
LEGO® come to life! Limited
to eight participants. Ages 8
to 12 years.
10am, Central
Maker Cart
Try your hand at making a
cool creation and take home
a masterpiece. All ages.
2:30pm, Kenilworth
Pencil Crayon Party
Bring your friends and
family to colour. Colouring
sheets available for kids
and adults. All ages.
2pm, Concession
Special Needs
Storytime
A sensory storytime geared
to children with special
needs. Ages 3 to 5 years.
10:30am, Kenilworth ®
TWEETSTOCK.ca
Tweetstock is
Coming back to
Hamilton
Thursday, June 23
9AM-4PM
Central Library
Who should attend: Whether you are entrepreneurs or part of
a start up, an SMB, a not for profit, a community manager, a blogger,
or the person at the office that takes care of the marketing….you are
looking for the same answer.
How do I take this to the next level? At Tweetstock we are
going to show you how. You are going to hear from top influencers,
best selling authors and leaders who have been where you are.
People who know how to use the tools given to them to get to the
next level. They are coming to Tweetstock to share their knowledge
and their experience with you.
Register now at tweetstock.ca
Project Bookmark Canada is thrilled to
announce a second bookmark in Hamilton
featuring Rachel Preston’s novel The Fishers of
Paradise.
Please join us on Thursday, June 9 at 11am on
the Desjardins Trail under the second rail bridge
for the official unveiling.
Rachel Preston will read from
The Fishers of Paradise on Friday, June 10 at
8pm at Central Library.
CUSTOMER & SERVICE
COMMITMENT
Our top priority is to ensure a positive experience for our library users. At HPL our goal is to
deliver an exceptional library experience. Library staff commit to:
1. Provide professional, knowledgeable and best in class customer service.
2.
Be engaged with our customers and our community. We welcome feedback to continually improve our service delivery.
3. Strive to meet your expectations for timely delivery of materials and provision of relevant services and programs. We are lifelong learners and ready to help you with questions or concerns.
4. Provide welcoming and inclusive spaces and be sensitive to your individual needs. We will maintain your confidentiality and privacy.
Peer Connectors are older adult volunteers
who have been trained to provide
information about services and programs
available in Hamilton for seniors. There is no
charge to visit with a peer connector and
they will be at library branches throughout
the City. Interested in volunteering? Contact
us at 905-546-3200 x3620. Check out the
new Peer Connector program at a library
location near you!
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Join us for one of our most popular events of the year!
HPL’s staff of passionate readers will recommend some of the best
books written by Hamilton authors who will be part of the
festivities. The 2016 Hamilton Reads title will be revealed and all
audience members will be entered in a draw to win a
basket of books – every book lover’s dream!
SWEET AND SAVOURY TREATS AND REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED IN TICKET PRICE.

HPL Summer Program Guide 2016 available now

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