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Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read

In-Branch Program

2023-10-04 10:00:00 2023-10-04 10:30:00 America/New_York Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read Central Library - Central - Hamilton Room

Wednesday, October 04
10:00am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-10-04 10:00:00 2023-10-04 10:30:00 America/New_York Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read. Central Library - Central - Hamilton Room

Central Library

Central - Hamilton Room

Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.

Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read. Discover stories, rhymes, music, finger plays and flannel boards at this interactive program.  

AGE GROUP: | 0-4 Years |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | Youth Services | Music Royalty | Literacy | In Branch | HPL kids | Family Storytime |

Central Library

Phone: 905-546-3200
Branch manager
Erika Pavkovic, Shelley McKay, Dijia Qin, Allison Stockton-Aird

Hours
Mon, Nov 27 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 28 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 29 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 30 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 01 8:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 02 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 03 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the library

The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.

In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.

Upcoming events

Wed, Nov 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Central - Hamilton Room

Wed, Nov 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Wed, Nov 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Central - 2nd Floor Program Room

Wed, Nov 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central - Wentworth Room

Wed, Nov 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Wed, Nov 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Circuit 4.0 Zone 3

Wed, Nov 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central - 4th Floor Computer Lab
Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central - Photo Studio
Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 30, 9:30am - 10:30am
Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom

Thu, Nov 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - First Floor Big Screen

Thu, Nov 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - 1st Floor Jackson Square Lobby

Thu, Nov 30, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Central - Children's Department

Thu, Nov 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central - 2nd Floor Program Room

Thu, Nov 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central - Gallery 4 Annex

Thu, Nov 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central - 4th Floor Computer Lab
This event is full

Thu, Nov 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom

Thu, Nov 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom

Thu, Nov 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Fri, Dec 01, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - Children's Department

Fri, Dec 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Living Room

Fri, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - First Floor Big Screen

Sat, Dec 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Central - Hamilton Room

Sat, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Photo Studio
This event is full

Sat, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - 2nd Floor Program Room

Canceled
Mon, Dec 04, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Mon, Dec 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Hamilton Room

Mon, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Mon, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - First Floor Big Screen

Mon, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central - Wentworth Room

Mon, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central - 4th Floor Computer Lab

Mon, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Circuit 4.0 Zone 3

Mon, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central - Photo Studio

Canceled
Tue, Dec 05, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Tue, Dec 05, 9:30am - 10:30am
Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom

Tue, Dec 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Central - Hamilton Room

Tue, Dec 05, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Central - 1st Floor Jackson Square Lobby

Tue, Dec 05, 10:45am - 11:15am
Central - Hamilton Room

Tue, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Wentworth Room

Tue, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - First Floor Big Screen

Tue, Dec 05, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Central - Children's Department

Tue, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Central - Children's Department

Tue, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - 4th Floor Computer Lab

Tue, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Circuit 4.0 Zone 3

Tue, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central - Wentworth Room

Wed, Dec 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Central - Hamilton Room

Wed, Dec 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Wed, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - First Floor Big Screen

Wed, Dec 06, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Central - 2nd Floor Program Room

Wed, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Wed, Dec 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central - Wentworth Room

Wed, Dec 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom

Wed, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Wed, Dec 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Circuit 4.0 Zone 3

Wed, Dec 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central - 4th Floor Computer Lab
This event is full

Wed, Dec 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central - Photo Studio

Thu, Dec 07, 9:30am - 10:30am
Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom

Thu, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - First Floor Big Screen

Thu, Dec 07, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Central - Children's Department

Thu, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central - 2nd Floor Program Room

Thu, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central - Gallery 4 Annex

Thu, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - 4th Floor Computer Lab

Thu, Dec 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom

Thu, Dec 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom

Thu, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Thu, Dec 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom

Fri, Dec 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Wentworth Room

Fri, Dec 08, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - Children's Department

Fri, Dec 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Fri, Dec 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - First Floor Big Screen

Sat, Dec 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Central - Hamilton Room

Sat, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Photo Studio

Sat, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Wentworth Room

Canceled
Mon, Dec 11, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Mon, Dec 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Hamilton Room

Mon, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Mon, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - First Floor Big Screen

Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central - Wentworth Room

Mon, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Circuit 4.0 Zone 3

Canceled
Tue, Dec 12, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Tue, Dec 12, 9:30am - 10:30am
Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom

Tue, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Central - Hamilton Room

Tue, Dec 12, 10:45am - 11:15am
Central - Hamilton Room

Tue, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - First Floor Big Screen

Tue, Dec 12, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Central - Children's Department

Tue, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Wentworth Room

Tue, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Central - Children's Department

Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Central - 4th Floor Program Room

Tue, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Circuit 4.0 Zone 3

Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central - Photo Studio

Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central - Wentworth Room

Wed, Dec 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Central - Hamilton Room

Wed, Dec 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Wed, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - First Floor Big Screen

Wed, Dec 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Central - 2nd Floor Program Room

Wed, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Circuit 4.0 Zone 3

Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central - 4th Floor Computer Lab

Thu, Dec 14, 9:30am - 10:30am
Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom

Thu, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central - 2nd Floor Teen Area

Thu, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - First Floor Big Screen

Thu, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - 1st Floor Jackson Square Lobby

Thu, Dec 14, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Central - Children's Department

Thu, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central - 2nd Floor Program Room

Thu, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central - Gallery 4 Annex

Thu, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central - 4th Floor Computer Lab

Thu, Dec 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom

Thu, Dec 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom

Thu, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central - Photo Studio

Fri, Dec 15, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - Children's Department

Fri, Dec 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Fri, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - First Floor Big Screen

Sat, Dec 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Central - Hamilton Room

Sat, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Photo Studio

Canceled
Mon, Dec 18, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Mon, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Hamilton Room

Mon, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Mon, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - First Floor Big Screen

Mon, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central - Wentworth Room

Mon, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central - Photo Studio

Canceled
Tue, Dec 19, 9:00am - 8:00pm

Tue, Dec 19, 9:30am - 10:30am
Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom

Tue, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Central - Hamilton Room

Tue, Dec 19, 10:45am - 11:15am
Central - Hamilton Room

Tue, Dec 19, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Central - Children's Department

Tue, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Central - Children's Department

Tue, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Circuit 4.0 Zone 3

Wed, Dec 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Central - Hamilton Room

Wed, Dec 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Wed, Dec 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Central - 2nd Floor Program Room

Wed, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Wed, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central - 4th Floor Computer Lab

Wed, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central - Photo Studio

Thu, Dec 21, 9:30am - 10:30am
Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom

Thu, Dec 21, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Central - Children's Department

Thu, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central - 2nd Floor Program Room

Thu, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Thu, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central - Gallery 4 Annex

Thu, Dec 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom

Thu, Dec 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom

Fri, Dec 22, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - Children's Department

Fri, Dec 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Sat, Dec 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Photo Studio

Sat, Dec 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Central - Hamilton Room

Wed, Dec 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Central - Hamilton Room

Wed, Dec 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Wed, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central - Wentworth Room

Wed, Dec 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Central - 2nd Floor Program Room

Wed, Dec 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Central - First Floor Big Screen

Wed, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Wed, Dec 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Canceled
Wed, Dec 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Thu, Dec 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Photo Studio

Thu, Dec 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Central - Hamilton Room

Thu, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central - 2nd Floor Teen Area

Thu, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - 1st Floor Jackson Square Lobby

Thu, Dec 28, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Central - Children's Department

Thu, Dec 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Central - First Floor Big Screen

Thu, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central - 2nd Floor Program Room

Thu, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Thu, Dec 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Central - Gallery 4 Annex

Thu, Dec 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - Wentworth Room

Thu, Dec 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central - 4th Floor Newcomers Classroom

Fri, Dec 29, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Central - Children's Department

Fri, Dec 29, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central - Hamilton Room

Fri, Dec 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Central - First Floor Big Screen