Free Classes

Explore the fundamentals and creative potential of portraiture, drawing or creating representations of people. Whether working from observation, memory, or imagination, practice looking closely and expressing personality, mood and form through line, shape and colour. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Hamilton Central Library, on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Create oversized posters and vibrant banners at Hamilton Public Library's Makerspaces . Master the skills to bring your biggest, boldest design ideas to life at low costs using our large-format printers. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Waterdown Branch, on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Celebrate the holidays of the season and join us for stories, songs and rhymes. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Binbrook Branch, on Thursday, December 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Celebrate the holidays of the season and join us for stories, songs and rhymes. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Dundas Branch, on Dec 16, Dec 18, 2026, 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Join us for lively and engaging discussions about current affairs. At this meeting we discuss: The Importance and Dynamics of Friendships. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Stoney Creek Branch, on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. The Lynden Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Lynden Branch , 110 Lynden Rd, Lynden, ON. The December book title is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Lynden Branch, on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

The Letter-Writing Club invites you to slow down, connect and create thoughtful letters, notes, holiday cards or postcards for friends, pen pals, family, or friends you haven't met yet. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Turner Park Branch, on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

The Sherwood Wednesday Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Sherwood Branch , 467 Upper Ottawa St. The December title is Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Sherwood Branch, on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Red Hill Branch, on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Enjoy some casual Nintendo Switch gaming at this drop-in program. Bring your friends and meet fellow gamers for four-player action. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Carlisle Branch, on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

The Tween Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Terryberry Branch . The December book is Ms. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Terryberry Branch, on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Bring your imagination and take your character on a legendary adventure as you embark on a multi-session, ongoing campaign for adults. Players of all skill levels welcome. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Red Hill Branch, on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.