Free Classes

English learners and Spanish learners practice their second languages in a facilitated group discussion. Discussion takes place in each language for half an hour. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Hamilton Central Library, every Tuesday from December 1 to December 15, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Repurpose old, unwanted books and create a tree for the holidays. Supplies provided. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Stoney Creek Branch, on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Join us for an hour of guided mindfulness and meditation. Presented by Mindfulness Hamilton . It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Hamilton Central Library, every Tuesday from December 1 to December 15, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Connect with other newcomers to discuss different topics in small groups. Facilitated by HPL staff. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Valley Park Branch, every Tuesday from December 1 to December 29, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Challenge yourself or a friend to one of our many board games and puzzles. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Valley Park Branch, every Tuesday from December 1 to December 29, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Hamilton Public Library has knitting and crochet programs for all ages and skill levels. Drop in with your current project and materials. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Waterdown Branch, every Tuesday from December 1 to December 29, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. A discussion about a classic or contemporary short story. Short stories offer an excellent way to delve into various genres, authors and themes without the commitment of a full-length novel. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Red Hill Branch, on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Drop in and try your luck at creating words with this classic family game. All skill levels welcome. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Concession Branch, every Wednesday from December 2 to December 30, 2026, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Build, imagine and play with LEGO. LEGO is provided for use in the Library. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Concession Branch, every Wednesday from December 2 to December 30, 2026, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. A free, early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in grades 2-8 with suspected or diagnosed learning disabilities, ADHD or level 1 autism. It's a multisensory program to ensure access and support for each student’s unique learning style. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Terryberry Branch, on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. An eight-week session focused on psychoeducation and support for those who have experienced the death of someone close to them. Alan Wolfelt’s Understanding Your Grief, Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart guides the conversation. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Concession Branch, on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

Play guitar and share songs with fellow musicians. Bring a guitar and take turns playing a song of your choosing. It is a free Hamilton Public Library program at Kenilworth Branch, every Tuesday from December 1 to December 15, 2026, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.