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August 11, 2025 to August 31, 2025
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12
Crafternoon
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
31 Queen Street, Port Hope
Join us in the Program room at the Mary J. Benson Branch for a Drop-in Crafternoon! Each week we will have a different craft for you to make.
Audience: Families, children 4 and up
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Durham College - Port Hope, We Are Coming to You!
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
60 Highland Drive Port Hope
Ready to take the next step in your education journey? Connect with the Durham College (DC) student recruitment team in your community – drop in to get more information, apply for free and start your journey with DC!
Join a vibrant community of students, gain hands-on learning from industry-connected faculty, and build a ...
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Mid-Week Pick Me Up
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Lent Lane, Port Hope, ON
Downtown merchants and residents are once again invited to join us in Lent Lane for an energizing coffee break where we will be featuring a local coffee shop each week.
Wednesdays | July + August
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Lent Lane + Walton
July
July 2 - Sponsor + Coffee Menu - Starbucks Port Hope
July 9 - Sponsor: ...
13
Toddlers and Waddlers
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am
31 Queen Street, port hope
Join us at the Mary J. Benson Branch for stories, singing & interactive play designed for children under 6. All children are welcome!
13
Teddy Bears and Books
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
5325 County Rd 10, Canton, ON
Join us up at the Library Branch located at the Community Hub in Canton for some stories about bears.
Bring your teddy bear with you and we may even go on a Bear hunt!
Audience: Families
14
School Bus Storytime
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am
31 Queen Street, Port Hope
Brought back by popular demand! Join us at the Mary J. Benson Branch for a school bus storytime.
We will board the bus and read a couple of stories and then take a little tour. We might even sing a song about a bus!
There are limited seats so please ensure you pre-register for this program by emailing registrations@phpl ...
14
Pickle Autopsy
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
31 Queen St. Port Hope
In the dusty, brine-soaked town of Cucumber Gulch, something dill-iciously sinister has occurred. And it isn’t just any crime—it’s a full-blown... DILL-EMMA. You will perform a proper medical anatomical autopsy on your victim to help solve the case.
Please pre-register for this program that is being held at the Mary J. Be ...
15
Storytime in the Park
Friday, August 15, 2025 - 10:30 am to 11:15 am
31 Queen St., Port Hope
Join us in Memorial Park for a children’s storytime. Each week we will read a variety of different picture books for a range of different ages.
If there is inclement weather, we will hold storytime inside at the Mary J. Benson Branch.
16
Live Drawing Photo Booth
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Lent Lane, Port Hope, ON
Drop by our Live Drawing ‘faux-to’ booth EVERY Saturday, this July & August! This summer initiative is in support of downtown residents and visitors to Port Hope during the final Walton Street reconstruction phase. This weekly smile is supported by Dr. Anna Tucka.
18
Baby Time at PHPL!
Monday, August 18, 2025 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am
31 Queen Street, Port Hope
Drop in to the Mary J. Benson Branch for a special baby time program of songs, stories & bubbles for babies ages 1 and under!
18
Unfinished Stitchery
Monday, August 18, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
31 Queen St. Port Hope
Join us in the program room at the Mary J. Benson branch for an afternoon of sharing and laughter.
Whatever it is you have on the go whether it be knitting, crochet, weaving, cross stitch or sewing we would love to have you join us.
19
Crafternoon
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
31 Queen Street, Port Hope
Join us in the Program room at the Mary J. Benson Branch for a Drop-in Crafternoon! Each week we will have a different craft for you to make.
Audience: Families, children 4 and up
19
Adult Craft Night
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm
5325 County Road 10, Canton
Join us up at the Library Branch located at the Community Hub in Canton. Each month we will be doing a different craft.
Please pre-register for this program by emailing registrations@phpl.ca
Audience: Adults
20
Mid-Week Pick Me Up
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Lent Lane, Port Hope, ON
Downtown merchants and residents are once again invited to join us in Lent Lane for an energizing coffee break where we will be featuring a local coffee shop each week.
Wednesdays | July + August
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Lent Lane + Walton
July
July 2 - Sponsor + Coffee Menu - Starbucks Port Hope
July 9 - Sponsor: ...
20
Toddlers and Waddlers
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am
31 Queen Street, port hope
Join us at the Mary J. Benson Branch for stories, singing & interactive play designed for children under 6. All children are welcome!
21
Magician Scott Dietrich
Thursday, August 21, 2025 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am
31 Queen St. Port Hope
Join us in the Children's area at the Mary J. Benson Branch for a fun-filled morning of magic and laughter with Magician Scott Dietrich!
Audience: Families, children 5 and up
22
Downtown Sale-a-bration
Friday, August 22, 2025 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Downtown Port Hope
Port Hope HBIA is hosting a Downtown Sale-a-bration in concert with the Jazz Festival. Expect sales, special menu items and other surprises - all with a jazz-flare. Come shop local and support our great downtown businesses!
22
Storytime in the Park
Friday, August 22, 2025 - 10:30 am to 11:15 am
31 Queen St., Port Hope
Join us in Memorial Park for a children’s storytime. Each week we will read a variety of different picture books for a range of different ages.
If there is inclement weather, we will hold storytime inside at the Mary J. Benson Branch.
22
Pink Tie Dinner
Friday, August 22, 2025 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
1166 5th Line, Newtonville, Ontario, L0A1J0
23
Downtown Sale-a-bration
Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Downtown Port Hope
Port Hope HBIA is hosting a Downtown Sale-a-bration in concert with the Jazz Festival. Expect sales, special menu items and other surprises - all with a jazz-flare. Come shop local and support our great downtown businesses!
23
Live Drawing Photo Booth
Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Lent Lane, Port Hope, ON
Drop by our Live Drawing ‘faux-to’ booth EVERY Saturday, this July & August! This summer initiative is in support of downtown residents and visitors to Port Hope during the final Walton Street reconstruction phase. This weekly smile is supported by Dr. Anna Tucka.
24
Downtown Sale-a-bration
Sunday, August 24, 2025 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Downtown Port Hope
Port Hope HBIA is hosting a Downtown Sale-a-bration in concert with the Jazz Festival. Expect sales, special menu items and other surprises - all with a jazz-flare. Come shop local and support our great downtown businesses!
25
Baby Time at PHPL!
Monday, August 25, 2025 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am
31 Queen Street, Port Hope
Drop in to the Mary J. Benson Branch for a special baby time program of songs, stories & bubbles for babies ages 1 and under!
25
Unfinished Stitchery
Monday, August 25, 2025 - 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
31 Queen St. Port Hope
Join us in the program room at the Mary J. Benson branch for an afternoon of sharing and laughter.
Whatever it is you have on the go whether it be knitting, crochet, weaving, cross stitch or sewing we would love to have you join us.
27
Mid-Week Pick Me Up
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Lent Lane, Port Hope, ON
Downtown merchants and residents are once again invited to join us in Lent Lane for an energizing coffee break where we will be featuring a local coffee shop each week.
Wednesdays | July + August
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Lent Lane + Walton
July
July 2 - Sponsor + Coffee Menu - Starbucks Port Hope
July 9 - Sponsor: ...
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