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20 Oct
Tech Time

10:00 AM | 173 Colborne Street

Need help getting started with the Library’s digital services or with your device in general? Bring your gadget - tablet, e-reader, cell phone, laptop -- for help!  

20 Oct
Baby & Me Storytime (Main Branch)

10:30 AM | 173 Colborne Street

Join us every Monday for in-person rhymes, sensory development activities, motor skill methods, stories, and socializing among babies and caregivers. Books from our collection will be carefully selected with a particular theme and are available for borrowing.   Ages 0 – 18 months.

20 Oct
Conversation Café

10:30 AM | 173 Colborne Street

Join our Conversation Café and connect with others in a welcoming space.

This free program is designed for Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees who want to improve their conversational English, learn about community services, and explore Canadian culture and customs. 

Contact Daniela for more information at daniela.cuestafigueroa@ymcahbb.ca or phone 519-752-4568.

20 Oct
Social Services Outreach Worker Drop-In

2:00 PM | 173 Colborne Street

Clients can drop in for help with system navigation and help with smaller tasks such as telephone use and referrals to other agencies

20 Oct
Homework Help (Grades 2 - 8)

4:00 PM | 173 Colborne Street

For elementary school students in Grades 2 to 8, please join Laurier Students for Literacy at the Main Branch from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday for 1:1 tutoring help on homework, and any other specific learning skills that require improvement.

Fall programs run from September 29 to November 27. There are no regular programs during Reading Week (October 13 to 17) as well as September 30 and November 3.

Registration opens September 1st. To register, email lsflclub@gmail.com or visit their Facebook Page: Laurier Students for Literacy Brantford

Please be aware that 1:1 tutoring programs are popular and registration is very limited. Registration is run on a first-come, first-served basis.

20 Oct
Book Buddies (Grades 2 - 8)

4:00 PM | 173 Colborne Street

For elementary school students in Grades 2 to 8, please join Laurier Students for Literacy at the Main Branch from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday for 1:1 tutoring help, including reading and writing support.

Fall programs run from September 29 to November 27. There are no regular programs during Reading Week (October 13 to 17) as well as September 30 and November 3.

Registration opens September 1st. To register, email lsflclub@gmail.com or visit their Facebook Page: Laurier Students for Literacy Brantford

Please be aware that 1:1 tutoring programs are popular, and registration is very limited. Registration is run on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

20 Oct
Spooky Science Party

6:00 PM | 173 Colborne Street

Get ready for a spooky, fun time at the library! Kids can channel their inner mad scientists through hands-on, Halloween-themed STEAM activities and experiments!

Ages 8-12.

Registration opens on September 20th.

20 Oct
Canada Connects: English Conversation Circles

6:00 PM | 173 Colborne Street

Canada Connects helps newcomers receive informal support enhancing their spoken language skills. Volunteer facilitators organize conversation circles along certain social themes that are discussed in each session. These conversation groups allow newcomers and volunteers to meet other newcomers, share experiences, socialize, and make new friends.

This program is for newcomers to Canada, 18 years and older. It is a partnership of YMCA Immigrant Services—YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford and Brantford Public Library, supported by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Call 519-752-4568 ext.3645 for information.

21 Oct
VON Fall Prevention Program

10:00 AM | 173 Colborne Street

The Fall Prevention Program offers group education and exercise classes to community members 55+ who wish to increase their knowledge of fall prevention and improve their physical fitness, regardless of current physical ability.

This program is presented by VON, in partnership with Aboriginal Health Centre. 

To register or get more information, call: 365-323-2806