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The Alzheimer Society’s Social Café is a welcoming space offered weekly where persons living with dementia and their care partners can socialize, build support networks and enjoy dementia friendly activities together. Please call 1-800-565-4614 ext. 421 to register.

Once registered, you can drop in as many times as you like.

The Main Book Club meets once a month at the Main branch. Space is extremely limited and registration is required. If you are interested in joining this book club, please contact Robin at rharding@brantfordlibrary.ca for more information. 

Our Book a Librarian program provides you with one hour of one-on-one help from Library staff. During this session, our staff can help you with:

• Using the Internet
• Using online databases
• Accessing our digital collection and online tools
• Searching and using our online catalogue
• Finding books
• Research tips Introduction to family history resources

One-on-one sessions will be held at our Main Branch. Note:  Library staff is unable to assist with troubleshooting personal computers/laptops, installing software, typing documents and forms, and making online purchases.

The Library’s LinkedIn Learning service offers free online courses on a variety of tech topics, including iPhones, iPads, and Android phones and tablets. On our Research and Learning page, you can sign in for free with your library card and PIN.

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with Stories of the Asian Diaspora, a film series exploring identity, family, and belonging.

Wednesday, May 13 - Minari (2020) A Korean American family pursues the American dream on a rural farm, facing hardship and hope.

Other films in this series include:

Wednesday, May 20 - Meditation Park (2017) A Vancouver woman reclaims her independence after discovering a secret in her marriage.
Wednesday, May 27 - Islands (2019) A Filipino Canadian woman reconnects with her past and identity during a family visit to the Philippines.   

Get crafty with your fellow 2SLGBTQ+ friends! This drop-in program is for people 16 years of age and older. Registration is not required.

Brought to you in partnership with The Bridge Brant.

A Service Canada Outreach Specialist can answer questions, help you understand and access Government of Canada programs and benefits available to you. Get one-on-one access to information about Social Insurance Numbers (SIN), Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Canada Pension Disability Plan (CPP-D), Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and Passport Canada programs.  

Drop in for snacks and DIY activities of your choice. A partnership with Community Living Brant.

The Grand River Book Club meets once a month at the St. Paul Branch. Space is extremely limited, and registration is required.

If you are interested in joining this book club, please contact Robin at rharding@brantfordlibrary.ca for more information.

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! This program is a live, in-person event to be held at the St. Paul Library.