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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.

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.

It's craft time for our preschool friends. Every week, we're showing our fun and creative sides with stories, songs, movement, and a craft!

Ages 18 months to 4 years. This is a drop-in program. 

Come join EarlyON facilitators for a free play and inquiry-based drop-in program. Open to children up to age six, with their caregivers.

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.

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

Join us for an evening of art, lived experience, and community connection as we honour and celebrate Black joy and excellence.

Featuring an art showcase, keynote speaker, creative activities, and light snacks and refreshments. The keynote speaker is Dr. Kathy Hogarth, Associate Vice President, Global Strategy, Wilfrid Laurier University.

5 - 5:30 p.m. - Open House

5:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Keynote address

6:00 p.m - 6:30 p.m. Break for refreshments and connection

In collaboration with Brant Community Healthcare System, Brantford Brant Norfolk Ontario Health Team, Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services, Canadian Mental Health Association, City of Brantford, and Brantford Public Library.

Please register via Eventbrite.

Calling all crafters! We meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month. 

Drop in and chat with other crafting enthusiasts while working on your own knitting, crocheting, or other portable projects — no registration required.

Laurier Students for Literacy’s French Reading Club meets weekly on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Main Branch. It is designed for children attending French Immersion schools in grades 2 - 8 to develop their French literacy skills. 

For Winter 2026, we will divide the students into smaller groups based on proficiency level to better meet their learning needs. The winter program runs from January 29 to April 2. There is no program during Reading Week (February 16 - 20). 

Registration opens January 2 at 8:00 a.m. To register, email lsflclub@gmail.com or visit their Facebook Page: Laurier Students for Literacy Brantford. Registration is run on a first-come, first-served basis.