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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.

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.

Join us for an exclusive evening with bestselling author Samantha M. Bailey - known for her twisty psychological thrillers Watch Out for Her, Woman on the Edge, A Friend in the Dark, and her newest release, Hello, Juliet. Hear about Samantha’s writing process, her inspiration, and the real-life fears that fuel her fiction. Bailey’s work delves into the complexities of identity, motherhood, and obsession -- perfect for readers who love suspense with emotional depth.

This in-person conversation will be hosted by special guest interviewer Mark Leslie Lefebvre and will include a live audience Q&A and book signing. 

Free Event. Registration Required. Registration opens on October 10.

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. 

Grade 7-8 students can join LSFL’s Reading Club on Thursday nights from 6:30-7:30 p.m., where they meet in a group setting with a volunteer facilitator to discuss and participate in activities about reading comprehension. 

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.

Drop into the Main Branch for a variety of free events to observe National Addictions Awareness Week.

November 17 | 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Live Well Table

November 17 | 11 - 11:30 a.m. | Opening Ceremonies

November 17 | 12 - 2 p.m. | Salvation Army Table

November 19 | 3 - 5 p.m. | Human Library

November 21 | 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Live Well Table

November 21 | 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Closing Ceremonies

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.

Sensory Storytime is an inclusive program for children who may benefit from more movement, a quieter space, and sensory experiences.

This storytime features interactive stories, songs, and movement activities in a welcoming environment.

Registration is required to ensure a small group setting, and all abilities are welcome. Ages 0-6.

Registration opens on September 2. Email kthomas@brantfordlibrary.ca to register. You must register for each session individually.

An adult drop-in program designed to link people to community resources. Refreshments served.