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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.

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.

The Brantford Public Library's Dungeons & Dragons campaign is for youth ages 10-16. No experience is required. This is a registered program.

This program is currently full. Email aflaherty@brantfordlibrary.ca for more information or to join the waitlist. 

Families are welcome to join us as we experience the magic of watching some of our favourite children’s books come alive on screen! We’ll provide snacks and the space!

(Parents MUST accompany their children to the movie screening.)

All ages welcome. This is a drop-in program.

Winter selections: January 3 – Wonka (116 minutes)

February 7 – The Peanuts Movie (93 minutes)

March 7 – Diary of a Wimpy Kid (92 minutes)

Spring selections: April 4 – Charlotte’s Web (113 minutes)

May 2 – Clifford the Big Red Dog (97 minutes)

June 6 – Ramona and Beezus (103 minutes).

Join us every Tuesday for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that will help foster a love of reading! Everyone is welcome to stay, play, and chat after storytime!

Ages 0-18 months. This is a drop-in program

For writers 55+, this biweekly program combines socialization with discussion about various aspects of the craft of writing, engaging activities, and the opportunity to share and review some of your work in a non-judgmental, supportive environment.

Contact Erica at edudszus@brantfordlibrary.ca for more information and to register.