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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.  

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

Preschoolers can get creative with stories, songs and a craft! Each week children will make a cute craft to take home. Ages 0 - 6.

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

In this one-hour presentation, participants will gain insights into benefits, tax credits, and services offered by the CRA.

Covered topics range from benefit and credit payments to protecting against scams, with a focus on optimizing tax benefits, managing tax affairs effectively, and safeguarding against fraud through utilizing services like My Account and direct deposit. Additional discussions include authorizing a representative for tax matters, posthumous tax affairs, and handling uncashed CRA cheques.

Presented by a Service Canada and a Canada Revenue Agency representative.

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. In partnership with Community Living Brant.

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.