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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.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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).

Bring your ukulele and join us twice a month for 90 minutes of music, song, and fun! This group is for beginners (age 16+), and no previous experience with the ukulele is needed.   

Registration is not required, but new members should email Robin at rharding@brantfordlibrary.ca to introduce themselves and for a brief orientation. A limited number of ukuleles and music stands will be available to borrow.   

About our instructors:

Catherine Gorecki and Genevieve Rochette have been playing and teaching together for over a decade.  They led the Dufferin Ukulele Ensemble at Ecole Dufferin School, performing at the Kiwanis festival and on the Sanderson Centre Stage. In March 2023 they travelled together to Banos, Ecuador, completing a long-awaited project to teach ESL through singing and playing ukulele at the St. George Centro de Nivelacion.  Both Gen and Catherine trained under the James Hill’s Ukulele in the Classroom series, Level 3. They teach private lessons at home for students of all ages.

Members of the Bell City Strummers will also be available to assist.