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Learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine as you complete a simple sewing project.  All materials are provided. This program is intended for adults.

Registration opens on April 15.

The Brantford Bookworms meet on the last Tuesday evening of the month at the St. Paul Branch. Space is limited, and registration is required.

If you are interested in joining this book club, please contact Robin at rharding@brantfordlibrary.ca for more information.

Join us each week for an exciting program where you can:

Create & Build - work on awesome projects and let your imagination run wild!

Play & Hangout - enjoy games, chat about your favourite books, or just chill with friends.

Ages 9-12. This is a drop-in program.

Canada Connects provides newcomers with informal support, helping them enhance their spoken language skills. Volunteer facilitators organize conversation circles along specific social themes that are discussed in each session.

These conversation groups provide newcomers and volunteers the opportunity to meet other newcomers, share experiences, socialize, and make new friends. This program is designed for newcomers to Canada who are 18 years of age or older.

A partnership of YMCA Immigrant Services – YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford and Brantford Public Library, supported by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Call 519-752-4568 ext. 3645 for information.

In this weekly storytime hosted every Wednesday, preschoolers will develop a love for reading by learning easy rhymes, repeating phrases, exploring story props, and strengthening comprehension, together! Books from our collection will be carefully selected to help bring the learning home.

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

Preschoolers ages 3-5, will enjoy this 6-week-long, kindergarten readiness program, with a focus on social skills and independence! The weekly program's length is 45 minutes.

Parents & caregivers must remain in the Library while children participate independently in the program. 3-5 years old and must be entering kindergarten (JK or SK) in September 2026.

Register ONCE for this 6-week session. Registration opens on April 29.

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.

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with Stories of the Asian Diaspora, a film series exploring identity, family, and belonging.

Wednesday, May 27 - Islands (2019) A Filipino Canadian woman reconnects with her past and identity during a family visit to the Philippines.   

This book club is for anyone and everyone who likes reading and is interested in discussing books (but not assigned reading). We’re taking over the third floor for one evening a month, with 6:00 to 6:30 pm earmarked for social time and settling in, then quiet hours from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Enjoy reading without disruption or interruption! 

Interested? Just drop in, or contact Robin at rharding@brantfordlibrary.ca for more information.