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

Join us for a fascinating presentation on the Polish combatants of Brantford, exploring the lives and legacy of local Polish veterans who served in World War II and helped shape our community.

Learn about their incredible stories of resilience, sacrifice, and contribution overseas and at home. Presented by Canadian author, educator, and researcher Zig Misiak. 

The Alzheimer Society’s Social Café is a welcoming space offered weekly where persons living with dementia and their care partner 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.

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.

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.

Learn the basics of using Ancestry Library Edition, including searching census, vital, immigration, and military records from Canada, the United States, and worldwide.

This program is held in our computer lab so participants can follow along and complete their own searches.

Registration opens on October 1.

Are you ready to build, laugh, and be creative? Join us for a night of LEGO challenges the whole family can enjoy! Bring your imagination and bond over bricks!

All ages welcome.

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

Please note: there will be no program November 11.