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28 Mar
Come Play! - EarlyON

01:30 PM | 173 Colborne Street

Come play with us as we learn and explore through art, music, physical movement and sensory play to build imagination, language, social relationships, growth and development. 

All babies and children from birth to age six and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us at the Main Branch for a free play and inquiry-based program. 

Fun activities will include messy art, storytelling, and a group song circle.  We might get messy and we might get loud, but we will always have fun!

This is a drop-in program. No registration is required.

28 Mar
A Place to Be

02:00 PM | 173 Colborne Street

Drop in for snacks and DIY activities of your choice.

28 Mar
Book a Librarian

02:00 PM | 173 Colborne Street

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 are unable to assist with troubleshooting personal computers/laptops, installing software, typing documents and forms and online purchases.

The Library’s LinkedIn Learning service offers free online courses on a variety of tech topics, including iPhones and iPads and Android phones and tablets. Sign in for free with your library card and PIN on our Research and Learning page.

Psychotherapist Katie B. delves deeper into emotional resiliency and the role of the parent-child relationship. She’ll address bullying, ways to promote self-esteem and even the grandparent/grandchild relationship.


Registration opens February 19.

28 Mar
Book Buddies (Grades 2 - 6)

04:00 PM | 173 Colborne Street / Online via Zoom

Struggling readers, Grades 2 to 6, will be paired with a university student volunteer from the Laurier Students for Literacy Club. A regular weekly meeting time will be assigned for this one-on-one session. We also offer sibling groups, so parents may register more than one of their children to be paired with a buddy.  Our Winter term runs from January 22nd to April 5th, except when closed from February 19th-23rd for the University Reading Week.

Registration opens January 1, 2024.


Email lsflclub@gmail.com or visit https://linktr.ee/lsflbrantford for registration information.

 

28 Mar
Homework Help (Grades 2 - 8)

04:00 PM | 173 Colborne Street / Online via Zoom

Elementary school students, Grades 2 to 8, can register for homework help with a university student volunteer from the Laurier Students for Literacy Club. Our Winter term runs from January 22nd to April 5th, except when closed from February 19th-23rd for the University Reading Week.

Registration opens January 1, 2024.


Email lsflclub@gmail.com or visit https://linktr.ee/lsflbrantford for registration information.

28 Mar
Alcohol Ink Trinket Dish

06:00 PM | 173 Colborne Street

Try your hand with a totally different medium, Alcohol Inks. The colours are incredibly vibrant. We will work together to embellish a small dish for each of you to take home. Dishes may have to stay overnight to dry.

Registration opens February 19

30 Mar
Book a Librarian

10:00 AM | 173 Colborne Street

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 are unable to assist with troubleshooting personal computers/laptops, installing software, typing documents and forms and online purchases.

The Library’s LinkedIn Learning service offers free online courses on a variety of tech topics, including iPhones and iPads and Android phones and tablets. Sign in for free with your library card and PIN on our Research and Learning page.

30 Mar
Chess Club

10:00 AM | 173 Colborne Street

Members of the Brantford Chess Club offer basic instruction and tips on how to improve your game during this drop-in event. Held on the following Saturdays: January 20, February 3, February 17, March 2, March 16, March 30, April 13, April 27.