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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.  

Drop by the St. Paul Branch for fun and creative March Break activities!

Tuesday - Make an Alien Headband (9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Wednesday - Blue Blocks (9:30 a.m. -4 p.m.)

Thursday - Art Hub for Kids (9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

Friday - Board Games (9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

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

The Grand River Book Club meets once a month at the St. Paul Branch. Space is extremely limited and registration is required. If you are interested in joining this book club, please contact Robin at rharding@brantfordlibrary.ca for more information.  

Drop in for snacks and DIY activities of your choice. In partnership with Community Living Brant.

Need help getting started with the Library’s digital services or with your device in general? Bring your gadget - tablet, e-reader, cell phone, laptop -- for help! This program is a live, in-person event to be held at the St. Paul Library. 

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.

Dive into the mysterious world of Stranger Things with fun activities, themed crafts, and a spine-tingling haunted house visit – if you dare!

Ages 8 - 12.

For elementary school students in Grades 2-8, 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.

Winter programs run from January 27th - April 3rd. There are no regular programs during Reading Week (February 17th-21st). 

Registration opens on January 1st. Email lsflclub@gmail.com or visit their Facebook Page, Laurier Students for Literacy Brantford, to register.

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.