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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.

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!  

Join us every Monday for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that will help foster a love of reading! Everyone is welcome to stay, play, and chat after storytime!

Ages 0-18 months. This is a drop-in program

Clients can drop in for assistance with system navigation and help with smaller tasks, such as using the telephone and referrals to other agencies.

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.  Winter programs run from January 26 to April 2. There are no regular programs 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. 

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 on homework, and any other specific learning skills that require improvement. 

Winter programs run from January 26 to April 2. There are no regular programs 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.  

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.

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.

Join us for Kinderplay, free admission sponsored by the Family Literacy Committee of Brant!

Events include:

• Playtime on the turf (ages 1 - 6 with a caregiver - indoor shoes required)
• Storywalk
• Book giveaway (attendees will receive a free copy of the Let's Read 2026 book selection "Baking Day at Grandma's" while supplies last)
• Community information and resources

The Family Literacy Committee thanks 2026 sponsors: Braemar House School, Brantford Public Library, Strong Start, Kids Can Fly, Grand Erie District School Board, and County of Brant Public Library

Join us every Tuesday for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that will help foster a love of reading! Everyone is welcome to stay, play, and chat after storytime!

Ages 0-18 months. This is a drop-in program