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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.

Join us for a weekly adult drop-in program every Friday afternoon at the Main branch from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. designed to link people to community resources and provide a helping hand. 

Community organizations will attend when available. There will be coffee, snacks, and conversation.   

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.

Beat the heat this summer and join us for our Summer Reading Movie Club! We will be featuring kids' movies set all around the world, including "From France to Nunavut, via Hong Kong," provided by the National Film Board as part of our TD Summer Reading Club theme, Around the World.

Snacks will be provided. Parents MUST accompany their children to the movie screening.

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 in-person rhymes, sensory development activities, motor skill methods, stories, and socializing among babies and caregivers. Books from our collection will be carefully selected with a particular theme and are available for borrowing.   Ages 0 – 18 months.

Clients can drop in for help with system navigation and help with smaller tasks such as telephone use and referrals to other agencies

Marvelous Mondays are back! Join us every Monday in July and August for live performances that will entertain, inspire, and introduce something new. Don’t miss out on a fun and creative start to your week!

Orbax and Pepper Do Science are back for a fun-filled science show, sure to be loud, messy, weird, and full of excitement! 

Be sure to drop in for our other Marvelous Mondays programs:

• July 14 - Dan the Nature Man’s Amazing Bug Show
• July 21 - Canadian Raptor Conservatory Live Birds of Prey Show
• July 28 - Going on a Lion Safari: A Fun Balloon Show with Halaloo
• August 11 - Hula Hoop Circus Show with Dragon Breath Entertainment
• August 18 - Moana Party!

Canada Connects helps newcomers receive informal support enhancing their spoken language skills. Volunteer facilitators organize conversation circles along certain social themes that are discussed in each session. These conversation groups allow newcomers and volunteers to meet other newcomers, share experiences, socialize, and make new friends.

This program is for newcomers to Canada, 18 years and older. It is 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.