Calendar

Calling all crafters! We meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month.  Drop-in and chat with other crafting enthusiasts while working on your own knitting, crocheting, or other portable projects. No registration required. 

Discover the Grand's rich history! Explore past ice jam flooding along the river and the dike systems that help mitigate these issues. Learn a little about the Grand River Conservation Authority and its commitment to watershed management, as well as a few upcoming projects.

Registration opens January 20.

Every week in February, a member of our Local History team will staff a display featuring Black history-focused materials, videos, and photographs. Drop by to check out the display or get an in-person orientation to Library materials on one of our two Black History Month topics: Black Canadians in Hockey and Notable Black Canadians. 

Local History staff will be present at the Main Branch to answer your questions: 

• Monday, February 3rd, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, February 14th, 3 - 4 p.m. 
• Tuesday, February 18th, 4 - 5 p.m. 
• Wednesday, February 26th, 2 - 3 p.m. 

Families can celebrate Black History Month together in an early years program featuring Chantal Gray, author of What’s in Your Hair? Chantal will share her book, followed by activities that will help kids explore their own individuality. 

Registration is not required.

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.   

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

Every week in February, a member of our Local History team will staff a display featuring Black history-focused materials, videos, and photographs. Drop by to check out the display or get an in-person orientation to Library materials on one of our two Black History Month topics: Black Canadians in Hockey and Notable Black Canadians. 

Local History staff will be present at the Main Branch to answer your questions: 

• Monday, February 3rd, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, February 14th, 3 - 4 p.m. 
• Tuesday, February 18th, 4 - 5 p.m. 
• Wednesday, February 26th, 2 - 3 p.m. 

Come join Brantford Public Library's Dungeons & Dragons campaign! No experience is required. For youth ages 10 - 16. Registration mandatory, space are limited. Email eflintoft@brantfordlibrary.ca to register.