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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.

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. 

Join us every Tuesday 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 available for borrowing. Ages 0 – 18 months.

Brantford Native Housing offers a housing search support for Indigenous populations every Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the 3rd floor computer lab.

Drop into the 3rd-floor computer lab on Tuesday afternoons for support completing all types of application forms.

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.

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.

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.

Learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine as you complete a simple sewing project. All materials provided. This program is for adults only.

Registration opens January 2.