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In this weekly storytime hosted every Wednesday, preschoolers will develop a love for reading by learning easy rhymes, repeating phrases, exploring story props, and strengthening comprehension, together! Books from our collection will be carefully selected to help bring the learning home. This is a drop-in program. Ages 18 months to 4 years.

Preschoolers ages 3+ will enjoy this 6-week-long, kindergarten readiness program focusing on social skills and independence! The weekly program length is 45 minutes. Parents & caregivers must remain in the library while children participate independently in the program. Register ONCE for this 6-week session.

Registration opens April 7.

The Alzheimer Society’s Social Café is a welcoming space offered weekly where persons living with dementia and their care partner can socialize, build support networks and enjoy dementia friendly activities together. Please call 1-800-565-4614 ext. 421 to register. Once registered you can drop in as many times as you like.

Natalie Hawkins, a pharmacist and pharmacy owner, will discuss the importance of medication checks with your pharmacist and point out some of the 'red flags' for seniors.
Bring your questions and learn about the valuable resources available to you right at your pharmacy.

Registration opens May 5.

Note that this session is for informational purposes only; there will be no personal consultation. Please check with your health care provider(s) for guidance and instruction.

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

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.

The Interconnected panel series features three programs about growing communities where we all can blossom. Moderated by Queer Joy Brantford, this series will feature local and local-ish 2SLGBTQIA+ organizers with expertise in curating events, programs, and environments for and by their community.

Interconnected in Shifting the Status Quo features a discussion on trans and non-binary leadership in grassroots community organizing.

Registration is not required.

Other programs in the series include:

Interconnected in Picking up the Slack - April 10, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Interconnected in Community Care - May 15, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

This series has been organized in partnership with the Brantford Public Library, City of Brantford, Brantford Pride, and The Bridge Brant.

Preschoolers can get creative with stories, songs and a craft! Each week children will make a cute craft to take home. Ages 0 - 6.

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