Calendar

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

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.

Join our friends from the Brantford Region Indigenous Support Centre (BRISC - Friendship Centre) to try some Indigenous crafts and experience storytelling in the round.

This is a drop-in event.

The Crossroad Youth Drop-In Space at the Library's Main Branch is excited to announce an expansion of our age range to 14-25! Join us every Wednesday from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. for a variety of activities, including homework help from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for both high school and university students, as well as art therapy, movie nights, and workshops on various topics.

One-on-one support is also available with our youth outreach workers. For more information, please contact Megan (Youth in Transition Worker) at megan.potvin@ymcahbb.ca or Jess (Youth Outreach Worker) at yow.jess@wesley.ca. Come connect, learn, and have fun!

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.

Get crafty with your fellow 2SLGBTQ+ friends! This drop-in program is for people 16 years of age and older. Registration is not required.

Brought to you in partnership with The Bridge Brant.

Grade 7-8 students can join the Laurier Students for Literacy's Reading Club on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. In this club, students meet in a group setting with a volunteer facilitator to discuss and engage in activities about reading comprehension.

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.