Tech Time
| Date: | Monday, September 16, 2024 |
| Time: | 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
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!
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Baby & Me Storytime (Main Branch)
| Date: | Monday, September 16, 2024 |
| Time: | 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
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.
Event DetailsCanada Connects: English Conversation Circles
| Date: | Monday, September 16, 2024 |
| Time: | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
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. A partnership of YMCA Immigrant Services – YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford and Br ...
Event DetailsBaby & Me Storytime (St. Paul Branch)
| Date: | Tuesday, September 17, 2024 |
| Time: | 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
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.
Event DetailsBrantford Native Housing
| Date: | Tuesday, September 17, 2024 |
| Time: | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm |
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.
Event DetailsCanada Connects: English Conversation Circles
| Date: | Tuesday, September 17, 2024 |
| Time: | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
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. A partnership of YMCA Immigrant Services – YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford and Br ...
Event DetailsHelp Your Kids Learn to Code: An Information Session
| Date: | Tuesday, September 17, 2024 |
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Join us for an informative event for parents eager to help their kids explore coding. Learn about resources designed to make coding fun and engaging, and share useful tips on making the most out of them. Registration begins August 15. Please note that space for this program is very limited. If you wish to register more than two people from a family or group, please contact Amy at awoodhouse@brantfordlibrary.ca directly.
Event DetailsTween Tuesdays
| Date: | Tuesday, September 17, 2024 |
| Time: | 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Join us each week for an exciting program where you can: Create & Build: Work on awesome projects and let your imagination run wild! Play & Hangout: Enjoy games, chat about your favourite books, or just chill with friends. Collaborate & Connect: Team up with others and share ideas in a cool, relaxed setting. No matter what you love to do, there’s something for everyone. Ages 9 - 12.
Event DetailsStorytime at St. Paul
| Date: | Wednesday, September 18, 2024 |
| Time: | 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
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. No registration is required.
Event DetailsGetting Ready for Kindergarten: Fall 2024 Session 1 (September - October)
| Date: | Wednesday, September 18, 2024 |
| Time: | 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm |
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 and caregivers must remain in the Library while children participate independently in the program. Register ONCE for this 6-week session. Registration opens August 19.
Event DetailsAlzheimer Society Social Café
| Date: | Wednesday, September 18, 2024 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
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.
Event DetailsCrossroads Youth Drop-In Space
| Date: | Wednesday, September 18, 2024 |
| Time: | 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm |
Crossroads Youth Drop-In Space is for youth aged 13-19, held at the Library's Main Branch. The program will offer a range of activities, including art therapy, movie nights, and workshops on various topics. 1:1 support with a youth outreach worker is also available. For more information, contact Megan (Youth in Transition Worker – megan.potvin@ymcahbb.ca), or Jess (Youth Outreach Worker - yow.jess@wesley.ca)
Event DetailsBook a Librarian
| Date: | Wednesday, September 18, 2024 |
| Time: | 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
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 are unable to assist with troubleshooting personal computers/laptops, i ...
Event DetailsHow to Tell Stories: Tips, Techniques & Telling Tales
| Date: | Wednesday, September 18, 2024 |
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Whether coaxing your kids to sleep at night or pitching an idea at work, it pays to be a persuasive and engaging storyteller. Come join a supportive and interactive workshop with the Brant Story Time Entertainers! Registration opens August 15.
Event DetailsService Canada Outreach Specialist
| Date: | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Time: | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm |
A Service Canada Outreach Specialist can answer questions, help you understand and access Government of Canada programs and benefits available to you. Get one-on-one access to information about Social Insurance Numbers (SIN), Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Canada Pension Disability Plan (CPP-D), Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and Passport Canada programs.
Event DetailsCrafty Kids Storytime
| Date: | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Time: | 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Preschoolers can get creative with stories, songs and a craft! Ages 0 - 6.
Event DetailsCome Play! - EarlyON
| Date: | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Time: | 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Come join EarlyON facilitators for a free play and inquiry-based drop-in program. Open to children up to age six, with their caregivers.
Event DetailsA Place to Be
| Date: | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Drop in for snacks and DIY activities of your choice.
Event DetailsBook a Librarian
| Date: | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
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 are unable to assist with troubleshooting personal computers/laptops, i ...
Event DetailsYouth Volunteer Group
| Date: | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Time: | 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm |
Join the Youth Volunteer Group and help shape your Library into a place you want to be. Come to learn about more ways to get your volunteer hours and receive hours while you attend the program.
Event DetailsAfter School Zone @ St. Paul
| Date: | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Time: | 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm |
Drop in and join the fun in the St. Paul After School Zone! Use your imagination to create an exciting craft, or participate in a hands-on activity, each week will be a unique experience. For kids 6 to 12.
Event DetailsSt. Paul Crafters Circle
| Date: | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
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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.
Event DetailsTeen Writers
| Date: | Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
| Time: | 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
Want to write? Come join our Teen Writers group! Specifically for youth aged 13 – 18, this program will give youth a chance to let their inner author out. Writing activities and prompts will get you started, but the sky is the limit. Attend one, some, or all sessions. Registration opens August 15.
Event DetailsBook a Librarian
| Date: | Friday, September 20, 2024 |
| Time: | 10:00 am to 11:00 am |
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 are unable to assist with troubleshooting personal computers/laptops, i ...
Event DetailsCommunity Connections
| Date: | Friday, September 20, 2024 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
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.
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