Tech Time
| Date: | Monday, July 7, 2025 |
| 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, July 7, 2025 |
| 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 DetailsSocial Services Outreach Worker Drop-In
| Date: | Monday, July 7, 2025 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Clients can drop in for help with system navigation and help with smaller tasks such as telephone use and referrals to other agencies
Event DetailsMarvelous Mondays - A Messy and Fun Science Show with Orbax & Pepper Do Science
| Date: | Monday, July 7, 2025 |
| Time: | 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Marvelous Mondays are back! Join us every Monday in July and August for live performances that will entertain, inspire, and introduce something new. Don’t miss out on a fun and creative start to your week! Orbax and Pepper Do Science are back for a fun-filled science show, sure to be loud, messy, weird, and full of excitement! Be sure to drop in for our other Marvelous Mondays programs:
Event DetailsCanada Connects: English Conversation Circles
| Date: | Monday, July 7, 2025 |
| 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. It is a partnership of YMCA Immigrant Services—YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford and ...
Event DetailsThe Story Garden
| Date: | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 |
| Time: | 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Our beloved garden at St. Paul is the perfect setting for storytime. Join us in the St. Paul backyard for a sto-ytime filled with stories, songs, and activities for the whole family. Ages 0 - 8.
Event DetailsSenior Storywriters
| Date: | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
For writers 55+. Join us to share your stories and ideas while learning new tricks and techniques. Contact Abbey at azacharski@brantfordlibrary.ca for more information and to register.
Event DetailsBrantford Native Housing
| Date: | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm to 3:00 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 DetailsBring-a-Book Club for Tweens
| Date: | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 |
| Time: | 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Instead of reading the same book, each participant brings whatever they’re currently reading—whether it’s a fantasy, mystery, or graphic novel! We’ll chat about our books, swap recommendations, and take part in fun activities and snacks inspired by our favourite reads. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to log your summer reading progress during the program and earn extra rewards!
Event DetailsApplication Support Program
| Date: | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 |
| Time: | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Drop into the 3rd-floor computer lab on Tuesday afternoons for support completing all types of application forms.
Event DetailsBook a Librarian
| Date: | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 |
| 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 is unable to assist with troubleshooting personal computers/laptops, instal ...
Event DetailsCanada Connects: English Conversation Circles
| Date: | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 |
| 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. It is a partnership of YMCA Immigrant Services—YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford and ...
Event DetailsBackyard STEAM
| Date: | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
| Time: | 10:30 am to 11:30 am |
Join us in the backyard at the St. Paul Library to create and experiment with hands-on activities all summer, weather permitting. Ages 6 - 12.
Event DetailsPlaydate in the Square
| Date: | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
| Time: | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm |
Join us for an outdoor play date in Harmony Square! Every week we'll be bringing giant games, bubbles, and more. Weather permitting.
Event DetailsMain Book Club
| Date: | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
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.
Event DetailsAlzheimer Society Social Café
| Date: | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
| 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 DetailsSocial Services Outreach Worker Drop-In
| Date: | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Clients can drop in for help with system navigation and help with smaller tasks such as telephone use and referrals to other agencies
Event DetailsSharpie Studio
| Date: | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
| Time: | 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Unleash your creativity with Sharpie markers and explore new ways to create art on all kinds of materials! This program will spark creativity and build confidence in art, all while having a blast with these dynamic markers! Bring your imagination and let’s create some Sharpie masterpieces together! Ages 6 - 12.
Event DetailsSummer Reading Club "Travel the World" Photobooth
| Date: | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
| Time: | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
The Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, Stonehenge, and more! Come join us at the Main Branch and get your photo taken at the location of the week for our Around the World TD Summer Reading Club! Using greenscreen technology, your photo will look like you're visiting these amazing global landmarks!
Event DetailsBook a Librarian
| Date: | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 |
| 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 is unable to assist with troubleshooting personal computers/laptops, instal ...
Event DetailsService Canada Outreach Specialist
| Date: | Thursday, July 10, 2025 |
| 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 DetailsStorytime at the Canoe
| Date: | Thursday, July 10, 2025 |
| Time: | 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Meet us at the canoe in the Children’s Department every Thursday in July and August for stories, songs, and activities! Ages 18 months to 4 years.
Event DetailsCome Play! - EarlyON
| Date: | Thursday, July 10, 2025 |
| 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 DetailsTech Time @ St. Paul
| Date: | Thursday, July 10, 2025 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
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! This program is a live, in-person event to be held at the St. Paul Library.
Event DetailsA Place to Be
| Date: | Thursday, July 10, 2025 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Drop in for snacks and DIY activities of your choice. In partnership with Community Living Brant.
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