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Tech Time

Date:  Monday, August 25, 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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Social Services Outreach Worker Drop-In

Date:  Monday, August 25, 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

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Brantford Native Housing

Date:  Tuesday, August 26, 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.

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Application Support Program

Date:  Tuesday, August 26, 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.

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Book a Librarian

Date:  Tuesday, August 26, 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 ...

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Brantford Bookworms

Date:  Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Time:  6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

The Brantford Bookworms meet on the last Tuesday evening of the month at the St. Paul branch. Space is limited and registration is required. If you are interested in joining this book club, please contact Robin at rharding@brantfordlibrary.ca for more information.

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Social Services Outreach Worker Drop-In

Date:  Wednesday, August 27, 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

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Things With Wings

Date:  Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Time:  2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Have you ever wished you could fly like a bird or hover like a dragonfly? Let’s explore all the extraordinary animals that fly. Learn about birds by identifying their unique calls. Analyze the characteristics of different insect wings. Mimic how animals soar by experimenting with a glider. Create a butterfly and discover how they move their bodies. Join us as we investigate the many fantastic creatures with wings. This program is being offered in collaboration with Scientists in School. Ages ...

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Alzheimer Society Social Café

Date:  Wednesday, August 27, 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.

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Book a Librarian

Date:  Wednesday, August 27, 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 ...

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Service Canada Outreach Specialist

Date:  Thursday, August 28, 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.

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Come Play! - EarlyON

Date:  Thursday, August 28, 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.

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Come Play! - EarlyON

Date:  Thursday, August 28, 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.

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Book a Librarian

Date:  Thursday, August 28, 2025
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 is unable to assist with troubleshooting personal computers/laptops, instal ...

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A Place to Be

Date:  Thursday, August 28, 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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International Overdose Awareness Day

Date:  Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time:  4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Drop into the Main Branch for a community event to observe International Overdose Awareness Day. It is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died from overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. Representatives from many community agencies will be on hand to offer activities and resources. All are welcome to attend.

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Book a Librarian

Date:  Friday, August 29, 2025
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 is unable to assist with troubleshooting personal computers/laptops, instal ...

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Community Connections

Date:  Friday, August 29, 2025
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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Book a Librarian

Date:  Saturday, August 30, 2025
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 is unable to assist with troubleshooting personal computers/laptops, instal ...

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Brantford Native Housing

Date:  Tuesday, September 2, 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.

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Book a Librarian

Date:  Tuesday, September 2, 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 ...

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Alzheimer Society Social Café

Date:  Wednesday, September 3, 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.

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Book a Librarian

Date:  Wednesday, September 3, 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 ...

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Connected Aging: Smartphone Basics 101

Date:  Thursday, September 4, 2025
Time:  12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Join us for a free digital workshop for older adults featuring an introduction to smartphones. Contact Brant Skills Centre to register at 519-758-1664.

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Come Play! - EarlyON

Date:  Thursday, September 4, 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.

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