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Monday - Thursday	9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday	9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday	9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday	1:30 - 5 p.m. (until Apr. 28)

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Tuesday	9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday	9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday	9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday	9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday	9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Monday	5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday	5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday	5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Thursday	5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday	5 :30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday	8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday	8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Events Calendar

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Book a Librarian

Date:	Friday, July 11, 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, July 11, 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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Dungeons & Dragons Campaigns

Date:	Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time:	10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Come join Brantford Public Library's Dungeons & Dragons campaign! No experience is required. For youth ages 10 - 16. Registration mandatory, space are limited. Email eflintoft@brantfordlibrary.ca to register.

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Book a Librarian

Date:	Saturday, July 12, 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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Messy Masterpieces: Art in the Backyard

Date:	Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time:	10:30 am to 11:30 am

Join us in the backyard at the St. Paul Library for some messy art fun in the sun! This program will run every other Saturday in the summer, weather permitting. We will create a unique messy masterpiece on each program date! Ages 6 - 12.

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Around the World Summer Movie Club

Date:	Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time:	2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Beat the heat this summer and join us for our Summer Reading Movie Club! We will be featuring kids' movies set all around the world, including "From France to Nunavut, via Hong Kong," provided by the National Film Board as part of our TD Summer Reading Club theme, Around the World. Snacks will be provided. Parents MUST accompany their children to the movie screening.

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Decoupage Flower Pot - Take & Make

Date:	Monday, July 14, 2025
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Follow along and create a decoupage flower pot at home! Video will be posted on the Brantford Public Library YouTube channel. Limited quantities, pick up begins at 9:30 AM, first come, first served.

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Tech Time

Date:	Monday, July 14, 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 14, 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.

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Connected Aging: Discover, Browse, Borrow

Date:	Monday, July 14, 2025
Time:	2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Join us for a free digital workshop for older adults featuring the Library's catalogue and digital downloads. Contact Brant Skills Centre to register.

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Social Services Outreach Worker Drop-In

Date:	Monday, July 14, 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

Marvelous Mondays - Dan the Nature Man’s Amazing Bug Show

Date:	Monday, July 14, 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! The Amazing Bug Show is coming to the Library! Join Dan the Nature Man and his amazing bugs and learn fun facts about your favourite large insects! Be sure to drop in for our other Marvelous Mondays programs:

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Canada Connects: English Conversation Circles

Date:	Monday, July 14, 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 ...

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Decoupage Flower Pot - Take & Make

Date:	Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Time:

Follow along and create a decoupage flower pot at home! Video will be posted on the Brantford Public Library YouTube channel. Limited quantities, pick up begins at 9:30 AM, first come, first served.

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The Story Garden

Date:	Tuesday, July 15, 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.

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Brantford Native Housing

Date:	Tuesday, July 15, 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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Bring-a-Book Club for Tweens

Date:	Tuesday, July 15, 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!

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Application Support Program

Date:	Tuesday, July 15, 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, July 15, 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 ...

photo of people talking

Canada Connects: English Conversation Circles

Date:	Tuesday, July 15, 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 ...

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Backyard STEAM

Date:	Wednesday, July 16, 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.

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Playdate in the Square

Date:	Wednesday, July 16, 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.

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Alzheimer Society Social Café

Date:	Wednesday, July 16, 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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Social Services Outreach Worker Drop-In

Date:	Wednesday, July 16, 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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Sharpie Studio

Date:	Wednesday, July 16, 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.