Tech Time
| Date: | Monday, June 8, 2026 |
| 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, June 8, 2026 |
| Time: | 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
Join us every Monday for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that will help foster a love of reading! Everyone is welcome to stay, play, and chat after storytime! Ages 0-18 months. This is a drop-in program
Event DetailsConversation Café
| Date: | Monday, June 8, 2026 |
| Time: | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm |
Join our Conversation Café and connect with others in a welcoming space. This free program is designed for Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees who want to improve their conversational English, learn about community services, and explore Canadian culture and customs. Contact Daniela for more information at daniela.cuestafigueroa@ymcahbb.ca or phone 519-752-4568.
Event DetailsSocial Services Outreach Worker Drop-In
| Date: | Monday, June 8, 2026 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
Clients can drop in for assistance with system navigation and help with smaller tasks, such as using the telephone and referrals to other agencies.
Event DetailsCanada Connects: English Conversation Circles
| Date: | Monday, June 8, 2026 |
| Time: | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Canada Connects provides newcomers with informal support, helping them enhance their spoken language skills. Volunteer facilitators organize conversation circles along specific social themes that are discussed in each session. These conversation groups provide newcomers and volunteers the opportunity to meet other newcomers, share experiences, socialize, and make new friends. This program is designed for newcomers to Canada who are 18 years of age or older. A partnership of YMCA Immigrant Se ...
Event DetailsBaby & Me Storytime (St. Paul Branch)
| Date: | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 |
| Time: | 10:30 am to 11:15 am |
Join us every Tuesday for stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces that will help foster a love of reading! Everyone is welcome to stay, play, and chat after storytime! Ages 0-18 months. This is a drop-in program
Event DetailsApplication Support Program
| Date: | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 |
| Time: | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
Drop into the Main Branch on Tuesday afternoons for support in completing all types of application forms.
Event DetailsBook a Librarian
| Date: | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 |
| 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, June 9, 2026 |
| Time: | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Canada Connects provides newcomers with informal support, helping them enhance their spoken language skills. Volunteer facilitators organize conversation circles along specific social themes that are discussed in each session. These conversation groups provide newcomers and volunteers the opportunity to meet other newcomers, share experiences, socialize, and make new friends. This program is designed for newcomers to Canada who are 18 years of age or older. A partnership of YMCA Immigrant Se ...
Event DetailsTween Tuesdays
| Date: | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 |
| 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. Ages 9-12. This is a drop-in program.
Event DetailsStorytime at St. Paul
| Date: | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 |
| 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. Ages 18 months to 4 years. This is a drop-in program.
Event DetailsGet Ready for Kindergarten: Session 3 (May - June)
| Date: | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 |
| Time: | 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm |
Preschoolers ages 3-5, will enjoy this 6-week-long, kindergarten readiness program, with a focus on social skills and independence! The weekly program's length is 45 minutes. Parents & caregivers must remain in the Library while children participate independently in the program. 3-5 years old and must be entering kindergarten (JK or SK) in September 2026. Register ONCE for this 6-week session. Registration opens on April 29.
Event DetailsAlzheimer Society Social Café
| Date: | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 |
| 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 partners 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 DetailsMain Book Club
| Date: | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 |
| 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 DetailsBook a Librarian
| Date: | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 |
| 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 DetailsYouth Volunteer Group
| Date: | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 |
| Time: | 5:30 pm to 6:30 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. Afes 13 - 17. This is a drop-in program.
Event DetailsAll Out Crafts and Chat
| Date: | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 |
| Time: | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
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.
Event DetailsService Canada Outreach Specialist
| Date: | Thursday, June 11, 2026 |
| 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, June 11, 2026 |
| Time: | 10:30 am to 11:00 am |
It's craft time for our preschool friends. Every week, we're showing our fun and creative sides with stories, songs, movement, and a craft! Ages 18 months to 4 years. This is a drop-in program.
Event DetailsCome Play! - EarlyON
| Date: | Thursday, June 11, 2026 |
| 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 DetailsGrand River Book Club
| Date: | Thursday, June 11, 2026 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
The Grand River Book Club meets once a month at the St. Paul 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 DetailsBook a Librarian
| Date: | Thursday, June 11, 2026 |
| 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 ...
Event DetailsTech Time @ St. Paul
| Date: | Thursday, June 11, 2026 |
| 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 2 Be
| Date: | Thursday, June 11, 2026 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm |
Drop in for snacks and DIY activities of your choice. A partnership with Community Living Brant.
Event DetailsDiamond Dots
| Date: | Thursday, June 11, 2026 |
| Time: | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
Are you interested in Diamond Dotting? Learn informally how to diamond dot from host Jacky (materials supplied) or bring your own projects and enjoy the company.
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