YMCA Immigrant Services offers free settlement and integration services including information, referrals to community resources, one-to-one advice and mentorship, help accessing social and professional networks, and other ways to help you navigate Canadian life and culture. Just drop in, or call 519-752-4568 for more information. 

Looking for help with e-books and audio-books or using our online services? Grab you latest gadget - tablet, e-reader, cell phone, laptop, MP3 player, and we'll get you started.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to make the drop in time then give us a call and “Book A Librarian” for
some one-on-one help.

Sit down with the Brantford Writers Circle, a small group of writers who meet as equals in a friendly exchange of ideas about each other's work. Contact Robin at rharding@brantford.library.on.ca for more information and to register.

For newcomers to Canada, 18 years and older, who want to improve their English speaking skills and make new friends. A partnership of YMCA Immigrant Settlement Services – YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford and Brantford Public Library, supported by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Registration required. 
Call 519-752-4568 ext. 3645 for information.

Note: Program runs until December 18th and then resumes on January 8. 

Parents/caregivers and their children can learn about healthy pregnancy, breast feeding, healthy child development, attachment, school preparation, positive parenting, and healthy lifestyle choices. In partnership with the Brant County Health Unit and EarlyON Family and Child Centre.

Come play and learn through activities that foster children’s expression and readiness to learn and promotes a strong foundation for lifelong learning. In partnership with Brant Family and Children’s Services.

Drop in for company, conversation and advice from other knitters. 

The St. Paul Readers’ Circle meets on the third Friday of the month at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Paul Avenue Branch. 

We will be discussing:  

Nov. 16 - Home for Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman

Dec. 21 - The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Jan. 18 - The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, by Lisa See

Feb. 15 - Behold the Dreamers, by Imbolo Mbue

Mar. 15 - Little Fires Everywhere, by Celeste Ng

May 17 - Bel Canto, by Ann Patchett

Jun. 21 - Every Note Played, by Lisa Genova

Contact Robin for more information at: rharding@brantford.library.on.ca.