County of Brant Public Library

Something new is coming... hint, it's designed to save you time and improve your library experience!
Launching this fall, stay tuned for more details.
https://ow.ly/eyPg50ZWxVe

We join our community in mourning the loss of Salah Bachir, a prominent patron for the arts, library advocate, entrepreneur, art collector, philanthropist, whose passion for beauty, humanity and giving back helped strengthen the community he loved and called home.

Salah lived a life defined by curiosity, generosity, and an unwavering belief in the power of people, stories, and the arts to bring us together. Throughout his life, he was a passionate champion of the arts, culture, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, contributions that earned him some of the nation’s highest honours as a member of both the Order of Ontario and the Order of Canada, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from Pride Toronto. But those who knew him will remember most his warmth, kindness, and extraordinary generosity of spirit as a proud long-time Paris resident.

In support of fundraising for the Library's future, he generously donated 100 copies of his published memoir, First to Leave the Party, a demonstration of his enduring belief in the power of local community spaces to inspire curiosity, foster connection, and enrich lives.

We are deeply grateful for Salah's support, and we will always remember him with admiration and affection.

👋 Here’s your Library Week @ a Glance for October 12 to 17
All programs with an * require registration. Please see brantlibrary.ca/calendar for more details.

Monday, October 12
Thanksgiving - All Branches closed

Tuesday, October 13
*Phonics Storytime @ Paris
*Get Ready for Kindergarten @ St. George
English Conversation Circles @ Paris
Parachute Program @ St. George
*Tech Cafe @ Seniors Centre
Slow Stitching @ Paris
*Build Your Own Video Game @ Burford
Tuesday Night Knitters @ Scotland

Wednesday, October 14
*Family Storytime @ Paris
*Family Storytime @ Scotland
*Dungeons & Dragons @ St. George
Knit & Chat @ Paris
*Tasty Treats Cooking Class @ Cainsville

Thursday, October 15
*ESL Classes @ Paris
*Get Ready for Kindergarten @ Paris
Mahjong @ Paris
Brant Writes @ Burford
Ontario Health Team @ Burford
Game Zone @ Scotland
Knit, Crochet & Connect @ Burford
Fall Fun Drop-in @ Onondaga
*Night Under the Stars Astronomy Event @ Green Lane Sports Complex

Friday, October 16
Community Connection & Counselling @ Burford
*Music & Movement @ Paris
*Get Ready for Kindergarten @ Burford

Saturday, October 17
Make & Play @ Scotland
Saturday Storytime @ Paris
Magic the Gathering @ St. George
Halloween Party @ Paris

ONGOING
📕Fall into Reading Challenge, online, until October 31
👻Halloween Costume Exchange @ in-branch, all locations
📙HallowREAD Challenge @ in-branch and online, until October 31

Find yourself at the Library.
🔗Visit brantlibrary.ca/calendar for a full list of all our programs and services.

📢 As the Thanksgiving weekend begins, a friendly reminder that all library branches are closed Sunday, October 11 and Monday, October 12. We look forward to welcoming you in-branch when regular hours resume Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Looking for your next read? Explore our vast collection and discover an endless range of online resources, including e-resources, our digital library of audio and e-books, languages learning, online courses and educational platforms anytime at brantlibrary.ca

We're hiring a new or recent post-secondary grad to work with us as a Digital Collection Intern. Create exhibits and in-person programs, engage with residents to conduct their own research, and play a role in digitizing materials that build the story of our community's past.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm Thursday, October 15. All details specific to this role are found in the application and cannot be answered in DMs or comments.
https://ow.ly/toeA50ZW48p

Looking for a fun night out with friends? We’ve got you covered! 🍪🎬

Join us for a FREE Youth Movie Night in partnership with Girl Guides of Canada

📅 FREE Youth Movie Night
Date: Friday, November 6
Time: 6:00–9:00 pm
Location: Brant Sports Complex – Lafarge Hall (944 Powerline Road, Paris)

Stop by to:
✔️ Watch the award-winning documentary Cookie Queens
✔️ Connect with the County of Brant Public Library
✔️ Meet the Brant Ontario Provincial Police - West Region and learn about local programs & safety resources
✔️ Discover ways to get involved and make a difference in your community

Bring your friends, meet new people, and enjoy a fun-filled evening celebrating youth in the County of Brant!

Learn more at brant.ca/youth

BOOK SALE! Find your next great read for just $5 a standard-sized reusable grocery bag.
The Friends of the Library invite you to their annual book sale, a community favourite where stories find new homes and every purchase gives back to the Library's children's literacy programs—1000 Books Before Kindergarten and Summer Reading Challenges!

Come early, bring a bag, and leave with a stack of stories. All genres, all ages, all for you!

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Paris Branch (Second floor program room)

Think, write, tinker, make, repair and socialize together! Words of Wisdom is a hands-on, café-styled library learning series led and inspired by older adults with expertise and knowledge in many fields.
We have 4 café-styled interests just for you. Choose one or choose all!

🖥️Tech Café - October 13 1:00 - 3:00 pm
🕌Culture Café - October 24 2:00 - 4:00 pm
✍️Literature & Writing Café - November 19 7:00 - 9:00 pm
🛠️Maker Café - December 10 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Don’t miss out, it’s FREE. Register your spot today!
Visit https://ow.ly/6e8T50ZTMnf and choose from any of the Words of Wisdom cafés, register in-branch, or call 519.442.2433

Program and Events Calendar - LibCal - County of Brant Public Library

📢 We have news to share about the future of the Central Branch Library Project!
🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/4NCf50ZTMgG