Events at this location

Every Monday from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Paris Branch

Bring your mending, embroidery project, quilting piece or just willing hands to feel the magic of needle and thread dipping into fabric. Whether a beginner or experienced, we will share our resources and ideas. Explore colour, line, texture and possibilities with like-minded individuals.

Free program. No registration required–just drop in!

Learn how to design artful envelopes, paint stunning water colour cards, and make your correspondences imaginative and magnificent. Lots of out of the box ideas for adding that personal touch to the letters you write, the cards you send and the messages you share. Learn how to: Embellish postcards or design your own, make unique envelopes using a variety of paper, paints, and mediums and discover how to use a wax seal and add that custom finish.  You’ll walk away from this program with a stack of personalized and impressive pieces to help you ‘correspond’ with the people you love.

Join us for one, two or even all three of our Creative Correspondences programs throughout the month of February. With fabulous videos, full supply kits and a great creator space, we’re offering three unique evenings of embracing the art of creative correspondence, calligraphy, letter art and more.

Free Program, Registration Required.

Every Wednesday evening 6:30-8:00 pm at the Paris Branch

Everyone is welcome to attend this free meet-up of knitters and crocheters. Whether you’re an expert or just getting started, you are encouraged to come by and sit, chat and knit!

*Please note that masks are optional though still strongly recommended to be worn when attending all in-person Library programs occurring in program rooms. This requirement will be re-evaluated on a regular basis.*

Mahjong is a tile-based game which was developed in China in the Qing dynasty and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Similar to the card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation and involves a degree of chance. The game has proven to help keep the mind sharp as it produces an increase in cognitive function. Whether you’re a beginner or already know how to play, an afternoon of socialization and strategy awaits!

Free Drop-in Program.

*Please note that masks are optional though still strongly recommended to be worn when attending all in-person Library programs occurring in program rooms. This requirement will be re-evaluated on a regular basis.*

Every Monday from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Paris Branch

Bring your mending, embroidery project, quilting piece or just willing hands to feel the magic of needle and thread dipping into fabric. Whether a beginner or experienced, we will share our resources and ideas. Explore colour, line, texture and possibilities with like-minded individuals.

Free program. No registration required–just drop in!

Every Wednesday evening 6:30-8:00 pm at the Paris Branch

Everyone is welcome to attend this free meet-up of knitters and crocheters. Whether you’re an expert or just getting started, you are encouraged to come by and sit, chat and knit!

*Please note that masks are optional though still strongly recommended to be worn when attending all in-person Library programs occurring in program rooms. This requirement will be re-evaluated on a regular basis.*

Mahjong is a tile-based game which was developed in China in the Qing dynasty and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Similar to the card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation and involves a degree of chance. The game has proven to help keep the mind sharp as it produces an increase in cognitive function. Whether you’re a beginner or already know how to play, an afternoon of socialization and strategy awaits!

Free Drop-in Program.

*Please note that masks are optional though still strongly recommended to be worn when attending all in-person Library programs occurring in program rooms. This requirement will be re-evaluated on a regular basis.*

John Ware Revisted  

Cowboy! Canadian Icon! Wild West! Do you have an interest in Cowboys? The ‘Wild West’ and interesting Canadian history? Then you’ll love John Ware Reclaimed. This documentary examines one of Canada’s famous Cowboys, and his awe-inspiring rise from enslaved to Canadian icon. Come join us for an evening of movie watching, popcorn and inspirational Canadian history. Everyone welcome. 

Free Program, Registration Required.

Every Monday from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Paris Branch

Bring your mending, embroidery project, quilting piece or just willing hands to feel the magic of needle and thread dipping into fabric. Whether a beginner or experienced, we will share our resources and ideas. Explore colour, line, texture and possibilities with like-minded individuals.

Free program. No registration required–just drop in!

Provided by the Brant Skills Centre

The Brant Skills Centre is committed to helping adults improve their literacy and essential skills to help them move forward in career and life. Visit them at their website:http://www.brantskillscentre.org/

Tech Coach appointments are provided for free to adults aged 18+ . 

To book an appointment with the Tech Coach, please call 519-442-2433.

About the Tech Coach

Meet the tech coach if you have questions about electronic devices, smartphones, computers, software, social media, etc. A facilitator from the Brant Skills Centre can advise you on how to shop for a new device, how to troubleshoot technical problems, and will help you fix your bugs and other issues. 

The Tech Coach visits the Burford, St. George and Paris Branches in February and March 2023. You must make an appointment to use this service. You must have a County of Brant Public Library card to use this service.

Mahjong is a tile-based game which was developed in China in the Qing dynasty and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Similar to the card game rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation and involves a degree of chance. The game has proven to help keep the mind sharp as it produces an increase in cognitive function. Whether you’re a beginner or already know how to play, an afternoon of socialization and strategy awaits!

Free Drop-in Program.

*Please note that masks are optional though still strongly recommended to be worn when attending all in-person Library programs occurring in program rooms. This requirement will be re-evaluated on a regular basis.*

Celebrate Canadian Heritage Week and learn about local history topics via lightning lectures presented by local history organizations. This year’s theme: architecture. 

Free Program.  Registration Required.

Brant Writes, Writers Boot Camp – with The Library, John Bemrose and Alison Fishburn

Are you an aspiring writer? Do you have a great idea for a book, memoir, poem or non-fiction work? Do you have the first draft of your novel completed, or just starting to put pen to paper? Are you looking for inspiration, tangible guidance, great teaching and a writing community? Join our Brant Writes, Boot Camp and come learn from the best! 

Local and renowned author John Bemrose and Alison Fishburn, founder of The Riverside Reading Series will both be sharing useful tools, resources, and information to help take your writing to the next level. Bring your notebook, and get ready to delve into the world of writing. This 4 hour event is only $15, and includes top notch teaching, writing exercises, take home resources and of course, snacks!

$15 per person/Registration Required