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Author Chat: Gordon Pitts
FeaturedBrighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, CanadaDiscover this shocking and true piece of Northumberland County history, which includes explosions, assassinations - and cheese! Gordon will have copies of his book Scary Harry available for sale following his presentation. No registration is required.
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Film Screening: We the Children
FeaturedBrighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for this special screening from the National Film Board, in honour of Indigenous History Month. Ninan Auassat: We the Children (93 minutes) A powerful film shot from “a child’s eye-view” without the voices of adults, this documentary reveals the dreams of a new generation poised to take flight. No registration is required.
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Lights, Camera, Action!
FeaturedBrighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, CanadaLearn about the practical first steps to making your own movie in this one-hour presentation from our own film-making staff member, David. This is a great starting point if you're planning to submit a film to the Small Town Shorts Film Festival: https://www.smalltownshortsfilmfest.ca/ No registration is required.
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Writers Circle
Featured Writers CircleBrighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, CanadaBring your writing project and get feedback in this supportive setting with other aspiring writers. Participants are invited to bring up to 1,000 words or fiction or creative non-fiction, or 3 pages of poetry, to share and discuss with one another. Each month's gathering is hosted by a local published author, who will also share […]
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My Brain is a Comedy: A Staged Reading
FeaturedBrighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, CanadaEnjoy a staged reading of My Brain is a Comedy, a play in two acts from Brighton novelist and playwright Laurie Ray Hill. Selected local actors will perform this hilarious and thought-provoking new script from the author of Paper Stones. Laurie has previously had her work staged in Ontario and BC, and you can learn more about […]
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Tech Tuesdays
Brighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, CanadaBring in your device or get help navigating the digital library, by booking a 30-minute session with our staff. This one-on-one help is offered twice a month, and is a very popular service. Because we need to discuss your tech issue and select an appropriate time slot there is no online registration available for this program. […]
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Film Screenings: Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again; Feather Fall
FeaturedBrighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for this special double-screening from the National Film Board, in honour of Indigenous History Month. Mary Two-Axe Earley: I am Indian Again (33 min) This film shares the powerful story of Mary Two-Axe Earley, who fought for more than two decades to challenge sex discrimination against First Nations women embedded in Canada’s […]
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Film Screening: Love, Scott
FeaturedBrighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for this special screening from the National Film Board, in honour of Pride Month. No registration is required. Love, Scott (75 min) While walking on the street one night in a small town in Canada, Scott Jones, a gay musician, is attacked and paralyzed from the waist down; what follows is a brave […]
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Film Screenings: Into the Light & Inkwo
FeaturedBrighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for this special screening from the National Film Board, in honour of Pride Month. No registration is required. Into Light (19 min) Set against the Northern landscape of Yellowknife, Sheona McDonald’s new documentary, Into Light, captures a season of change as a mother and child navigate the complexities of gender identity together. As […]
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Writers Circle
Featured Writers CircleBrighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, CanadaBring your writing project and get feedback in this supportive setting with other aspiring writers. Participants are invited to bring up to 1,000 words or fiction or creative non-fiction, or 3 pages of poetry, to share and discuss with one another. Each month's gathering is hosted by a local published author, who will also share […]
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Book Launch: Dan Buchanan
FeaturedBrighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, CanadaDrop in to celebrate Dan’s new book, The Batteau Railway! Lighthouse Books will be on site to provide copies of this new book for purchase, and Dan will be available for questions and book signings. No registration is required. This event is presented in partnership with Lighthouse Books.
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Tech Tuesdays
Brighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, CanadaBring in your device or get help navigating the digital library, by booking a 30-minute session with our staff. This one-on-one help is offered twice a month, and is a very popular service. Because we need to discuss your tech issue and select an appropriate time slot there is no online registration available for this program. […]