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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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Author Chat: RJ Ermida
FeaturedBrighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, CanadaRJ Ermida will share her book, The Making of a Bipolar Success, and present a slideshow about her journey in honour of Mental Health Week. Her book will be available for purchase on site. Learn more on RJ's website: https://www.themakingofabipolarsuccess.com/
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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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Music in the Library: T&R
FeaturedBrighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a special farewell concert by Brighton’s own T&R. As Ralph prepares to retire from public performance, we will enjoy this duo’s energetic, uplifting playlist that includes folk, country, Canadiana, and original songs. No registration is required.
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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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Brighton’s History: Disasters
FeaturedBrighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, CanadaJoin local author and historian Rene Schmidt to discover the more dramatic moments in Brighton's history. From railroads to floods, Rene will be discussing the events from the "Disasters" chapter in our local history tome, "That's Just The Way We Were." No registration is required.
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Author Chat: Fay Martin
FeaturedBrighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, CanadaIn her memoir, Fay Martin shares about her journey throughout her husband's dementia experience. Both deeply personal and broadly relevant, her story offers comfort to caregivers and insight for those who serve them. Fay will have her book Dementia Widow available for purchase following her presentation.
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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 […]