Brighton Public Library

Author Chat: Krystal Hennessy
2026-04-21 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Brighton Public Library, 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0, Canada
Local author Krystal Hennessy will be reading from her new book, Fractured Refuge (being published in April 2025).

Community Craft: Clothespin Dragonflies
2026-04-25 14:30 - 15:30
Create dragonfly magnets out of clothespins at this fun community crafting event.
All materials are provided. Please register below, as spaces are limited.

Introduction to Chinese Medicine
2026-04-28 18:30 - 20:00
Learn more about this traditional approach to health and wellness with local practitioner Pauline Sok Yin Hwang.
No registration is required.
More information from this presenter:
You may have seen the viral Tik Toks on Chinese dietary and lifestyle hacks, or heard about ginseng, reishi, acupuncture or acupressure. These ideas hail from a medical tradition dating over 2500 years old, called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM has evolved with the times, and includes herbal medicine, nutrition, acupuncture, acupressure, qi gong, tai chi and many other aspects. Bring all your health questions to this introductory talk about TCM, by a local, licensed practitioner with over 14 years clinical experience supporting people through complex, chronic illnesses.
About the presenter: Pauline Sok Yin Hwang (R.TCMP, http://R.Ac , http://B.Sc . M.Med) is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Registered Acupuncturist based in Warkworth. She is the founder of Hillgreen Oncology Acupuncture & Herbs (treating both cancer and non-cancer patients), a researcher in integrative medicine, an organic farmer, and an experienced facilitator/speaker/coach in cancer support, mindfulness, health and social justice. Pauline has been active in community health for over 25 years, and is passionate about providing 2SLGBTQ+ positive and trauma-informed health care that addresses the body, mind and spirit holistically. In addition to her Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture diplomas, she has an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Neuroscience from McGill University, and a Master’s degree in Internal Medicine (specializing in Integrative Oncology) from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine.

Tech Tuesdays
2026-05-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-19 13:00 - 19:00
Bring 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. Please visit the Main Desk or call the library during open hours to register: 613-475-2511.

Author Chat: RJ Ermida
2026-05-07 18:30 - 20:00
RJ 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/

Writers Circle
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-11-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 and 11 more dates
Bring 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 their process and provide insights.
This group will meet on the second Tuesday of each month, and no registration is required.

Brighton's History: Disasters
2026-05-26 18:30 - 20:00
Join 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.
