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 13:00 - 14:30
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, 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. You can learn mroe on her website, www.hillgreen.ca

Tech Tuesdays
2026-05-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-19 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-18 10:00 - 16:00
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 2 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.

Music in the Library: T&R
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:00
Join 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.

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.

Author Chat: Fay Martin
2026-06-01 15:30 - 16:30
In 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.

Author Chat: Gordon Pitts
2026-06-02 18:30 - 20:00
Discover 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.

Film Screening: We the Children
2026-06-05 14:00 - 16:00
Join 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.

Lights, Camera, Action!
2026-06-06 13:30 - 14:30
Learn 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.

My Brain is a Comedy: A Staged Reading
2026-06-11 18:30 - 20:00
Enjoy 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 her on her website:
https://laurie-ray-hill.webnode.page/
No registration is required for this event.

Film Screenings: Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again; Feather Fall
2026-06-16 18:30 - 20:00
Join 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 Indian Act and became a key figure in Canada’s women’s rights movement.
Feather Fall (23 min)
Ten years after capturing a defining image of Indigenous resistance—Amanda Polchies kneeling in prayer with an eagle feather in hand before a line of RCMP in riot gear—Inuk filmmaker and journalist Ossie Michelin returns to Elsipogtog, New Brunswick. Feather Fall reconnects with the women and warriors who stood on the frontlines of a historic anti-fracking standoff, reflecting on its impact and the community’s enduring legacy of resistance. Told through an Indigenous lens, the film is a powerful meditation on sovereignty, healing and the strength of collective action.

Film Screening: Love, Scott
2026-06-19 11:30 - 13:00
Join 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 and fragile journey of healing and the transformation of a young man’s life. From the first raw moments in the hospital to a disquieting trip back to the place he was attacked, Scott is constantly faced with the choice of losing himself in waves of grief or embracing love over fear. Filmed over three years by Scott’s close friend, Love, Scott is an intimate and visually evocative window into queer experience, set against a stunning score by Sigur Rós.

Film Screenings: Into the Light & Inkwo
2026-06-23 18:30 - 20:00
Join 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 elemental changes parallel this extraordinary journey, the return of brighter days uncovers a confident and social little girl with an encyclopedic knowledge of dinosaurs, a deep love of animals, and a parent who fully embraces this magical person.
Inkwo (19 min)
Two lifetimes from now the world hangs in the balance. Dove, a young, enigmatic, gender-shifting warrior, discovers the gifts and burdens of their Inkwo (medicine) to defend against an army of hungry, ferocious monsters. Dove’s courage, resilience and alliance with the Earth culminates in a battle against these flesh-consuming creatures, who become stronger with each body and soul they devour. Inkwo: for When the Starving Return is a call to action to fight and protect against the forces of greed around us.

Book Launch: Dan Buchanan
2026-07-16 18:30 - 20:00
Drop 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.
