KnitCetera
2026-08-05 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-12 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-19 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-26 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-02 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-09 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-16 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-23 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | Brighton Public Library, 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0, Canada
Drop in with your project to chat and share with other yarn enthusiasts. All fibre arts are welcome, and those who want to learn how to knit or crochet are welcome to come and join in!
No registration is required for this event.

Song & Story Hour
2026-08-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-24 10:30 - 11:30
Join Terry and Penny for sing-alongs and story books during this one hour program. This program is tailored to preschool children, but we love to see all ages enjoy the stories and songs.
Once a month, our friend Johanne helps us learn songs in French, and brings a favourite French story to share!
No registration is required.
JULY AND AUGUST: When the weather permits, we will be meeting in King Edward Park! Bring your picnic blanket and your singing voice for this special summer version of Song & Story Hour. If the weather is foul, we’ll meet in the Library.

The Snack Lab
2026-08-06 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-13 15:00 - 16:00
Ages 8-12 can drop in for fun foodie experiences, while also building stories in this unique program! Each week we will create a different snack together while Penny leads us in story prompts around the table.
This program runs for six weeks on Thursdays til August 13th.
No registration is required.
If your child has allergy requirements, please be in touch with Penny to make arrangements: pkingyens@brightonlibrary.ca

Think Big, Create Small
2026-08-08 10:30 - 12:00
We are excited to welcome the Art Gallery of Northumberland for this fun guided workshop! Kids aged 6-12 are invited to join in as we fill up our Mini Art Gallery with mini masterpieces.
No registration is required, and all materials are provided.

The First Line Book Club
2026-08-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-22 12:00 - 13:00
Explore great reads for kids aged 8-12 at this fast-paced book club, led by our Children’s Librarian. There are no reading assignments – but we say, give these books a chance! Does the first line make you want to read more?
This program runs for four Saturdays, from August 1st til the 29th. Each week will be different but you don’t need to attend every Saturday.
No registration is required.

Sew Fun!
2026-08-11 15:00 - 16:00
Ages 8-12 can drop in to try their hand at sewing and hone their skills with a new project every week, in the program room. All materials are provided.
This program is running every Tuesday from July 7th til August 11th.
No registration is required.

Writers Circle
2026-08-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-08 18:00 - 20:00
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.

Autumn Book Sale
2026-09-11 10:00 - 2026-09-12 16:00
It’s that time again! Our book sales are always pay-what-you-can, and support the work of your Library. Expect a mix of books for all ages and interests, plus DVDs.
The Early Bird Sale begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday, Sept 10th!
Book Sale Donations:
We always appreciate the donations our community brings to the sale! We have limited space to store donations, and will begin accepting items on Monday August 31st.
We are especially looking for books that are:
– In great condition
– Not textbooks or encyclopedias
– Published in the past five years
Older or damaged items tend not to sell and this results in staff time spent disposing of items. Thank you for helping us make the most of our Book Sale!

Learning About the Law: Wills & Powers of Attorney
2026-09-15 14:15 - 15:30
We welcome back the Northumberland Community Legal Centre, and lawyer Sarah Cooling. This session will focus on how wills and powers of attorney work, and how you can ensure you and your family are well prepared.
No registration is required.

Music in the Library: The Group of Two
2026-09-17 18:30 - 20:00
We are excited to welcome this friendly duo to the Program Room!
“Co-workers first, Dan & Brittany decided to form a musical duo after discovering they had a shared love for celtic & folk tunes. With Dan on the guitar and Brittany on lead vocals the intent was to perform Canadiana; but they needed a Canadiana name. The Group of Seven was taken so The Group of Two they became. After many years apart they have reunited for an evening of music and nostalgia.”
No registration is required.

Jr Author Chat: Chris Paul (Rainbows) Farias
2026-09-18 16:30 - 17:30
We are excited to welcome author and illustrator Chris Paul (Rainbows) Farias, a recent recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal! We will enjoy a reading from Chris’ new book, which explores self-expression with whimsy and joy.
No registration is required.

Film Screening: The Art of Adventure
2026-09-22 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a screening of this award-winning film, featuring the stories of artist Robert Bateman and biologist Bristol Foster. No registration is required.
“In 1957, world renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman and spirited biologist Bristol Foster embarked on a global expedition…a journey that ignited a deep love of our planet – and set in motion a powerful story of environmental activism through art and science.”
Learn more on this film’s website: https://theartofadventuremovie.com/
