Tween Scene
2025-12-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-15 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-22 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-29 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-05 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Brighton Public Library, 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0, Canada
Ages 11-14 can drop in for some snacks, games, crafts and hang outs. Head to the Program Room to see what’s on offer each week.

Holiday Sing-Along with Terry and Ralph
2025-12-11 18:30 - 20:00
This holiday event is back by popular demand!
All ages are welcome to join in and enjoy holiday tunes led by Terry Brooks and Ralph de Jonge. Song sheets will be provided!
No registration is required.

EarlyOn at the Library
2025-12-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-24 10:30 - 12:00
Join Sam from EarlyOn for a fun morning of open-ended play at the library!
No registration is required.

KnitCetera
2025-12-17 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-07 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-14 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-21 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-28 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-02-04 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-02-11 12:30 - 14:30
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.

Busy Bees
2026-01-08 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-05 10:00 - 10:30
Babies and their caregivers are invited to buzz over and explore a variety of sensory activities together each week while making new friends in this relaxed program.

Song & Story Hour
2026-01-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-05 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.

Author Chat: Josephine Matyas & Craig Jones
2026-01-20 18:30 - 20:00
Join authors Josephine Matyas and Craig Jones on their musical journey across North America. Learn about landmark museums, their exhibits and the musicians that inspired them.
No registration is required.

Cancelled: A Wee Bit o' Burns
2026-01-26 10:00 - 12:00
This event has been cancelled due to the weather! Watch for future exhibits from Queen’s University in our lobby. *Updated Jan 26th

Drop in to the lobby today to enjoy a special pop-up exhibit from Queen’s University’s W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections library.
They’ll be bringing unique items that feature the Scottish poet Robert Burns, in celebration of Robbie Burns Day.

Watch Party: Olympic Opening Ceremonies
2026-02-06 14:00 - 17:00
Join us in the Program Room to as we watch CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Olympic Opening Ceremonies live from Milan, Italy! All ages are welcome to join in the fun with activities, snacks and challenges to get us in the Olympic spirit while we celebrate Team Canada.
No registration is required for this event.
Olympic events will also be on the Library’s big screen on Friday mornings throughout the Olympics and Paralympics. Drop in to cheer on Canada’s athletes!

The Story of George Gibson's Schooner
2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:00
We welcome The History Guy Dan Buchanan to separate fact from fiction in the case of George Gibson’s Schooner. Secretly built for the War of 1812, burned by a pirate, attacked by American spies?! Dan will set the record straight for this piece of local lore from Presqu’ile Bay, using recent research and his gift for storytelling. He assures us that the truth is always more interesting than the legends!
No registration is required, but local history is a hot topic in Brighton! We recommend arriving early to grab a seat.
