Author Chat: Lola Reid Allin
2026-03-12 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Brighton Public Library, 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0, Canada
Hear from award-winning and internationally recognized author and photographer Lola Reid Allin about her journey from unwanted child to successful pilot, through an era when women were expected to stay on the ground. A short reading and Q&A will follow Lola’s PowerPoint presentation.

Her new memoir will be available on site for purchase at $24.99.

No registration is required.

Drop In & Cheer
2026-03-13 10:00 - 14:00
Join us on select Fridays during the Olympics and Paralympics to watch CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast on our big screen in the Program Room.
No registration is required for this event – and yes, cheering is allowed in the Library!

Mini Golf at the Library
2026-03-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00
Drop in for a round of mini golf at the Library! No registration is required and all ages are welcome to play.

Stuffie Party and Clinic
2026-03-17 15:00 - 17:00
Cuddly friends of all shapes and sizes are invited to their own party at the Library!
Bring your favourite stuffie for an afternoon of fun activities, and mend any snags or loose buttons at our on-site clinic.

KnitCetera
2026-03-18 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-25 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-04-01 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-04-08 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-04-15 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
2026-03-19 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-26 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-02 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-09 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-16 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
2026-03-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-16 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.

Sew Fun!
2026-03-19 15:00 - 16:00
Ages 8-12 are invited to drop in and try their hand at sewing with help from our volunteers. Choose to create a bookmark or a mini stuffie, all materials provided! No registration is required.

The Backyard Bird Nerd: Part 2
2026-03-19 18:30 - 20:00
We are excited to welcome back Bobbi Wright from Brighton’s The Birdhouse Nature Store!
Bobbi will be sharing about orioles, hummingbirds and the bully birds and squirrels that visit our backyards.
No registration is required.

Stunt Ventriloquist Tim Holland
2026-03-20 14:30 - 15:30
He’s back! Our favourite Master Ventriloquist Tim Holland attempts death-defying stunts while arguing with himself – this is a fun finale to March Break and we know all ages are in for big laughs! No registration is required.

Seed Exchange
2026-03-21 10:30 - 12:30
Join other garden-loving folks at the Library to get ready for the upcoming season! Bring in your extra seeds to trade with others and increase the diversity in Brighton gardens.
Plus, you can explore the BPL Seed Library and chat with our friends from the Brighton Garden Club.

Tween Scene
2026-03-26 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-02 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-16 15:00 - 16:00
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.

Music in the Library: String Mashup
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:00
This fun, local trio performs with a variety of stringed instruments. String Mashup blends music styles from 60s pop, folk-rock, contemporary indie and even original songs.
No registration is required.

Author Visit: Sarah Taylor-Malo
2026-04-07 10:00 - 12:00
Local author Sarah Taylor-Malo will be visiting our lobby to share her new autobiographical book, Growing Pains. She will have copies of her book available for purchase.
