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  • Brighton: One Town, Two Wars

    Brighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, Canada

    Join us for a video presentation from the Brighton Digital Archives, sharing the stories of young people from Brighton who served in the Great War and the Second World War. No registration is required. More from the BDA's Facebook Page: "When we found an old family album from the family of Gerald Thompson Mutton in […]

  • Brighton's Hops Barn

    Brighton’s Hops Barn

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    Brighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, Canada

    Learn about the once-thriving hops industry in Brighton, what caused its downfall and the journey this remaining artefact has taken to be restored. We welcome Bruce Davis, director of the Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund, to share his slideshow on this 145 year old building. No registration is required.

  • The Story of George Gibson's Schooner with Dan Buchanan

    The Story of George Gibson’s Schooner

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    Brighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

  • Historical Fiction The Book Club

    Historical Fiction Book Club

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    Brighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, Canada

    Join Andrea for three weeks of historical fiction fun at this genre-based book club. There is no assigned reading, only enthusiasm required: we will discuss our favourite authors, titles, eras and themes in historical fiction, plus enjoy snacks and crafts together. In our final week, we will welcome the Brighton Digital Archives to share some […]

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  • Building Your Family Tree

    Building Your Family Tree

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    Brighton Public Library 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, Canada

    Interest in family history research (genealogy) has exploded over the past decades as more and more source records have been digitized and made available online. Learn how to find and use those records to build a tree that you can share with your family and the world! No registration is required.