Brighton Public Library

KnitCetera
2026-06-17 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-10 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-03 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-05-27 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.

Late Opening: Staff Meeting
2026-06-17 10:00 - 12:00
The Library will be closed today from 10:00 am – Noon, to facilitate a staff meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience – the Book Drop is always open!
We will open at 12:00 noon and remain open until our usual 6:00 pm close.

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.

Tech Tuesdays
2026-06-16 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.

Kids' Crafts Kits
2026-06-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 16:00
New Craft Kits are unveiled every Saturday at the Main Desk. These can be completed with a few items from home (like glue, scissors and crayons or markers). There’s a new craft every week!

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.

Tween Scene
2026-06-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-28 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.
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Our last Tween Scene for the school year is on June 25th! We will be on pause for July and August, and we will meet again on September 17th.
But you can check out lots of other Tween programs at the Library during the summer: Sew Fun!, The Snack Lab, Wired Wednesdays and The First Line Book Club are all great for Tweens!

Song & Story Hour
2026-06-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-28 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.

Busy Bees
2026-06-11 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-04 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-28 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.
We will take a break for July and August, and meet again on September 17th!

Writers Circle
2026-06-09 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.

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.

Drag Queen Story Time
2026-06-06 11:00 - 12:00
Performer Le’Monaide will be sharing two picture books with us at this special story time! No registration is required.

Spanish Circle
2026-06-06 10:30 - 11:30
Join Sofia to practise your Spanish and make new amigos in a relaxed, conversational group. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

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.

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.

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.

Teens' Craft Kits
2026-06-01
Each month, a new Grab & Go Craft Kit is available for teens to pick up at the library. Each month features new activities to try in the library or at home. We keep this available for as long as supplies last, each month!

Spring Book Sale
2026-05-29 10:00 - 2026-05-30 16:00
Pay-What-You-Can and support your library while getting great deals on books, DVDs and more. All our proceeds go to support the work of the Brighton Public Library!
Early Bird Shopping: Thursday May 28th, beginning at 5:00 pm
Donations: We will be able to begin receiving donations to the book sale beginning Friday, May 15th. We are looking for books (both for children and adults, nonfiction and fiction), audiobooks, and DVDs in good condition. Thank-you for supporting your library!
Please note: we cannot accept items that are damaged, or magazines or encyclopedias – these do not sell and it creates another cost for us to dispose of these items, after the sale.

Bonus Author Visit: Angela Rivard will be visiting the lobby with her new book Breaking the Silence on May 30th from 1:00-3:00. Learn more about Angela and her book here:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/240043047-breaking-the-silence

BPL Board Meeting
2026-05-27 19:00 - 20:00
The Brighton Public Library Board will be meeting tonight in the Library’s Program Room at 35 Alice Street. The public is always welcome to attend these Board meetings.
