Brighton Public Library

Kids' Crafts Kits
2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Brighton Public Library, 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0, Canada
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!

Tween Scene
2025-11-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-06 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-30 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-23 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
2025-11-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-10-23 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.

Craft for a Cause: No-Sew Dog Toys
2025-11-13 10:00 - 20:00
Learn how to create a braided tug toy for dogs, and support rescue efforts in our community! Your creation will cheer a local pup looking for a home.
Drop in at any time today for this all-ages event. No registration is required and all materials are provided by Debbie Parry of Parry’s Paws and Claws.

Busy Bees
2025-11-13 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-30 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-10-23 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!

KnitCetera
2025-11-12 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-11-05 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-10-29 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.

Remembrance Day Hours
2025-11-11 12:00
The Library will be opening late today, to provide time for Remembrance Day ceremonies.
The Main Branch will be open from noon until 8:00 pm, and the Codrington Branch will be open from noon until 3:00 pm.

Children's Author Showcase
2025-11-08 10:30 - 12:00
We are excited to welcome these local children’s authors to share their books with us and talk about their experiences as writers and illustrators:
Judy McGee: Pennygirl’s Rescue
Linda Hutsell-Manning: Finding Moufette
Sandra McTavish: The Cricket War
Marie Prins: Who’s Walking Dog and The Girl from the Attic
Jennifer Iacono: The Monsters No Grownup Sees
And newly published Ernie Alkenbrack and Joanne McMaster: A Friends Party

Music in the Library: Ray Herbert
2025-11-06 18:30 - 20:00
This month we welcome local musician Ray Herbert to the Music in the Library stage! Ray will be delighting us with an eclectic musical mix of styles and genres.

Learning About the Law: Wills & Powers of Attorney
2025-11-06 13:00 - 15:00
Lawyer Sarah Cooling will be joining us from the Northumberland Community Legal Centre to talk about how wills and powers of attorney work, and what you can do to be prepared.
No registration is required.

Brighton: One Town, Two Wars
2025-11-04 18:30 - 20:00
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 the Bangay Collection, we were intrigued. The album, lovingly populated, chronicled the story of Gerald’s loss as an aircrew member during the Second World War. This inspired us to dig deeper, as so many members of our community have, to learn more about the young men and women who were willing to sacrifice everything for their hometown, for their country, for freedom around the world. We learned there were so many; we learned we couldn’t tell every story, but we could share vignettes and hopefully share a sense of that time and those feelings.

“We will present a 25-minute video and have displays throughout the Brighton Public Library, honouring those who stepped up to protect their friends, neighbours, family, and people they would never meet in places they had never heard of. We are grateful for the cooperation and support of the Royal Canadian Legion Brighton Branch 100.”

Tech Tuesdays
2025-11-04 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.

Spanish Circle
2025-11-01 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.

Teens' Craft Kits
2025-11-01
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!

EarlyOn at the Library
2025-10-25 10:30 - 12:00
Join EarlyOn in the Library Program Room for a fun morning of open-ended play!
No registration is required.

BPL Board Meeting
2025-10-22 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.
