Brighton Public Library

Gratitude Rocks
2026-05-04 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Brighton Public Library, 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0, Canada
Drop in and decorate a rock in honour of Mental Health Week! You can take your finished rock home, pass it on to someone special, or add it to the BPL rock garden.
All materials are provided, and no registration is required.
Note that this activity is available on two days this week: Monday May 4th and Friday May 8th.

Spanish Circle
2026-05-02 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.

Kids' Crafts Kits
2026-05-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-11 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!

Teens' Craft Kits
2026-05-01
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!

Tween Scene
2026-04-30 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-23 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-09 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
2026-04-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-23 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.
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
2026-04-30 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-23 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.
We will take a break for July and August, and meet again on September 17th!

KnitCetera
2026-04-29 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-04-22 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.

Introduction to Chinese Medicine
2026-04-28 18:30 - 20:00
Learn more about this traditional approach to health and wellness with local practitioner Pauline Sok Yin Hwang.
No registration is required.
More information from this presenter:
You may have seen the viral Tik Toks on Chinese dietary and lifestyle hacks, or heard about ginseng, reishi, acupuncture or acupressure. These ideas hail from a medical tradition dating over 2500 years old, called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM has evolved with the times, and includes herbal medicine, nutrition, acupuncture, acupressure, qi gong, tai chi and many other aspects. Bring all your health questions to this introductory talk about TCM, by a local, licensed practitioner with over 14 years clinical experience supporting people through complex, chronic illnesses.
About the presenter: Pauline Sok Yin Hwang (R.TCMP, M.Med) is a Registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Registered Acupuncturist based in Warkworth. She is the founder of Hillgreen Oncology Acupuncture & Herbs (treating both cancer and non-cancer patients), a researcher in integrative medicine, an organic farmer, and an experienced facilitator/speaker/coach in cancer support, mindfulness, health and social justice. Pauline has been active in community health for over 25 years, and is passionate about providing 2SLGBTQ+ positive and trauma-informed health care that addresses the body, mind and spirit holistically. In addition to her Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture diplomas, she has an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Neuroscience from McGill University, and a Master’s degree in Internal Medicine (specializing in Integrative Oncology) from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine. You can learn mroe on her website, www.hillgreen.ca

Community Craft: Clothespin Dragonflies
2026-04-25 13:00 - 14:30
Create dragonfly magnets out of clothespins at this fun community crafting event.
All materials are provided. Please register below, as spaces are limited.

BPL Board Meeting
2026-04-22 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.

Author Chat: Krystal Hennessy
2026-04-21 18:30 - 20:00
Local author Krystal Hennessy will be reading from her new book, Fractured Refuge (being published in April 2025).

Tech Tuesdays
2026-04-21 13:00 - 19:00
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.

Spring Fling with Robbie Burns
2026-04-20 10:00 - 12:00
We welcome a special pop-up exhibit from the WD Jordan Rare Books & Special Collections of Queen’s University Library. This exhibit will feature the poetry of Robbie Burns, perfect for Poetry Month!

Paint Pouring: Pendants
2026-04-18 10:30 - 12:00
Join local artist Sheila Wright to create your own turtle pendant using fluid paint.
Registration is required as spaces are limited.

Building Your Family Tree
2026-04-17 14:00 - 15:30
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.

Historical Fiction Book Club
2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:00
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 local lore.
This is a three-week series, running on Thursday nights on April 16th, 23rd and 30th. Participants should plan to attend all three weeks to get the most out of this program.
Registration is required so we know how much tea to brew!

Homeschool Art Show
2026-04-14 14:00 - 15:00
Artists of all ages are welcome to exhibit their creations for all to enjoy. Family and friends of the artists are welcome to attend.
We will also enjoy a visit from a local artist, and try our hands at some creative projects. Please register in advance so there is space for all.
