Brighton Public Library

Tween Scene
2026-03-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-12 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-26 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Brighton Public Library, 35 Alice St, Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0, Canada
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
2026-03-19 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
2026-03-19 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-12 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-05 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-26 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
2026-03-18 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-11 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-04 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-02-25 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.

Mini Golf at the Library
2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-14 10:00 - 16:00
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.

Tech Tuesdays
2026-03-17 13:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-03 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
2026-03-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-21 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!

Drop In & Cheer
2026-03-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-20 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!

Author Chat: Lola Reid Allin
2026-03-12 18:30 - 20:00
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.

Spanish Circle
2026-03-07 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
2026-03-01
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!

BPL Board Meeting
2026-02-25 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: Gwen Tuinman
2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:00
Learn about the early history of Bytown in this new historical fiction the National Post described as “an edgy adventure yarn about women’s freedom.”
Gwen will share a reading from her new book, followed by an interview and Q&A. No registration is required.
See this book in our collection:
https://brighton.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S192C4995686
