| | |  | | The Library is the place to be! | Spring programs and events take place from April - June at various County of Brant Public Library branches.
Pick up a Program Guide at your local branch or check out the online version at brantlibrary.ca/flyer. | | LEARN MORE | | | | April Programs & Events |  | | Drop-in programs galore! | The following drop-in programs are for children of all ages* with a parent/caregiver. No registration is required.
SPRING CRAFT EGG-STRAVAGANZA
Thursday, April 6 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Paris Branch (12 William St., Paris)
Hop on over to the Library for an afternoon of crafts and activities!
READ! SING! PLAY!
Tuesdays, April 4 - May 23 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Paris Branch (12 William St., Paris)
and St. George Branch (78 Main St. N., St. George)
Have fun building literacy skills while you stay and play at the Library!
AFTER-SCHOOL DROP IN
Tuesdays, April 4 - May 23 | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
St. George Branch (78 Main St. N., St. George)
Wednesdays, April 5 - May 24 | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Scotland-Oakland Branch (281 Oakland Rd., Scotland)
Drop by the Library for literacy-building activities, creative art, and play.
ART ATTACK
Thursdays, April 6 - April 27 | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Burford Branch (24 Park Ave., Burford)
Drawing, painting, plasticine, and more - drop by the Library and embrace your inner artist using a variety of materials.
LITTLE ARTISTS
Fridays, April 14 - May 26 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Paris Branch (12 William St., Paris)
Your Little Artist will love this program that encourages learning through art and play.
MAKE & PLAY SATURDAYS
Saturdays, April 15 - May 27 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Paris Branch (12 William St., Paris)
Make & Play Saturday is back! Spark your child's creativity through exploration, creation, and play!
EARLYON DROP IN
Tuesdays in April and May | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Paris Branch (12 William St. Paris)
* For babies & children, birth - 6 years
Explore art, music, and sensory play with an Early childhood Educator. | |  | | Play with tech toys at the Libary! | ROBOTS RULE!
Tuesday, April 18 | 6:30 PM
Paris Branch (12 William St., Paris)
Ozobots, Artie, Botley, and more! Join us for a hands-on program where you get to play with robots and practice your coding skills.
Robots Rule! is for school-aged children (8+). | | REGISTER | |  | | Join in the fun at the Library! | TAKE & MAKE AT HOME - TWEENS (9+)
Register for a Découpage Egg art kit then pick up supplies from your local branch (staff will connect with you when your art kit is ready for pick up). Supplies are free and limited to those who register.
TAKE & MAKE AT HOME - TEENS (13+)
Register for a Paper Straw Art on Canvas art kit then pick up supplies from your local branch (staff will connect with you when your art kit is ready for pick up). Supplies are free and limited to those who register.
THE MANY FACES OF LINK - TWEENS (10+)
A Dungeons & Dragons Adventure
Wednesdays, April 5 - May 24 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
St. George Branch (78 Main St. N., St. George)
Get ready to play D&D like you've never played before! We're running a campaign set in Hyrule, the setting of the famous Legend of Zelda games. Registration is required for each participant.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ADVENTURES - TEENS (13+)
Fridays, April 14 - May 26 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Paris Branch (12 William St., Paris)
Learn how to play D&D at the Library. We'll build characters, learn fifth edition rules, roll some dice, and have fun. All skill levels welcome. Registration is required for each participant.
MAGIC: THE GATHERING DROP IN
Saturdays, April - June | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
St. George Branch (78 Main St. N., St. George)
Get ready for a new club where you can learn about Magic: the Gathering (MTG), a classic card game. We'll provide decks and people to play with - all you have to bring is yourself. No registration is required. | |  | | Health & wellness events in April | AN INTRODUCTION TO QIGONG
Tuesday, April 4 | 6:30 PM
Burford Branch (24 Park Ave., Burford)
Dress in comfortable clothing and visit the Burford Branch to learn about Qigong. No experience necessary. Registration is required.
HOMEMADE HERBAL REMEDIES
Tuesday, April 11 | 6:30 PM
Paris Branch (12 William St., Paris)
Outdoor educator and naturalist, Laurel Winger, will provide herbal recipes and demonstrations. Take-home remedy included. Registration is required.
MASON JAR MEALS
Tuesday, April 18 | 6:30 PM
Burford Branch (24 Park Ave., Burford)
Bring your own mason jar (or two!) and learn how to make healthy grab-and-go meals. Create a delicious meal to take home. Registration is required.
INTRODUCTION TO FOREST THERAPY
Tuesday, April 25 | 6:30 PM
Offsite - Location to be determined
Enjoy a guided forest therapy walk - a research-based activity supporting wellness while surrounded by nature. Registration is required.
PARIS WALK & TALK BOOK CLUB - APRIL
Tuesday, April 25 | 2:00 PM
Meet at the Paris Branch (12 William St., Paris)
Enjoy the fresh spring air while talking about books! Explore a new book each month. Registration is required.
The Paris Walk & Talk Book Club takes place on the last Tuesday of the month at 2:00 PM from April - June.
| | CALENDAR | |  | | Virtual reality for adults - April sessions | Experience virtual reality (VR) at the Library! Learn how to use a headset and discover the many benefits of using VR as you age.
INTRO TO VIRTUAL REALITY - GAMES
Wednesday, April 5 | 1:00 PM
Paris Branch (12 William St., Paris)
INTRO TO VIRTUAL REALITY - TRAVEL
Wednesday, April 19 | 1:00 PM
Paris Branch (12 William St., Paris)
Upcoming virtual reality sessions will be held at the Burford Branch (Wednesdays, May 3 & 17) and the St. George Branch (Wednesdays, June 7 & 21) at 1:00 PM. Register ahead of time at brantlibrary.ca/calendar. | |  | | Meet with a Tech Coach from the Brant Skills Centre | Sign up for a Tech Coach appointment and chat about your technology challenges with skilled staff from the Brant Skills Centre.
TECH COACH APPOINTMENT - APRIL SESSION 1
Monday, April 17 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Paris Branch (12 William St., Paris)
TECH COACH APPOINTMENT - APRIL SESSION 2
Tuesday, April 25 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
St. George Branch (78 Main St. N., St. George)
Tech Coach appointments are 30 minutes long. Registration must be completed by connecting with staff at your local library branch. Appointments are available to all library card holders. | |  | | Enjoy game night with the Library! | LIBRARY LIBATIONS
Thursday, April 20 | 7:00 PM
Paris Beer Co. (31 Mechanic St., Wincey Mills, Paris)
Compete against other tables as library staff lead you and your friends through rounds of interactive games.
Book a table and bring your friends - space is limited; book early. | | REGISTER | |  | | Voices & Visionaries - Community Speaker Series | Take part in engaging conversations with experts, academics, and specialists as they share their work with us.
With a wide range of topics, from criminology to psychology, philosophy to medicine, you'll learn something new, feel inspired, and take part in lively and thought-provoking conversations. Register below.
"CRISIS? WHAT CRISIS?" & "MEDIA AND MISCONDUCT"
Sunday, April 23 | 2:00 PM
Paris Branch (12 William St., Paris)
Join us in April, along with highly esteemed professors and researchers, as they offer insight into the concepts of crisis, media and misconduct, and the #MeToo movement. | | REGISTER | |  | | Learn a new skill with the Library | COMMUNICATION CONFIDENCE
Wednesday, April 26 | 6:30 PM
Brant Sports Complex - Punter Room (944 Powerline Rd., Brant)
Learn how to manage nervousness and anxiety connected to communication skills. Presented in partnership with Community Legal Clinic - Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk.
Registration is required to save your spot. | | REGISTER | | Join a Library club! |
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PARIS WALK & TALK BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, April 25 | 2:00 PM
Meet at the Paris Branch (12 William St., Paris)
BURFORD BOOK CLUB
Thursday, April 27 | 6:30 PM
Burford Branch (24 Park Ave., Burford) |
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|  | | BRANT WRITES WRITING CLUB - DROP IN
First & third Thursdays each month | 2:00 PM
Burford Branch (24 Park Ave., Burford)
Do you love to write? Working on perfecting your craft? Join a self-led group of amateur writers offering plenty of discussion and exercises to fine-tune your writing.
Join anytime; bring your work or come for inspiration for your next project. All writing levels welcome! | | | Try Before You Buy:
Disc Golf Kit |  | | Looking to disconnect? Try a game of disc golf!
Borrow a Disc Golf Kit from the Library to get started. Each kit comes with a pouch containing everything you need for a two-player game, including instructions and discs.
Grab a kit and head to one of the many disc golf courses in the area. Find a friend, borrow a Disc Golf Kit from the Library, and try your hand at this popular sport. Explore even more from our Gear & Gadgets Collection. |
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| | Featured Online Courses
Gale Courses offers free, 6-week, online courses that cover a wide range of topics, such as MS Excel, website design, writing children's books, and more! |
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|  | | Keys to Effective Editing
This course will teach you the fundamentals of top-notch editing for both fiction and nonfiction.
Session start dates: April 12,
May 17, and June 14 | | | ENROLL |
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 | | Creativity Training for Writers
Banish writer's block forever with these tricks from the published writer's toolbox.
Session start dates: April 12,
May 17, and June 14. | | | ENROLL |
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| | Reading suggestions
If you love connecting with nature, check out the books on this special reading list created by library staff! |
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| | | | | Support the Library |  | The Paris Friends of the Library is a volunteer organization that holds various fundraising events throughout the year, and actively participates in semi-annual book sales.
All funds raised through fundraising endeavours are used to support Children’s Literacy and other library initiatives.
Interested in becoming a Friend? Connect with staff at the Paris Branch.
Support the Library and check out upcoming fundraising events:
SPRING BOOK SALE
Saturday, May 6 | Starting at 10:00 AM
Paris Branch (12 William St., Paris)
Second floor program room
Bring a reusable shopping bag and fill it for $5.00. Gently-used books for all age groups, DVDs, and video games are included in the sale. Stop by early for the best selection!
TRAIL OF TOONIES
Saturday, May 27 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Grand River St., Paris
Grab your toonies, loonies, and any spare change and help us cover the tape along Grand River Street while supporting your local library. | |  | | All branches of the County of Brant Public Library will observe the following hours for the upcoming holiday weekend:
Friday, April 7 - CLOSED
Saturday, April 8 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Paris Branch open til 5:00 PM)
Sunday, April 9 - CLOSED
Monday, April 10 - CLOSED
Regular service hours for all branches resume on Tuesday, April 11. |
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