Brantford Public Library
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Two branches, two kiosks, and a large digital collection available for free for Brantford, Brant, Six Nations, and Cambridge. www.brantfordlibrary.ca
Library memberships are free for all residents of Brantford, Brant County and Six Nations - along with anyone who works in Brantford. Members get access to:
-Downloadable eBooks
-Downloadable Audiobooks
-More than 7,000 digital magazines and newspapers
-LinkedIn Learning
-Ancestry.com
-Books and DVDs
- Coding and STEM tools
-WiFi hotspots
-Access to historical Toronto Star and Globe and Mail articles
-Grant Connect
- Children's learning tablets
....and much more! Our Main Branch in downtown Brantford also has an extensive local history collection, a dedicated MakerSpace, a Digital Media Lab and quiet study rooms. Every year, more than 30,000 people of all ages attend Library programs and events, including guest talks from acclaimed authors, free summer tutoring for children and summer reading contests for people of all ages.
09/28/2026
Happy Monday! As a reminder, we will be closed on Monday and Tuesday as Library staff will be preparing the new Shellard Lane branch for its October opening. We will also be closed on Wednesday in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
After much anticipation, our shelves have arrived at Shellard Lane! Watch them come together before your eyes. Now to figure out what's missing... 🤔
09/25/2026
Happy National Comic Book Day! Even our most introverted superheros want you to know about our great selection of comic instruction books! Learn how to draw, write and compose comics with books in our collection for all ages. Check out these featured items in our catalogue.
09/24/2026
Phil Hartman was born September 24, 1948. Beloved by the residents of Brantford, Hartman was a notable comedian, actor, and screen writer. He was a long-time cast member of Saturday Night Live, spanning 8 seasons in the '80s and '90s. Hartman was well known for his remarkable impressions of Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan and even Frank Sinatra.
Celebrate the birth of this local legend with the library's collection. Kiki's Delivery Service, where Hartman voiced the iconic Jiji the Cat, is available for loan. We also have three physical copies of his biography, You Might Remember Me.
How will you be celebrating his memory?
09/23/2026
Happy International Day of Sign Language! Our Transparent Language Resource offers American Sign Language courses for easy learning! Our digital service is available in twelve different languages including Arabic, French, and Korean. Check out our Digital Services here: https://bit.ly/4xIT25x
Get a behind the scenes look at our new Shellard Lane branch. Keep your eyes peeled for our opening in early October!
🍂 Happy Monday!
The first day of fall arrives tomorrow, and we’re sure you’ll fall for these great drop-in programs! 🍁
From fun activities to opportunities to connect, there’s something for everyone at the Library this fall.
📅 Be sure to check our Event Calendar for more information and to register for upcoming events.
https://calendar.brantfordlibrary.ca/
09/19/2026
🐺🐆🐻 Get ready for a wild adventure!
We share the planet with some extraordinary wildlife. Join photojournalist Paul Gains as he relives incredible wildlife encounters from his travels around the world.
🌎 Discover stories featuring Ethiopian wolves, Brazilian jaguars, polar bears, grizzlies, pumas, and fascinating wildlife right here in Ontario.
📅 October 22
🕕 6 p.m.
📍 Main Branch
Registration is available through our Event Calendar:
https://calendar.brantfordlibrary.ca/default/Detail/2026-10-22-1800-World-Wildlife-with-Photojournalist-Paul-Gains
09/17/2026
📣 Library Closure Notice
All Brantford Public Library branches will be closed on the following dates in September:
September 28–29: Library staff will be preparing the new Shellard Lane Branch for its October opening.
September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
While our locations are closed, the Library is always open online. Use your Brantford Public Library card to download and stream eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, music, movies and more — anytime, for free:
https://www.brantfordlibrary.ca/borrow-learn/all-digital-services/
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