inspiring connections July -- August, 2023

From the CEO

Brampton Library’s mission is to build an inclusive community by inspiring learning, literacy, and social cohesion, and what better way than to join your fellow community members in one of our summer clubs for kids, teens, and adults!

Regardless of your age, we have a club for you this summer, with challenges and chances to win prizes, as you read, play, and explore.

As in past years, we are extremely grateful to the Brampton Real Estate Board for their generous donation of funds for the purchase of our grand prizes.

And if you’re looking for other ways to create a memorable summer “staycation”, why not consider borrowing one of the Library’s seasonal activity kits, board games, park passes, or GoPro Hero video cameras? It all adds up to new ways to explore your community, connect with family and friends, or just pass some quality time.

On a separate note, I would like to thank the staff, volunteers, Library Boards, and especially our customers for making Chinguacousy Branch Library in the Brampton Civic Centre a successful community hub for the last 50 years. As the Civic Centre is transformed into the new Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine, this branch will relocate to the Ski Chalet in Chinguacousy Park this summer. Due to this move, no on-site programs will be offered at this branch until further notice.

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Todd Kyle CEO, Brampton Library

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Summer Clubs

July and August 2023

What’s inside...

Abbreviations used in this guide

Branch locations

CC Cyril Clark

FC Four Corners

GM Gore Meadows

MPV Mount Pleasant Village

SF South Fletcher’s

SW South West

SP Springdale

VIR Virtual Partners

• Achēv

• Brampton Multicultural Community Centre

Registration information

About our programs

All programs are free! Everyone is welcome to drop in, unless registration is required, as noted. Some programs require free tickets to be picked up 30 minutes before the program starts. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Schedules are subject to change without notice. Check our calendar of events at bramptonlibrary.ca for the most up-to-date programming information.

Registration tips

Follow these easy steps to register:

• Visit our website at bramptonlibrary.ca.

• Select Calendar under the Programs tab.

• Click the Date range tab on the left side of the page.

• Change the To field from today’s date to August 31.

• Type one or two words of the program name into the Search for events field and click enter. Search results will appear on the page.

Branch closures

Saturday, July 1 Canada Day

Sunday, August 6 Civic Holiday

Monday, August 7 Civic Holiday

• BridgeWay Family Centre EarlyON

• Child Development Resource Connection Peel EarlyON

• Hindi Writers Guild

• Library Settlement Partnerships

• Malton Neighbourhood Services EarlyON

• Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

• Punjabi Kalman Da Kafla.

• South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario

Summer Seasonal Activities

Add excitement to your summer staycation with our seasonal activity kits. Try kids junior cricket, giant tic-tac-toe, Spikeball, horseshoes, and more. Scan

Early Years

Programs for Birth–6 years

Alphabet Bingo

3–5 years

Read, sing, and play while we learn the alphabet! Free tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program starts.

CC July 19, Aug. 16 10:30–11:30 a.m.

FC July 4, 18,

Aug. 1, 15 10:30–11:30 a.m.

MPV July 13, 27,

Aug. 10, 24 10:30–11:30 a.m.

SF Thursdays 10–11 a.m. (not available Aug. 31)

SP July 10, 24,

Aug. 14, 28 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Baby Storytime

0–18 months

It's never too early to promote healthy brain development through reading, singing, and playing!

Family Storytime

0–6 years

Let's get every child ready to read! Bring your family to this interactive storytime where we'll share some of our favourite songs and play together to promote early learning. Everyone is welcome.

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GM Tuesdays 6:30–7:30 p.m. Saturdays 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

MPV Wednesdays 7–7:30 p.m.

SF Saturdays 10:30–11 a.m.

SP Tuesdays 6:30–7 p.m.

SW Thursdays 6:30–7 p.m.

Family Time at Four Corners Branch

0–6 years

Held in cooperation with BridgeWay Family Centre EarlyON, this program offers music, story, and creative time for children to enjoy together and with their parents/ caregivers. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.

FC Fridays 10a.m.–1 p.m.

Your child will love this journey! Pick up your tracking sheet at your favourite branch. Select “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” under the the “PROGRAMS” navigation tab on our website or scan the QR code to learn more.

Brampton Brain Game

Family Time at Mount Pleasant Village Branch

0–6 years

A free early learning program offered in partnership with Child Development Resource Connection Peel EarlyON. Registered Early Childhood Educators are available to connect with participants and answer questions.

MPV Tuesdays, Wednesdays 1:30–3:30 p.m. Fridays 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Movers and Shakers

18 months–3 years

Let's get moving! Toddlers and their grownups are invited to join us to learn through reading, singing, and playing.

CC Thursdays 11-11:30 a.m.

GM Mondays 10:30–11 a.m.

SF Wednesdays 11–11:30 a.m.

Creativity starts here.

Get instant access to thousands of online classes in creative mediums including ceramics, painting, sewing, kids’ activities, and more.

To get started, scan the QR code or select "Online learning" under the "EBOOKS / E-RESOURCES" navigation tab on our website and click Creativebug.

Read and Play

0–6 years

An interactive program to meet other families and children while enjoying various activities for children, followed by a circle and story. In cooperation with BridgeWay Family Centre EarlyON.

FC Mondays 10 a.m.–1 p.m. (not available July 3)

Songs and Stories

0–5 years

In cooperation with Malton Neighbourhood Services EarlyON, this program helps enhance caregiver/child attachment through developmentally appropriate activities and encourage language development and social-emotional interaction.

SP Thursdays 12–1 p.m.

STEAM Storytime

3–5 years

Explore early science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics concepts through songs, stories, and hands-on play. These STEAM activities will open up new questions, skills, and possibilities.

CC Tuesdays 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

FC July 25, Aug. 8, 22 10:30–11:30 a.m.

GM Mondays 6:30–7:30 p.m.

MPV July 6, 20,

Aug. 3, 17, 31 10:30–11:30 a.m.

SF Wednesdays 6–7 p.m.

SP July 3, 17, 31,

Aug. 21 10:30–11:30 a.m.

SW July 7, 21, Aug. 4, 18 10–11 a.m.

Middle Years

Programs for 6–12 years

60 Second STEM Challenges

9–12 years

Test your speed, problem solving, and teamwork skills in these rapid 60-second STEM challenges!

Book Bingo

6–12 years

Join us for bingo with library flair — a favourite!

CC July 12, 26, Aug. 9, 23 3:30–4:30 p.m.

FC July 5, 19, Aug. 2, 16, 30 2–3 p.m.

GM July 18, Aug. 15, 29 2–3 p.m.

MPV July 7, 21, Aug. 4, 18 2–3 p.m.

SF July 3, 24, Aug. 21 2–3 p.m.

SP July 7, 21, Aug. 4, 18 2–3 p.m.

SW July 11, Aug. 1 6–7 p.m.

Club Rex

All ages

100 Cup Challenge

6–8 years

What can you build with 100 cups? Visit the Library for a series of cup stacking challenges.

Aug. 9 10:30–11:30 a.m.

BBG: Cranium Club

6–12 years

Hey, Brampton Brain Game members!

Drop in to your favourite branch to meet other brainiacs, talk about what you're reading, complete BBG challenges, and enjoy weekly activities.

available July 5)

available July 3)

(not available July 3)

available July 5, Aug. 30)

Explore the prehistoric world with Club Rex to learn about new discoveries and your favourite dinosaurs. Enjoy a museum-quality collection of dinosaur skulls, teeth, and claws, and identify fossils as a Dinosaur Detective in this interactive program.

MPV Aug. 24 2–3 p.m.

SF Aug. 24 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Coding Projects with Canada Learning Code's Teen

Ambassadors

9–14 years

This 4-week program will guide students ages 9-14 through creating their own coding projects. Each week will focus on a different project using Scratch, HTML, and CSS coding. Beginners are encouraged to join! Registration required.*

MPV July 5, 12, 19, 26 4–6 p.m.

Colour-changing Slime

9–12 years

Create your own heat-sensitive slime to test and take home in this activity that explores thermal energy, temperature, polymers, and non-Newtonian fluids!

FC July 25 2–3 p.m.

MPV July 12 2–3 p.m.

SP Aug. 14 2–3 p.m.

See page 3 for registration tips and abbreviations used in this guide. For details or to register* visit our calendar of events online.

Brampton Brain Game

Computer Anatomy

8+ years

Explore the anatomy of computers with Let's Get Together. You’ll learn what each part of the computer does and discover how it interprets software. Registration required with parental supervision.*

MPV July 17

Construction Challenge

6–8 years

Discover form and function by working in teams to create a series of building challenges using only construction flakes.

Cubelets Playground

6–8 years

Build a robot playground using preprogrammed magnetic blocks called Cubelets and LEGO adapters. Will your robot swing, slide, or climb? The possibilities are endless! CC

Dash Coding Challenge

6–8 years

Learn to code a Dash robot to help get its drivers license, using the GO and Blockly apps. FC July 12 10:30–11:30 a.m. SF July 31 2–3 p.m. SP Aug. 17 2–3 p.m.

Dig into Geology

6–8 years

Enjoy hands-on experiments to discover how cool rocks really are.

FC July 19 10:30–11:30 a.m.

MPV Aug. 15 11 a.m.– 12 p.m.

SP July 6, Aug. 31 2–3 p.m.

SW Aug. 5 2–3 p.m.

Drive, Program, Build: Sphero RVRs

9–12 years

Try out a four-wheeled Sphero RVR, with more power, sensors, and coding possibilities. Learn how to maneuver it around obstacles in response to its surroundings.

CC July 31 2–3 p.m.

FC Aug 15 2–3 p.m.

MPV Aug. 30

SP July 10 2–3 p.m.

Game On!

All ages

Play to learn! Spelling, math, and strategy are all involved in these favourite board games. Drop in with your friends for free play.

Nintendo Switches have arrived in our branches!

Drop in to any branch to enjoy with friends, family, and other gamers.

CC Mondays 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Thursdays 2–3 p.m.

FC July 12, Aug. 9 2–3 p.m.

Sundays 2–4 p.m.

GM Sundays 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Wednesdays 7–8 p.m.

MPV Saturdays 2–3 p.m.

SF July 10, 31 2–3 p.m.

Tuesdays 6–7 p.m.

SP July 14, 28, Aug. 11, 25 2–3 p.m.

Hands on Exotics

All ages

Meet Maggie, the silvery-cheeked hornbill, an African spurred tortoise, African pygmy hedgehogs, and more from Hands On Exotics. Please pick up free tickets 30 minutes prior to the start of the show. MPV

LEGO Mania

6–12 years

Imagine, build, create! Engineer your very own creation, meet other LEGO fans, and work together to build a masterpiece.

CC July 19, Aug. 2, 16, 30 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Magic Mel's Amazing Magic Show

All ages

Find your "inner magic" at this upbeat, hilarious, and interactive experience, with a healthy dose of participation and selfempowerment for aspiring magicians of all ages. Please pick up free tickets 30 minutes prior to the start of the show.

2 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

2 2–3 p.m.

Mermaid Jacy

All ages

Local mermaid Jacy teaches us about water conservation and safety and reads from her picture book There's a Mermaid in My Bathtub. Please pick up free tickets 30 minutes prior to the start of the show. CC July 10 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

July 10 2–3 p.m.

Micro:Bits in Nature

9–12 years

Program a mini-codeable computer called a Micro:Bit in this series of activities that combine nature and technology.

Brampton Brain Game

Minecraft Scratch Coding

8–12 years

Obsessed with Minecraft? Create your own Minecraft-themed games and animations in this series of SCRATCH coding classes with expert instructors from STEAMWorks Studio! Registration required.*

SF Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Mini Golf

6–8 years

Work together to design and build a nine hole mini golf course. We’ll learn about architecture, engineering, math, and science by watching the golf ball travel through the course and into the hole.

GM July 11 2–3 p.m.

MPV Aug. 1 11 a.m.– 12 p.m.

Paper Planes Challenge

9–12 years

Let's create and test paper airplanes to explore the concepts of force and gravity! We'll even test the plane's maximum takeoff weight using cargo.

Robotics with Relatively Quantum

Grades 5-8

Learn about robotics with Relatively Quantum and their high school mentors. Participants will work in small groups and gain hands-on STEM and engineering experience by building a robot.

Registration required.*

CC July 8 2–4 p.m.

MPV July 22 2–4 p.m.

Seismic Shakeup

9–12 years

What does it take for a building to withstand an earthquake? Is your design stable and sturdy enough? Test it on our shake table to see what happens.

FC Aug. 22 2–3 p.m.

MPV July 26 2–3 p.m.

Sky High Helicopters

6–8 years

Join us to explore the concepts of air resistance, drag, and potential energy by building a helicopter that can fly up to 20 feet in the air!

CC Aug. 21 2–3 p.m.

FC July 5 10:30–11:30 a.m.

MPV July 18 11 a.m.– 12 p.m.

SP Aug. 10 2–3 p.m.

Peel STEM and Buds

9–14 years

Unleash your inner scientist in these four exciting summer programs: fun chemistry, civil engineering with marshmallows, intro. to coding/robotics, and microbiology and life's diversity. In partnership with Peel STEM & Buds.

SP July 8, 15, 22, 29 1–3 p.m.

Snap Circuits

9–12 years

Get hands-on with Snap Circuits, an easy-to-use system of electronic building blocks that snap together. Learn the basics of inputs and outputs through a series of challenges.

FC Aug. 1 2–3 p.m.

MPV July 5, Aug. 23 2–3 p.m.

SP July 17 2–3 p.m.

Spheros Space Exploration

6-8 years

Travel through space with a Sphero robot. Use coding and interactive apps to guide your Sphero past asteroids, planets, and other obstacles.

a.m.

29 11 a.m.–12

STEAM Station

6–12 years

Unleash your inner inventor, engineer, or scientist by experimenting with coding, robotics, circuits, and more!

available July 8)

Stixplosions

9–12 years

Explore potential and kinetic energy by building a Clever Lever chain reaction explosion using popsicle sticks, blocks, and rubber bands.

Explore all you can do in our makerspaces!

Open during our regular operating hours for drop-in use.

• 3D printing

• button making*

• digitizing photos and video

• vinyl cutting*

*Please note that makerspace equipment varies by branch.

Select "Makerspaces" under the "SERVICES" tab on our website or scan the QR code to learn more.

Summer Clubs Launch Parties

All ages

We're celebrating the start of summer break with fun activities to get you started on those Brampton Brain Game challenges!

Sunday FUNday with PAMA

9–12 years

Visit the Iron Willed: Women in STEM exhibition at Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) and learn about Brampton Library's free 3D printing services in the Library's Makerspaces. Registration required.*

PAMA July 30 2-3:30 p.m.

The Great Ozobot Race

6–8 years

Program your robot to move the fastest and win the Great Ozobot Race by deciphering mystery codes.

GM Aug. 22 2–3 p.m.

MPV Aug. 8 11 a.m.– 12 p.m.

SF July 10 2–3 p.m.

SP July 27 2–3 p.m.

Codespire: Build your Design Portfolio

15–18 years

Create your own project portfolio in this 4-week program run by Codespire. Focusing on design and programming skills, each workshop will help you continue building your portfolio as you consider career paths in these fields. Registration required.*

FC Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 6–8 p.m.

Fundamentals of Robotics and Engineering with Relatively Quantum Grades 9–12

Learn about robotics and programming software and concepts with peer mentors from the Relatively Quantum Robotics team in this one-week intensive. You will complete mini-challenges to test your knowledge, understanding, and skills as you learn. Registration required.*

SP July 31, Aug. 1, 2, 3 5:30–7 p.m. Aug. 4 4–5:30 p.m.

Introduction to Sewing: Reusable Pads

13+ years

Learn how to use a sewing machine to make reusable period pads and how reusable menstrual products not only help to end period poverty, but also help the environment. All materials will be provided. Space is limited. Registration required.*

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MPV July 18 5:30–8:30 p.m.

SF Aug. 1 5:30–8:30 p.m.

SP July 25 5:30–8:30 p.m.

SW Aug. 15 5:30–8:30 p.m.

Screenprinting

13–18 years

Learn to screenprint! Create custom artwork, a stylish tote, or t-shirt, and personalize your space. Some materials provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a blank t-shirt to customize it.

CC July 17 2–3 p.m.

GM Aug. 18 2–3 p.m.

SF July 13 3–4 p.m.

OF THE

Are you ready? Our staff have picked popular reads to face off in a bracketstyle tournament – the Teen Summer Reading Club Battle of the Books. Join us on Instagram in July to vote for your favourites!

Visit bramptonlibrary.ca or scan the QR code to learn more.

String Art

13–18 years

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to make your own geometric artwork using a hammer, nails, and colourful string. All materials will be provided.

CC Aug. 14 2–3 p.m.

GM July 21 2–3 p.m.

SF Aug. 17 3–4 p.m.

Teen Raspberry Pi Jam

14+ years

Whether or not you have coding experience, join us at this youth-focused event where we’ll learn how to program a Raspberry Pi, try out some accessories, and work in teams to solve a problem in a hackathon-style challenge. Registration required.*

FC Aug. 16, 17 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Teen Social Justice League

Teens

Teens, this is your place to discuss community issues of the greatest importance to you. This program extends our Teen Talks conversations, to a space entirely devoted to teens, every month.

Period poverty

CC July 11 6–7:30 p.m.

Sustainability

CC Aug. 8 6–7:30 p.m.

TSRC: Escape Boxes

Can YOU escape? Try both our virtual and physical Escape Boxes to test your wits all summer long! Speak with staff at your favourite branch or visit bramptonlibrary.ca to get started.

Four new Take-and-make craft kits will be available in July and August for pickup from our branches, while supplies last! Follow along with our virtual programs on YouTube.

July 3: Straw Weaving

July 17: Felt Succulent Garden

July 31: Origami Fidget Toy

August 21: DIY Shrinky Dink Keychain

Lifelong Learning

After

Hours Study Hall

13+ years

Our study halls are available to members with a Brampton Library card on a first come, first served basis until the room is full. Students must register with a valid Brampton Library card online*, in-person at any Brampton Library branch, or by calling 905-793-4636 before 6 p.m. for that evening's study hall.

SP Saturdays, Sundays 6–10 p.m.

Ask the Gaming Expert: Catan

All ages

Learn about the strategy, variants, and expansions of Catan with Expert Maryam Yusuff. Participants will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in a live instructional gameplay.

CC July 14 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Ask the Gaming Expert: Ticket to Ride

All ages

Learn about Ticket to Ride, a multiplayer game of train car and destination cards, with international expert Michael Vaz. Discover the complexities, secret connections, and a breakdown of game mechanics as well as the opportunity for gameplay.

CC Aug. 11 4:30–5:30 p.m.

At-Home Trivia

19+ years

Join us for our monthly online trivia nights via Zoom. Register at bramlib.libnet.info/ events for Summer Blockbusters (July 20) and Vintage Toys and Games (August 17). Registration required.*

VIR July 20, Aug. 17 7–8 p.m.

Free One-on-one Legal Consultation

19+ years

Get a free one-on-one legal consultation with a lawyer from the South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario in areas that include immigration, housing law for tenants, employment standards, family law, and more. Call 905-793-4636 or email events@bramptonlibrary.ca to book your 30-minute appointment in advance. Please note that you can attend these sessions in-person at Springdale or speak with the lawyer over the phone.

SP July 25, Aug. 29 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

#GamersatBL: Super Smash Bros. Tournament

All Ages

Do you have what it takes to bring home the Super Smash Bros. championship title? Compete in this Nintendo Switch tournament to show off your skills, challenge your friends, and potentially win prizes.

FC July 21, Aug. 18 2–3:30 p.m.

GM July 14, Aug. 11 2–3:30 p.m.

SW July 18 6:30–8 p.m.

#GamersatBL: Switch and Play

All Ages

Drop in with your friends or meet other local gamers for some gaming on the Nintendo Switch.

FC July 7, Aug 4 2–3:30 p.m.

GM Sundays 2–3:30 p.m.

MPV Thursdays 7–8:30 p.m.

SW Aug. 8 6:30–8 p.m.

Genealogy Meet Up

19+ years

Join us each month to share your latest discoveries and favourite resources at a brief lecture. All skill levels, from beginners to experienced researchers, are welcome.

FC July 18, Aug. 15 7–8:30 p.m.

Haunted Ghost Walk

19+ years

Steve Collie from After Dark Tours leads a ghostly walk through Downtown Brampton to highlight the concentrated amount of paranormal activity that lurks under the city's familiar façade. Registration required.*

FC July 13 7–8:30 p.m.

How to Start a Small Business

19+ years

Learn about business name registration and structure, licensing requirements, insurance, HST registration, labour requirements, sources of financing, and how to craft a clear and concise business plan. Presented in partnership with the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre. Registration required.*

SP Aug. 24 6:30–8 p.m.

Intro to Tattoo Design

19+ years

Learn about the tattoo design process, and how to become an apprentice, with tattoo artist Lu Loram-Martin. No experience needed! Registration required.*

FC July 20, Aug. 10 7–8:30 p.m.

Mindful Meditation

19+ years

In a series of three sessions, social worker, psychotherapist, and meditation teacher Gagan Vasudeva leads us in developing connections between the body and the mind to strengthen resilience and wellbeing. Registration required.*

CC July 5, 12, 19 7–8 p.m

Peel Village Stitchers

19+ years

This social meeting brings the community together around our favourite pastimes: knitting, crocheting, and all things needlework. Bring your current project and join this drop-in circle to learn and share from our collective skills.

SF July 3, 17, Aug. 8, 21 7–9 p.m.

Pub Night Trivia

19+ years

Trivia lovers! Join us at Tracks Pub in Downtown Brampton. Put your knowledge about sitcoms, books, and pop culture to the test!

Tracks Pub July 6, Aug. 3 7–8 p.m.

Youth Startup Huddle

14–29 years

Network with like-minded entrepreneurs, showcase and practice your sales pitch, and receive direct feedback from other start-ups. Brought to you by Brampton's Innovation District and hosted by Brampton Library. Registration required.*

SP July 6, Aug. 10 6–8 p.m.

Borrow a free bird kit with your library card! Visit bramptonlibrary.ca or scan the QR code to get started.

Love of Reading & Writing

Book clubs

Pride Book Club

A collaboration between the libraries of Peel region, our virtual Pride Book Club welcomes 2 spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (2SLGBTQ+) readers and their allies. Join us to talk about books that spark meaningful conversations in our communities.

Registration required.*

VIR July 13, Aug. 10 7–8:30 p.m.

Punjabi Writers Book Club

19+ years

Calling Punjabi authors! Enjoy this opportunity to come together, network, and discuss your books. This program is presented in collaboration with Punjabi Kalman Da Kafla.

SP July 29, Aug. 26 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Writing groups

Hindi Writers Guild

19+ years

In collaboration with the Hindi Writers Guild, discuss books by famous authors, recite poetry and ghazals, and read stories in Hindi.

SP July 15, Aug. 19 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Technology/MakerSpace

Brampton Coffee 'n' Code

19+ years

All experience levels welcome at meetups twice-monthly. Join the Discord channel anytime at https://coffeeandcode.space. Details: https://www.bramptonlibrary.ca/ index.php/make/coffee-n-code

SP July 8, 22, Aug. 12, 26 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Computer Basics

19+ years

A 4-week series of basic computer skills including mouse and keyboard, internet access, email, and use of a word processing program. To register, call 905-793-4636 or visit a branch service desk.

GM July 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Get Started with 3D Printing

14+ years

Curious about 3D printing but not sure where to start? Learn what we offer, how it works, types of filament, slicing software, preparing files, and tips to achieve a successful print. Registration required.*

FC Aug. 11 2:30–4 p.m.

SP July 5, Aug. 2 6:30–8 p.m.

Get Started with Digitizing Photos and Videos

19+ years

Bring new life to your old slides, negatives, or home videos! We'll show you how to transform precious memories into digital projects you can share and enjoy. Registration required.*

SP July 19, Aug. 16 6:30–8 p.m

Get Started with the Cricut Maker

19+ years

An orientation to materials for cutting images using Cricut software and troubleshooting tips for this versatile desktop vinyl cutting tool. You'll also create and take home your own vinyl decal!

Registration required.*

FC July 28 2:30–4 p.m.

SP July 26, Aug. 23 6:30–8 p.m.

Get Started with TinkerCAD

19+ years

Learn to create/manipulate 3D objects in TinkerCAD, a free, browser-based application, and print your creation for free in our branches.

Sign up for a TinkerCAD account in advance at www.tinkercad.com.

Registration required.*

FC Aug. 25 2:30–4 p.m.

SP July 12, Aug. 9 6:30–8 p.m.

Calling all creators!

Capture your next video with the new GoPro HERO11 creator cam – free to borrow with your Brampton Library card.

Select “Library of Things” under the “BOOKS / MORE” tab of our website and click on GoPro HERO11 or scan the QR code to learn more.

Protect Yourself Online: Cybersecurity for Beginners

19+ years

Worried about privacy and digital data security? Learn about secure passwords, assessing online risks and threats, and installing apps and software. To register, call 905-793-4636 or visit any branch.

FC July 14 2–3:30 p.m.

Tech Collect

All ages

Help to reduce the digital divide! In partnership with Let's Get Together (LGT), we are inviting you to give us your used, broken, and unwanted laptops, cell phones, and other electronic devices. Your donations will be refurbished and shared to support individuals and families in need, or safely recycled. To find out what items are accepted, visit www.letsgettogether. ca/computers/tech-collect-drive-events.

MPV July 8 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Newcomers

Antakshari (virtual)

19+ years

To join this fun, virtual event, in partnership with LSP, email services@bmccentre.org or call Jigna: 416-700-9299, Sameeta: 647302-0370, or Rumina: 647-302-0989.

VIR July 27, Aug. 31 3–4:30 p.m.

Antakshari (in-person)

19+ years

Enjoy this famous musical game featuring Bollywood songs.

GM July 19, Aug. 16 2–3 p.m.

Commissioner of Oaths

19+ years

Get your documents verified and attested before a Commissioner of Oaths for free. Call 416-518-3472 to book an appointment. This service is provided in partnership with Achēv. Registration required.*

English Conversation Circle

19+ years

To join and practice pronunciation in English, contact Jigna: 416-700-9299, Sameeta: 647302-0370, Rumina: 647-302-0989, or email services@bmccentre.org

GM Wednesdays 12:30–1:30 p.m. (not available Aug. 9, 16)

MPV Thursdays 4:30–5:30 p.m.

SF Wednesdays 3–4 p.m.

SP Tuesdays 1–2 p.m.

VIR Mondays 4–5 p.m.

Newcomer Bus Tour

19+ years, families

Join us to visit city-wide attractions, in partnership with Brampton Transit and the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA). Newcomers who arrived in Brampton after January 1, 2020, this tour is for you! Registration opens August 1.* Please arrive early with ID to pick up your free Library card.

SP Aug. 15 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Aug. 17 6–9 p.m.

Newcomer Circle: Resume Writing Workshop

19+ years

Computer Basics in Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu

19+ years

A 4-week series of basic computer skills taught in Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, including mouse and keyboard, internet access, email, and word processing. To register, call 905793-4636 or visit a branch.

GM July 6, 13, 20, 27

3, 10, 17, 24

p.m.

Explore the current labour market and learn how to craft a focused resume and cover letter. This is a Library Settlement Partnerships program, held in partnership with the Brampton Multicultural Community Centre (BMC). Registration required.*

SF Aug. 8 3:30–5 p.m.

See page 3 for registration tips and abbreviations used in this guide. For details or to register* visit our calendar of events online.

Newcomer Circle: Work Permits and Sponsorship in Ontario 19+ years

Are you an international professional looking to work and live in Ontario? Join us to learn about obtaining a work permit and sponsorship options in Ontario. This is a Library Settlement Partnerships program, held in partnership with the Brampton Multicultural Community Centre (BMC).

Registration required.*

SP July 11 3:30–5 p.m.

Seniors

Chess for Seniors

Whether you are new to the game or consider yourself an expert, drop in and join Elder Help Peel for this fun hour of chess strategy and social gathering. Let’s exercise our minds together!

FC Fridays 10–11 a.m.

Mind and Body Wellness

Join our in-person session of memory games followed by chair yoga. Exercise your mind and body with Brampton Library.

Registration required.*

CC July 12, Aug. 9 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

FC July 26, Aug. 23 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

SP July 5, 19,

Aug. 2, 16, 30 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Newcomer Seniors Group

Come share your thoughts on a wide range of issues. Learn about health and nutrition, fitness, relationships, and more. This is a Library Settlement Partnerships program, held in partnership with the Brampton Multicultural Community Centre.

GM July 26, Aug. 30 3–4 p.m.

SP July 31, Aug. 28 1–2 p.m.

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Brampton, ON L6W 3L6

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Brampton, ON L6P 0A6

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Brampton, ON L6Y 1M1

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Brampton, ON L6R 0C1