Love of Reading and Writing

Join us at Four Corners every Thursday to socialize and do some knitting/crocheting together. No matter your skill level, we would love to have you take part in this community gathering! Four Corners Thursdays 2–4 p.m.

(not available Sep. 1, 8, Dec. 29)

The Magic of Beadwork with Wenzdae Anaïs

Participants can learn about traditional beading practices from Afro-Indigenous bead artist Wenzdae Anaïs. Daughter of writer Cherie Dimaline of the Georgian Bay Métis Nation, Wenzdae has mentored under community experts in fine arts and traditional bead work. In addition to sharing her beading and entrepreneurial expertise, Wenzdae will walk participants through a small beading project. Registration required.* Four Corners Sep. 10 2–4 p.m.

We are Still Here: Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

Truth and reconciliation begins with an openness to learning Canadian history. To this end, Darin Wybenga, Traditional Knowledge and Land Use Coordinator of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, will provide a brief overview of the history of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and treaties relevant to the land on which Brampton is located. When Mississaugas of the Credit ancestors arrived in Southern Ontario in the late 17th century, they found themselves stewards of approximately 4 million acres of land at the western end of Lake Ontario. The erosion of their land base, a declining population, and the continual encroachment of settlers threatened the very existence of the people, yet the Mississaugas of the Credit remain on their lands today and are proud of their resilience. Registration required.* Chinguacousy Sep. 24 1–2:30 p.m.

Book clubs

Connections: Art + Book Club

Literature and visual arts connect in this distinctive book club. Join Brampton Library and PAMA for an in-person discussion about "In Your Face: Law, Justice, and Niqab-Wearing Women in Canada." This book by Natasha Bakht analyzes niqab bans in Canada and the violence niqab-wearing women have endured. Our discussion will expose the complexities of and motivations for wearing this and other headdresses while simultaneously touring PAMA's "UN/COVERINGS: Mennonite & Muslim Women's Heads and Hearts" exhibition. The book club discussion and tour will take place at PAMA. Registration required.* PAMA Dec. 15 7–8:30 p.m.

Pride Book Club

A collaboration between the public libraries of Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga, 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.*

Virtual, second Thursday of the month

Sep. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8 7–8:30 p.m.

STEM Book Club

This quarterly virtual book club is for adult readers who are interested in science and technology and how it impacts our society. Join us to discuss compelling and thought-provoking non-fiction titles. Our inaugural book selection is "You Look Like a Thing and I Love You," an accessible and entertaining introduction to artificial intelligence and machine learning from the author of the popular blog, "AI Weirdness." Registration required.* Virtual Sep. 20 7–8:30 p.m.