Programs

A fun storytime for preschoolers ages 2-5. Join us for stories, rhymes, songs and more to develop a love of reading and early literacy skills. Children under the age of 3 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Just drop in.
 

Move beyond spreadsheets basics and take your number crunching to the next level. Learn how to:

• work with Excel’s preset functions
• create formulas
• insert charts

Prerequisite: Strong mousing/good typing skills and experience using MS Excel
 

A fun storytime for toddlers 24 to 35 months of age plus their adult caregiver. Join in with the stories, music, songs, and rhymes. Drop in.

A one-derful storytime for children 12 to 23 months of age plus their adult caregiver. First stories, music, rhymes, and whole body movement. Sing along with the storyteller—it's fun for all! Registration is limited to 2 sessions only, with each session lasting approximately 6 weeks.

For children ages 3-5 capable of sitting on their own without a caregiver present. Stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and music may be included.

John Boyko is a Canadian historian and author who has written four previous books including the critically acclaimed "Bennett: The Rebel Who Challenged and Changed a Nation." He is consistently praised not only for the quality of his research and scholarship, but also for his lively writing style. He is a former dean of history and currently an administrator at Lakefield College School.

A program for babies ages 4 to 12 months and their adult caregivers. Come prepared to have fun with baby. Please bring a blanket for baby to lie on. Lots of music, rhymes, tickles and bounces. Registration is limited to 2 sessions only, with each session lasting approximately 6 weeks.

A program for babies ages 4 to 12 months and their adult caregivers. Come prepared to have fun with baby. Please bring a blanket for baby to lie on. Lots of music, rhymes, tickles and bounces. Registration is limited to 2 sessions only, with each session lasting approximately 6 weeks.

A program for babies ages 4 to 11 months and their adult caregivers. Come prepared to have fun with baby. Please bring a blanket for baby to lie on. Lots of music, rhymes, tickles and bounces. Registration is limited to 2 sessions only, with each session lasting approximately 6 weeks

A fun storytime for toddlers 24 to 35 months of age plus their adult caregiver. Join in with the stories, music, songs, and rhymes. Registration is limited to 2 sessions only, with each session lasting approximately 6 weeks.

A fun storytime for toddlers 24 to 35 months of age plus their adult caregiver. Join in with the stories, music, songs, and rhymes. Registration is limited to 2 sessions only, with each session lasting approximately 6 weeks.

For children ages 3-5 capable of sitting on their own without a caregiver present. Stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and music may be included.

Free screening of the documentary film Hatsumi: One Grandmother's Journey Through the Japanese Canadian Internment.

Movie hosted by Halton Multicultural Council for Asian Heritage month.

Tickets available Central 3rd floor Info Desk or at Halton Multicultural Council office 905.842.2486 ext 241.

A one-derful storytime for children 12 to 23 months of age plus their adult caregiver. First stories, music, rhymes, and whole body movement. Sing along with the storyteller—it's fun for all! Registration is limited to 2 sessions only, with each session lasting approximately 6 weeks.

A one-derful storytime for children 12 to 23 months of age plus their adult caregiver. First stories, music, rhymes, and whole body movement. Sing along with the storyteller—it's fun for all! Registration is limited to 2 sessions only, with each session lasting approximately 6 weeks.

For children ages 3-5 capable of sitting on their own without a caregiver present. Stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and music may be included.

Join Master Gardener, Dan Cooper as he discusses low-maintenance gardening and tips from his book, "Gardening from the Hammock," which features the gardens and advice of 17 well-known garden experts, landscapers and designers.

This  program includes practice tests, checking your application online, completing the application form, documents to bring on test day, the Oath of Citizenship, and Citizen and Immigration Canada (CIC) contact information.

A fun storytime for preschoolers ages 2-5. Join us for stories, rhymes, songs and more to develop a love of reading and early literacy skills. Children under the age of 3 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Just drop in.
 

For children ages 3-5 capable of sitting on their own without a caregiver present. Stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and music may be included.

A fun storytime for toddlers 24 to 35 months of age plus their adult caregiver. Join in with the stories, music, songs, and rhymes. 

Join us for afternoon tea!

Tea enthusiast Amy Taylor takes us inside the history and rituals of the British Afternoon Tea. Learn about the customs, the teas, the foods, teatime etiquette and the long-standing institution of The Queen's Rose Tea. A lighthearted and fun afternoon!

Build your confidence speaking English and meet new people. For  people  who speak English at Intermediate and Advanced Levels. Call 905.842.2486 ext 241 for details.

A one-derful storytime for children 12 to 23 months of age plus their adult caregiver. First stories, music, rhymes, and whole body movement. Sing along with the storyteller—it's fun for all! Registration is limited to 2 sessions only, with each session lasting approximately 6 weeks.

Get comfortable using popular eReader technology in this hands-on class.

• learn the difference between a tablet and an eReader
• discover the capabilities of different devices
• play with the different devices

Betty Franklin RN, discusses human needs and their impact on our health and well-being when those needs aren't met. It's about livingour lives in a healthy balance.

A program for babies ages 4 to 11 months and their adult caregivers. Come prepared to have fun with baby. Please bring a blanket for baby to lie on. Lots of music, rhymes, tickles and bounces. Registration is limited to 2 sessions only, with each session lasting approximately 6 weeks

A fun storytime for toddlers 24 to 35 months of age plus their adult caregiver. Join in with the stories, music, songs, and rhymes. Registration is limited to 2 sessions only, with each session lasting approximately 6 weeks.

A fun storytime for toddlers 24 to 35 months of age plus their adult caregiver. Join in with the stories, music, songs, and rhymes. Registration is limited to 2 sessions only, with each session lasting approximately 6 weeks.

Stay helathy in your home longer.  Unintentional falls are a leading cause of hospitalization for seniors, get some tips from the experts and learn what services are available to you in the community.  Refreshments served.

Registration suggested.

A fun storytime for preschoolers. Kids can come in pjs and bring that special stuffed animal they adore. Children under the age of 3 are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

For 18-35 months. A 20-minute active program with picture book stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannelboard stories, and music. Each toddler must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

A one-derful storytime for children 12 to 23 months of age plus their adult caregiver. First stories, music, rhymes, and whole body movement. Sing along with the storyteller—it's fun for all! Registration is limited to 2 sessions only, with each session lasting approximately 6 weeks.

For children ages 3-5 capable of sitting on their own without a caregiver present. Stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and music may be included.

Sit 'n' sip while our staff talk about their favourite books and authors. Each month we explore a different theme. This month our theme is:

Evergreen Award Nominees, Part II

The Evergreen Award is an annual celebration of Canadian literature and an awarded voted on by... YOU! Find out more about the selections and the voting process at this special Beans 'n' Books event.

Beans 'n' Books has a NEW Central location—there is room for everyone in our larger space. Registration is required; please call 905.639.3611 ext 1321 to sign up.

An introductory class for the absolute beginner.

Learn how to:

• identify the parts of a computer
• recognize the difference between computer hardware and software
• turn the computer on and off
• use a mouse to navigate between windows on the computer’s desktop
• identify the parts of the desktop
• open and close computer programs

No prerequisite
 

A basic introduction to working with files on a Windows XP computer.

• develop a basic understanding of file structure, digital storage size, and terminology
• learn how to use computer storage devices like USB flash drives and CDs along with computer drives

Prerequisite: Strong mousing/good typing skills
 

For children ages 3-5 capable of sitting on their own without a caregiver present. Stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and music may be included.

We are celebrating Seniors today with complimentary coffee and refreshments on the Second Floor, Central Library.

Gina Buonaguro joins us this afternoon to talk about her latest book, "The Wolves of St. Peter's," a suspenseful, intoxicating mystery of art, young love and betrayal, set amid the glory and corruption of Renaissance Rome (HarperCollins Canada).

"The Wolves of St. Peter's" is the third book by authors Gina Guonaguro and Janice Kirk.

Build your confidence speaking English and meet new people. For  people  who speak English at Intermediate and Advanced Levels. Call 905-842-2486 ext 241 for details.

A one-derful storytime for children 12 to 23 months of age plus their adult caregiver. First stories, music, rhymes, and whole body movement. Sing along with the storyteller—it's fun for all! Registration is limited to 2 sessions only, with each session lasting approximately 6 weeks.

Get comfortable using popular eReader technology. No prerequisite.

• learn the difference between a tablet and an eReader
• discover the capabilities of different devices
• play with the different devices

No prerequisite required.
 

Be creative and enjoy the fellowship of others while painting a beautifully sculptured bird house.  learn the technique of how to make yours unique with ceramic artist Yvonne Cessna.  Please register early as space is limited.

All supplies included.

A program for babies ages 4 to 11 months and their adult caregivers. Come prepared to have fun with baby. Please bring a blanket for baby to lie on. Lots of music, rhymes, tickles and bounces. Registration is limited to 2 sessions only, with each session lasting approximately 6 weeks

A fun storytime for toddlers 24 to 35 months of age plus their adult caregiver. Join in with the stories, music, songs, and rhymes. Registration is limited to 2 sessions only, with each session lasting approximately 6 weeks.

Get comfortable using popular eReader technology.

• Learn the difference between a tablet and an eReader
• Discover the capabilities of different devices
• Play with the different devices

No prerequisite.

A fun storytime for toddlers 24 to 35 months of age plus their adult caregiver. Join in with the stories, music, songs, and rhymes. Registration is limited to 2 sessions only, with each session lasting approximately 6 weeks.

A 20-minute active program with picture book stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannelboard stories, and music. Each toddler must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

A fun storytime for preschoolers. Kids can come in pjs and bring that special stuffed animal they adore. Children under the age of 3 are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

For 18-35 months. A 20-minute active program with picture book stories, rhymes, fingerplays, flannelboard stories, and music. Each toddler must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

A one-derful storytime for children 12 to 23 months of age plus their adult caregiver. First stories, music, rhymes, and whole body movement. Sing along with the storyteller—it's fun for all! Registration is limited to 2 sessions only, with each session lasting approximately 6 weeks.

For children ages 3-5 capable of sitting on their own without a caregiver present. Stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and music may be included.

Join fellow writers at a drop-in writers circle for peer support and feedback. The evening's discussion is facilitated by local author and Creative Writing instructor, Melodie Campbell.

A fun storytime for preschoolers ages 2-5. Join us for stories, rhymes, songs and more to develop a love of reading and early literacy skills. Children under the age of 3 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Just drop in.
 

Paws 4 Stories is a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Community Service. For children 6-10 years old who would enjoy reading aloud to a specially-trained dog.

This program runs each Saturday at the Brant Hills Library from June 15 to August 17 (not including June 29 or August 3). Individual 20-minute sessions start at 10:30am, 11am, and 11:30am.

Each dog completes extensive training and evaluations before participating in this program, and is accompanied by a volunteer handler who is screened by St. John Ambulance.
 

A fun storytime for toddlers 24 to 35 months of age plus their adult caregiver. Join in with the stories, music, songs, and rhymes. 

Neville Thompson's book, "Canada and the End of the Imperial Dream" looks at Beverley Baxter's, a Canadian born journalist and British politician, who wrote a column for Maclean's magazine from 1936 to 1960, entitled "London Letters".

Get active with Active Aldershot's Ron Anugus, seniors' fintness specialist and former Olympic athlete.  All fintness levels are welcome, including those with mobility restrictions.  Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. 

Registration is suggested as there is imited space. 

Refreshments provided.

A fun storytime for preschoolers. Kids can come in pjs and bring that special stuffed animal they adore. Children under the age of 3 are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

For children ages 3-5 capable of sitting on their own without a caregiver present. Stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and music may be included.

An introduction to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2010, a program that allows you to store, organize, and manipulate data.

The class covers:

• basics of working with spreadsheets
• centering data into cells
• calculating with functions
• formatting your work

Prerequisite: Strong mousing/good typing skills and experience using MS Word
 

This  program includes practice tests, checking your application online, completing the application form, documents to bring on test day, the Oath of Citizenship, and Citizen and Immigration Canada (CIC).