Learn to Crochet
Learn to crochet with an easy beginner scarf project, over three lessons.
Wed. Feb. 1, 6 to 7:30 pm,
Sat. Feb. 4, 10 to 11:30 am,
Wed. Feb 22, 6 to 7:30 pm
For beginners of all ages. Bring a crochet hook, size 4.0/4.5 and two 50 gram balls of yarn. FREE. Register at the circulation desk.
Library launches its new logo!
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CHECK OUT OUR NEW LOGO New Library card/key tag combo now available. Just ask us! |
Tech Thursdays
Do you have a new eReader?
Come to Tech Thursdays in January and learn how to set up and use your eReader, install and use Adobe Digital Editions, and learn how to use Overdrive to access free library eBooks (not compatible with Kindles). FREE. Open to all ages. Bring your eReader and laptop (if you have one).
Thursday February 2, 2012, 6 to 7:30 pm
Thursday February 16, 2012, 6 to 7:30 pm
Bridge @ your library
Starting in January 2012 there will be a weekly Bridge game at the library
Tuesdays 1 to 4 pm
The game is free and all levels of players are welcome (including beginners).
New Adult Book Club
Brockville Public Library is starting a new book club. Meetings will be held on the last Tuesday evening of each month from 6 to 7:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Book selections will be posted on the BPL website and Facebook page. Meeting Schedule
New! Children's Calendar of Events
Check out our monthly events calendar for children's programs at the library. New weekly programs on Saturday afternoons include Lego Club, movies, stories and crafts! See the monthly Calendar for details. January 2011 Calendar
Events Calendar
Now you can see all our library programs and upcoming events in one glance. Below the calendar is a printable PDF version. For details on the programs please go to the Adult, Children's and Teen programming pages.
Watch for our new interactive events calendar when we launch our updated site in the new year!
Bookmyne app now available for Android
BookMyne™ makes it quick and easy to access your local library on the go! Search your library’s catalog, download items, manage your account, and find suggested reading instantly with your Android device.
Download it now from the Android Market.
Read to Every Kid, Every Day
Read to Every Kid, Every Day is an annual literacy project that promotes the importance of daily reading to children by voting to choose Leeds & Grenville's favourite children's book.
Visit us from October 17th, 2011 to January 27, 2012 (Family Literacy Day).
Read all 10 nominated titles and give your child the opportunity to vote on their favourite! The winning title will be announced on Family Literacy Day.
New Antiques Reference Database
This new addition to our online databases contains detailed descriptive and pricing information on antiques, many collectibles, fine art and historic Americana sold at regional auctions throughout the United States and includes images for 100% of its records. Records contain supplemental reference information, including literature citations and independently researched reference notes providing biographical, contextual and background data about a given item.
Access the database at the library | Access the database at home
Take out more free DVD's
Due to the growing size of our DVD collection we are now able to offer you the opportunity to sign out more DVD's on your library card. Previously you could sign out two entertainment DVD's, now you can sign out FOUR.
Kobo eReaders available for loan
Have you tried an eReader yet? If not, you’re missing out on one of the fastest growing ways to read your favourite books…free at your Library! More...
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