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Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.

  • Banner reading "Holiday Card Quilling" on a red background surrounded by pine branches.

    Saturday Dec 16, 2023 at 2:30pm
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event and its waiting list are full

    Create intricate paper art perfect for the season in a simple, easy to follow craft. Enjoy a calm atmosphere, good conversation, and discover how to turn swirls of paper into a wintery art piece or holiday card that is sure to impress. 

  • stuffies

    Tuesdays, Jan 02, 2024 - Jan 03, 2024
    6:30pm
    45 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Ever wonder what stuffed animals do at night while you are sleeping? 

    Part 1: Bring your favourite stuffed animal to a pyjama storytime and leave them here for a sleepover. Secret cameras will catch them playing overnight. 

    Part 2: Pick up your stuffed animal and join us to watch a slideshow of your stuffies' nighttime mischief. 

    This is a registered program as a series. 

  • Saturdays, Jan 06, 2024 - Jan 20, 2024
    2:30pm
    60 minutes

    2 sessions remaining

    Join us for a high energy, interactive musical Storytime that engages your child with gross motor skills and early literacy fun using books, songs, music, dance and musical instruments.  This program is for children 3 to 5 years accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  

    Registration required (you will be registered for both January dates). 

  • Banner reading "Job Search Workshop" on top of a photo of people waiting to be interviewed.

    Thursday Jan 11, 2024 at 3:00pm
    120 minutes

    Looking to start in a new position, apply for your first job, or jump back into the workplace? The Community Employment Resource Centre (CERC) is here to offer you tips, tricks, and get you started on your job search. Join us for an informative afternoon with a presenter from CERC that will have you one step closer to finding your dream job

  • Saturday Jan 13, 2024 at 11:00am
    60 minutes

    Sorry this event is full

    Join us for a tour of the Digitization Lab. This lab is equipped with bookable work stations that allow you to digitize your old photographs, slides and negatives, as well as your VHS tapes and 8mm film reels. This tour will be an orientation of the equipment, the stations and the online booking system.

  • Monday Jan 22, 2024 at 7:30pm
    60 minutes

    Calling all trivia fans, game show enthusiasts, and people who know a lot of random facts! Join us for a trivia night at the Beaverbrook Branch where you'll tackle questions from a wide range of categories (not just about books!) to win a prize and the respect of the trivia community. Enjoy a fun atmosphere, good music, questions for teens and older adults alike, and refreshments!

  • Friday Jan 26, 2024 at 2:00pm
    60 minutes

    Registration opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am

    Do you have a fun character that you'd like to create a story for? Come join award winning author/illustrator and graphic novelist, Rob Justus, on January 26th for an AMAZING storytelling workshop! Rob will share his helpful tips and tricks in drafting your hero's journey. From breathing life in your character and what they want and need; to the world they inhabit and the obstacles they need to overcome to accomplish their goal; along with how that character will grow over the course of your story. Come with the seeds of an idea and leave with a fruitful garden of storytelling delights!

    Ages 8-12. Registration required. 

  • Saturday Jan 27, 2024 at 2:30pm
    45 minutes

    Registration opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am

    Celebrate Family Literacy Day 2024 with Honorary Chair Barbara Reid (virtual presenter)! Barbara will be doing a demonstration on how to use clay to create a picture. She will share unique techniques you can use to make different things. The event is pre-recorded and will be viewed in branch as we follow along to create our own works of art using clay. This event is ideal for families with children ages 7 to 12.  This program is presented in English.

  • Tuesdays, Jan 30, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024
    6:30pm
    45 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Registration opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am

    Parent at and Child Book Club

    Share the love of reading! This new book club is for kids 10-12 and a parent or guardian. Share a book together and then join for fun and a book chat. The first book will be kept at the information desk in the kids’ section for you to pick up and read prior to the first book club meeting.

    We will meet monthly on Tuesday at 6:30 (45 minutes)

    One registration per family.

    January 30th Smile by Raina Telgemeier

    February 27th The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

    March 26th   Restart by Gordon Korman

    April 30th  The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

  • Friday Feb 02, 2024 at 2:30pm
    90 minutes

    This is sure to be a love like gnome other. In some Scandinavian folklore, gnomes were said to reside near houses, watch over families, and protect against bad luck. Now you can create your own Valentine's Day gnome, perfect for giving to loved ones or to reside over your own fireplace mantel, bookshelves, or home entrance. Join Beaverbrook staff for an easy craft, good conversation, and a cozy atmosphere.