Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

This February, in honour of Black History Month, the BWG Library will be holding a special book club – we will be reading and discussing Kiley Reid’s debut novel Such a Fun Age. The author describes the book as a "comedy of good intentions" and an examination of the "everyday domestic biases that we don’t even know we have." Nominated for many awards, selected for numerous celebrity and media book clubs and landing on dozens of “best of” lists, Such a Fun Age is a funny, nuanced satire that reads differently to every person. It’s a story about race and privilege. Set around a young black babysitter, her well-intentioned employer, and a surprising connection that threatens to undo them both. 

 

Pick up this engaging, fun book at the BWG Library, sign up here and then join us on Thursday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom to discuss it. We look forward to hearing your perspective on this "compulsively, readable story."

 

 

This winter, the BWG Library is bringing you their annual reading challenge! We encourage everyone to complete 13 fun book activities and log your reading.

 

Reading challenges are a fun way to track your reading and try something new. You can find your birthday in a Dewey Decimal number, read a book in a section you've never browsed before, or read an interactive book. Earn badges by logging your reading and completing the fun activities. If you earn 13 badges or cross off 13 activities on our reading challenge "bingo" sheet by February 28 – you get to be endered into a prize draw!

 

This challenge is open to readers of all ages. You can sign up at bwglibrary.beanstack.org or download the Beanstack app on your mobile device. Or, you can pick up a reading challenge "bingo" sheet at the library! There are so many ways to join. Have fun!

 

BWG Library is delighted to once again offer (ILLO) Inter-Library Loan service to our cardholders.

 

If you are looking for a book or audiobook that we don’t have in our collection, just request it using our online form (from the tabs on our homepage, choose Services, and then click on Purchase or Inter-Library Loan Requests). We’ll try to borrow it for you, from another Ontario public library.

This is a great way to find older, more rare books and audiobooks. Or to source titles from a series you’re enjoying. Our collection just got a lot bigger!

 

Looking for reads that seek social justice, equity, and fight discrimination?

 

Click here to take a look at our anti-racism book recommendation list, curated for you by our information services team. The reads are for Adults, Teens, and Kids!

 

Don’t you ever wish that you had a head start on learning how to manage, save, and spend your money? Do you want to learn more about it? It's never too early to start! 💰

 

Join us for a free 2 part workshop with Basia Pozin, Canada's youngest branch manager, and start learning about personal finance, managing, saving and spending your money!

 

Recommended for ages 10-15.

 

There will be 2 virtual workshops tailored for true beginners, including topics such as budgeting and saving, bank accounts and credit cards.

 

Week 1: Thursday, January 27

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

 

• Budgeting
• Building a savings plan

 

Week 2: Thursday, February 3

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

 

• Debit cards vs credit cards
• Building good credit history

 

Register for the 2 free workshops by clicking here.

 

Drop in any time between Thursday, January 27 and Saturday, January 29 for a StoryWalk® in the field! Take a self-guided walk along the field beside the Library.

 

Enjoy the story by dropping in at anytime while the StoryWalk® is taking place (no registration required).

 

Follow along with the story "Our Favorite Day of the Year" by A.E. Ali in celebration of Family Literacy Day on Thursday, January 27!

 

Please dress accordingly for the weather as this is an outdoor program.  Be sure to share a photo from your StoryWalk® to our social media or via email to bwgmailbox@bradford.library.on.ca.

 

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and was developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

 

Please wear a mask and maintain physical distancing.

The duration of the StoryWalk® being left up is subject to weather and may change.  

 

Celebrate Black History Month with an interactive performance with Juno Nominated musician, composer, dancer and educator Njacko Backo!

 

'In this virtual performance, learn about the important role that music, dance and storytelling play in everyday life in Cameroon, Central Africa.' Experience traditional drumming, dance and listen to a traditional story.

 

Join us on Saturday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m.

 

Free. All ages welcome. Register here to get a link to the performance.

 

 

 

Monday   

9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

Tuesday

9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

Wednesday

9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

Thursday

9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

Friday

9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

Saturday

9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 

Sunday

Closed