Gather with other knitters in a relaxed environment to chat, share projects and pick up new tips.  All ages are welcome. Come a bit early, we'll meet you outside the Board Room starting at 6:30.

Wednesdays, November 15 - December 6, 6 - 8 p.m.

Presented in partnership with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.

Public health nurses will help you learn about labour and birth and how to care for yourself and your family in the days after your baby is born.

Classes fill quickly. Call early in your pregnancy to register. To register, call Health Connection Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520. 

A free support group that provides parents a place to talk, share experiences and encourage each other.

Are you looking to prioritize your well-being, find joy in life, and effectively manage stress? Join our Self-Care Toolkit Series at the Library, where you'll embark on a transformative journey towards a happier and more balanced life.

Wednesday, December 20 • 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Join Andréa monthly to enjoy conversation, board games and brain games for older adults. Drop-in.

 

Meetings happen on the fourth Wednesday of the month, in the Boardroom.

Wednesday, December 13, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

This club meets every other month, online and in-person, to explore the worlds of psychological thrillers and mysteries.

 

Next Meeting: December 13, Are you Sara? by SC Lalli

 

Send an email to Elizabeth at ecampbell@bradford.library.on.ca to reserve a copy of the book. New members always welcome!

 

The BWG Library is pleased to present with the Ukrainian Community of Bradford, in partnership with the IOUC Fourth Wave, this exhibit in the Zima Room from November 25 - December 8.

The BWG Library has partnered with Rise Up BWG to host the First Annual One Love Artisan Market on Saturday, January 13 from 11 - 3 p.m. in the Zima Room and Café.

We are seeking local artisans, vendors, and business owners who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or Persons of Colour, and who are interested in tabling and promoting their business at the First Annual One Love Artisan Market!

Vendor tables are free, however, Rise Up BWG will be asking for a $50 deposit  to reserve the table, which will be returned on the day of the market.

Space is limited and Rise Up BWG will be prioritizing artisans and business owners who live or work in/around the BWG are, as well as diversity in selection.

Applications can be found here and are due by Thursday, November 30 at 11:59 p.m.

Rise Up BWG will follow up with applicants by Sunday, December 10.

New members are welcome to join our discussions about a variety of books. The book club will be meeting hybrid-style, both live in the Library, and over zoom at the same time. The Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Zoom participants will be sent login information to connect using the Zoom platform prior to events.

For more information and to obtain copies of each month's book please contact Elizabeth at ecampbell@bradford.library.on.ca.

Upcoming book club meeting dates:

January 31 - Ties That Tether by Jane Igharo

February 28 - Easy Crafts for the Insane by Kelly Williams Brown

 

Friday, December 8, 7 - 9 p.m.

The Town of BWG's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Committee invites you to their Open House!

The event will take place inside the Zima Room on Friday, December 8th from 7 - 9 p.m. and will include an evening of community outreach and relationship building.

Children's activities and refreshments will be provided.

About the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee:This committee will build upon the work of the former Anti-Racism Advisory Committee and broaden its mandate to address inequities across marginalized communities and improve the sense of belonging, representation and security among all residents.

Sunday, December 17, 2 - 4 p.m.

What's a music and poetry circle? Come see for yourself! Bring a song, an instrument, or a piece of poetry.

You can also just sit, relax, and enjoy as neighbours go round the circle and each share something they're working on.

All ages and experience levels welcome, and we hope to see you there!

Upcoming Meetings for 2024: January 28, February 25, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23