Culture Days
Celebrate Culture in Your Community! Fun for All Ages
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Saturday, September 21 • 2 - 3:30 p.m. Come out and meet local authors at this incredible celebration of literature and creativity in BWG! Music & Poetry Circle Sunday, September 22 • 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! Tween and Teen Zentangles for kids 8 - 15 years old Monday, September 23 • 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Relax and explore the fun of creating complex designs using simple patterns. Blue Dog Storytime for kids 3 - 5 years old Tuesday, September 24 • 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Join Michelle for crafts, fun, and the story "Why is Blue Dog Blue?" How to Write your Artist's Statement for teens and adults Tuesday, September 24 • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. A professional artist's statement is useful for any artist, whether you need it to apply for grants, exhibitions or just as a jumping off point for discussing your work. Join other artists as we tackle the process of translating the meaning of our work into a polished and clear statement. English Conversation Corner Thursdays: September 26 and October 10 • 6 - 7:30 p.m. A friendly space for anyone looking to practice speaking English and connecting with one another. All are welcome. Presented in partnership with the Bradford Baha'i Community. |
Canva Tips and Tricks for teens and adults Thursday, September 26 • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Bring along your laptop (or borrow one of ours) and learn how to get the most out of everybody's favourite graphic design site. PA Day Fun with Art for Kids 5 - 12 years old Friday, September 27 • 11:45 - 1:15 p.m. Get inspired by the works of great artists in this drop-in program with Michelle. "We Belong" Celebrating Black, Indigenous, Caribbean, and African Cultures, Creatives, and Art Saturday, October 5 • 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Storytelling, authors, performances, and more! Featuring Kim Wheatley and Maxine Gordon Palomino. Presented in partnership with Ancestral Voices We Belong. Ghosts & Glamour for ages 8 and up Jeremy John X Haus of Deveraux Saturday, October 12 • 11:30 a.m. Two of our favourite performer groups come together in this fun mashup. Join us as Carmen and Athena from the Haus of Deveraux collaborate with author Jeremy John to read ghost stories from the book The Strange Grave of Mikey Dunbar: and other stories to make you poop your pants. Join the fun and wear your most fabulous or spookiest attire. Local History Association Meeting Saturday, October 12 • 2 - 4 p.m. This month: Hurricane Hazel - 70 years |
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Ancestral Voices We Belong
Saturday, October 5 • 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
"We Belong"
Celebrating Black, Indigenous, Caribbean, and African Cultures, Creatives, and Art
Saturday, October 5 • 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Storytelling, authors, performances, and more!
Featuring Kim Wheatley and Maxine Gordon Palomino.
Presented in partnership with Ancestral Voices We Belong.
Part of our Culture Days Programming
So you want to run for election
Wednesday, October 23 • 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Considering running for election but not sure if political office is for you?
If you have questions or would like to know more about running for election (or getting involved in politics), join us for a panel discussion featuring a diverse group of organizations with experience supporting candidates of varied backgrounds.
Panelists include Tara Reynolds, BWG Town Clerk, Velma Morgan from Operation Black Vote, Laura Wood from ElectHer, and Sydney Penner and Erika De Torres from Apathy is Boring, to learn more about the election process, what issues potential candiates might face and how to be an actively engaged citizen.
This program is designed for teens and adults.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Library Book Sale is coming back
Friday, October 18: 4 -7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 19: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, October 20: 1 - 3 p.m.
Come stock up on fall reads • Great books at bargain prices
We are happy to accept your donations for the Book Sale. However, please keep in mind that we do not accept magazines, textbooks, encyclopedia sets, Reader's Digest volumes or sets, or any items that are torn, damaged or musty/moldy.
You can drop off your donations to the Library during our regular hours. Please check with staff at the Service Desk when you arrive and they will direct you regarding where to leave your donations. Thank you for thinking of us!
Johannes Linstead: From Spain to Cuba
Friday, October 25 • 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Celebrate Latin Heritage Month in BWG!
"From Spain to Cuba" follows the migration of the guitar from its origins in the Mediterranean to its journey across the sea to the Americas. Be prepared to be spellbound by the fiery guitar of Johannes Linstead.
From having over half a billion streams, to being named Canada’s “Guitarist of the Year,” to winning eight “Best Album” awards, to seven Top-Ten US Billboard charting albums, Johannes Linstead has become recognized internationally as one of the best selling guitarists in the Instrumental, Jazz and World Music genres.
Sponsored by Alectra.