Thank you Ontario Trillium Foundation for providing us with the Resilient Communities Fund!
Check out all of the wonderful things we accomplished with the Resilient Communities Fund grant. The Resilient Communities Fund grant had a profound impact on our organization, programs, and services, with the introduction of hotspots being a standout transformation. These hotspots significantly boosted connectivity, enabling efficient work and service access […]
Read MoreBlack History Month Virtual Event
Register at BHMKernCarter.eventbrite.ca We are excited to announce Kern Carter, author of the teen novel Boys and Girls Screaming, will share the pain and joy behind his book’s creative process as well as his personal journey of breaking through a challenging career.
Read MoreIs 2024 finally your year to change? Join our inspirational program and find the motivation you need!
Are you tired of breaking your resolutions? Is it time for you to reclaim your life? If you are nodding along to these questions, this free seminar is your next empowering step.
Read MoreRead our OTF Media Release Here
From Left to Right: Jolene Munro, Coordinator of Technology & Collections, Brock Township Public Library Patrick Malloy, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Grant Review Team volunteer Laurie Scott, MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock Katie-Scarlett MacGillivray, CEO, Brock Township Public Library $51,900 OTF Grant Provides Brock Libraries with Access to Technology to Enhance Programming […]
Read MoreLive Trivia Nights are back starting in October!
Are you smarter than a Librarian? Join us at the Tar’d and Feather’d Pub in Beaverton to find out! Hosted by our very own smarty pants librarians…Read more to see dates and contact info.
Read MoreTeen Volunteers Needed
ATTENTION TEENS! If you…. Like working with kids… Need volunteer hours for school… Want to gain experience for your resume… Download the volunteer application below. Fill it out and send it to jenfulop@brocklibraries.ca
Read MoreNew Online Resource – CBC Corner
CBC Corner – Discover the best Canadian shows, stories & more Brock Libraries is very happy to announce that we’ve added a new digital resource to our website! Developed especially for public libraries, CBC Corner is a digital portal that brings CBC’s audio, video and news content together in one […]
Read MoreDecodable Books at Brock Libraries!
As the grateful recipients of a mini-grant from the International Dyslexia Association, Ontario, Brock Libraries is pleased to showcase our newly purchased decodable book collection! Decodable books are written in a format that builds reading skills and confidence in all readers, but especially struggling readers and those with Dyslexia. This […]
Read MoreGenealogy Help Session
Drop into the Cannington Branch on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Discover your family story with our in-house genealogy specialist Katherine! Get free help with your family research. Half hour sessions available.
Read MoreBorrow a Chromebook!
Brock Libraries in partnership with Brock Community Health Centre now have Chomebooks available for usage in branch! Chromebook allow you to: Connect to the internet using Chrome internet browser through a wireless network. Direct access (with a Gmail account) to Google Search; Google Mail; Google Drive, YouTube, Google Play store. […]
Read MoreSibbald Point
Looking for a day trip and to spend some time outdoors? Try Sibbald Park Provincial Park! Sibbald Point Provincial Park is less than 30 minutes away from Brock. This park has easy hiking trails, bike paths along Lake Simcoe and sandy beaches to get some sun and go for a […]
Read MoreBrock Libraries is now streaming Kanopy!
Brock Libraries is now streaming Kanopy! Looking for a new TV series or video for yourself or the whole family? Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and kid favourites. They partner with studios like A24, The Criterion Collection, History […]
Read MoreBalsam Lake
Looking for a new hiking trail? Try Balsam Lake Provincal Park! Balsam Lake Provincial Park is a 30 minute drive from Brock and has two lovely hiking trails. The Lookout Trail gives you a panoramic view of the surrounding area while you walk through eskers and kames formed over 10,000 […]
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