Orange Shirt Day September 30th, 2023
On Saturday, September 30, the staff at all Brock Township Public Libraries will wear orange shirts to stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities. We invite you to join us by wearing orange too. Let’s send a powerful message that we are committed to acknowledging the past, learning from it, and […]
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 MoreA Night with Author Heather Marshall!
Join us as we host Author Heather Marshall on our big screen to discuss her debut novel “Looking For Jane”, an instant #1 best-seller. This masterful debut novel inspired by true stories, is about three women whose lives are bound together by a long-lost letter, a mother’s love, and a […]
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 […]
Read MoreMuse – Now Online!
Do you write; poetry, short stories, or music? This free community-led program is now meeting virtually once a month
Read MoreExtra practice for your Ontario G1 drivers license written test
Going for your G1 license? This online resource provides G1 practice tests for anyone that is preparing for the written portion of their G1 driving exam.
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