Spring is just around the corner, and we’ve packed March and April with exciting programs, special events, and activities for all ages at Brock Libraries! From March Break fun and family storytimes to creative kids programs, book clubs, and engaging adult presentations, there’s something happening at every branch. 🌟 Highlights include: March Break activities across all branches Library Book Sale Live theatre performance in Sunderland Wild North Durham nature presentation Monthly Super Saturdays for families Book clubs for kids and adults Creative Kids Club, Storytimes, Reading Buddies, and more Whether you’re looking for something educational, creative, social, or just plain fun — we’ve got you covered this season. 👉 Download the full March–April Program Guide now to see dates, times, and branch locations. MarchApril 2026-Program-Guide-5-1.pdf (4)Download

Donation Info: Donate unused craft supplies at the Sunderland Branch from January 22–February 11 during open hours. Donors receive an early‑bird ticket for priority access on swap day. Cozy Craft Supply Swap Meet – Sunderland Branch Drop-in Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Location: Sunderland Branch Knitters, crafters, and makers—this one’s for you! Bring your unused craft supplies such as yarn, fabric, ribbon, vinyl, scrapbooking materials, washi tape, stickers, patterns, picture frames, canvases, or kids’ art kits and exchange them for something new to spark your creativity. This cozy winter swap is a great way to kick off your creative goals for 2026. We’ll be showcasing crafting books from our collection and encouraging you to explore new hobbies while crafting away the winter blues.

Our latest January–February 2026 Program Guide is here, and it’s packed with exciting programs for all ages across our branches! Whether you’re planning a family outing, looking for something creative to try, or just want to see what’s new at your library, the program guide is your go-to resource. 👉 [Download the January–February 2026 Program Guide](Available as a PDF) JanuaryFebruary 2026-Program-Guide-5-1.pdf (4)Download Pick one up in person at any branch or download your copy today and start planning your next library visit!

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 info@brocklibraries.ca Volunteer Application (1)Download

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 place for a more streamlined experience. Have a few minutes? Not sure what you are looking for or just want to browse around? With trusted news, local stories and radio shows, entertaining TV shows, documentaries, movies, award-winning podcasts, latest sports news and special reports, and much more, CBC Corner has something for everyone and every taste! Do you have children? CBC Corner has tons of safe, educational and entertaining content for children and youth of all ages including tv shows, free online games, fun quizzes and activities as well as news articles made by kids for kids. As a parent, you will also…

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 is accomplished by encouraging learners to read ordered books while they increase their knowledge of letter and sound combinations building on what they already know. While the whole language approach to reading has students learn whole words through context (often using pictures to decipher or guess at unknown words and/or memorize common words by sight), decodable books offer learners a more structured approach to reading by learning letter and sound combinations (phonics). Find these items by typing decodable in the search bar of our library catalogue or look for the red decodable spine label amongst the shelves. A sampling of titles to explore:

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.

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. Visit one of our branches to borrow a Chromebook for up to 3 hours!

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 swim! Visit your local Brock Libraries Branch to borrow an Ontario Provincial Park Day Pass to give you free day access to the parks. Learn More

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 Channel,A&E, PBS and more to bring our library access to thoughtful entertainment. With a Brock Libraries card you are given access to borrow three (3) free titles a month, unlimited Kanopy Kids streaming and 1 Great Courses selection! Stream films anytime, anywhere on your preferred devices. Free for you-brought to you by your library. GET STARTED WITH KANOPY