What’s Happening at the Brockville Library
SweetLegs Pop-Up Shop
Saturday, December 7th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Make your list and check it twice! Get your SweetLegs shopping at the Brockville Public Library. A portion of sales will towards support for the Brockville Public Library. Cash, credit and debit will be available.
Indigenous Heritage Series: Faceless Dolls
Thursday, January 30, 2020, 6 – 8 pm at the Library Learn about Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women; the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and its impact on Indigenous People. Make a faceless doll, followed by drumming and songs at 7:30 pm. Supplies are included, feel free to bring you own embellishments for the dolls. Free.
Start with Hello
Every Kid in Our Communities (including the Brockville Public Library) has launched a “Start with Hello” campaign. It starts with 3 simple steps. See a young person Reach out Say “Hello” Find out more!
LinkedIn Learning
We are pleased to offer a new online learning tool, with over 4,000 video courses from top experts!
Our History
The Brockville Public Library (BPL) was formally established in July 1895, an out-growth of the collections and services developed by the Brockville Mechanic’s Institute.
The library was founded in 1842 with the purpose “to collect books of interest to clerks, apprentices and craftsmen; to sponsor lectures on a variety of subjects; and to conduct experiments in natural philosophy (essentially, physics and chemistry)”, wrote Canadian Historian Ian MacPherson.
