Programs Programs & EventsOur in-person and virtual programs are FREE! Registration opens on the 3rd Wed of the month for the next month's programs.View the full online calendar View All Programs Program Guide | January Download our printable Guide for listings of in-person and virtual events. Program Guide | February Download our printable Guide for listings of in-person and virtual events. eNewsletter Sign-up Sign-up to get notified about programs as soon as registration opens. Adults Dating in the Digital Age Anthropologist Treena Orchard talks with culture writer Alicia Cox Thomson. Black History Month at BPL A celebration of Black history, culture, and contributions of Black Canadians. Joy of Community Sports Author & sports writer Perry King examines the value of sport in building community. Southern Ontario Lyric Opera Sabatino Vacca explores Donizetti’s tragic opera, Lucia di Lammermoor. Afternoon at the Movies Watch feature films on the big screen at Central. Come solo or bring a friend! BPL Book Club Meet fellow readers, make lasting friendships, and read great books. Career, Finance & Business Get info from the experts to help you make the most of your worklife and earnings. Health & Wellbeing Programs to help you embrace self-care and learn about your health. Tech Classes for Adults Build your tech confidence! Learn how to use your device or computer. MakerSpace Classes Try out 3D printing, machine embroidery, or laser cutting in our hands-on workshops. Knit 'n' Natter Social meet-ups for fibre enthusiasts. Bring your sticks, hooks, and yarn project. Kids & Teens Family Fun with Literacy Have fun writing as a family! Author Sylvia McNicoll shows you how. Black History Month for Kids Programs geared to children and families during this special month! Tales by Moonlight Experience the vibrant rhythms of African culture with Babarinde Williams. PA Day Fun! | January Come for a day of fun for the whole family! Board games, scavenger hunts & more. STEM & STEAM Programs Explore science, tech, engineering, art & math—virtually or at the library. Relax, Listen & Draw Drop-in Sit back and relax while we read aloud great stories geared to kids in grades 1-3. Coding & Computer Classes Learn coding basics or expand your skills. Ages 9 to 13. Family Storytime & More Check out all our drop-in programs for babies & preschoolers. Available Anytime Library Speakers Consortium Watch live and recorded talks by notable authors and world thought leaders. I Am Nobody's Slave Pulitzer Prize finalist Lee Hawkins talks about his new memoir about his family's enslavement legacy. Stories Behind the Smithsonian Gems With Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, emeritus curator of the Smithsonian Gem Collection. Dive in Character Development Mega-bestselling author Liane Moriarty discusses her newest novel. Living With An Expansive Mind Philosopher Nate Klemp explores pathways to open minded living. Friendship, Reckoning, and Hope Shelby Van Pelt talks about her New York Times bestselling debut novel.
