In conversation with Ian Williams. Scotiabank Giller Prize willer Ian Williams joins us in person to discuss the impact of racial encounters on racialized people. Register here. 

An overview of 400 years of Black History in Canada with Channon Oyenira. Learn about the rich, expansive history and experiences of people of African descent in Canada over 400 years. Four Corners February 11, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Register here. 

We are proud to share that Brampton Arts Walk of Fame Recipient and Scotiabank Giller Prize-winning author Ian Williams will be in conversation with Jael Richardson, the Executive Director of Brampton's Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) and published author of many books at Cyril Clark Lecture Theatre on February 8. We look forward to learning about the past 400 years with Channon Oyeniran, Vice President of the Ontario Black History Society, sharing at drumming and batik programs, and presenting our first Black-owned Artisan Market! Intrigued? Read on for the full details and click on the links to register.

Black History Month Programs at Brampton Library

African drumming

Be inspired by the rhythms of West Africa at this interactive performance by Saikou Saho, a masterful drummer from the Gambia. Featuring the healing power of the drum, the beat, the rhythm of the Motherland. Saikou will share his twenty-five-year journey as a teacher, performer, and stable culture keeper in Toronto and abroad.

Chinguacousy,  Feb. 4 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Cyril Clark, Feb. 4 2–3 p.m.

Batik Workshop with Deon Best

Original to Indonesia, this art form was popularized in West Africa, becoming a cultural instrument. Join Visual Arts Brampton artist, Deon Best, in this four-week series exploring Batik as both a form of art and cultural expression. All materials will be provided.

Tuesday, February 7, 6-8 p.m.

Thursday, February 16, 6-8 p.m.

Saturday, February 25, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Ian Williams in conversation with Jael Richardson

Award-winning author and poet Ian Williams was inducted into the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame in 2021 and won the Scotiabank Giller Prize in 2019. Williams will join us for an on-stage conversation with Jael Richardson, Brampton author and Executive Director of the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD), about the impact of racial encounters on racialized people, drawing on his non-fiction book Disorientation: Being Black in the World.

Cyril Clark Theatre, Feb. 8, 6–7 p.m.

An overview of 400 years of Black History in Canada with Channon Oyeniran

Suitable for ages 7 to 107, this presentation is an educational and enlightening experience for the whole family. Providing an overview on the rich and expansive history and experiences of people of African descent in Canada over 400 years, topics will include:

• Black and Indigenous enslavement in Canada
• Legacies of enslavement with a focus on anti-Black racism
• The stories and achievements of significant individuals and groups that have contributed to various aspects of Canadian society. 

Don't miss this opportunity for you and your family to talk about the various experiences and contributions of Black people in Canada. Channon Oyeniran is a historian, Black history consultant, and lecturer for Black History in Canada. She's the current Vice President of the Ontario

Four Corners, Feb 11, 11–12 p.m.

Black-owned Artisan Market

In recognition of Black History Month, Brampton Library will be hosting a market featuring the work and art of Black artisans. Celebrate the skills of these local business owners devoted to skincare, drawing, sewing, digital art, and so much more.

Chinguacousy Feb. 18, 2–4 p.m.

Enroute 2 Success board games

Join Enroute 2 Success, a Black youth group, for monthly board game socials at Brampton Library. The group will focus on the game of chess and explore various other board games, including those specific to African culture during Black History Month.

Game: Mancala 

Chingaucousy Wednesday, Feb. 1, 6-8 p.m.

Chinguacousy Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6-8 p.m.

Chinguacousy Wednesday, Feb. 15, 6-8 p.m.

Chinguacousy Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m.

Chinguacousy Wednesday, Feb. 29, 6-8 p.m.

About Brampton Library:

As a progressive organization serving a diverse population of almost 650,000, we enrich the lives of our residents by promoting literacy and providing access to recreational materials and information (books, magazines, large print materials, audiobooks, DVDs, and more) in our branches and online. The library also offers more than 110 computer workstations with free internet access and wireless connectivity for members' own laptops. Explore our website to learn more.

Brampton Library accepts resumes for employment on an ongoing basis. Resumes will be kept on file for six (6) months and are reviewed continuously as suitable vacancies come open to external applicants.

Please note that all job offers will be conditional upon providing, at your expense, a current Criminal Record Search acceptable for employment at the Library.

Brampton Library is a unionized environment, CUPE Local 1776.

Current Opportunities:

Shelver

Position: Shelver

Location: Brampton, Ontario

Job Type: Regular, Part-Time

Job Term: Temporary/Permanent

Job ID: #05-2023

Salary Range: $21.18 - $21.82 per hour

Posting Status: Open

Posting Date: January 26, 2023

Closing Date: February 6, 2023

OVERVIEW: This role is responsible for sorting, shelving and maintaining library materials according to established procedures.

Customer Service Agent

Position: Customer Service Agent

Location: Brampton, Ontario

Job Type: Regular, Part-Time

Job Term: Temporary/Permanent

Job ID: #05-2023

Salary Range: $28.47 – $30.62 per hour

Posting Status: Open

Posting Date: January 26, 2023

Closing Date: February 6, 2023

OVERVIEW: This role is responsible for performing routine tasks in the service of customers according to established procedures.

How To Apply:

1. Download and complete the HR Application Form. Each posting requires a new application form.

2. Use the posting number clearly on your cover letter, resume and/or in the subject heading if using email.

3. Use on of the methods below to submit your application.

Email:

Send your resume as an email attachment (either as a text file or a Microsoft Work file) to careers@bramlib.on.ca

Fax:

Attention: Human Resources

905-453-0810

In Person:

Completed Application forms and resumes can also be dropped off at the service desk at any of our locations.

While the library thanks you in advance for your interest, only those candidates being considered will be contacted.

Brampton Library is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), Brampton Library will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. . If selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require. Any information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. 

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Demystifying mortgages and investing. Experts from RBC Meeting place will share how mortgages work. Register here. 

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Heart Health Series. Learn how to prevent heart disease in this program series presented by healthcare professionals. Learn more here. 

Discover online learning. Try the Hands-On Introduction: Python course on LinkedIn Learning to develop your skills and learn expert tips. Learn how to get started for free with your Brampton Library card here. 

Free one-on-one legal consultation. Get free one-on-one legal consultation with a lawyer from the South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario (SALCO). Call the library at 905-793-4636 or email events@bramlib.on.ca to book your 30-minute appointment in advance.