Happy Family Literacy Day! In case you didn’t know, every year on January 27 families across Canada come together to read and play to promote literacy. 

Want to instill the love of reading? Let your kids catch you reading! Don’t underestimate the value of your family seeing you read or starting dinner late because you can’t put down that book!

Here are five fun and easy ways to celebrate Family Literacy Day:

1. Read a book as a family that has been turned into a movie, then watch the movie. Talk about the differences and preferences. Which was better?

• “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio
• “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate

2. Plan a themed family reading night! Decorate the house in the theme and have every family member read the same type of book. As a treat, enjoy themed snacks!

3. Write a letter to a relative you haven't seen for a while, including drawings and photographs. You may not have been able to see them in some time!

4. Create a family scrapbook. Spend time talking about the different pictures and experiences you are including and leave pages open for new things you’d like to do together!

5. Visit one (or all!) of our story walks across Brampton! 

On January 27, join @BramptonLibrary on Instagram Stories to share your family’s favourite read!

For families preparing their children for reading and writing, check out our Daily Literacy Calendars and 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, available to download or pick up from any Brampton Library branch. 

Happy Family Literacy Day!

New! Winter Activity Kits. Borrow a mini hockey set for free with your library card. Click here to learn more. 

Brampton Library continues to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on our community and make adjustments to our services when necessary for the health, safety, and well-being of our customers and staff. Due to staff shortages and in the interest of our community, we have made the decision to reduce our services at all eight Brampton Library branches.

As of tomorrow, Friday, January 7, 2022, the following changes will take effect:

• Mount Pleasant Village branch will have reduced hours and will offer curbside pickup only. The new hours will be: 
• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday: 1 p.m.–8 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 1 p.m.–5 p.m.

• At all other branches, our hours of operation will remain the same. Possible closures due to staff shortages will be communicated through our website, social media, and email notifications. Please check our website before visiting a branch for the most current information. You will still be able to access in-branch services, with the following exceptions:
  • Library Chromebooks will not be available.
  • In-branch study space and the use of personal devices to work or study will not be available.

You will still be able to access library materials and online resources. Use of library computers for one hour per day as well as printing services for $0.20 per page will remain available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Brampton Library's Local Authors Showcase 2022-2023. Recognizes books by authors currently living in Peel Region. Click here to learn more and submit your application online.