KEEPING OUR BRANCHES CLOSED SUPPORTS PHYSICAL DISTANCING

Working in close collaboration with our partners at the City of Brampton and Peel Public Health, we are today sharing the update that all Brampton Library branches will remain closed until further notice to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ‘plank’ the curve of contagion.

Knowing how much you rely on our branch services makes our decision especially difficult, but all of us must practice physical distancing at this critical time.

Some important take-aways:

• If you have borrowed library materials, please do not return them to our drop boxes until we reopen, overdue fines will not be charged on these items
• Our ‘holds’ service is not currently available. It will resume when we reopen

While we cannot interact with you in person, our online library service continues. Our Digital Library offers Brampton Library cardholders a full range of eResources, eAudiobooks, eBooks for all ages, online learning, and more.  You will need your library card to get started. If you don’t have one, click here to get one today.. There are no restrictions to digital access when you sign up online.

We miss you and look forward to welcoming you back! Please keep in touch at chieflib@bramlib.on.ca. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @bramptonlibrary. Share what you’re reading and let us know how you are coping. We will post regular updates here and on social media.

Sincerely,

Jaipaul Massey-Singh, Brampton Library Board Chair

Susan Bartoletta, Interim CEO

For updated information on COVID-19, visit www.peelregion.ca/coronavirus and follow @RegionofPeel. 

More information:

• Peel Public Health – Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• Province of Ontario: Ministry of Health – Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• Government of Canada – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
• World Health Organization – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Calling all trivia lovers! Each week from June-September join us online for themed trivia nights that put your knowledge to the test. This virtual program will take place via Google Meet on Thursdays from 7 - 8pm.

You can now RSVP on Eventbrite. Those who RSVP to attend will be emailed instructions on how to join by Google Meet.

How to Play:

1. Sign up for the weeks you want to participate on Eventbrite
2. At the time of the event click the access link sent in the event reminder email.
3. We recommend you use two devices. One for viewing the Google Meet screen and the other for answering questions on Kahoot. However, if you only have access to one device you can split your screen or just have the Kahoot answer page open. 
4. Join the program 10 minutes early if you have any concerns about setting up your device(s).

Trivia Schedule:

• June 4 - Pop Culture Trivia: Star Wars, Disney Classics & General Knowledge Trivia
• June 11 - School Subjects Trivia: Geography, Science & History
• June 18 - Movie Trivia: General Knowledge, Hollywood Classics & Harry Potter Trivia
• June 25 - Netflix and Your Favourite TV Shows
• July 2 - Music Trivia: Canadian Artists, Instrumental Knowledge and Musicals 
• July 9 - Sports Trivia: Football, Basketball & Soccer
• July 16 - Pop Culture Trivia: Superheroes, Fashion & Modern Slang
• July 23 - Gold Medal Trivia (Olympics) 
• July 30 -  School Subjects Trivia: Astronomy, Art & English 
• August 6 - Hollywood vs. Bollywood vs. Hollywood North  
• August 13 - Sitcom-o-rama (Friends, The Office and The Simpsons)
• August 20 - Chart Topping Music Trivia 
• August 27 - Sports with Sticks Trivia: Baseball, Tennis & Hockey
• September 3 - Some like it Hot (Cooking Trivia)

If you have any questions email events@bramptonlibrary.ca

Brampton Library membership is free to all residents of Ontario. 

Register for your Online Library Card

• If you have never had a Brampton Library card, please click here to apply for an Online Library Card!
• If you already have a Brampton Library Card but need assistance retrieving your number or PIN, please contact circ@bramptonlibrary.ca. 

PIN

Your PIN is your Personal Identification Number. Brampton Library assigns the last four digits of your telephone number as your PIN. To retrieve your PIN, please send an email to  circ@bramptonlibrary.ca. Please be prepared to provide your library card number.

Replace a lost, stolen or damaged card

Please report all lost, stolen or damaged library cards by sending an email to circ@bramptonlibrary.ca.

While our branches remain closed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, you can still use your Brampton Library card to access our digital collections and services from home. Click here to get started. 

To view all Brampton Library policies, click here.

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