Learning and Homework Help

 

Tutoring with Laurier Students for Literacy

Elementary school students in grades 2 - 8 can join the Laurier Students for Literacy for free one-on-one tutoring help with reading, writing, and other subjects from Monday to Thursday at the Main Branch. 

Fall programs run from September 29 to November 27. No programs will take place during Reading Week (October 13 - 17) as well as September 30 and November 3. Three programs are available:

Book Buddies (Grades 2 - 8)

Tutoring help with reading and writing.

  • Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Main Branch.

 

Homework Help (Grades 2 - 8)

Tutoring help with homework and other specific skills that need improvement.

  • Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Main Branch.

 

Reading Club (Grades 7 - 8)

Students will meet in a group setting with a volunteer facilitator to discuss and participate in activities about reading comprehension. 

  • Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Main Branch.

Registration opens on September 1.  To register, email lsflclub@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page, Laurier Students for Literacy Brantford.

Please be aware that one-on-one tutoring programs are popular and registration is very limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Additional Learning Support and Materials
  • Kids can learn and practice coding and electronics skills with our coding and electronics kits 

  • Introduce STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) to preschoolers with Early Years Engineering Kits. Each kit is filled with books, toys and support material to encourage learning about engineering.
  • Curriculum Kits are bags filled with up to 20 library items designed to help kids learn about specific subjects
  • Kids can read along with our Vox books. These books have recordings that children can follow along with
  • Our Launchpad tablets are pre-loaded tablets with age-specific learning activities. These can be borrowed and taken home and do not require internet access.
  • Reading and research services. Visit or call the library or email info@brantfordlibrary.ca
  • Activities for kids and families are posted on our Home Based Activities Page
  • eBooks and Audiobooks available through our OverDrive (Libby app), and Tumblebooks. Tumblebooks also has many French books and is available to teachers in both the Grand Erie and Brant Haldimand Catholic school boards.
  • Need a computer with internet or to print documents? Visit our Main Branch and we can help!