Learning and Homework Help
Read On Summer Tutoring
What is the Read On program?
Read On is a free summer tutoring program designed to help children improve their literacy skills in English and/or French. Tutoring sessions can also be designed to incorporate math in addition to literacy upon request.
Our tutors are university students with a special interest in education. This program is offered at both the Main Branch (173 Colborne St.) and the St. Paul Branch (441 St. Paul Ave.).
Is my child eligible?
Children entering grades 2 to 6 in September 2025 are eligible for this program. All tutors have experience working with children and receive training before the program begins. Please note, this program is not designed (nor are the tutors qualified) to teach children with special needs.
How do I register my child?
Online registration will open Saturday May 31st, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. and is first come, first served. If you need assistance with registration, please visit the Library or call the Read On Leader at 519-756-2220 x. 3336.
Please select a time slot from the tables below.
Note:
We are only allowing one session per child. If you register your child(ren) for more than one session the additional registrations will be removed. If you accidentally register your child for more than one session, please email us to let us know which session you intend to keep.
Please only submit your form once. You will not receive a confirmation email, but your response has been received.
Session 1: June 30 - July 12 (No session Tuesday, July 1)
Participants are paired with a Read On tutor for a 45-minute time slot.
Tutoring at the Main Branch takes place from Monday to Friday. Tutoring at the St. Paul Branch takes place from Tuesday to Saturday.
| Time | Main - English | Main - French | St. Paul - English | St. Paul - French |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| 11 a.m. | Full | Full | Full | Register |
| 1 p.m. | Full | Register | Full | Full |
| 2 p.m. | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| 3 p.m. | Register | Register | Full | Full |
| 4 p.m. | Full | Full | Full | Register |
Session 2: July 14 - July 26
Participants are paired with a Read On tutor for a 45-minute time slot.
Tutoring at the Main Branch takes place from Monday to Friday. Tutoring at the St. Paul Branch takes place from Tuesday to Saturday.
| Time | Main - English | Main - French | St. Paul - English | St. Paul - French |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| 11 a.m. | Full | Full | Full | Register |
| 1 p.m. | Register | Register | Register | Full |
| 2 p.m. | Register | Full | Full | Full |
| 3 p.m. | Full | Register | Full | Register |
| 4 p.m. | Full | Full | Full | Register |
Session 3: July 28 - August 9 (No session Monday, August 4)
Participants are paired with a Read On tutor for a 45-minute time slot.
Tutoring at the Main Branch takes place from Monday to Friday. Tutoring at the St. Paul Branch takes place from Tuesday to Saturday.
| Time | Main - English | Main - French | St. Paul - English | St. Paul - French |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| 11 a.m. | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| 1 p.m. | Register | Register | Full | Full |
| 2 p.m. | Full | Register | Full | Full |
| 3 p.m. | Full | Full | Full | Register |
| 4 p.m. | Full | Full | Full | Full |
Session 4: August 11 - August 23
Participants are paired with a Read On tutor for a 45-minute time slot.
Tutoring at the Main Branch takes place from Monday to Friday. Tutoring at the St. Paul Branch takes place from Tuesday to Saturday.
| Time | Main - English | Main - French | St. Paul - English | St. Paul - French |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | Register | Full | Full | Full |
| 11 a.m. | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| 1 p.m. | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| 2 p.m. | Full | Full | Full | Full |
| 3 p.m. | Full | Full | Register | Full |
| 4 p.m. | Full | Full | Full | Full |
If you were unable to register for the session you wanted, please fill out the Read On Tutoring Registration Waitlist form.
Absence Policy
If your child is absent for two consecutive sessions, their spot will be forfeited. If the first day of the session is missed your child’s spot will be forfeited.
Contact Read On
Please email Erika at readon@brantfordlibrary.ca if you have any questions or concerns.
Additional Learning Support and Materials
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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!
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