Learning and Homework Help

We offer several opportunities for children to improve their reading, math and language skills. 

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!

Read On Summer Tutoring

Kids in grades 2-6 are paired with a trained tutor for two-weeks of one-on-one tutoring sessions in the summer. Tutoring can be in reading, math or French. Registration opens in June.

Laurier Students for Literacy Book Buddies

  • For children in grades 2 - 6 during the school year (Program begins September 25, 2023)
  • Child receives one-on-one reading help from a Laurier Students for Literacy Club volunteer
  • Program runs Monday to Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Main Branch and online via Zoom
  • Registration is required
  • Email LSFLclub@gmail.com for more information and to register

Getting Ready for Kindergarten

  • For preschoolers ages 3+ (must be toilet trained)
  • Children participate in activities that prepare them for kindergarten
  • Activities are done with programmer while parents wait in the Library
  • Sessions are usually held fall, winter and spring
  • Online registration required 

Laurier Students for Literacy Homework Help

Laurier Students for Literacy Homework Help is a drop-in program for grades 3 - 8. Their team of volunteers are happy to assist with any homework that your child may have. The program runs Mondays and Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Main Branch and  online through Zoom.
Students can also drop in on “Walk-In Wednesday” from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for assistance at the Main Branch as well as online via Zoom.
For more information, visit our the Laurier Students for Literacy Facebook page.

The program begins September 25, 2023. Registration is required. Email LSFLclub@gmail.com for more information and to register.

Laurier Students for Literacy Reading Club

Laurier Students for Literacy’s Reading Club is designed for children in grades 7 - 8. Students will meet once a week to read a novel and participate in comprehension activities. Students will be matched into a small group based on reading level. The program will run online via Zoom on Tuesdays and in person at the Main Branch on Thursdays.

This is a great opportunity for your child to make friends while developing skills in comprehension, summarizing, and more. 

The program begins September 26, 2022. Registration is required. Email lsflclub@gmail.com for more information and the register.

 

Laurier Students for Literacy Programs for Kids

Homework help, online tutoring and reading clubs are being offered by the Laurier Students for Literacy. 
See more information on these programs on the the Laurier Students for Literacy Facebook page.