Community Celebration at the new Blanche E. Williams Community Centre

A free open house celebrating Brantford's new Blanche E. Williams Community Centre, elementary school and Shellard Lane library branch, with tours, kids' entertainment and a barbecue.

Family Community Free Family friendly
The City of Brantford, Brantford Public Library, Grand Erie District School Board and the Shellard Neighbourhood Association open the new Blanche E. Williams Community Centre, public elementary school and Shellard Lane library branch to the public. Tours leave every 30 minutes. There are PAW Patrol character meet-and-greets (11 am, 12:30 and 2:30 pm), a Gabby's Dollhouse dance party (11:30 am and 1:30 pm), the Barry O Kids Show (noon and 2 pm), a stilt walker, gym games, an outdoor escape room, a community art mural and library activities all day. Welcoming remarks are at 1 pm in the gym, followed by cake. A free outdoor barbecue runs while supplies last; donations to the Shellard Neighbourhood Association are welcome.