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Fireside Stories

Countdown to the Holidays
2025-12-22 10:30:00 2025-12-22 11:30:00 America/New_York Fireside Stories We'll read stories, do activities, and have holiday themed fun for the whole family. Rockwood Branch -

Monday, December 22
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-12-22 10:30:00 2025-12-22 11:30:00 America/New_York Fireside Stories We'll read stories, do activities, and have holiday themed fun for the whole family. Rockwood Branch -

We'll read stories, do activities, and have holiday themed fun for the whole family.

Join us for some winter themed reads by the fireplace. Bring a blanket and cozy up!

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers 1-3 years | Preschoolers 3-5 years | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Every Child Ready to Read |

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Rockwood Branch
Phone: 519.856.4851
Hours
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Mon, May 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
(Staff Development Day )
Tue, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 10 Closed
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About the branch

Rockwood Branch is located in the Rockmosa Park complex and currently shares the building with the Rockmosa Older Adult Centre. Resources include Wi-Fi and computer access.

Upcoming events

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Tue, May 12, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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Let the Games Begin - Drop-In
Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Teen Café - Custom Tote Bags
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Creative Kids - Yarn Painting
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Trivia Challenge - Up to 7 teams
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Book Club - Tuesday Evening
Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
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Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Let the Games Begin - Community Puzzle Swap
Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
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From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Story Time
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Our Story Times are designed to help your child get ready for reading. Share stories, songs, rhymes, and activities aimed at developing your child’s early literacy skills.
This event is full
Family Story Time
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Our Story Times are designed to help your child get ready for reading. Share stories, songs, rhymes, and activities aimed at developing your child’s early literacy skills.
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Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Come explore the alphabet with us! Share stories, songs, rhymes and activities aimed at developing your child's early literacy skills.
Baby Time
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
This event is full
Baby Time
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
This event is full
Baby Time
Wed, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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Wed, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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Book Club - Second Wednesday Evening
Wed, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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Rescheduled
Book Club - Wednesday Night in Drayton
Wed, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Wednesday, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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