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Family Story Time

Drop-In (Registration is not required)
2025-01-21 10:30:00 2025-01-21 11:15:00 America/New_York Family Story Time 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. Hillsburgh Branch -

Tuesday, January 21
10:30am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2025-01-21 10:30:00 2025-01-21 11:15:00 America/New_York Family Story Time 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. Hillsburgh 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.

Through ups and downs, we’re never apart,
In this big family, we’re tied by the heart.
With love all around, it’s easy to see,
Home is the place where we’re meant to be!

This week we will be sharing stories, songs and rhymes about Families.

Adult accompaniment is required.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Every Child Ready to Read |

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Hillsburgh Branch
Phone: 519.855.4010
Hours
Mon, Jan 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jan 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jan 26 Closed
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About the branch

Hillsburgh Branch is located by the Elora Cataract Trailway and Hillsburgh mill pond. Resources include a rentable meeting room, professional kitchen, study room, shaded patio, and parkland. Wi-Fi, computer access and snow shoes are also available. 

Upcoming events

Family Literacy Day 2025
Mon, Jan 20, All day
Drayton Branch
Celebrate Family Literacy Day at your local WCL Branch as we Learn to be Green, Together!
Family Story Time
Mon, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood 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.
Registration is now closed
Story Time
Mon, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Aboyne 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
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Jan 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Baby Time
Mon, Jan 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Drayton Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Scrabble Club
Mon, Jan 20, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Mon, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Family Literacy Day 2025
Tue, Jan 21, All day
Drayton Branch
Celebrate Family Literacy Day at your local WCL Branch as we Learn to be Green, Together!
Family Story Time - Drop-In (Registration is not required)
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hillsburgh 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.
Story Time
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Drayton 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.
Toddler Time - January/February Session
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Fergus Branch
Come explore the alphabet with us! Share stories, songs, rhymes and activities aimed at developing your child's early literacy skills.
Story Time
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin 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.
Baby Time
Tue, Jan 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Elora Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Book Club - Third Tuesday
Tue, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Let the Games Begin
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Build It! LEGO Challenge
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
After School Adventures - LEGO
Tue, Jan 21, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
At the Movies - The Fall Guy
Tue, Jan 21, 5:15pm - 7:20pm
Clifford Branch
Join us for a showing of The Fall guy. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time:125 minutes; Rated G.
Craft and Create - DIY Book Nook
Tue, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Adult D&D
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Craft and Create - Acrylic Painting
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Marden Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
This event is full
Book Club - Quarter Century Book Club
Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club - Third Tuesday
Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Family Literacy Day 2025
Wed, Jan 22, All day
Drayton Branch
Celebrate Family Literacy Day at your local WCL Branch as we Learn to be Green, Together!
Baby Time
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Aboyne Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
This event is full
Toddler Time
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Drayton Branch
Come explore the alphabet with us! Share stories, songs, rhymes and activities aimed at developing your child's early literacy skills.
This event is full
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Elora 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.
Registration is now closed
Story Time
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin 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
Toddler Time
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur Branch
Come explore the alphabet with us! Share stories, songs, rhymes and activities aimed at developing your child's early literacy skills.
Story Time - Wednesdays, January 8 - February 19
Wed, Jan 22, 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
Scrabble Club
Wed, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Wed, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Registration is now closed
Cricut Creations - Cricut for Beginners
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifford Branch
Learn to use a Cricut electronic cutting machine to create and embellish maker projects. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
Let the Games Begin - Puzzle Swap
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arthur Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Family Literacy Day 2025
Thu, Jan 23, All day
Drayton Branch
Celebrate Family Literacy Day at your local WCL Branch as we Learn to be Green, Together!
Family Story Time
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Harriston 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.
Family Story Time - Every Child Ready to Read
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mount Forest 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.
Registration is now closed
Toddler Time - January/February Session
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Fergus Branch
Come explore the alphabet with us! Share stories, songs, rhymes and activities aimed at developing your child's early literacy skills.
Story Time - Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Palmerston 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.
Toddler Time
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Aboyne Branch
Come explore the alphabet with us! Share stories, songs, rhymes and activities aimed at developing your child's early literacy skills.
This event is full
Story Time
Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Rockwood 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.
Story Time
Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Puslinch 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.
Let the Games Begin - All Abilities
Thu, Jan 23, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
This event is full
Hooks and Needles - Drop-in
Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Steeped in Stories
Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Rediscover the joys of listening to a tale while sipping a warm drink in the company of friends. Quiet activities will be available during this time. Adults only.
After School Adventures - Polar Bear Craft
Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fergus Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Family Literacy Day - Crafting Pictures with Clay
Thu, Jan 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Children's picture book illustrator Barbara Reid will be joining us virtually for a demonstration on how to create a picture with clay!
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Thu, Jan 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Registration is now closed
Creative Kids - Cricut Cards
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Erin Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Author Visit - Rebecca Beausaert
Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elora Branch
Join us for an author visit with Rebecca Beausaert, author of Pursuing Play: Women’s Leisure in Small-Town Ontario, 1870-1914.
This event is full
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