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Family Literacy Day 2025

Drop In - Make Your Own Terrarium
2025-01-24 10:00:00 2025-01-24 12:00:00 America/New_York Family Literacy Day 2025 Celebrate Family Literacy Day at your local WCL Branch as we Learn to be Green, Together! Fergus Branch -

Friday, January 24
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-24 10:00:00 2025-01-24 12:00:00 America/New_York Family Literacy Day 2025 Celebrate Family Literacy Day at your local WCL Branch as we Learn to be Green, Together! Fergus Branch -

Celebrate Family Literacy Day at your local WCL Branch as we Learn to be Green, Together!

Drop in to the library to make your own terrarium and watch the seeds grow!

AGE GROUP: | Kids 5-9 years | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | PA Day | Every Child Ready to Read |

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Fergus Branch
Phone: 519.843.1180
Hours
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Mon, Apr 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Fergus Branch is located in downtown Fergus by Templin Gardens. This historic Carnegie building features three floors and houses Library Administration, as well as a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

Upcoming events

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Toddler Time
Tue, Apr 28, 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 session runs March 24 - May 12.
Book Club - Morning
Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Palmerston Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Story Time
Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village 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
Baby Time
Tue, Apr 28, 11:15am - 11:45am
Elora Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Cricut Creations - Vinyl Cut Spring Design
Tue, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Learn to use a Cricut electronic cutting machine to create and embellish maker projects. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
Registration is now closed
Let the Games Begin - All Abilities
Tue, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harriston Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Book Club
Tue, Apr 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Teen Café
Tue, Apr 28, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Hang out with other like-minded teens and make, watch, chat, and explore.
At the Movies - The Croods
Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a showing of The Croods. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 96 minutes; rated G.
Let the Games Begin - Drop-In
Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Rescheduled
Dungeons and Dragons - Teen/Tween
Tue, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
New date Tuesday, April 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Arthur Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Creative Kids - Paper Beads
Tue, Apr 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Registration is now closed
Cricut Creations - Spring Shadow Box
Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marden Branch
Learn to use a Cricut electronic cutting machine to create and embellish maker projects. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
Registration is now closed
Carnegie Café - Writing Group
Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time.
Dungeons and Dragons - Adult D and D
Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Book Club - Erin Tuesday Night
Tue, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Erin Village Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Rescheduled
Book Club - Erin Tuesday Night
Tue, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Tuesday, April 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Erin Village Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Baby Time
Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Erin Village Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
This event is full
Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 29, 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.
Baby Time
Wed, Apr 29, 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
Baby Time
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marden Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Baby Time
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Drayton Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories. This series runs April 1,15,29, and May 13.
Scrabble Club
Wed, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Build It! LEGO Challenge - Towers and Structures
Wed, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Clifford Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
Dungeons and Dragons - Ruby
Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Craft and Create - Mixed Media Collage Art
Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Toddler Time
Thu, Apr 30, 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
Family Story Time
Thu, Apr 30, 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.
Story Time
Thu, Apr 30, 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.
Story Time
Thu, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Hooks and Needles - Drop-in
Thu, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Teen Café
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Hang out with other like-minded teens and make, watch, chat, and explore.
Tween Book Club - Story Chasers
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elora Branch
Join a book club just for tweens! Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun.
In Stitches - Tote Bag Part 1 and 2
Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Fergus Branch
Learn to thread and operate a sewing machine, then create a simple project. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Let the Games Begin - Patron Led Chess Club
Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Aboyne Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Book Club - Last Thursday Evening in Hillsburgh
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Book Club - Historical Fiction
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Clifford Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Creative Kids - Square Challenge
Fri, May 01, All day
Aboyne Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Creative Kids - How to Draw Cute Stuff
Fri, May 01, All day
Aboyne Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Build It! LEGO Challenge - LEGO MAYnia
Fri, May 01, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 01, All day
Palmerston Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in May1-30.
Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 01, All day
Marden Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in May 1-31.
Make and Take
Fri, May 01, All day
Marden Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. May 1-31.
Scavenger Hunt
Fri, May 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Erin Village Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library!
Book Club - First Friday in Elora
Fri, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elora Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Baby Time - Drop-in Social Hour
Fri, May 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fergus Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Book Club - First Friday
Fri, May 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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