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Scavenger Hunt

Freedom to Read Week
2025-02-27 10:00:00 2025-02-27 20:00:00 America/New_York Scavenger Hunt Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in February 24 - March 1, 2025. Mount Forest Branch -

Thursday, February 27
10:00am - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-27 10:00:00 2025-02-27 20:00:00 America/New_York Scavenger Hunt Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in February 24 - March 1, 2025. Mount Forest Branch -

Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in February 24 - March 1, 2025.

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers 3-5 years | Kids 5-9 years | Families | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Life and Learning | Every Child Ready to Read | Contests | Community Outreach |

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Mount Forest Branch
Phone: 519.323.4541
Hours
Mon, Feb 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Feb 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Feb 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 01 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Mar 02 Closed
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About the branch

Mount Forest Branch is located in downtown Mount Forest. This historic Carnegie building includes a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

Upcoming events

Scavenger Hunt - Freedom to Read Week
Mon, Feb 24, All day
Elora Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in February 24 - March 1.
Scavenger Hunt - Freedom to Read Week
Mon, Feb 24, All day
Drayton Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in February 24 - March 1.
Scavenger Hunt - Freedom to Read Week
Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in February 24 - March 1, 2025.
Family Story Time
Mon, Feb 24, 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
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Feb 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Mon, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
After School Adventures - Play Dough
Mon, Feb 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Erin Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Registration is now closed
Sew Savvy - 4th Monday Sew-cial Club
Mon, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.
Scavenger Hunt - Freedom to Read Week
Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in February 24 - March 1, 2025.
Story Time
Tue, Feb 25, 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.
Book Club
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Palmerston Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Craft and Create - Acrylic Painting Workshop
Tue, Feb 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Registration is now closed
Book Club - Fourth Tuesday of the Month
Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Hang out with other like-minded teens and make, watch, chat, and explore.
Let the Games Begin
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Tue, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Carnegie Café - History of Hillsburgh with WCMA
Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
This month, staff from the Wellington County Museum and Archives will be joining us for a special presentation on the history of Hillsburgh.
Full STEAM Ahead - Create Your Own Car
Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifford Branch
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math while creating imaginative devices.
Book Club - Erin Tuesday Night
Tue, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Erin Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Scavenger Hunt - Freedom to Read Week
Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in February 24 - March 1, 2025.
Story Time
Wed, Feb 26, 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
Creative Kids
Wed, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Puslinch Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Cricut Creations - Infusible Ink Mugs
Wed, Feb 26, 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.
This event is full
Craft and Create - Rice Paper and Pressed Flower Luminary
Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
This event is full
Let the Games Begin - Chess Club
Wed, Feb 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Scavenger Hunt - Freedom to Read Week
Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in February 24 - March 1, 2025.
Story Time - Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Thu, Feb 27, 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.
Cancelled
Family Story Time
Thu, Feb 27, 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.
Story Time
Thu, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 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, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Cocoa Club
Thu, Feb 27, 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Harriston Branch
Get cozy with this read-aloud story hour. Enjoy some hot chocolate and curl up to listen to a chapter book read by our staff.
After School Adventures - Upcycled Book Craft
Thu, Feb 27, 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.
Tween Book Club - Story Chasers
Thu, Feb 27, 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.
Teen Café
Thu, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Hang out with other like-minded teens and make, watch, chat, and explore.
Craft and Create - Miniature Clay Creations
Thu, Feb 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Arthur Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Rescheduled
Book Club - Last Thursday Evening in Hillsburgh
Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Thursday, February 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Craft and Create
Thu, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
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