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Let the Games Begin

Nintendo Switch™ed up Saturday

2025-02-01 12:00:00 2025-02-01 14:00:00 America/New_York Let the Games Begin From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge. Hillsburgh Branch -

Saturday, February 01
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-01 12:00:00 2025-02-01 14:00:00 America/New_York Let the Games Begin From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge. Hillsburgh Branch -

From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.

Libraries aren't just for books! Join us for a Saturday afternoon of laidback gaming on our Nintendo Switch™. 

Bring a friend or make a new one! 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 9-13 years | Teens 13-18 years | Kids 5-9 years |

EVENT TYPE: | Games and Gaming |

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Hillsburgh Branch
Phone: 519.855.4010
Hours
Mon, Jan 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jan 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 01 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Feb 02 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

Scavenger Hunt - Be Our Valentine
Sat, Feb 01, All day
Aboyne Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! February 1st - 28th.
Make and Take - Card Creation Station
Sat, Feb 01, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. February 1st - 28th.
Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Feb 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 February 1-28.
Make and Take
Sat, Feb 01, All day
Marden Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. February 1-28.
In Stitches - Fabric Card Wallet
Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Puslinch 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
At the Movies - Soul
Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:41pm
Clifford Branch
Join us for a showing of Soul. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time:100 minutes; rated G.
Let the Games Begin - Nintendo Switch™ed up Saturday
Sat, Feb 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Sew Savvy - Bowl Cozy
Sat, Feb 01, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Erin Branch
Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.
This event is full
Story Time
Mon, Feb 03, 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
Family Story Time
Mon, Feb 03, 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.
Sensory Friendly Story Time
Mon, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur Branch
Enjoy a sensory-friendly literacy session with us. Share stories, songs, and rhymes in an environment that accommodates children with sensory needs.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Feb 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Baby Time
Mon, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Book Club - Off the Menu Cookbook Club
Mon, Feb 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club - First Monday Afternoon
Mon, Feb 03, 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Mon, Feb 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Make and Take - Heart Hedgehog Cards
Tue, Feb 04, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. February 4-14.
Family Story Time - Drop-In (Registration is not required)
Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 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.
Story Time
Tue, Feb 04, 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.
Toddler Time - Drop In January/February Sessions
Tue, Feb 04, 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.
Baby Time
Tue, Feb 04, 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 - First Tuesday Afternoon
Tue, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
After School Adventures
Tue, Feb 04, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
This event is full
After School Adventures - Paper Flower Bouquets
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arthur Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Creative Kids
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Let the Games Begin
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Craft and Create - Valentine's Day Paper Quilling
Tue, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Adult D&D
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Creative Kids - Alma Thomas-Inspired Art
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifford Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Book Club - First Tuesday in Rockwood
Tue, Feb 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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