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March Break Scavenger Hunt

Animal Safari
2025-03-11 10:00:00 2025-03-11 20:00:00 America/New_York March Break 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 from March 8-15. Mount Forest Branch -

Tuesday, March 11
10:00am - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-11 10:00:00 2025-03-11 20:00:00 America/New_York March Break 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 from March 8-15. 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 from March 8-15.

Calling all safari adventurers! The library needs your help!
Whether you are an aspiring zoologist or an animal lover, this wildlife scavenger search is for you! 

Read the clues, map the area and find all the missing animals that have been let loose in the library. 

Drop-in event throughout the March Break week - No registration required. 

AGE GROUP: | Families | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | March Break |

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Mount Forest Branch
Phone: 519.323.4541
Hours
Mon, Mar 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Mar 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Mar 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 08 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Mar 09 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

March Break Scavenger Hunt - Dragon Masters
Sun, Mar 09, 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! March 9th - 15th.
March Break Make and Take - Fire Breathing Dragon Craft
Sun, Mar 09, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. March 9th - 15th.
March Break Adventures - Escape Room: The Great Zoo Escape!
Sun, Mar 09, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fergus Branch
Embark on an epic journey with hands-on activities.
March Break Scavenger Hunt - Animals of Madagascar
Mon, Mar 10, 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 any time from March 10 - 15.
March Break Scavenger Hunt - Come on Safari, find the animals!
Mon, Mar 10, All day
Rockwood Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in March 10th to March 15th.
March Break Scavenger Hunt - Found in Nature
Mon, Mar 10, 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 March 10-15.
March Break Scavenger Hunt - Found in Nature
Mon, Mar 10, All day
Arthur Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Find all the items to earn a special prize. Drop in March 10 - 15.
March Break Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Mar 10, 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 March 10-15.
March Break Scavenger Hunt - Dragon Masters
Mon, Mar 10, 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! March 9th - 15th.
March Break Make and Take
Mon, Mar 10, All day
Marden Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. March 10-15.
March Break Make and Take - Rainforest Ranger
Mon, Mar 10, All day
Drayton Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
March Break Make and Take - Fire Breathing Dragon Craft
Mon, Mar 10, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. March 9th - 15th.
March Break Make and Take - Wild Crafts
Mon, Mar 10, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
March Break Scavenger Hunt - Build a Bird
Mon, Mar 10, 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! March 10-15.
March Break Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Harriston Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in March 10 - 15.
March Break Scavenger Hunt - Animal Safari
Mon, Mar 10, 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 from March 8-15.
Babysitting Basics Course
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Palmerston Branch
The Red Cross babysitting basics course helps prospective babysitters learn the skills they need. Ages 11-15, $65.00 course fee.
March Break Adventures - Escape Room: The Great Zoo Escape!
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Fergus Branch
Embark on an epic journey with hands-on activities.
March Break Story Time - The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Mon, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Aboyne Branch
Step into spring with sensational books, songs and crafts.
March Break Crafty Creations - Animal Puppets
Mon, Mar 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Fergus Branch
Unleash creativity and embrace chaos with a messy craft.
March Break Story Time - Where Will Stories Take You?
Mon, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
Step into spring with sensational books, songs and crafts.
Registration is now closed
March Break Adventures - Marble Run
Mon, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Embark on an epic journey with hands-on activities.
This event is full
March Break Special Guest - Wings Over the Rainforest
Mon, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mount Forest Branch
Join us for a parrot show from Wings Over the Rainforest! These very special birds will amaze audiences of all ages with their tricks and displays of animal talent.
This event is full
Sensory Friendly Story Time
Mon, Mar 10, 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.
This event is full
Cancelled
Family Story Time
Mon, Mar 10, 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.
March Break STEM Activities - Arctic Animal STEM Challenge
Mon, Mar 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marden Branch
It's time to think outside the box! Break out and build something new.
This event is full
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Mar 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
March Break Special Guest - Wings Over the Rainforest
Mon, Mar 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elora Branch
Join us for a parrot show from Wings Over the Rainforest! These very special birds will amaze audiences of all ages with their tricks and displays of animal talent.
This event is full
Hooks and Needles - Drop-in
Mon, Mar 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
March Break Special Guest - Discovery Zone Workshop
Mon, Mar 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Join Scientists in School for an action-packed adventure through the discovery zone! We'll explore the properties of an infinite loop, build an elastic powered car and more. Ages 4-12.
Registration is now closed
March Break STEM Activities - Learn to Sew
Mon, Mar 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Aboyne Branch
It's time to think outside the box! Break out and build something new.
This event is full
Let the Games Begin - Mar10 Day!
Mon, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Sew Savvy - 2nd Monday Sew-cial Club
Mon, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.
This event is full
March Break Make and Take - Rainforest Ranger
Tue, Mar 11, All day
Drayton Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
March Break Make and Take - Fire Breathing Dragon Craft
Tue, Mar 11, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. March 9th - 15th.
March Break Make and Take - Wild Crafts
Tue, Mar 11, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
March Break Scavenger Hunt - Dragon Masters
Tue, Mar 11, 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! March 9th - 15th.
March Break Make and Take - Origami Animals
Tue, Mar 11, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. March 11-15.
March Break Scavenger Hunt - Spot the Animals
Tue, Mar 11, All day
Clifford Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! March 11-15.
March Break Scavenger Hunt - Animal Safari
Tue, Mar 11, 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 from March 8-15.
March Break Adventures - Escape Room: The Great Zoo Escape!
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Fergus Branch
Embark on an epic journey with hands-on activities.
March Break Story Time - Safari!
Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Branch
Step into spring with sensational books, songs and crafts.
This event is full
Family Story Time - Drop-In (Registration is not required)
Tue, Mar 11, 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.
March Break Crafty Creations - Animal Mosaic
Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Unleash creativity and embrace chaos with a messy craft.
This event is full
March Break Crafty Creations - Puppet Palooza
Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Palmerston Branch
Unleash creativity and embrace chaos with a messy craft.
March Break Special Guest - Inflated Ego
Tue, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Aboyne Branch
Join us for a visit from special guest Kricket of Inflated Ego! We'll have a poppin' good time with this interactive musical balloon show for all ages.
March Break Adventures - Diggin' Dinosaurs!
Tue, Mar 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Embark on an epic journey with hands-on activities.
This event is full
Baby Time
Tue, Mar 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
Elora Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
March Break Adventures - Safari Animal Painting
Tue, Mar 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Embark on an epic journey with hands-on activities.
This event is full
March Break STEM Activities - Arctic Wonders
Tue, Mar 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Clifford Branch
It's time to think outside the box! Break out and build something new.
March Break Special Guest - Inflated Ego
Tue, Mar 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a visit from special guest Kricket of Inflated Ego! We'll have a poppin' good time with this interactive musical balloon show for all ages.
March Break Crafty Creations - Crochet Animals
Tue, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Unleash creativity and embrace chaos with a messy craft.
This event is full
March Break Adventures - Journey Around the World
Tue, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harriston Branch
Embark on an epic journey with hands-on activities.
Silver Screen Movie
Tue, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join Rockwood Branch and the Guelph-Eramosa Older Adult Centre for a relaxed afternoon of film and conversation.
March Break STEAM Activities - Volcano Eruption
Tue, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
It’s time to think outside the box! Break-out and build something new.
This event is full
March Break STEM Activities - Rainforest Science
Tue, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Drayton Branch
It's time to think outside the box! Break out and build something new.
March Break Crafty Creations - Art Extravaganza!
Tue, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Unleash creativity and embrace chaos with a messy craft.
This event is full
March Break Adventures - Wild Stuffie Animal Hospital
Tue, Mar 11, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Embark on an epic journey with hands-on activities.
Let the Games Begin - March Break Edition
Tue, Mar 11, 3:00pm - 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, Mar 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Book Club - Off the Menu
Tue, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club - Quarter Century Book Club
Tue, Mar 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club - Tuesday Evening
Tue, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Harriston Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
March Break Scavenger Hunt - Spot the Animals
Wed, Mar 12, All day
Clifford Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! March 11-15.
March Break Make and Take - Origami Animals
Wed, Mar 12, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. March 11-15.
March Break Make and Take - Rainforest Ranger
Wed, Mar 12, All day
Drayton Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
March Break Make and Take - Wild Crafts
Wed, Mar 12, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
March Break Scavenger Hunt - Dragon Masters
Wed, Mar 12, 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! March 9th - 15th.
March Break Make and Take - Fire Breathing Dragon Craft
Wed, Mar 12, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. March 9th - 15th.
March Break Scavenger Hunt - Animal Safari
Wed, Mar 12, 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 from March 8-15.
March Break Adventures - Escape Room: The Great Zoo Escape!
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Fergus Branch
Embark on an epic journey with hands-on activities.
March Break Special Guest - Four Paws Flying Entertainment
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marden Branch
Join us for a paw-some adventure with Jenelle and her talented rescue dogs! This special pack will amaze with their tricks, talents and agility.
This event is full
Family Story Time
Wed, Mar 12, 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.
This event is full
March Break Crafty Creations - Jungle Fun!
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Drayton Branch
Unleash creativity and embrace chaos with a messy craft.
March Break Story Time - Zoo Friends
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur Branch
Step into spring with sensational books, songs and crafts.
This event is full
March Break Adventures - Breakout Box Challenge!
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Branch
Embark on an epic journey with hands-on activities.
This event is full
March Break Story Time - Wild Animals
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Fergus Branch
Step into spring with sensational books, songs and crafts.
Craft and Create
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
March Break STEM Activities - Animal Habitats
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mount Forest Branch
It's time to think outside the box! Break out and build something new.
March Break Story Time - With a Clay Craft
Wed, Mar 12, 10:45am - 11:30am
Hillsburgh Branch
Step into spring with sensational books, songs and crafts.
March Break Special Guest - Party Safari
Wed, Mar 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us for a visit from special guest Party Safari! Prepare for an interactive safari around the world with a diverse selection of crawly and cuddly critters.
This event is full
March Break Crafty Creations - Ladybug Clay Pots
Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Unleash creativity and embrace chaos with a messy craft.
This event is full
Rescheduled
Book Club - Second Wednesday Afternoon
Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Wednesday, March 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
March Break Special Guest - Party Safari
Wed, Mar 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a visit from special guest Party Safari! Prepare for an interactive safari around the world with a diverse selection of crawly and cuddly critters.
March Break Games - Carnival Chaos
Wed, Mar 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Palmerston Branch
Enjoy wild and wonderful games while making new friends.
Book Club - Second Wednesday Afternoon
Wed, Mar 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Build It! LEGO Challenge
Wed, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
Book Club - Second Wednesday Afternoon
Wed, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
March Break Special Guest - Four Paws Flying Entertainment
Wed, Mar 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join us for a paw-some adventure with Jenelle and her talented rescue dogs! This special pack will amaze with their tricks, talents and agility.
This event is full
March Break Crafty Creations - Minecraft Mug
Wed, Mar 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Unleash creativity and embrace chaos with a messy craft.
This event is full
March Break Crafty Creations - Cute Bug Creations
Wed, Mar 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Clifford Branch
Unleash creativity and embrace chaos with a messy craft.
Let the Games Begin - Chess Club
Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Book Club - Second Wednesday Evening
Wed, Mar 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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