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Ask an Archivist

2025-04-14 15:00:00 2025-04-14 18:00:00 America/New_York Ask an Archivist Researching your house? Need a little more help with your genealogy search? Bring your questions and join us for a chat with a staff member from the Wellington County Archives. Harriston Branch -

Monday, April 14
3:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-14 15:00:00 2025-04-14 18:00:00 America/New_York Ask an Archivist Researching your house? Need a little more help with your genealogy search? Bring your questions and join us for a chat with a staff member from the Wellington County Archives. Harriston Branch -

Researching your house? Need a little more help with your genealogy search? Bring your questions and join us for a chat with a staff member from the Wellington County Archives.

No registration required, drop-in to the branch between 3:00 and 6:00 pm.

AGE GROUP: | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | History and Genealogy |

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Harriston Branch
Phone: 519.338.2396
Hours
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Mon, May 18 Closed
(Victoria Day)
Tue, May 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 20 1:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 23 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, May 24 Closed
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About the branch

Harriston Branch is located in central Harriston and shares the historic Carnegie building with the Minto Arts Council. Resources include a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

Upcoming events

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Toddler Time
Wed, May 20, 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.
Registration is now closed
Story Time
Wed, May 20, 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.
Registration is now closed
Family Story Time
Wed, May 20, 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
Baby Time
Wed, May 20, 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.
Registration is now closed
Baby Time
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Aboyne Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Registration is now closed
Baby Time
Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marden Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Registration is now closed
Book Club - Third Wednesday
Wed, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Book Club - Third Wednesday Afternoon in Hillsburgh
Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
After School Adventures
Wed, May 20, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Registration is now closed
Tween Book Club - Page Turners
Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Join a book club just for tweens! Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun.
Registration is now closed
Creative Kids - Butterfly DIY and Fly
Wed, May 20, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Clifford Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Registration is now closed
Dungeons and Dragons - Emerald
Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Book Club - Third Wednesday Evening
Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club - Happily Ever Afters
Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Book Club - Wednesday Night in Drayton
Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Family Story Time
Thu, May 21, 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, May 21, 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, May 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
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
Family Story Time
Thu, May 21, 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.
Toddler Time
Thu, May 21, 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.
Toddler Time
Thu, May 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. Drop in Thursdays, May 7 - June 11,
STEAM Story Time
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Puslinch Branch
Bring your preschoolers to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math using stories and hands-on activities.
Hooks and Needles - Drop-in
Thu, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Book Club - Third Thursday
Thu, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Build It! LEGO Challenge
Thu, May 21, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
Level Up Games - Video Game Social
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Harriston Branch
Grab your friends and get your game face on! Join us for an epic video game hang out where we'll kick back, level up and battle it out on the big screen.
Craft and Create - Beaded Bracelet
Thu, May 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Fergus Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Registration is now closed
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Adults
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arthur Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Dungeons and Dragons - Teens
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Book Club - Third Thursday
Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Carnegie Café - Salad Recipe Swap
Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marden Branch
Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time. This month we will be swapping recipes, sharing tips and tricks, and chatting about our favourite salad recipes.
Book Club - Third Thursday in Elora
Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elora Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Family Story Time
Fri, May 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Arthur 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
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fergus Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories. Join us May 8 - June 12.
Family Story Time - Drop-In
Fri, May 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Cancelled
Scrabble Club
Fri, May 22, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Hooks and Needles
Fri, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitch, and other fibre arts.
This event is full
Creative Kids - Daffodil Crafts
Fri, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Saturday Stories
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Join us on weekends to share stories, crafts, games and other fun activities.
Sew Savvy - Playing Card Holder
Sat, May 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Puslinch Branch
Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.
This event is full
Full STEAM Ahead - Fun and Tasty Science!
Sat, May 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marden Branch
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math while creating imaginative devices.
Level Up Games - Nintendo Switch™ed up Saturday
Sat, May 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Grab your friends and get your game face on! Join us for an epic video game hang out where we'll kick back, level up and battle it out on the big screen.
Sew Savvy - Find it and Finish it!
Sat, May 23, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.
Craft and Create - Butterfly Ornament
Sat, May 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harriston Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
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