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Carnegie Café

Spring is Finally Here!
2025-05-16 14:00:00 2025-05-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Carnegie Café Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time. This month discover our County's springtime beauty with Wellington County Museum and Archives. Marden Branch -

Friday, May 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-16 14:00:00 2025-05-16 15:00:00 America/New_York Carnegie Café Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time. This month discover our County's springtime beauty with Wellington County Museum and Archives. Marden Branch -

Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time. This month discover our County's springtime beauty with Wellington County Museum and Archives.

Join us for photos and stories of spring in Wellington County, including gardening, farming, celebrations, wild weather, and other hobbies/activities that people enjoy as the weather gets warmer. WCMA staff will share photos and artifacts from their collection.

AGE GROUP: | Teens 13-18 years | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Life and Learning |

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Marden Branch
Phone: 519.763.7445
Hours
We're closed Sunday May 18 due to Victoria Day
Mon, May 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, May 13 1:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 15 1:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 17 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, May 18 Closed
(Victoria Day)
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About the branch

Marden Branch is located in Marden Park and shares the building with the Marden Community Centre. Resources include Wi-Fi, public computer access, and an enabling garden.

Upcoming events

Story Time
Tue, May 13, 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.
Toddler Time - Drop-In May/June Sessions
Tue, May 13, 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.
Story Time
Tue, May 13, 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
Baby Time
Tue, May 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Elora Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Silver Screen Movie
Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join Rockwood Branch and the Guelph-Eramosa Older Adult Centre for a relaxed afternoon of film and conversation.
Genealogy Drop In - with Ontario Ancestors
Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arthur Branch
Stop in to chat with members of Ontario Ancestors and get individual help with your family history questions. No registration required.
Ask an Archivist
Tue, May 13, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillsburgh 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.
Teen Café - Birdhouse Decorations
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arthur Branch
Hang out with other like-minded teens and make, watch, chat, and explore.
Let the Games Begin
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
After School Adventures - Socky Fish Stuffie
Tue, May 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Tue, May 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Registration is now closed
Craft and Create - Paint Night: Make Mine Mini!
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Erin Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
This event is full
Book Club - Off the Menu
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
At the Movies - For Teens
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a showing of 10 Things I Hate About You. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time; rated PG-13.
Book Club - Quarter Century Book Club
Tue, May 13, 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, May 13, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Harriston Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Family Story Time
Wed, May 14, 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
Craft and Create - Wooden Bird Ornament
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Story Time - May/June Sessions
Wed, May 14, 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.
This event is full
Story Time
Wed, May 14, 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
Baby Time
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Aboyne Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Toddler Time
Wed, May 14, 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.
Toddler Time
Wed, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Drayton Branch
Come explore the alphabet with us! Share stories, songs, rhymes and activities aimed at developing your child's early literacy skills.
Scrabble Club
Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Book Club - Second Wednesday Afternoon
Wed, May 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Carnegie Café - The History of Drayton with WCMA
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for a special presentation from the Wellington County Museum and Archives all about Drayton's 150 years of history.
Book Club - Second Wednesday Afternoon
Wed, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Creative Kids - Junk Journalling
Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Clifford Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Group Ruby
Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Book Club - Second Wednesday Evening
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Story Time - Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Thu, May 15, 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.
Family Story Time
Thu, May 15, 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.
Toddler Time
Thu, May 15, 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.
Family Story Time - Every Child Ready to Learn
Thu, May 15, 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.
Registration is now closed
Toddler Time - Drop-In May/June Sessions
Thu, May 15, 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.
Story Time
Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
STEAM Story Time
Thu, May 15, 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 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Cricut Creations - Spring Box Cards
Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Drayton Branch
Learn to use a Cricut electronic cutting machine to create and embellish maker projects. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
Book Club - Third Thursday
Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Ask an Archivist
Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Clifford 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.
After School Adventures - Pipe Cleaner Flowers
Thu, May 15, 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.
Teen Book Club
Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Thu, May 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Registration is now closed
Craft and Create - Book Art Butterfly
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fergus Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Teens
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Adults
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arthur Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Book Club - Third Thursday in Elora
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elora Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Book Club - Third Thursday Book Club
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
STEAM Story Time
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Marden Branch
Bring your preschoolers to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math using stories and hands-on activities.
Family Story Time - Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Family Story Time - Drop-In (Registration is not required)
Fri, May 16, 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.
Baby Time - May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13
Fri, May 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fergus Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
This event is full
Scrabble Club
Fri, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Book Club - Third Friday
Fri, May 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Carnegie Café - Spring is Finally Here!
Fri, May 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time. This month discover our County's springtime beauty with Wellington County Museum and Archives.
After School Adventures - Board Game Blitz
Fri, May 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
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