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Mapleton celebrates Drayton 150

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Carnegie Café

The History of Drayton with WCMA
2025-05-14 14:00:00 2025-05-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Carnegie Café Join us for a special presentation from the Wellington County Museum and Archives all about Drayton's 150 years of history. Drayton Branch -

Wednesday, May 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-14 14:00:00 2025-05-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Carnegie Café Join us for a special presentation from the Wellington County Museum and Archives all about Drayton's 150 years of history. Drayton Branch -

Join us for a special presentation from the Wellington County Museum and Archives all about Drayton's 150 years of history.

Registration is preferred, but drop-in participants are welcome.

AGE GROUP: | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Life and Learning |

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Drayton Branch
Phone: 519.638.3788
Hours
We're closed Sunday May 18 due to Victoria Day
Mon, May 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, May 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 15 10:00AM 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

Drayton Branch is located on the edge of Drayton, neighbouring the Mapleton Health Centre. Resources include a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

Upcoming events

Scavenger Hunt - Going on a Bear Hunt
Mon, May 12, 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 May 12-17.
Family Story Time
Mon, May 12, 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
Sensory Friendly Story Time
Mon, May 12, 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.
Story Time - School Readiness
Mon, May 12, 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
Hooks and Needles
Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Cancelled
Baby Time
Mon, May 12, 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, May 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Scrabble Club
Mon, May 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Book Club - First Monday Afternoon
Mon, May 12, 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, May 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Build It! LEGO Challenge - Join the Club!
Mon, May 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Erin Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
Sew Savvy - 2nd Monday Sew-cial Club
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.
This event is full
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This event is full
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 - 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.
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 - 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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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