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Carnegie Café

What's Going Right in the World of Waste Resources?

Join staff from Solid Waste Services to learn more about positive gains being made in waste resources. We'll discuss eco-anxiety and connections to waste resources locally and abroad.

Presented by Wellington County Solid Waste Services in recognition of National Public Works Week. This is an adult programme, please register. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Life and Learning |

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Hillsburgh Branch
Phone: 519.855.4010
Hours
We're closed Monday May 19 due to Victoria Day
Mon, May 19 Closed
(Victoria Day)
Tue, May 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 24 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, May 25 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

Baby Time
Wed, May 21, 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
Story Time
Wed, May 21, 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.
Registration is now closed
Family Story Time
Wed, May 21, 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
Story Time - May/June Sessions
Wed, May 21, 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
Toddler Time
Wed, May 21, 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
Toddler Time
Wed, May 21, 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.
Book Club - Third Wednesday Afternoon in Hillsburgh
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Creative Kids
Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Puslinch Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Group Emerald
Wed, May 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Registration is now closed
Craft and Create - Book Bedazzling
Wed, May 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Clifford Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Book Club - Wednesday Night in Drayton
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Book Club - Third Wednesday Evening
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Book Club - Happily Ever After Club
Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Exploring the Great Courses - The Science of Gardening
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Harriston Branch
Learn how to access The Great Courses through Kanopy using your library card. Then enjoy the first lesson of a Great Courses class with us in a no-pressure environment.
Toddler Time - Drop-In May/June Sessions
Thu, May 22, 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 - Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Thu, May 22, 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 - Every Child Ready to Learn
Thu, May 22, 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
Thu, May 22, 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
Thu, May 22, 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.
STEAM Story Time
Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
Puslinch Branch
Bring your preschoolers to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math using stories and hands-on activities.
Let the Games Begin - All Abilities
Thu, May 22, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
This event is full
Hooks and Needles - Drop-in
Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Build It! LEGO Challenge
Thu, May 22, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
Creative Kids - Dragon Eggs
Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Erin Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Carnegie Café - What's Going Right in the World of Waste Resources?
Thu, May 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elora Branch
Join staff from Solid Waste Services to learn more about positive gains being made in waste resources. We'll discuss eco-anxiety and connections to waste resources locally and abroad.
Family Story Time - Drop-In (Registration is not required)
Fri, May 23, 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.
Family Story Time - Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Fri, May 23, 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.
Creative Kids - Perler Bead Crafts
Fri, May 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clifford Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Baby Time - May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13
Fri, May 23, 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 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Cricut Creations - Cricut for Beginners
Fri, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Learn to use a Cricut electronic cutting machine to create and embellish maker projects. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
Hooks and Needles
Fri, May 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
This event is full
After School Adventures - Board Game Blitz
Fri, May 23, 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.
Let the Games Begin - Nintendo Switch™ed up Saturday
Sat, May 24, 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 - Find it and Finish it!
Sat, May 24, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Erin Branch
Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.
Craft and Create - May Flowers - Painting
Sat, May 24, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Arthur Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Craft and Create - Bee Watering Station
Sat, May 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harriston Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
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Carnegie Café - What's Going Right in the World of Waste Resources?
Sat, May 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join staff from Solid Waste Services to learn more about positive gains being made in waste resources. We'll discuss eco-anxiety and connections to waste resources locally and abroad.
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