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Summer Adventures

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2025-07-10 14:00:00 2025-07-10 15:00:00 America/New_York Summer Adventures Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure. Palmerston Branch -

Thursday, July 10
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-10 14:00:00 2025-07-10 15:00:00 America/New_York Summer Adventures Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure. Palmerston Branch -

Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 9-13 years | Kids 5-9 years |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading |

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Palmerston Branch
Phone: 519.343.2142
Hours
We're closed Sunday August 03 due to Civic Holiday
Mon, Jul 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed
(Civic Holiday)
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About the branch

Palmerston Branch is located in central Palmerston. This historic Carnegie building formerly housed a theatre on its second floor. Resources include Wi-Fi and computer access.

Upcoming events

Summer Make and Take - Build a Volcano
Wed, Jul 30, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 28 to August 2.
Summer Make and Take - Bug-tastic!
Wed, Jul 30, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 29-August 9.
Summer Games - Discover the Volcano Parícutin
Wed, Jul 30, All day
Aboyne Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Wed, Jul 30, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Travel Treasures
Wed, Jul 30, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 22 - August 2.
Summer Story Time - African Savannah & Safari
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Fergus Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jul 30, 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.
Summer Adventures - Breakout Box Challenge!
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
This event is full
Summer Special Guest - The Stunt Ventriloquist
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Stunt Ventriloquist Tim Holland drops jaws and tickles funny bones with a cast of hilarious characters in a one-man show.
Summer Games - Summer Olympics
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
Summer Story Time - Drop-In
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hillsburgh Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Crafty Creations - Sun Catcher
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Summer Special Guest - The Stunt Ventriloquist
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Stunt Ventriloquist Tim Holland drops jaws and tickles funny bones with a cast of hilarious characters in a one-man show.
At the Movies - Harold and the Purple Crayon
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join us for a showing of Harold and the Purple Crayon. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 92 minutes; rated PG.
Summer Crafty Creations - Volcano Slime
Wed, Jul 30, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Group Emerald
Wed, Jul 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Registration is now closed
Craft and Create - Seashell Trinket Dish
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marden Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Registration is now closed
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Travel Treasures
Thu, Jul 31, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 22 - August 2.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Thu, Jul 31, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Create your own Parrot!
Thu, Jul 31, All day
Rockwood Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Games - Discover the Volcano Parícutin
Thu, Jul 31, All day
Aboyne Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
Summer Make and Take - Bug-tastic!
Thu, Jul 31, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 29-August 9.
Summer Make and Take - Build a Volcano
Thu, Jul 31, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 28 to August 2.
Summer Adventures - Harry Potter's Birthday
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Story Time
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Palmerston Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Story Time
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mount Forest Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Family Story Time
Thu, Jul 31, 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.
Summer Story Time - Family Nature Story Time
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Aboyne Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
This event is full
Summer Story Time - Animals of the World
Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Crafty Creations - Fish Lantern
Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fergus Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Heart Bird Feeders
Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
This event is full
Summer STEM Activities - Storm Chasers
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.
Build It! LEGO Challenge
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
Paws 4 Stories
Thu, Jul 31, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Marden Branch
Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register.
This event is full
At the Movies - Elemental
Thu, Jul 31, 2:30pm - 4:05pm
Clifford Branch
Join us for a showing of Elemental. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time: 93 minutes; Rated G.
Rockwood Party in the Park - Wild Ontario
Thu, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Come find us at Rockmosa Park as part of Party in the Park! This year we're excited to have our friends Wild Ontario and their special live birds with us. Don't forget to stop by!
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Around the World
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Drayton Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2 to August 23.
Summer Make and Take - Build a Volcano
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 28 to August 2.
Summer Make and Take - Bug-tastic!
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 29-August 9.
Summer Games - Discover the Volcano Parícutin
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Aboyne Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Travel Treasures
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 22 - August 2.
Summer Make and Take - Celebrate Palmerston's 150th Birthday
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Palmerston Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 1 to August 2.
Book Club - First Friday in Elora
Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elora Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Summer STEM Activities - LEGO Duplo Coding Express
Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.
Summer Story Time - Nurturing Nature
Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clifford Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Baby Time - July 11, 18, 25 and Aug 1, 8, 15
Fri, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fergus Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Registration is now closed
In Stitches - Trip Around the World Patchwork Pillow
Fri, Aug 01, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Learn to thread and operate a sewing machine, then create a simple project. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
This event is full
Inspiration Lab - Drop-In
Fri, Aug 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in and get creative with technology and maker culture in the Inspiration Lab!
Cancelled
Scrabble Club
Fri, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
At the Movies - Cars 2
Fri, Aug 01, 1:30pm - 3:15pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a showing of Cars 2. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 106 minutes; rated G.
At the Movies - The Wild Robot
Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arthur Branch
Join us for a showing of The Wild Robot. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time; 1 hour 42 minutes. Rated G.
Hooks and Needles
Fri, Aug 01, 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
At the Movies
Fri, Aug 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a movie. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time between 90 and 120 minutes, rated G.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Travel Treasures
Sat, Aug 02, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 22 - August 2.
Summer Games - Discover the Volcano Parícutin
Sat, Aug 02, All day
Aboyne Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
Summer Make and Take - Bug-tastic!
Sat, Aug 02, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 29-August 9.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Sat, Aug 02, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Build a Volcano
Sat, Aug 02, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 28 to August 2.
At the Movies - Moana 2
Sat, Aug 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us for a showing of Moana 2. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! 100 minutes; rated G.
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