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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 Monday August 04 due to Civic Holiday
Mon, Aug 04 Closed
(Civic Holiday)
Tue, Aug 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 Closed
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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 Scavenger Hunt - Dragon's Lost Treasure
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Palmerston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 5 to August 9.
Summer Make and Take - Rocking Boat
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 5 - August 10.
Summer Adventures - Build It! LEGO Challenge
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Rockwood Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Make and Take - Eiffel Tower Creations
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 5th to 9th.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Transportation
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Elora Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 5 to August 9.
Summer Games - Project Parrot
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Aboyne Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Rain or Shine!
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 5-16.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Harbour of Rio de Janeiro Match-up
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Aboyne Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 5 to August 10.
Summer Make and Take - Transportation
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Elora Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 5 to August 9.
Summer Make and Take - Bug-tastic!
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 29-August 9.
Summer Make and Take - Map Page Fan
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Harriston Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 5 to August 9.
Summer Adventures - World in Our Backyard
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer STEM Activities - Spider Anatomy
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.
Registration is now closed
Paws 4 Stories
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hillsburgh 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
Baby Time
Tue, Aug 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Elora Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Summer Crafty Creations - Windchimes
Tue, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Summer Crafty Creations - Seed Bombs + Launchers
Tue, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Registration is now closed
Summer Crafty Creations - Bad Art Bash
Tue, Aug 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Registration is now closed
Summer Adventures - Marble Run
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Crafty Creations - Paint Club
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Paws 4 Stories
Tue, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Elora 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
Summer Adventures - Tulip Field Painting
Tue, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
This event is full
Book Club - First Tuesday in Rockwood
Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Summer Adventures - Build It! LEGO Challenge
Wed, Aug 06, All day
Rockwood Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Wed, Aug 06, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Rain or Shine!
Wed, Aug 06, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 5-16.
Summer Crafty Creations - Paint by Numbers
Wed, Aug 06, All day
Rockwood Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Summer Make and Take - Bug-tastic!
Wed, Aug 06, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 29-August 9.
Summer Games - Project Parrot
Wed, Aug 06, All day
Aboyne Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
Summer Make and Take - Rocking Boat
Wed, Aug 06, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 5 - August 10.
Summer Story Time - All Around the World
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Drayton Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Aug 06, 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 Story Time
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Story Time - Exploring Europe
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Crafty Creations - Paper Mache Cactus
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marden Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Summer Story Time - Drop-In
Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hillsburgh Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Crafty Creations - Northern Lights Art
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Summer Crafty Creations - Animal Exploration
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
At the Movies - The Bad Guys
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:40pm
Harriston Branch
Join us for a showing of The Bad Guys. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 99 minutes; rated PG.
Summer STEM Activities - Weather Wizards
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifford Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.
Summer Crafty Creations - Origami Boats
Wed, Aug 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Group Ruby
Wed, Aug 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Carnegie Café - Little Free Libraries
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time.
Summer Make and Take - Rocking Boat
Thu, Aug 07, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 5 - August 10.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Rain or Shine!
Thu, Aug 07, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 5-16.
Summer Make and Take - Bug-tastic!
Thu, Aug 07, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 29-August 9.
Summer Games - Project Parrot
Thu, Aug 07, All day
Aboyne Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
Summer Adventures - Build It! LEGO Challenge
Thu, Aug 07, All day
Rockwood Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Thu, Aug 07, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Story Time
Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mount Forest Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Family Story Time
Thu, Aug 07, 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
Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Palmerston Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Story Time - Family Nature Story Time
Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Aboyne Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
This event is full
Summer Story Time - Food!
Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Story Time - Animals of the World
Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Crafty Creations - Perler Bead Birds
Thu, Aug 07, 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 - Seed Balls and Launcher
Thu, Aug 07, 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 - The Science of Light
Thu, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elora Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.
Summer Games
Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
Build It! LEGO Challenge
Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Tween/Teen
Thu, Aug 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Paws 4 Stories
Thu, Aug 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Clifford Branch
Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register.
Cancelled
Summer Games - Weather It's Sunny or Not
Thu, Aug 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Clifford Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
Summer Crafty Creations - Cardboard Tower of Pisa
Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elora Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Registration is now closed
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Thu, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Registration is now closed
Cricut Creations - Crafting Session
Thu, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Learn to use a Cricut electronic cutting machine to create and embellish maker projects. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
Summer Games - Project Parrot
Fri, Aug 08, All day
Aboyne Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
Summer Adventures - Build It! LEGO Challenge
Fri, Aug 08, All day
Rockwood Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Make and Take - Rocking Boat
Fri, Aug 08, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 5 - August 10.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Fri, Aug 08, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Bug-tastic!
Fri, Aug 08, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 29-August 9.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Rain or Shine!
Fri, Aug 08, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 5-16.
Summer Crafty Creations - Kaleidoscope Creations
Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Marden Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
This event is full
Book Club - Adult Book Club
Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mount Forest Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Summer STEM Activities - Cardboard Creations
Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.
Summer Story Time - Weather Wonders
Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clifford Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Crafty Creations - Painting Palooza
Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arthur Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Baby Time - July 11, 18, 25 and Aug 1, 8, 15
Fri, Aug 08, 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
Summer STEM Activities - Lego Challenge
Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.
This event is full
Inspiration Lab - Drop-In
Fri, Aug 08, 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 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
At the Movies - Hercules
Fri, Aug 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a showing of Hercules. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 93 minutes; rated G.
Summer Games - Nintendo Switch
Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
At the Movies
Fri, Aug 08, 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.
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