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Summer Adventures

World in Our Backyard
2025-08-05 10:30:00 2025-08-05 11:30:00 America/New_York Summer Adventures Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure. Harriston Branch -

Tuesday, August 05
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-08-05 10:30:00 2025-08-05 11:30:00 America/New_York Summer Adventures Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure. Harriston Branch -

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

Let's explore some of the flora and fauna that we might find in our very own backyard!

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading |

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Harriston Branch
Phone: 519.338.2396
Hours
We're closed Sunday August 03 due to Civic Holiday
Mon, Jul 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 1:00PM 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

Harriston Branch is located in central Harriston and shares the historic Carnegie building with the Minto Arts Council. Resources include a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

Upcoming events

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 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 Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Sat, Aug 02, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
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 - 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.
Registration is now closed
Holiday Closure
Sun, Aug 03, All day
Wellington County Library
All branches closed today.
Holiday Closure
Mon, Aug 04, All day
Wellington County Library
All branches closed today.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
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 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 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 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 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 - Transportation
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Elora Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 5 to August 9.
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 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 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 - 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 - 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 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.
This event is full
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
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.
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 - Seed Bombs + Launchers
Tue, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
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 - Bad Art Bash
Tue, Aug 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
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.
Summer Adventures - Marble Run
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
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.
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
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