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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 31 due to Labour Day
Mon, Aug 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 1:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
(Labour Day)
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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

Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Sat, Aug 30, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Sail the Seas
Sat, Aug 30, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 19-30.
Let the Games Begin - Escape Room - Chocolate Factory Fiasco!
Sat, Aug 30, All day
Aboyne Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Make and Take - Pin-credible Backpack Decorations
Sat, Aug 30, All day
Drayton Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. August 25 - 30.
Holiday Closure
Sun, Aug 31, All day
Wellington County Library
All branches closed today.
Holiday Closure
Mon, Sep 01, All day
Wellington County Library
All branches closed today.
Make and Take
Mon, Sep 01, All day
Marden Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025.
Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Sep 01, All day
Marden Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025.
Make and Take - Back to School
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 1-13.
Make and Take - P.A. Day - Back to School Craft
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Make and Take - Happy Grandparents Day!
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Drayton Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Make and Take - Apple Tree Craft
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 2 - 30.
Scavenger Hunt - Apples Apples Everywhere!
Tue, Sep 02, All day
Aboyne Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! September 2 - 30.
Book Club - First Tuesday Afternoon
Tue, Sep 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
At the Movies - The Bad Guys
Tue, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a showing of The Bad Guys. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 99 minutes; rated G.
At the Movies - Paddington in Peru
Tue, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a showing of Paddington in Peru. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 106 minutes; rated G.
Creative Kids
Tue, Sep 02, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
After School Adventures - DIY Fidget Toys
Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arthur Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Craft and Create - Paint Night
Tue, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Book Club - First Tuesday in Rockwood
Tue, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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