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Summer Make and Take

DIY Quadrant - Navigation
2025-08-11 00:00:00 2025-08-11 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Make and Take Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 11th to 16th. Mount Forest Branch -

Monday, August 11
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-08-11 00:00:00 2025-08-11 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Make and Take Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 11th to 16th. Mount Forest Branch -

Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 11th to 16th.

Navigate around the globe and build your very own Quadrant! Learn how the original navigators travelled the world. Make it in-branch and take it home to use & explore!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 9-13 years | Preschoolers 3-5 years | Kids 5-9 years | Families | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Art and Creation |

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Mount Forest Branch
Phone: 519.323.4541
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 5:00PM
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

Mount Forest Branch is located in downtown Mount Forest. This historic Carnegie building includes a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

Upcoming events

Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Fri, Aug 08, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
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 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 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 - Bug-tastic!
Fri, Aug 08, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 29-August 9.
Summer Games - Project Parrot
Fri, Aug 08, All day
Aboyne Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
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
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.
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 Story Time - Weather Wonders
Fri, Aug 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clifford Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
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.
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 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.
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.
Summer Make and Take - Bug-tastic!
Sat, Aug 09, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 29-August 9.
Summer Adventures - Build It! LEGO Challenge
Sat, Aug 09, All day
Rockwood Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Build It! LEGO Challenge - Seasonal Shelters
Sat, Aug 09, All day
Clifford Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Sat, Aug 09, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Rain or Shine!
Sat, Aug 09, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 5-16.
Summer Games - Project Parrot
Sat, Aug 09, All day
Aboyne Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
Summer Make and Take - Rocking Boat
Sat, Aug 09, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 5 - August 10.
Summer Games - Board Game extravaganza!
Sat, Aug 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
Summer Games - Project Parrot
Sun, Aug 10, All day
Aboyne Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Sun, Aug 10, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Rocking Boat
Sun, Aug 10, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 5 - August 10.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Aug 11, All day
Marden Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 11 to August 30.
Summer Make and Take - DIY Quadrant - Navigation
Mon, Aug 11, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 11th to 16th.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Wild Weather
Mon, Aug 11, All day
Palmerston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 11 to August 16.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where in the World is the Mount Forest Library Staff?
Mon, Aug 11, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 11th to 23rd.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Travel
Mon, Aug 11, All day
Elora Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 11 to August 16.
Summer Make and Take - Travel
Mon, Aug 11, All day
Elora Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 11 to August 16.
Summer Make and Take - Pipe Cleaner Finger Puppets
Mon, Aug 11, All day
Rockwood Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 11th to August 16th.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Mon, Aug 11, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Games - Northern Lights
Mon, Aug 11, All day
Aboyne Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
Summer Make and Take - Create your own Aurora Borealis
Mon, Aug 11, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 11 to August 17.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Find the Northern Lights
Mon, Aug 11, All day
Aboyne Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 11 to August 17.
Summer Make and Take
Mon, Aug 11, All day
Marden Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 11 to August 30.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Harriston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 11 to August 16.
Cancelled
Stay Safe! Course
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
The Red Cross Stay Safe! course offers basic safety and first aid skills. Participants will learn about being safe without the direct supervision of an adult. Ages 9-13, $55.00 course fee.
Summer Crafty Creations - Creepy Crawly Critters
Mon, Aug 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Drayton Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Summer Adventures - International Adventure
Mon, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Special Guest - Illustrator Ken Daley
Mon, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elora Branch
Children's illustrator Ken Daley is stopping by for a fun hands-on workshop! We'll enjoy a reading of The Little Regent, a creative drawing activity with Ken, and more. Please register.
Summer Adventures - Global Apocalypse Survival Activity: Zombies!
Mon, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Crafty Creations - Drop-In Sun Bear Craft
Mon, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Cancelled
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Book Club - First Monday Afternoon
Mon, Aug 11, 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Mon, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
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