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Summer Crafty Creations

Popsicle-Stick Bridge Challenge
2025-07-09 14:00:00 2025-07-09 15:00:00 America/New_York Summer Crafty Creations Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun. Clifford Branch -

Wednesday, July 09
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-09 14:00:00 2025-07-09 15:00:00 America/New_York Summer Crafty Creations Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun. Clifford Branch -

Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.

Are you a future engineer? We challenge you to build the best bridge ever using only popsicle sticks and glue! Then compete against your fellow builders to see whose creation can hold the most weight. Please register, supplies are limited.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 9-13 years | Teens 13-18 years | Kids 5-9 years | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Art and Creation |

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Clifford Branch
Phone: 519.327.8328
Hours
Mon, Jul 07 Closed
Tue, Jul 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 2:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 2:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 Closed
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About the branch

Clifford Branch is located by the post office and fire hall. It shares the building with Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team. Resources include a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, computer access, and a hitching post.

Upcoming events

Summer Make and Take - Crafty Camera
Sun, Jul 06, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 2 - July 6.
Summer Adventures - Globetrotters
Sun, Jul 06, All day
Aboyne Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Sun, Jul 06, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - I Spy
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Palmerston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 7 to July 12.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Wonders of the World
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Elora Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 7 to July 12.
Summer Make and Take - Wonders of the World
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Elora Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 7 to July 12.
Summer Games - Expedition Everest
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Aboyne Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
Summer Make and Take - Friendship Bracelets and Keychains
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Rockwood Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 7th to July 12th.
Summer Make and Take - Mountain Climber
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 7 to July 13.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Expedition Everest
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Aboyne Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 7 to July 13.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Garden Fairies
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 7 to 12.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Harriston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 7 to July 12.
Babysitting Basics Course
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Elora Branch
The Red Cross babysitting basics course helps prospective babysitters learn the skills they need. Ages 11-15, $65.00 course fee.
Summer Adventures - Calm Creative You
Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Sensory Friendly Story Time
Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Arthur Branch
Enjoy a sensory-friendly literacy session with us. Share stories, songs, and rhymes in an environment that accommodates children with sensory needs.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Summer Crafty Creations - Drop-In Mountain Goat Craft
Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Book Club - First Monday Afternoon
Mon, Jul 07, 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Papier Mache Manta Rays
Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Registration is now closed
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Summer Make and Take - Adventure Backpack
Tue, Jul 08, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 2-12.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Buildings and Structures, Oh My!
Tue, Jul 08, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 8-19.
Summer Make and Take - Mountain Climber
Tue, Jul 08, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 7 to July 13.
Summer Games - Expedition Everest
Tue, Jul 08, All day
Aboyne Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Tue, Jul 08, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Story Time - Adventures with Bluey!
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Drayton Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Crafty Creations - Garden Treasures
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Summer Special Guest - Colour My World Workshop
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Aboyne Branch
Join Scientists in School for a colour-packed adventure! We'll use chemistry to create new colours, watch water defy gravity, create a suncatcher and more. Registration is required. For ages 4-12.
This event is full
Summer Story Time - Forests
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer STEM Activities - Moths!
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.
Summer Special Guest - Candy Chemistry Workshop
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
Join us for a hands on workshop presented by Scientists in School. For ages 4-12. Registration is required.
Baby Time
Tue, Jul 08, 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 STEM Activities - Seismograph Vibes
Tue, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Clifford Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.
Summer Adventures - I-SPY In A Bottle
Tue, Jul 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
This event is full
Silver Screen Movie
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join Rockwood Branch and the Guelph-Eramosa Older Adult Centre for a relaxed afternoon of film and conversation.
Summer STEM Activities - Pond Slime Sensory Kit
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Paint Club
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Papier Mache Manta Rays
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Summer Adventures - Slime Party
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Adventures - Safari Animal Silhouettes
Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Let the Games Begin - Family Game Night!
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Erin Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Book Club - First Tuesday in Rockwood
Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Book Club - Quarter Century Book Club
Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club - Tuesday Evening
Tue, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Harriston Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Summer Make and Take - Adventure Backpack
Wed, Jul 09, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 2-12.
Summer Make and Take - Mountain Climber
Wed, Jul 09, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 7 to July 13.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Buildings and Structures, Oh My!
Wed, Jul 09, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 8-19.
Summer Games - Expedition Everest
Wed, Jul 09, 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 09, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
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Craft and Create
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Baby Time
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Aboyne Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Summer Story Time - Around the World Adventures
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jul 09, 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 - Paper Airplane Party: The Racing Rabbits
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Story Time
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Crafty Creations - Sew A Plushie
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
This event is full
Book Club - Second Wednesday Afternoon
Wed, Jul 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Summer Games - Games Around the World
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
At the Movies - Dog Man
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join us for a showing of Dog Man. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 89 minutes; rated PG.
Summer Crafty Creations - Popsicle-Stick Bridge Challenge
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Book Club - Second Wednesday Afternoon
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Summer Crafty Creations - Survival Bracelets
Wed, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Craft and Create - Beaded Plants
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifford Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
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