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Summer Special Guest

The Juggling Chef
2025-07-18 10:30:00 2025-07-18 11:30:00 America/New_York Summer Special Guest Join the Juggling Chef for an interactive show with puppets, food juggling and live music. Don't forget to bring your best dance moves and juggling skills! Harriston Branch -

Friday, July 18
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-07-18 10:30:00 2025-07-18 11:30:00 America/New_York Summer Special Guest Join the Juggling Chef for an interactive show with puppets, food juggling and live music. Don't forget to bring your best dance moves and juggling skills! Harriston Branch -

Join the Juggling Chef for an interactive show with puppets, food juggling and live music. Don't forget to bring your best dance moves and juggling skills!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Special Events |

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Harriston Branch
Phone: 519.338.2396
Hours
Mon, Jul 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 1:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 Closed
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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 - Waterfall Card
Tue, Jul 15, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 14 - July 20.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Buildings and Structures, Oh My!
Tue, Jul 15, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 8-19.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Tue, Jul 15, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Flapping Birds
Tue, Jul 15, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From June 15-26.
Summer Adventures - Victoria Falls Fun
Tue, Jul 15, All day
Aboyne Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - 'Spotted' at the Library
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 15 to 26.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Beach Scene
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 15 to July 26.
Paws 4 Stories
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Drayton Branch
Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register.
Registration is now closed
Summer STEM Activities - Flying Butterflies
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.
Registration is now closed
Summer Story Time - We're Going to the Beach!
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Registration is now closed
Baby Time
Tue, Jul 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
Elora 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 - Aviary Cafe
Tue, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Registration is now closed
Summer STEM Activities - Fun with Catapults!
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.
Registration is now closed
Summer STEM Activities - Deliciously Cold Science
Tue, Jul 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.
Registration is now closed
Summer Crafty Creations - Personalized Cups
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Registration is now closed
Summer Crafty Creations - Get ready for a walk!
Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harriston Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Registration is now closed
Paws 4 Stories
Tue, Jul 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register.
Registration is now closed
Summer Adventures - Build Your Own Igloo
Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Registration is now closed
Craft and Create - Paint Night
Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Registration is now closed
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Adult D&D
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Registration is now closed
Craft and Create - Intermediate Acrylic Painting
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Marden Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Registration is now closed
Book Club - Third Tuesday
Tue, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Book Club - The Me Time Book Club
Tue, Jul 15, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Summer Make and Take - Waterfall Card
Wed, Jul 16, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 14 - July 20.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Buildings and Structures, Oh My!
Wed, Jul 16, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 8-19.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Wed, Jul 16, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Flapping Birds
Wed, Jul 16, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From June 15-26.
Summer Adventures - Victoria Falls Fun
Wed, Jul 16, All day
Aboyne Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer STEM Activities - Baking-Themed Playdough Activity
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Marden Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.
This event is full
Family Story Time
Wed, Jul 16, 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 - Scratch Art
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
This event is full
Baby Time
Wed, Jul 16, 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 - Animals Across the Americas
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Fergus Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Story Time
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Story Time - Drop-In
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hillsburgh Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Crafty Creations - Create Your Own Biome
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Summer Crafty Creations - Animal Exploration
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Summer Adventures - Boomwhackers
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elora Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Crafty Creations - Animal Bookmark Buddies
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
At the Movies - Inside Out 2
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:40pm
Harriston Branch
Join us for a showing of Inside Out 2. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 100 minutes; rated PG.
Summer Adventures - Magic Tree House
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Guided Waterfall Painting
Wed, Jul 16, 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 Emerald
Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Registration is now closed
Book Club - Third Wednesday Evening
Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Summer Adventures - Victoria Falls Fun
Thu, Jul 17, All day
Aboyne Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Thu, Jul 17, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Flapping Birds
Thu, Jul 17, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From June 15-26.
Summer Make and Take - Waterfall Card
Thu, Jul 17, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 14 - July 20.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Buildings and Structures, Oh My!
Thu, Jul 17, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 8-19.
Summer Crafty Creations - Craft Some Jungle Animals
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
This event is full
Summer Story Time
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Palmerston Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Story Time
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mount Forest Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Story Time - Family Nature Story Time
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Aboyne Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
This event is full
Summer Story Time - Sensory Friendly
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Family Story Time
Thu, Jul 17, 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 - Animals of the World
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Crafty Creations - Stick Toy Craft
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
This event is full
Build It! LEGO Challenge
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
At the Movies - Kung Fu Panda 4
Thu, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 4:05pm
Clifford Branch
Join us for a showing of Kung Fu Panda 4. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time: 94 minutes; Rated G.
Craft and Create - A Colourful Social
Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fergus Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Adults
Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arthur Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Teens
Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Book Club - Third Thursday in Elora
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elora Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Book Club - Third Thursday Book Club
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Summer Make and Take - Waterfall Card
Fri, Jul 18, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 14 - July 20.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Fri, Jul 18, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Buildings and Structures, Oh My!
Fri, Jul 18, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 8-19.
Summer Make and Take - Flapping Birds
Fri, Jul 18, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From June 15-26.
Summer Adventures - Victoria Falls Fun
Fri, Jul 18, All day
Aboyne Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer STEM Activities - Minute to Win It
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.
Summer Special Guest - The Juggling Chef
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Join the Juggling Chef for an interactive show with puppets, food juggling and live music. Don't forget to bring your best dance moves and juggling skills!
Summer Crafty Creations - Painting Camp
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Erin Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Sewing Flags
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elora Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Sea Life Sculpture
Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Marden Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Summer STEM Activities - Water Bottle Airplane
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.
This event is full
Baby Time - July 11, 18, 25 and Aug 1, 8, 15
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fergus Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
This event is full
Summer Story Time - Wild Animals
Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clifford Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Inspiration Lab - Drop-In
Fri, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in and get creative with technology and maker culture in the Inspiration Lab!
Scrabble Club
Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
At the Movies - The Super Mario Bros Movie
Fri, Jul 18, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a showing of The Super Mario Bros Movie. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 92 minutes; rated G.
Book Club - Third Friday
Fri, Jul 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
At the Movies
Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
At the Movies
Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for a different movie every Friday afternoon in July. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn!
Summer Special Guest - The Juggling Chef
Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Join the Juggling Chef for an interactive show with puppets, food juggling and live music. Don't forget to bring your best dance moves and juggling skills!
Hooks and Needles
Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
This event is full
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