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Inspiration Lab

Drop-In
2025-07-04 12:00:00 2025-07-04 14:00:00 America/New_York Inspiration Lab Drop in and get creative with technology and maker culture in the Inspiration Lab! Hillsburgh Branch -

Friday, July 04
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-04 12:00:00 2025-07-04 14:00:00 America/New_York Inspiration Lab Drop in and get creative with technology and maker culture in the Inspiration Lab! Hillsburgh Branch -

Drop in and get creative with technology and maker culture in the Inspiration Lab!

Welcome to the Inspiration Lab—a drop-in zone where creativity meets technology and imagination runs wild! Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this open-ended program invites you to explore, build, invent, and play at your own pace.

Each session features rotating access to awesome maker tools and techy toys like:
Ukuleles for spontaneous jam sessions
LEGO for master building
Cubelets and other coding-friendly tech toys
Nintendo Switch & Xbox for collaborative (and competitive!) gaming
And lots more surprises to spark your creativity!

Whether you're coding a robot, building a LEGO masterpiece, or strumming a new tune, Inspiration Lab is the perfect place to experiment, learn, and get inspired—no experience needed, just curiosity!

Drop in anytime during programme hours and see what YOU can create.

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

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Maker and DIY |

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Hillsburgh Branch
Phone: 519.855.4010
Hours
We're closed Tuesday July 01 due to Canada Day
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 Closed
(Canada Day)
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Hillsburgh Branch is located by the Elora Cataract Trailway and Hillsburgh mill pond. Resources include a rentable meeting room, professional kitchen, study room, shaded patio, and parkland. Wi-Fi, computer access and snow shoes are also available. 

Upcoming events

Summer Make and Take - Crafty Camera
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 2 - July 6.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Around the World
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Drayton Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2 to August 23.
Summer Make and Take - Adventure Backpack
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 2-12.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Marden Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-19.
Summer Make and Take - Hot Air Balloon Craft
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Marden Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 2 to the 19.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Nature's Garden
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2nd to July 12th.
Summer Make and Take - Jingle sticks
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Harriston Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 2 to July 4.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - LEGO minifigures
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Palmerston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2 to July 5.
Summer Adventures - Globetrotters
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Aboyne Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Natural Wonders of the World
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Aboyne Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2 to July 6.
Summer Make and Take - Photo Fun
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 2 to July 5.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Pokémon in the library! Can you catch them all?
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Rockwood Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From June 30th to July 5th.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally?
Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2 to July 12.
Summer Adventures - Grass Heads
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Baby Time
Wed, Jul 02, 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
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Story Time - Drop-In
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hillsburgh Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Adventures - Summer Passport
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Adventures - Animals All Around
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Crafty Creations - Drop-In
Wed, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fergus Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Summer Adventures - Magic Tree House
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
At the Movies - Moana 2
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:40pm
Harriston Branch
Join us for a showing of Moana 2. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 1 hour and 40 minutes; rated PG.
Summer Crafty Creations - Hot Air Balloons
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Summer Crafty Creations - Cricut Mug
Wed, Jul 02, 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 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Thu, Jul 03, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Adventure Backpack
Thu, Jul 03, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 2-12.
Summer Adventures - Globetrotters
Thu, Jul 03, All day
Aboyne Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Make and Take - Crafty Camera
Thu, Jul 03, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 2 - July 6.
Summer Special Guest - Four Paws Flying Entertainment
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mount Forest Branch
Join us for a paw-some adventure with Jenelle and her talented rescue dogs! This special pack will amaze with their tricks, talents and agility.
Summer Story Time - Family Nature Story Time
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Aboyne Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
This event is full
Summer Story Time
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Palmerston Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Family Story Time
Thu, Jul 03, 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 Special Guest - Magical Mr. Oh!
Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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The Magical Mr. Oh! will be joining us for an interactive show filled with magic, mirth and mayhem!
Summer Crafty Creations - Drop-In
Thu, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fergus Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Summer Special Guest - Four Paws Flying Entertainment
Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for a paw-some adventure with Jenelle and her talented rescue dogs! This special pack will amaze with their tricks, talents and agility.
Build It! LEGO Challenge
Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Tween/Teen
Thu, Jul 03, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
At the Movies - Dog Man
Thu, Jul 03, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join us for a showing of Dog Man. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time: 89 minutes; Rated G.
Summer Crafty Creations - Watermelon Wonders
Thu, Jul 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Cricut Creations - Crafting Session
Thu, Jul 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Learn to use a Cricut electronic cutting machine to create and embellish maker projects. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
Summer Make and Take - Crafty Camera
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 2 - July 6.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Adventure Backpack
Fri, Jul 04, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 2-12.
Summer Adventures - Globetrotters
Fri, Jul 04, All day
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Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer STEM Activities - LEGO Duplo Coding Express
Fri, Jul 04, 10:30am - 4:00pm
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Fri, Jul 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Marden Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Crafty Creations - Painting Camp
Fri, Jul 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Erin Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
This event is full
Book Club - First Friday in Elora
Fri, Jul 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Summer Adventures - Ocean Life Diorama
Fri, Jul 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Summer Story Time - Global Adventures
Fri, Jul 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clifford Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Adventures - LEGO Robots
Fri, Jul 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Inspiration Lab - Drop-In
Fri, Jul 04, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in and get creative with technology and maker culture in the Inspiration Lab!
Scrabble Club
Fri, Jul 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
At the Movies - Kung Fu Panda 4
Fri, Jul 04, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Palmerston 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.
Summer Special Guest - Wild Ontario
Fri, Jul 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Join us for an entertaining and educational presentation from Wild Ontario and meet some very special live birds! 
This event is full
At the Movies
Fri, Jul 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Join us for a different movie every Friday afternoon in July. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn!
At the Movies
Fri, Jul 04, 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.
Hooks and Needles
Fri, Jul 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
This event is full
Summer Games - Mario Kart Tournament
Fri, Jul 04, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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