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Inspiration Lab

Drop-In

2025-07-25 12:00:00 2025-07-25 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 25
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-25 12:00:00 2025-07-25 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
Mon, Jul 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jul 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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

Fri, Jul 25, All day
Aboyne Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.

Fri, Jul 25, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.

Fri, Jul 25, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 21 to 27.

Fri, Jul 25, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From June 15-26.

Fri, Jul 25, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 22 - August 2.

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Marden Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Erin Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Jul 25, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.

Fri, Jul 25, 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

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arthur Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Jul 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Clifford Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in and get creative with technology and maker culture in the Inspiration Lab!

Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!

Fri, Jul 25, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a showing of Mufasa. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 120 minutes; rated G.

Fri, Jul 25, 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!

Fri, Jul 25, 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.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Jul 26, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 22 - August 2.

Sat, Jul 26, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From June 15-26.

Sat, Jul 26, All day
Aboyne Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.

Sat, Jul 26, All day
Fergus Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.

Sat, Jul 26, All day
Fergus Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures!

Sat, Jul 26, All day
Clifford Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.

Sat, Jul 26, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 21 to 27.

Sat, Jul 26, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.

Sun, Jul 27, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 21 to 27.

Sun, Jul 27, All day
Aboyne Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.

Sun, Jul 27, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.

Mon, Jul 28, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 28 to August 9.

Mon, Jul 28, All day
Arthur Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 28 to Aug 1.

Mon, Jul 28, All day
Palmerston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 28 to August 2.

Mon, Jul 28, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 28th to August 9th.

Mon, Jul 28, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.

Mon, Jul 28, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 28 to August 2.

Mon, Jul 28, All day
Aboyne Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 28 to August 2.

Mon, Jul 28, All day
Aboyne Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.

Mon, Jul 28, All day
Rockwood Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 28th to August 2nd.

Mon, Jul 28, All day
Elora Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 28 to August 2.

Mon, Jul 28, All day
Elora Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 28 to August 2.

Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Harriston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 28 to August 2.

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Palmerston Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Chart a course to your local library for a globetrotting adventure.

Mon, Jul 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Drayton Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.

Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.

Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.

Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.

Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.