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Inspiration Lab

Drop-In

2025-08-08 12:00:00 2025-08-08 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, August 08
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-08 12:00:00 2025-08-08 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 Sunday August 31 due to Labour Day
Mon, Aug 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
(Labour Day)

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

Sat, Aug 30, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.

Sat, Aug 30, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 19-30.

Sat, Aug 30, All day
Aboyne Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.

Sat, Aug 30, All day
Drayton Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. August 25 - 30.

Sun, Aug 31, All day
Wellington County Library
All branches closed today.

Mon, Sep 01, All day
Wellington County Library
All branches closed today.

Mon, Sep 01, All day
Marden Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025.

Mon, Sep 01, All day
Marden Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025.

Tue, Sep 02, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 1-13.

Tue, Sep 02, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.

Tue, Sep 02, All day
Drayton Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.

Tue, Sep 02, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 2 - 30.

Tue, Sep 02, All day
Aboyne Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! September 2 - 30.

Tue, Sep 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.

Tue, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a showing of The Bad Guys. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 99 minutes; rated G.

Tue, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a showing of Paddington in Peru. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 106 minutes; rated G.

Tue, Sep 02, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.

Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arthur Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.

Tue, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.

Tue, Sep 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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