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Carnegie Café

Story Writing Workshop
2025-09-30 18:00:00 2025-09-30 19:00:00 America/New_York Carnegie Café Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time. For this series, we explore a new type of story writing each month from September through December. Mount Forest Branch -

Tuesday, September 30
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-30 18:00:00 2025-09-30 19:00:00 America/New_York Carnegie Café Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time. For this series, we explore a new type of story writing each month from September through December. Mount Forest Branch -

Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time. For this series, we explore a new type of story writing each month from September through December.

Explore your written voice across genres in this four-part writing workshop! Dive into a different genre each month - memoir, fiction, nonfiction, and short stories - with guided prompts, peer feedback, and creative inspiration. All levels welcome - bring your stories to life at the library!

AGE GROUP: | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Life and Learning |

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Mount Forest Branch
Phone: 519.323.4541
Hours
Mon, Sep 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Sep 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Oct 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 04 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Oct 05 Closed
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About the branch

Mount Forest Branch is located in downtown Mount Forest. This historic Carnegie building includes a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

Upcoming events

Make and Take - Autumn is Calling
Tue, Sep 30, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 30-October 11.
Toddler Time - Drop-In September/October Session
Tue, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Fergus Branch
Come explore the alphabet with us! Share stories, songs, rhymes and activities aimed at developing your child's early literacy skills.
Baby Time - September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7
Tue, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Drayton Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Registration is now closed
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 30, 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
Craft and Create - Watercolour Doodling
Tue, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Registration is now closed
Let the Games Begin - All Abilities
Tue, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harriston Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Registration is now closed
Teen Café
Tue, Sep 30, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Hang out with other like-minded teens and make, watch, chat, and explore.
Registration is now closed
Let the Games Begin
Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Creative Kids - No Sew Octopus Stuffie
Tue, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Registration is now closed
Carnegie Café - Story Writing Workshop
Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time. For this series, we explore a new type of story writing each month from September through December.
Registration is now closed
Book Club - Off the Menu
Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Oct 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! Drop in October 1-31.
Culture Days - Tiny Art Show
Wed, Oct 01, All day
Aboyne Branch
Culture Days is an annual national celebration of arts, culture, and creativity. Take part by joining us for activities at your local library.
Culture Days - Tiny Art Show
Wed, Oct 01, All day
Fergus Branch
Culture Days is an annual national celebration of arts, culture, and creativity. Take part by joining us for activities at your local library.
Make and Take - Patchwork Paper Pumpkin
Wed, Oct 01, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. October 1 - 31.
Make and Take
Wed, Oct 01, All day
Marden Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. October 1-31.
Scavenger Hunt - Acorn Match
Wed, Oct 01, 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! October 1 - 31.
Scavenger Hunt - Autumn Leaves
Wed, Oct 01, All day
Puslinch Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in October 1 to 18.
Make and Take - Autumn is Calling
Wed, Oct 01, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 30-October 11.
Culture Days - Crafts and Activities
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Culture Days is an annual national celebration of arts, culture, and creativity. Take part by joining us for activities at your local library.
Story Time
Wed, Oct 01, 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.
Baby Time
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Aboyne Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Story Time - September/October Sessions
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus 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.
This event is full
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur Branch
Come explore the alphabet with us! Share stories, songs, rhymes and activities aimed at developing your child's early literacy skills.
This event is full
Scrabble Club
Wed, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Tween Book Club - Chapter Chat
Wed, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Join a book club just for tweens! Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun.
Teen Book Club - YA'll Read This?
Wed, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun.
Registration is now closed
Tween Scene - Duct Tape Pencil Case
Wed, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Clifford Branch
Hang out with other tweens and make, watch, chat, and explore.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Ruby
Wed, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Registration is now closed
Book Club - Non-fiction Readers
Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Craft and Create - Quilling 2.0
Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Make and Take - Autumn is Calling
Thu, Oct 02, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 30-October 11.
Cancelled
Creative Kids - Drawing and Sketching for Tweens
Thu, Oct 02, 6:00am - 7:00pm
Erin Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Toddler Time - Drop-In September/October Session
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Fergus Branch
Come explore the alphabet with us! Share stories, songs, rhymes and activities aimed at developing your child's early literacy skills.
Family Story Time
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Palmerston 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.
Family Story Time - Every Child Ready to Learn
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mount Forest 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.
Registration is now closed
Toddler Time
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Aboyne Branch
Come explore the alphabet with us! Share stories, songs, rhymes and activities aimed at developing your child's early literacy skills.
This event is full
Family Story Time
Thu, Oct 02, 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.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
Puslinch 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.
Hooks and Needles - Drop-in
Thu, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Let the Games Begin - All Abilities
Thu, Oct 02, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
This event is full
After School Adventures - Board Game Blitz
Thu, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - First Thursday Group
Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elora Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons Club - For Tweens and Teens
Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Magic the Gathering
Thu, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us and learn to play Magic the Gathering while meeting new friends. No cards or decks are required to come and join.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Thu, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Registration is now closed
Carnegie Café - Appetizer Recipe Swap
Thu, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marden Branch
Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time. This month we will be swapping recipes, sharing culinary tips and tricks, and chatting about our favourite appetizers.
Make and Take - Fair Craft for Juniors and All Abilities
Fri, Oct 03, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Make and Take - Autumn is Calling
Fri, Oct 03, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 30-October 11.
Book Club - First Friday in Elora
Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elora Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Family Story Time - Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Fri, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur 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.
Family Story Time - Drop-In
Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hillsburgh 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.
Baby Time - September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17
Fri, Oct 03, 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
Hooks and Needles
Fri, Oct 03, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Clifford Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Book Club - First Friday
Fri, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Cancelled
Scrabble Club
Fri, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Scrabble Club
Fri, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Carnegie Café - Life on the Farm
Fri, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harriston Branch
Much of Wellington County is made up of farming country; explore what it takes to be a local farmer in the past versus now and the trials that families encountered in this presentation from the WCMA.
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