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PA Day

Spooky Ghost Portraits
2025-10-24 14:00:00 2025-10-24 15:00:00 America/New_York PA Day No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more. Arthur Branch -

Friday, October 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-24 14:00:00 2025-10-24 15:00:00 America/New_York PA Day No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more. Arthur Branch -

No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.

Boo! Come on over to the Arthur library and paint some ghost portraits. What will BOOOOO make? 

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

EVENT TYPE: | PA Day |

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Arthur Branch
Phone: 519.848.3999
Hours
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Mon, Oct 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Oct 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 25 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Oct 26 Closed
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About the branch

Arthur Branch is located just off main street in downtown Arthur. It shares the building with the Arthur Family Health Centre. Resources include a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

Upcoming events

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Scavenger Hunt - Halloween Haunts
Tue, Oct 21, All day
Clifford 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 18 to October 31.
Make and Take - Happy Halloween!
Tue, Oct 21, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. October 21-31
Make and Take - Pumpkin Fun
Tue, Oct 21, All day
Puslinch Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. From October 21 to 25.
Baby Time - October 21, 28, November 4, 18, 25, December 2
Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Drayton Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Book Club - Third Tuesday
Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Let the Games Begin
Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Build It! LEGO Challenge
Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
Craft and Create - Spooky Paintings
Tue, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Trivia Challenge - Up to 6 Teams
Tue, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fergus Branch
Test your memory in a fun and interesting way! Join us for an informal round of trivia challenges.
Cancelled
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Adult D and D
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Fiction Writing Workshop - From Idea to Story
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Celebrate Ontario Public Library Week with us!
Book Club - Third Tuesday
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Book Club - Evening
Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Palmerston Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club - The Me Time Book Club
Tue, Oct 21, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Scavenger Hunt - Halloween Haunts
Wed, Oct 22, All day
Clifford 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 18 to October 31.
Make and Take - Happy Halloween!
Wed, Oct 22, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. October 21-31
Creative Kids - Halloween Inspired Craft
Wed, Oct 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
After School Adventures
Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Tween Book Club - Page Turners
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Join a book club just for tweens! Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun.
Tech Talk - Kanopy and Chills: Streaming Fall and Horror Favourites
Wed, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join the conversation! Bring your questions about computers or mobile devices and we will explore them together. 
Craft and Create - Cute Floral Ghosties
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Marden Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
This event is full
Carnegie Café - Wicked Wellington
Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marden Branch
Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time. This month, the spooky season is upon us! Discover the more macabre history of Wellington County through both Poor House and resident stories.
Make and Take - Happy Halloween!
Thu, Oct 23, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. October 21-31
Scavenger Hunt - Halloween Haunts
Thu, Oct 23, All day
Clifford 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 18 to October 31.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rockwood 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
Thu, Oct 23, 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.
Family Story Time
Thu, Oct 23, 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.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 23, 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 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Ancestry Library Edition Workshop - with Ontario Ancestors
Thu, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drayton Branch
Join a member of the Wellington County Branch of Ontario Ancestors and learn to navigate Ancestry Library Edition.
Creative Kids - Pumpkin Painting
Thu, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Clifford Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
In Stitches - Fabric Corner Bookmarks
Thu, Oct 23, 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Fergus Branch
Learn to thread and operate a sewing machine, then create a simple project. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
This event is full
Craft and Create - Yarn Pumpkins
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Author Visit - Ivanka Fear
Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elora Branch
During Candlelight Elora, join us for a visit with Ivanka Fear, author of the Bluewater Mysteries and Jake and Mallory Thrillers, including the 2025 release Cold Query.
Scavenger Hunt - Halloween Haunts
Fri, Oct 24, All day
Clifford 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 18 to October 31.
Make and Take - PA Day Craft!
Fri, Oct 24, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Make and Take - Happy Halloween!
Fri, Oct 24, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. October 21-31
Stuffie Sleepover - Halloween Party
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Bring your stuffed animal to the library for a sleepover adventure! What will those cute and cuddly creatures get up to overnight in the library?
At the Movies - PA Day - "Elio"
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a showing of Elio. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 90 minutes; rated G.
Creative Kids - Pumpkin Painting
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
This event is full
Family Story Time - Spooky Stories Puppet Show
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
PA Day - Mummy Pumpkin Halloween Craft
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elora Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Intro to 3D Printing
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Drayton Branch
Dive into the basics of 3D printing. This will include a printer orientation, software basics and transferring print files. Leave this programme with the skills required to start your first 3D print.
Paws 4 Stories
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register.
PA Day - Pumpkin Decorating Party
Fri, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marden Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
This event is full
PA Day - Ghoulish Goo Fun
Fri, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Scrabble Club
Fri, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
PA Day - Hallowe'en Craft - Drop In
Fri, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Scrabble Club
Fri, Oct 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
At the Movies - Hocus Pocus
Fri, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us for a showing of Hocus Pocus. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! 96 minutes; rated G.
PA Day - Spooky Ghost Portraits
Fri, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
This event is full
At the Movies - How to Train Your Dragon
Fri, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a showing of How to Train Your Dragon. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 125 minutes; rated G.
Hooks and Needles
Fri, Oct 24, 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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