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Special Guest

Wicked Wellington with Katie Clarke from WCMA
2025-10-30 17:30:00 2025-10-30 18:30:00 America/New_York Special Guest Join us for a presentation from a special guest. Mount Forest Branch -

Thursday, October 30
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-30 17:30:00 2025-10-30 18:30:00 America/New_York Special Guest Join us for a presentation from a special guest. Mount Forest Branch -

Join us for a presentation from a special guest.

The spooky season is upon us! Discover the more macabre history of Wellington County through both Poor House and resident stories with presenter Katie Clarke from the Wellington County Museum and Archives!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 9-13 years | Teens 13-18 years | Families | All Ages | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events |

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Mount Forest Branch
Phone: 519.323.4541
Hours
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Mon, Oct 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Oct 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Oct 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 01 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Nov 02 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

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Scavenger Hunt - Monster Month Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Oct 27, All day
Elora Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! All week during branch open hours.
Scavenger Hunt - Happy Halloween!
Mon, Oct 27, All day
Rockwood 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 27th to October 31st.
Family Story Time - October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Drayton 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
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Mon, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Sew Savvy - 4th Monday Sew-cial Club
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.
Make and Take - Spooky Creations
Tue, Oct 28, All day
Puslinch Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. From October 28 to 31.
Make and Take - Happy Halloween!
Tue, Oct 28, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. October 21-31
Scavenger Hunt - Halloween Haunts
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Book Club - Morning
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Palmerston Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Baby Time - October 21, 28, November 4, 18, 25, December 2
Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Drayton Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Let the Games Begin - All Abilities
Tue, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harriston Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Cricut Creations - Halloween Shadow Box
Tue, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Learn to use a Cricut electronic cutting machine to create and embellish maker projects. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
This event is full
Book Club - Fourth Tuesday of the Month
Tue, Oct 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Teen Café
Tue, Oct 28, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Hang out with other like-minded teens and make, watch, chat, and explore.
Let the Games Begin
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Teen/Tween
Tue, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Arthur Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Carnegie Café - Story Writing Workshop
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Cancelled
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Adult D and D
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Book Club - Off the Menu
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Scavenger Hunt - Halloween Haunts
Wed, Oct 29, 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 29, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. October 21-31
Scrabble Club
Wed, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
After School Adventures - The Mystery of the Missing Manuscript
Wed, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Craft and Create - Cute Floral Ghosties
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marden Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Registration is now closed
At the Movies - Frankenweenie
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us for a showing of Frankenweenie. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! 87 minutes; rated G.
Craft and Create - Recycled Book Doll
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
This event is full
Make and Take - Happy Halloween!
Thu, Oct 30, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. October 21-31
Scavenger Hunt - Halloween Haunts
Thu, Oct 30, 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.
Family Story Time
Thu, Oct 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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
Cancelled
After School Adventures - Board Game Blitz
Thu, Oct 30, 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.
After School Adventures - Trick-or-Treat!
Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Creative Kids - Halloween Painting
Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Teen Café
Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Hang out with other like-minded teens and make, watch, chat, and explore.
Tween Book Club - Story Chasers
Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elora Branch
Join a book club just for tweens! Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun.
Special Guest - Wicked Wellington with Katie Clarke from WCMA
Thu, Oct 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join us for a presentation from a special guest.
Book Club - Last Thursday Evening in Hillsburgh
Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Cancelled
Craft and Create
Thu, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
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