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Family Literacy Day

Crafting Pictures with Clay
2026-01-27 16:30:00 2026-01-27 17:30:00 America/New_York Family Literacy Day Children's picture book illustrator Barbara Reid will be joining us virtually for a demonstration on how to create a picture with clay! Hillsburgh Branch -

Tuesday, January 27
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-27 16:30:00 2026-01-27 17:30:00 America/New_York Family Literacy Day Children's picture book illustrator Barbara Reid will be joining us virtually for a demonstration on how to create a picture with clay! Hillsburgh Branch -

Children's picture book illustrator Barbara Reid will be joining us virtually for a demonstration on how to create a picture with clay!

Bring the whole family and celebrate Family Literacy Day by getting creative with plasticine modelling clay! All materials will be provided. Please register. 

AGE GROUP: | Kids 5-9 years | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Art and Creation |

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Hillsburgh Branch
Phone: 519.855.4010
Hours
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Mon, Jan 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jan 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 24 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 Closed
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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

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Toddler Time - Drop-In January/February Session
Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jan 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
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Tue, Jan 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Children's picture book illustrator Barbara Reid will be joining us virtually for a demonstration on how to create a picture with clay!
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