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Family Literacy Day

Community Crossword Puzzle
2026-01-24 00:00:00 2026-01-24 23:59:00 America/New_York Family Literacy Day Celebrate Family Literacy Day at your local WCL Branch. Get creative with the 2026 theme: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time. Aboyne Branch -

Saturday, January 24
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Add to Calendar 2026-01-24 00:00:00 2026-01-24 23:59:00 America/New_York Family Literacy Day Celebrate Family Literacy Day at your local WCL Branch. Get creative with the 2026 theme: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time. Aboyne Branch -

Celebrate Family Literacy Day at your local WCL Branch. Get creative with the 2026 theme: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time.

Solve hints and help fill in our mealtime themed community crossword puzzle in celebration of Family Literacy Day.

AGE GROUP: | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Every Child Ready to Read |

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Aboyne Branch
Phone: 519.846.0918
Hours
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Mon, Jan 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Aboyne Branch is located in the Wellington Place complex, next to the Wellington County Museum and Archives. It also shares the building with Children's Early Years. Resources include a private study room, rentable meeting room, 3D Printer, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

Upcoming events

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Story Time - January/February Session
Wed, Jan 21, 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
Baby Time
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Aboyne Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 21, 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.
This event is full
Toddler Time
Wed, Jan 21, 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.
Baby Time - Jan. 7, 21, Feb. 4, 18, March 4
Wed, Jan 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.
Baby Time
Wed, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marden Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Scrabble Club
Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Book Club - Third Wednesday
Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club - Third Wednesday Afternoon in Hillsburgh
Wed, Jan 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Full STEAM Ahead - Balloon Rocket Racers
Wed, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Clifford Branch
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math while creating imaginative devices.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Ruby
Wed, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Craft and Create - Stitched Heart Bookmark
Wed, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Book Club - Third Wednesday Evening
Wed, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Book Club - Happily Ever Afters
Wed, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Family Story Time - Every Child Ready to Read
Thu, Jan 22, 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 - Drop-In January/February Session
Thu, Jan 22, 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.
Toddler Time
Thu, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 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.
Let the Games Begin - All Abilities
Thu, Jan 22, 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
Book Club - Third Thursday
Thu, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Hooks and Needles - Drop-in
Thu, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Build It! LEGO Challenge
Thu, Jan 22, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
Cancelled
After School Adventures - Dragon Eggs
Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Let the Games Begin - Patron Led Chess Club
Thu, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Aboyne Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Cancelled
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Tweens/Teens
Thu, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Tweens/Teens
Thu, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Thu, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
In Stitches - Fabric Key Chain Wristlet (Adult Class)
Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 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
Book Club - Fourth Thursday Poetry Club
Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Craft and Create - Snowflake Suncatcher
Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Family Story Time - Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
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.
Baby Time - January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13
Fri, Jan 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fergus Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
This event is full
Family Story Time - Drop-In
Fri, Jan 23, 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.
Scrabble Club
Fri, Jan 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Family Literacy Day - Community Crossword Puzzle
Sat, Jan 24, All day
Aboyne Branch
Celebrate Family Literacy Day at your local WCL Branch. Get creative with the 2026 theme: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time.
Saturday Stories - Alphabet Play
Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Fergus Branch
Join us on weekends to share stories, crafts, games and other fun activities.
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