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Let the Games Begin

Patron Led Chess Club
2025-12-11 17:00:00 2025-12-11 19:30:00 America/New_York Let the Games Begin From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge. Aboyne Branch -

Thursday, December 11
5:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-11 17:00:00 2025-12-11 19:30:00 America/New_York Let the Games Begin From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge. Aboyne Branch -

From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.

Drop in and match wits with other chess enthusiasts in a friendly game or two.

AGE GROUP: | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Games and Gaming |

TAGS: | |

Aboyne Branch
Phone: 519.846.0918
Hours
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Mon, Dec 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 14 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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Make and Take - Crafty Holiday Ornaments
Mon, Dec 08, All day
Drayton Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. December 8-13.
Story Time
Mon, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Aboyne 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
Mon, Dec 08, 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, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Sew Savvy - 2nd Monday Sew-cial Club
Mon, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.
Make and Take - Festive Crafts
Tue, Dec 09, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. December 2-20
Make and Take - Crafty Holiday Ornaments
Tue, Dec 09, All day
Drayton Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. December 8-13.
Toddler Time - Drop-In November and December Sessions
Tue, Dec 09, 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
Tue, Dec 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
Elora Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Silver Screen Movie
Tue, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join Rockwood Branch and the Guelph-Eramosa Older Adult Centre for a relaxed afternoon of film and conversation.
Creative Kids - Celebrate the Holidays
Tue, Dec 09, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Palmerston Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Let the Games Begin - Drop-In
Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Teen Café - Silent Movie Night
Tue, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Arthur Branch
Hang out with other like-minded teens and make, watch, chat, and explore.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Tue, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Book Club - Off the Menu Cook Book Club
Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Craft and Create - Gingerbread House
Tue, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Registration is now closed
Book Club - Books and Banter
Tue, Dec 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club - Tuesday Evening
Tue, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Harriston Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Make and Take - Festive Crafts
Wed, Dec 10, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. December 2-20
Make and Take - Crafty Holiday Ornaments
Wed, Dec 10, All day
Drayton Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. December 8-13.
Story Time - November/December Session
Wed, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Aboyne Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
This event is full
Toddler Time
Wed, Dec 10, 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.
Story Time
Wed, Dec 10, 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.
Craft and Create
Wed, Dec 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Fireside Stories
Wed, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
We'll read stories, do activities, and have holiday themed fun for the whole family.
Book Club - Second Wednesday Afternoon
Wed, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Scrabble Club
Wed, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Book Club - Second Wednesday Afternoon
Wed, Dec 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
At the Movies - Silver Screen Surprise
Wed, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a movie. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time between 90 and 120 minutes, rated G or PG.
Creative Kids - Holiday Cards
Wed, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Clifford Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Ruby
Wed, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Book Club - Second Wednesday Evening
Wed, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Book Club - Wednesday Night in Drayton
Wed, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Make and Take - Festive Crafts
Thu, Dec 11, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. December 2-20
Make and Take - Crafty Holiday Ornaments
Thu, Dec 11, All day
Drayton Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. December 8-13.
Parade of Lights Closure - Closing at 6:00 pm
Thu, Dec 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Rockwood Branch will be closing at 6:00 pm for the annual Parade of Lights.
Toddler Time
Thu, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 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.
Toddler Time - Drop-In November/December Session
Thu, Dec 11, 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 - Every Child Ready to Learn
Thu, Dec 11, 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
Story Time
Thu, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Cricut Creations - Paper Christmas Village
Thu, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Drayton 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
Let the Games Begin - All Abilities
Thu, Dec 11, 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
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Second Thursday Group
Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elora Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
After School Adventures - Christmas Cards
Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Teen Book Club
Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun.
Let the Games Begin - Patron Led Chess Club
Thu, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Aboyne Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
In Stitches - Mug Cozy
Thu, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 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
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Thu, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Fireside Stories
Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Clifford Branch
We'll read stories, do activities, and have holiday themed fun for the whole family.
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