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The Big Balloon Show

with Drew Ripley
2026-03-17 14:00:00 2026-03-17 15:00:00 America/New_York The Big Balloon Show Join us this March Break for a one-of-a-kind magic experience where every illusion is packed with balloons, comedy, and jaw-dropping fun. Fergus Branch -

Tuesday, March 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-17 14:00:00 2026-03-17 15:00:00 America/New_York The Big Balloon Show Join us this March Break for a one-of-a-kind magic experience where every illusion is packed with balloons, comedy, and jaw-dropping fun. Fergus Branch -

Join us this March Break for a one-of-a-kind magic experience where every illusion is packed with balloons, comedy, and jaw-dropping fun.

AGE GROUP: | Families | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | March Break |

TAGS: | Special Guest | School Break |

Fergus Branch
Phone: 519.843.1180
Hours
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Mon, Mar 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Fergus Branch is located in downtown Fergus by Templin Gardens. This historic Carnegie building features three floors and houses Library Administration, as well as a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

Upcoming events

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Make and Take - Drop-In Craft
Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. March 14 - 21, during open hours.
Scavenger Hunt - March Break Drop-In
Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in March 14 - 21 during open hours.
Sew Savvy - Playing Card Holder
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Puslinch Branch
Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.
Registration is now closed
Craft and Create - Beaded Wristlet Keychain
Sat, Mar 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Arthur Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
March Break Scavenger Hunt - Bits to Fidgets
Sun, Mar 15, All day
Aboyne Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in March 15 - 21.
March Break Creations - Scissors and Stencils
Sun, Mar 15, All day
Aboyne Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Mar 16, All day
Arthur Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in March 16-21
Make and Take - Drop-In Craft
Mon, Mar 16, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
March Break Scavenger Hunt - Bits to Fidgets
Mon, Mar 16, All day
Aboyne Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in March 15 - 21.
Make and Take - Friendship Bracelets
Mon, Mar 16, All day
Rockwood Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. March 16th - March 21st.
Scavenger Hunt - Construction Zone
Mon, Mar 16, 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 March 16th - March 21st.
March Break Creations - Toolbox
Mon, Mar 16, All day
Arthur Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making paper toolboxes.
March Break Creations - Scissors and Stencils
Mon, Mar 16, All day
Aboyne Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
Scavenger Hunt - Find, Construct and Create a Penguin
Mon, Mar 16, All day
Palmerston Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in March 16-21.
Together We Create - Art Wall
Mon, Mar 16, All day
Elora Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Scavenger Hunt - Lucky Charm Bracelets
Mon, Mar 16, All day
Drayton Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in from March 16 - 21.
Scavenger Hunt - Minecraft
Mon, Mar 16, 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! Drop in March 16-21.
Stay Safe! Course
Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Aboyne Branch
The Red Cross Stay Safe! course offers basic safety and first aid skills. Participants will learn about being safe without the direct supervision of an adult. Ages 9-13, $55.00 course fee.
This event is full
March Break Creations - Drop-In Craft
Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fergus Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making paper excavators.
Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Harriston Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in March 16-21
Scavenger Hunt - March Break Drop-In
Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in March 14 - 21 during open hours.
Make and Take - Drop-In Craft
Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. March 14 - 21, during open hours.
March Break AbraKIDabra Show
Mon, Mar 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mount Forest Branch
Celebrate March Break with a special guest. Magician Peter Mennie will amaze with the AbraKIDabra Show - the funniest magic show you'll see all year!
Investigate It Workshop
Mon, Mar 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Become a forensic scientist and help solve a whodunit with Scientists in School! We'll examine clues left behind at the scene, take our own fingerprints, analyze a mysterious note and more. Ages 4-12.
Family Story Time
Mon, Mar 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
March Break Creations - Dragon Egg Craft
Mon, Mar 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marden Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making Dragon Eggs!
This event is full
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Mar 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitch, and other fibre arts.
March Break Magic with Scott Dietrich
Mon, Mar 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a magic show full of fun and hilarity for all ages this March Break!
March Break Creations
Mon, Mar 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
March Break Creations - Twisty Creations
Mon, Mar 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be using chenille stems to create.
March Break STEAM - Cardboard Creations
Mon, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Fergus Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. We will be creating items using cardboard.
This event is full
Creative Kids - Imagination Boxes
Mon, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Mon, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitch, and other fibre arts.
March Break AbraKIDabra Show
Mon, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elora Branch
Celebrate March Break with a special guest. Magician Peter Mennie will amaze with the AbraKIDabra Show - the funniest magic show you'll see all year!
This event is full
March Break Magic with Scott Dietrich
Mon, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harriston Branch
Join us for a magic show full of fun and hilarity for all ages this March Break!
March Break Scavenger Hunt - Bits to Fidgets
Tue, Mar 17, All day
Aboyne Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in March 15 - 21.
Scavenger Hunt - Tropical Staycation
Tue, Mar 17, All day
Puslinch Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in March 17-21.
Make and Take - Creation Station
Tue, Mar 17, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies from March 17-21.
Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Mar 17, All day
Arthur Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in March 16-21
March Break Creations - Toolbox
Tue, Mar 17, All day
Arthur Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making paper toolboxes.
March Break Creations - Scissors and Stencils
Tue, Mar 17, All day
Aboyne Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
Make and Take - Drop-In Craft
Tue, Mar 17, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Make and Take - Drop-In Craft
Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. March 14 - 21, during open hours.
Scavenger Hunt - March Break Drop-In
Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in March 14 - 21 during open hours.
The Big Balloon Show - with Drew Ripley
Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
Join us this March Break for a one-of-a-kind magic experience where every illusion is packed with balloons, comedy, and jaw-dropping fun.
This event is full
March Break Stories - Construction Zone
Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Clifford Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Put those construction hats on and come along for a morning of exploring construction creation through stories and a craft.
March Break Stories - Construction Theme
Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
March Break Creations - Cricut Creations
Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making a pencil case/makeup bag.
This event is full
March Break STEAM - Sew an Apron
Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
This event is full
Discovery Zone Workshop
Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join Scientists in School for an action-packed adventure through the discovery zone! We'll explore the properties of an infinite loop, build an elastic powered car and more. Ages 4-12.
Cancelled
Story Time
Tue, Mar 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Baby Time
Tue, Mar 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Elora Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
March Break Creations - DIY Sock Stuffies
Tue, Mar 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making one-of-a-kind sock stuffies.
This event is full
March Break Creations - Wooden Cube Art
Tue, Mar 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making wood block pixel art.
This event is full
In Stitches - Book Bag
Tue, Mar 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Learn to thread and operate a sewing machine, then create a simple project. No experience necessary. All materials provided.
This event is full
Rescheduled
Book Club - Third Tuesday
Tue, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Tuesday, March 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Discovery Zone Workshop
Tue, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Join Scientists in School for an action-packed adventure through the discovery zone! We'll explore the properties of an infinite loop, build an elastic powered car and more. Ages 4-12.
March Break Creations - Canvas Art
Tue, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making works of art using paper pulp and paint.
Paws 4 Stories
Tue, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drayton Branch
Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register.
This event is full
The Big Balloon Show - with Drew Ripley
Tue, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Join us this March Break for a one-of-a-kind magic experience where every illusion is packed with balloons, comedy, and jaw-dropping fun.
This event is full
Party Safari
Tue, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join us this March Break for a visit from Party Safari! Prepare for an interactive safari around the world with a diverse selection of crawly and cuddly critters.
March Break Creations - Beautiful Oops!
Tue, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! Come along and see what can be made out of little accidents. Turn rips, drips, and spills into amazing pieces of art.
This event is full
March Break Adventures - LEGO Raceway
Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be constructing vehicles and a track out of LEGO and then racing our creations.
This event is full
March Break Creations - Rolled Paper Art
Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fergus Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making rolled paper art.
Craft and Create - Paint Night
Tue, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Adult D and D
Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Book Club - Third Tuesday
Tue, Mar 17, 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 - Off the Menu Cookbook Club
Tue, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club - Evening
Tue, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
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