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Scavenger Hunt

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2026-03-16 00:00:00 2026-03-16 23:59:00 America/New_York Scavenger Hunt 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. Palmerston Branch -

Monday, March 16
All day

Add to Calendar 2026-03-16 00:00:00 2026-03-16 23:59:00 America/New_York Scavenger Hunt 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. 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.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 9-13 years | Toddlers 1-3 years | Preschoolers 3-5 years | Kids 5-9 years | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Life and Learning | Every Child Ready to Read | Contests | Community Outreach |

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Palmerston Branch
Phone: 519.343.2142
Hours
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Mon, Jun 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 Closed
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About the branch

Palmerston Branch is located in central Palmerston. This historic Carnegie building formerly housed a theatre on its second floor. Resources include Wi-Fi and computer access.

Upcoming events

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Make and Take - Melting Ice-cream Prank
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. June 1 - 30.
Make and Take
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Erin Village Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Creative Kids - How to Draw Cute Stuff
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Aboyne Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Marden Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in June 1-30.
Make and Take
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Marden Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. June 1-30.
Scavenger Hunt - Shoe Charm Chase
Mon, Jun 01, 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 June 1 -30.
Scavenger Hunt - Let's Go Camping!
Mon, Jun 01, 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 June1-27.
Together We Create - Ridiculous Ice-cream Flavours
Mon, Jun 01, All day
Aboyne Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jun 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Erin Village Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library!
Family Story Time
Mon, Jun 01, 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.
Registration is now closed
Story Time
Mon, Jun 01, 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.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Jun 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitch, and other fibre arts.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Jun 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Book Club - Off the Menu
Mon, Jun 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Book Club - First Monday Afternoon
Mon, Jun 01, 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Mon, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
In Stitches - Glasses/Sunglasses Case
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Fergus Branch
Learn to thread and operate a sewing machine, then create a simple project. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
Registration is now closed
Scavenger Hunt - Very Berry
Tue, Jun 02, 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 June 2-13.
Make and Take - Eco-Friendly Flowers
Tue, Jun 02, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. June 2-13.
Toddler Time
Tue, Jun 02, 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. Drop in on Tuesdays, May 5 - June 9.
Story Time
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village 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
Tue, Jun 02, 11:15am - 11:45am
Elora Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Book Club - First Tuesday Afternoon
Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Let the Games Begin - Drop-In
Tue, Jun 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Creative Kids
Tue, Jun 02, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
After School Adventures - Create a Bird Feeder
Tue, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arthur Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Creative Kids - Tissue Paper Art
Tue, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Craft and Create - Impasto Paint Night Series
Tue, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
This event is full
Book Club - First Tuesday in Rockwood
Tue, Jun 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Make and Take - Eco-Friendly Flowers
Wed, Jun 03, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. June 2-13.
Baby Time
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Erin Village 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, Jun 03, 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, Jun 03, 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
Family Story Time
Wed, Jun 03, 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
Baby Time
Wed, Jun 03, 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
Baby Time
Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marden Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Tween Book Club - Chapter Chat
Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Join a book club just for tweens! Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun.
After School Adventures
Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Teen Book Club - YA'll Read This?
Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun.
Creative Kids - Flower Paper Chains
Wed, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Clifford Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Dungeons and Dragons - Emerald
Wed, Jun 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Book Club - Non-fiction Readers
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Make and Take - Eco-Friendly Flowers
Thu, Jun 04, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. June 2-13.
Family Story Time
Thu, Jun 04, 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.
Story Time
Thu, Jun 04, 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
Thu, Jun 04, 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. Drop in Thursdays, May 7 - June 11,
Toddler Time
Thu, Jun 04, 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.
Family Story Time
Thu, Jun 04, 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.
Hooks and Needles - Drop-in
Thu, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Dungeons and Dragons - First Thursday Group
Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elora Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons - Tweens/Teens
Thu, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Magic the Gathering
Thu, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us and learn to play Magic the Gathering while meeting new friends. No cards or decks are required to come and join.
This event is full
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