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Summer Stories

Family Nature Story Time
2026-07-09 10:30:00 2026-07-09 11:15:00 America/New_York Summer Stories Share stories, songs and more. Come along for outdoor fun! Aboyne Branch -

Thursday, July 09
10:30am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2026-07-09 10:30:00 2026-07-09 11:15:00 America/New_York Summer Stories Share stories, songs and more. Come along for outdoor fun! Aboyne Branch -

Share stories, songs and more. Come along for outdoor fun!

We'll read stories, do activities, and have outdoor fun for the whole family.

Please bring a blanket to sit on. This event will take place indoors if it rains.

Please register using the child's name only. If using a library card to register, please change the name of the registrant to that of child. Adult accompaniment is required.

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers 3-5 years | Families | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Every Child Ready to Read |

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Aboyne Branch
Phone: 519.846.0918
Hours
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Mon, Jul 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 12 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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Summer Make and Take - Paper Chain Jellyfish
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Rockwood Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 6th to July 11th.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Clothespin Fish
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 6th to July 11th.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Find Scuba Sam
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Aboyne Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2 - August 31 with a new hiding spot each week.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Melon Mayhem
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Palmerston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 6 to July 11.
Summer Make and Take
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Arthur Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From Monday to Saturday, while supplies last.
Summer Make and Take - Food Chain Craft
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 6 - 12.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Science
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring what happens to paper when it gets wet.
Summer Make and Take - Ocean Adventures
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Drayton Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. A new ocean-themed craft will be featured each week.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Find the Shells
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Elora Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 6 to July 11.
Summer Make and Take - Origami Shells
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Elora Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 6 to July 11.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Harriston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 6 to July 11.
Summer Adventures - International Escape Room
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring the world through the fun of an escape room.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Beach Bags
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Palmerston Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making beach bags.
This event is full
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitch, and other fibre arts.
Magic of Scott Dietrich
Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join us for a magic show full of fun and hilarity for all ages this summer!
Baby Time
Mon, Jul 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
Arthur Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Summer STEM Activities - Sew Your Own Bucket Hat
Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be constructing a hat with a sewing machine. No experience or materials necessary.
Book Club - Off the Menu
Mon, Jul 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Book Club - First Monday Afternoon
Mon, Jul 06, 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Magic of Scott Dietrich
Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Join us for a magic show full of fun and hilarity for all ages this summer!
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Shimmery Sea Life
Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making shimmery, shiny, sparkly sea creatures.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Tue, Jul 07, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Tue, Jul 07, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Make and Take - Food Chain Craft
Tue, Jul 07, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 6 - 12.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Tue, Jul 07, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From June 30 to August 22. Each station will be refreshed bi-weekly with new activities and crafts.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Science
Tue, Jul 07, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring what happens to paper when it gets wet.
Summer Stories - Sunshine Story Time
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for an amazing sunshine-themed story time with songs, stories, crafts, and fun.
This event is full
Four Paws Flying Entertainment
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Join us for a paw-some adventure with Jenelle and her talented rescue dogs! This special pack will amaze with their tricks, talents and agility.
This event is full
Baby Time
Tue, Jul 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
Elora Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Summer STEM Activities - Bottle Divers
Tue, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Clifford Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be exploring water pressurization using tiny divers and water bottles.
Summer STEM Activities - Sew Your Own Bucket Hat
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be constructing a hat with a sewing machine. No experience or materials necessary.
Summer Crafty Creations - Sew A Plushie
Tue, Jul 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
This event is full
Summer Stories - Stuffie Sleepover
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Drayton Branch
Bring your stuffie for a sleepover at the library. Share stories, songs and more.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Cricut T-shirt
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harriston Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making T-shirts with the Cricut.
This event is full
Four Paws Flying Entertainment
Tue, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a paw-some adventure with Jenelle and her talented rescue dogs! This special pack will amaze with their tricks, talents and agility.
Summer Adventures - Titanic Voyage
Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring life aboard the Titanic, and investigating why the ocean liner sank.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Travel Tic Tac Toe
Tue, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arthur Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making no-sew bags to hold a painted rock/seashell tic tac toe game.
Craft and Create - Paint Night
Tue, Jul 07, 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 - Adult D and D
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Book Club - First Tuesday in Rockwood
Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Summer Make and Take - Food Chain Craft
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 6 - 12.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Science
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring what happens to paper when it gets wet.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From June 30 to August 22. Each station will be refreshed bi-weekly with new activities and crafts.
Toddler Time
Wed, Jul 08, 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.
Summer Adventures - Underwater Sorcerer's Club
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Join us for hands-on activities.
Baby Time
Wed, Jul 08, 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
Summer Stories
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Elora Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Summer Stories - Drop-In
Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hillsburgh Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Baby Time
Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Book Club - Second Wednesday Afternoon
Wed, Jul 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Summer Crafty Creations - Create a Book Tracker
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making your very own book tracker for the summer!
Summer Crafty Creations - Message in a Bottle Keepsake
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! Make your own Message in a Bottle keepsake.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Slime Time
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making two kinds of slime.
This event is full
Summer Games - Shark Day
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Get ready to play. Join us for an afternoon filled with fin-tastic, shark-themed activities!
Summer Movies - A Bug's Life
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harriston Branch
Join us for a summer showing of A Bug's Life. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 96 minutes; rated G.
Book Club - Second Wednesday Afternoon
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Summer STEM Activities - Inspiration Lab
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Summer Crafty Creations - Community Puzzle Craft
Wed, Jul 08, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Clifford Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making a one-of-a-kind group puzzle.
Dungeons and Dragons - Ruby
Wed, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Summer Adventures - Dive into Science
Thu, Jul 09, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring what happens to paper when it gets wet.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Thu, Jul 09, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Food Chain Craft
Thu, Jul 09, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 6 - 12.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Thu, Jul 09, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Thu, Jul 09, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From June 30 to August 22. Each station will be refreshed bi-weekly with new activities and crafts.
Summer Stories - Ocean Songs
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Fergus Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Summer Stories - Family Nature Story Time
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Aboyne Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for outdoor fun!
Summer Stories - Dive Into Summer Fun!
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mount Forest Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for a different theme every week!
Summer Stories
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Palmerston Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Summer Stories
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Harriston Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Summer Crafty Creations - Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making pressed flower bookmarks!
Summer Stories - Under the Sea
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along as we explore life in the ocean blue!
Summer Crafty Creations - Aquarium Diorama
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Summer Crafty Creations - Sea Animal Painting
Thu, Jul 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! Come learn about some fascinating sea creatures and paint your favourite one!
Summer Adventures - LEGO Challenge
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for weekly LEGO challenges.
Summer Crafty Creations - Origami Fish
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! Participants will learn how to fold an origami fish.
Summer Adventures - Pirate Party
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arthur Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring all things pirates, with games, stories and more.
Summer Games - Magic The Gathering
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for Magic the Gathering. No cards or experience needed.
Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Carnegie Café - Sandwich Recipe Swap
Thu, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marden Branch
Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time. This month we will be swapping recipes, sharing tips and tricks, and chatting about our favourite sandwich recipes.
Movie Club - Check-Out Cinema Club
Thu, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Share a flick with fellow movie-goers at the library.
Book Club - Thursday Night Book Club
Thu, Jul 09, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Erin Village Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
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