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Summer Make and Take

Bendy Rib Fish
2026-08-10 00:00:00 2026-08-10 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Make and Take Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10th to August 15th. Mount Forest Branch -

Monday, August 10
All day

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Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10th to August 15th.

Kids can explore colours, patterns, and textures threading straw "ribs" of onto a flexible pipe cleaner spine as we create a 3D fish that can bend.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 9-13 years | Teens 13-18 years | Preschoolers 3-5 years | Kids 5-9 years | Families | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Art and Creation |

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Mount Forest Branch
Phone: 519.323.4541
Hours
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Mon, Aug 03 Closed
(Civic Holiday)
Tue, Aug 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Aug 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Aug 09 Closed
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About the branch

Mount Forest Branch is located in downtown Mount Forest. This historic Carnegie building includes a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

Upcoming events

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Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Fri, Aug 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 Make and Take - Drop-In
Fri, Aug 07, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Art
Fri, Aug 07, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring artist Piet Mondrian and yarn pens.
Summer Make and Take - Magazine Collage Art
Fri, Aug 07, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 4 -9.
Book Club - First Friday in Elora
Fri, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elora Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Summer Crafty Creations - Painting Art Camp
Fri, Aug 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
This event is full
Summer Stories
Fri, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Each week brings new stories and activities.
Summer Stories - Underwater Adventures
Fri, Aug 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clifford Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for underwater adventures!
Summer STEM Activities - DIY Sailboat
Fri, Aug 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Build your own boat and see if it will float!
This event is full
Baby Time
Fri, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fergus Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories. Join us July 10 - August 14.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Mini Mason Jar Aquarium
Fri, Aug 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marden Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making mason jar aquariums!
This event is full
Summer STEM Activities - Creative Doodling
Fri, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will explore the "A" in STEAM with creative doodling.
This event is full
In Stitches - Sew a Starfish Plush
Fri, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Elora 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
Summer Movies
Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Moana 2. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 100 minutes; rated G.
Summer Movies
Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for a summer movie. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Movies will be rated G or PG.
Summer Movies - Moana
Fri, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Moana. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 107 minutes; rated G.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Sat, Aug 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.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Art
Sat, Aug 08, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring artist Piet Mondrian and yarn pens.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Sat, Aug 08, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Fish Mobile
Sat, Aug 08, All day
Rockwood Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 4th to August 8th.
Summer Make and Take - Magazine Collage Art
Sat, Aug 08, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 4 -9.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Art
Sun, Aug 09, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring artist Piet Mondrian and yarn pens.
Summer Make and Take - Magazine Collage Art
Sun, Aug 09, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 4 -9.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Sun, Aug 09, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Ocean Animals
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Marden Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 10 to August 29.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Math
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring counting and sudoku puzzles.
Summer Make and Take
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Marden Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10 to August 29.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Water Transportation
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 10 - 22.
Summer Make and Take - Ocean Adventures
Mon, Aug 10, 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 - Bingo
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Elora Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 10 to August 15.
Summer Make and Take - Make a Bookmark
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Elora Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10 to August 15.
Together We Create - Ocean Word Search
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Rockwood Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Summer Make and Take - Shape Tree
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10 - 16.
Summer Make and Take - Sea Shells
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Rockwood Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10th to August 15th.
Summer Make and Take
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Arthur Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From Monday to Saturday, while supplies last.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Go Fish!
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Palmerston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 10 to August 15.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Find Scuba Sam
Mon, Aug 10, 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 Make and Take - Bendy Rib Fish
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10th to August 15th.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Harriston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 10 to August 15.
Summer Games - Life-Sized Games
Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for life-sized version of favourite games.
This event is full
Summer Games - Library Carnival
Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Palmerston Branch
Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for carnival themed fun!
Juggling Ed's Magic Circus
Mon, Aug 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Join us for a special visit from Juggling Ed! You'll be wowed by this exciting show full of audience participation, with fun for all ages.
This event is full
Ride n' Roll with Science Workshop - with Scientists in School
Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Drayton Branch
Welcome to the amusement park, where we’ll discover the physics of riding 'n' rolling. Discover the actions and reactions of bumper cars, create a mini zipline and design a roller coaster. Ages 4-12.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Summer Make and Take - Shark Craft
Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Book Club - Off the Menu
Mon, Aug 10, 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, Aug 10, 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Juggling Ed's Magic Circus
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Join us for a special visit from Juggling Ed! You'll be wowed by this exciting show full of audience participation, with fun for all ages.
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