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Summer Stories

Drop-In
2026-07-08 11:00:00 2026-07-08 11:45:00 America/New_York Summer Stories Share stories, songs and more. Hillsburgh Branch -

Wednesday, July 08
11:00am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2026-07-08 11:00:00 2026-07-08 11:45:00 America/New_York Summer Stories Share stories, songs and more. Hillsburgh Branch -

Share stories, songs and more.

Join us for a laid-back, laughter-filled Family Summer Story Time, perfect for families with kids of all ages!

No registration needed—just drop in, find a cozy spot, and get ready to enjoy stories under the sun (or in the shade).

Adult accompaniment is required for children under 8 years of age.

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers 3-5 years | Kids 5-9 years | Families |

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

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Hillsburgh Branch
Phone: 519.855.4010
Hours
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We're closed Wednesday July 01 due to Canada Day
Mon, Jun 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 Closed
(Canada Day)
Thu, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 04 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jul 05 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Hillsburgh Branch is located by the Elora Cataract Trailway and Hillsburgh mill pond. Resources include a rentable meeting room, professional kitchen, study room, shaded patio, and parkland. Wi-Fi, computer access and snow shoes are also available. 

Upcoming events

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Summer Make and Take - Paper Spinner Craft
Sun, Jul 05, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From June 29 to July 5, 2026.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Summer
Sun, Jul 05, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring summer themed activities
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Sun, Jul 05, 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 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 - Food Chain Craft
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 6 - 12.
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
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Arthur Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From Monday to Saturday, while supplies last.
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 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 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 - Drop-In
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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 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 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 - 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 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 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
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
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 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 - 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.
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 - Food Chain Craft
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 6 - 12.
Summer Stories
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Elora Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
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
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 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 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!
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 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 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.
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
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