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Summer Make and Take

Paper Chain Octopus
2026-07-27 00:00:00 2026-07-27 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Make and Take Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 27 to August 1. Mount Forest Branch -

Monday, July 27
All day

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Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 27 to August 1.

Pop into the branch to make a paper chain octopus!

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 9-13 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, Jul 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 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 Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Fri, Jul 24, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Fri, Jul 24, 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 Reading
Fri, Jul 24, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring reading themed activities.
Summer Make and Take - Bookworm Bookmark
Fri, Jul 24, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 20 to July 26.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Fri, Jul 24, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Crafty Creations - Painting Art Camp
Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
This event is full
Summer Stories
Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Each week brings new stories and activities.
Cowboy Corbin
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for a visit from the magical Cowboy Corbin; we'll have a rootin' tootin' good time!
Summer Crafty Creations - Ocean Diorama
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:40am
Marden Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making ocean dioramas.
This event is full
Summer STEM Activities - Ocean Clean-up
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will explore marine ecosystems and investigate the impacts of pollution through experiments.
Summer Stories - Discover the Sea
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clifford Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for journey through the deep blue sea!
Baby Time
Fri, Jul 24, 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.
Inspiration Lab - Drop-In
Fri, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in and get creative with technology and maker culture in the Inspiration Lab!
Summer STEM Activities - Book Bedazzling
Fri, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be bedazzling book covers.
Summer Movies
Fri, Jul 24, 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.
Cowboy Corbin
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join us for a visit from the magical Cowboy Corbin; we'll have a rootin' tootin' good time!
Summer STEM Activities - Wacky Water
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Registration is now closed
Summer Movies - The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a summer showing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 92 minutes; rated G.
Summer Movies
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Gabby's Dollhouse. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 87 minutes; rated G.
Summer Make and Take - Bookworm Bookmark
Sat, Jul 25, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 20 to July 26.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Sat, Jul 25, 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.
Together We Create - Guess the Sea Animals
Sat, Jul 25, All day
Rockwood Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Reading
Sat, Jul 25, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring reading themed activities.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Sat, Jul 25, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Sat, Jul 25, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Medieval Faire
Sat, Jul 25, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Bookworm Bookmark
Sun, Jul 26, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 20 to July 26.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Reading
Sun, Jul 26, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring reading themed activities.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Sun, Jul 26, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Chain Octopus
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 27 to August 1.
Summer Make and Take - Shark Puppet
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Elora Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 27 to August 1.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Sea Monsters
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 27 - August 8.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Underwater Predators
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Elora Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 27 to August 1.
Summer Make and Take - Ocean Adventures
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Drayton Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. A new ocean-themed craft will be featured each week.
Summer Make and Take
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Arthur Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From Monday to Saturday, while supplies last.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Pirate Palooza
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Rockwood Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 27th to August 1st.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Build An Ice Cream Cone
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Palmerston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 27 to August 1.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Find Scuba Sam
Mon, Jul 27, 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 - Flying Paper Helicopter
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 27 to August 1.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Engineering
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring engineering themed activities.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jul 27, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Harriston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 27 to August 1.
Summer Games - Balloon Games
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for all things balloons!
Summer Crafty Creations - Rock Painting and Story Telling
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Palmerston Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be painting rocks and using them to share stories.
Summer Games - Pirate Carnival
Mon, Jul 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for a series of pirate-themed challenges and stations!
Summer Make and Take - Squid Wind Sock
Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
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