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Summer Stories

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2026-07-10 11:00:00 2026-07-10 11:30:00 America/New_York Summer Stories Share stories, songs and more. Come along for an adventure as we explore the mighty seas! Clifford Branch -

Friday, July 10
11:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-07-10 11:00:00 2026-07-10 11:30:00 America/New_York Summer Stories Share stories, songs and more. Come along for an adventure as we explore the mighty seas! Clifford Branch -

Share stories, songs and more. Come along for an adventure as we explore the mighty seas!

 

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers 1-3 years | Preschoolers 3-5 years | Kids 5-9 years | Families | Babies 0-1 years |

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

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Clifford Branch
Phone: 519.327.8328
Hours
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Mon, Jul 06 Closed
Tue, Jul 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 08 2:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 09 2:00PM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 11 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jul 12 Closed
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About the branch

Clifford Branch is located by the post office and fire hall. It shares the building with Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team. Resources include a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, computer access, and a hitching post.

Upcoming events

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Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Tue, Jul 07, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
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 - 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 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 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.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Sew A Plushie
Tue, Jul 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
Registration is now closed
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.
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 - 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.
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 - 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.
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
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, 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.
Summer Stories - Drop-In
Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hillsburgh Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
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 STEM Activities - Inspiration Lab
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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 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
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 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 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 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 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 - Food Chain Craft
Thu, Jul 09, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 6 - 12.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Thu, Jul 09, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
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 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 - 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 - 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
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 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.
Registration is now closed
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 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.
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.
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
Summer Adventures - Dive into Science
Fri, Jul 10, 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
Fri, Jul 10, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 6 - 12.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Fri, Jul 10, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer STEM Activities - Take-apart Tech
Fri, Jul 10, All day
Aboyne Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be taking apart old technology.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Fri, Jul 10, 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 Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Fri, Jul 10, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Stories
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Each week brings new stories and activities.
Summer Crafty Creations - Painting Art Camp
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
This event is full
Book Club - Second Friday Morning Book Club
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mount Forest Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
The Big Balloon Show - with Drew Ripley
Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us this summer for a one-of-a-kind magic experience where every illusion is packed with balloons, comedy, and jaw-dropping fun.
Summer Crafty Creations - Tween & Teen Book Bedazzling
Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marden Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
Summer Stories - Welcome Explorers
Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clifford Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for an adventure as we explore the mighty seas!
Summer STEM Activities - Upcycled Animals
Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Create sea creatures using a variety of crafting materials and household items!
This event is full
Baby Time
Fri, Jul 10, 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 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in and get creative with technology and maker culture in the Inspiration Lab!
In Stitches - Sew a Beach Towel Bag
Fri, Jul 10, 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 Make and Take - Anglerfish Craft
Fri, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Movies
Fri, Jul 10, 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 - Lilo & Stitch
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Lilo & Stitch. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! 85 minutes; rated G.
Summer Movies
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Finding Nemo. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 100 minutes; rated G.
Craft and Create - Sketching and Drawing
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
This event is full
Summer Movies - Luca
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a showing of Luca. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 95 minutes; rated G.
The Big Balloon Show - with Drew Ripley
Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harriston Branch
Join us this summer for a one-of-a-kind magic experience where every illusion is packed with balloons, comedy, and jaw-dropping fun.
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