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Summer STEM Activities

Floating Boats
2026-07-20 14:00:00 2026-07-20 15:30:00 America/New_York Summer STEM Activities Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be building small boats and testing to see if they float. Drayton Branch -

Monday, July 20
2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be building small boats and testing to see if they float.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | STEAM |

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Drayton Branch
Phone: 519.638.3788
Hours
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Mon, Jul 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 Closed
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About the branch

Drayton Branch is located on the edge of Drayton, neighbouring the Mapleton Health Centre. Resources include a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

Upcoming events

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Summer Adventures - Dive into Technology
Fri, Jul 17, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring binary coding and cubelets.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Cup Phone
Fri, Jul 17, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 13 - 19.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Fri, Jul 17, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Fri, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Stories
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Each week brings new stories and activities.
Summer STEM Activities - Intro to 3D Printing
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be learning the basics of 3D printing.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Painting Art Camp
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
This event is full
Baby Time
Fri, Jul 17, 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 STEM Activities - Lego Challenge
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Drop in and get ready to build some awesome Lego creations!
Summer Stories - Aquatic Sealife
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clifford Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for an exploration of aquatic mammals and their sea friends.
Inspiration Lab - Drop-In
Fri, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in and get creative with technology and maker culture in the Inspiration Lab!
Book Club - Third Friday - Bookmarks
Fri, Jul 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Summer Movies
Fri, Jul 17, 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.
Party Safari
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Join us this summer for a visit from Party Safari! Prepare for an interactive safari around the world with a diverse selection of crawly and cuddly critters.
This event is full
Cancelled
Hooks and Needles
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitch, and other fibre arts.
Summer Movies - Lilo and Stitch (2025)
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Lilo and Stitch (2025). Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 108 minutes; rated G.
Summer Movies
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Little Mermaid. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 82 minutes; rated G.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Technology
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring binary coding and cubelets.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Go fishing!
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Rockwood Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 13th to July 18th.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Cup Phone
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 13 - 19.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Sat, Jul 18, 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 Games - Switch Game Social
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us to play some video games on the Switch! Have a favorite one to share? Bring it along!
Craft and Create - Beach Painting
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arthur Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Cup Phone
Sun, Jul 19, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 13 - 19.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Sun, Jul 19, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Technology
Sun, Jul 19, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring binary coding and cubelets.
Summer Make and Take - Ocean Adventures
Mon, Jul 20, 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 - Deep Sea Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Marden Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 20 to August 8.
Summer Make and Take - 3D Paper Ocean
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Marden Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 20 to August 8.
Summer Make and Take - Pool Noodle Pirate Ships
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 20 to 25.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Go Fish
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Elora Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 20 to July 25.
Summer Make and Take - Jellyfish
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Elora Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 20 to July 25.
Together We Create - Guess the Sea Animals
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Rockwood Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Summer Make and Take
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Arthur Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From Monday to Saturday, while supplies last.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Seashells
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Palmerston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 20 to July 25.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Find Scuba Sam
Mon, Jul 20, 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 - Drop-In
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Bookworm Bookmark
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 20 to July 26.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Reading
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring reading themed activities.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jul 20, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Harriston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 20 to July 25.
Summer Games - Extraordinary Animals
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for animal-themed fun!
Summer Adventures - LEGO Pirate Ships
Mon, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Palmerston Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring building and adventuring with LEGO pirate ships.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Jul 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitch, and other fibre arts.
Stay Safe! Course
Mon, Jul 20, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Erin Village Branch
The Red Cross Stay Safe! course offers basic safety and first aid skills. Participants will learn about being safe without the direct supervision of an adult. Ages 9-13, $55.00 course fee.
Baby Time
Mon, Jul 20, 11:15am - 11:45am
Arthur Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Summer Make and Take - Turtle Suncatcher
Mon, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Jul 20, 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 - Floating Boats
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be building small boats and testing to see if they float.
Summer Crafty Creations - Mermaid Macramé
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making Mermaids and other sea creatures with beads and yarn.
This event is full
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