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Summer Crafty Creations

Ocean Diorama
2026-07-24 11:00:00 2026-07-24 11:40:00 America/New_York Summer Crafty Creations Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making ocean dioramas. Marden Branch -

Friday, July 24
11:00am - 11:40am

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Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making ocean dioramas.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 9-13 years | Kids 5-9 years | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Art and Creation |

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Marden Branch
Phone: 519.763.7445
Hours
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Mon, Jul 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 1:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 1:00PM 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

Marden Branch is located in Marden Park and shares the building with the Marden Community Centre. Resources include Wi-Fi, public computer access, and an enabling garden.

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Summer Make and Take - Bookworm Bookmark
Tue, Jul 21, All day
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Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 20 to July 26.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Tue, Jul 21, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Reading
Tue, Jul 21, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring reading themed activities.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Tue, Jul 21, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Tue, Jul 21, 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 - Medieval Faire Display
Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 8:00pm
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Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Summer Stories - Bubble Story Time
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Share stories, songs and more. Come along for a bubble-themed story time with songs, stories, crafts, and lots of fun!
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Summer STEM Activities - Whale and Fish Wall Art
Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be making a colourful hanging whale mobile with dangling fish.
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Baby Time
Tue, Jul 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Elora Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
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Summer Adventures - Lost at Sea
Tue, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. Come join us in activities that will make you feel like the captain of a ship lost at sea.
Summer STEM Activities - Ships Ahoy
Tue, Jul 21, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Clifford Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be building a giant carboard pirate ship fit for sailing the wide-open seas.
Let the Games Begin - All Abilities
Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harriston Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Summer STEM Activities - Submariner Lab
Tue, Jul 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Registration is now closed
Summer Adventures - Boomwhackers
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us for hands-on activities.
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Summer Games - Unplugged Play
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harriston Branch
Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for unplugged play!
Summer Adventures - Musical Melodies
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us for hands-on activities. We will be making music with unexpected instruments!
Summer STEM Activities - Marble Mazes
Tue, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arthur Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. For this month's programme we will be creating marble mazes out of a variety of materials.
Let the Games Begin - Family Board Game Night
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Erin Village Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Dungeons and Dragons - Adult D and D
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
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Book Club - Third Tuesday
Tue, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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Book Club - The Me Time Book Club
Tue, Jul 21, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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Summer Make and Take - Bookworm Bookmark
Wed, Jul 22, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 20 to July 26.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Wed, Jul 22, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Reading
Wed, Jul 22, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring reading themed activities.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Wed, Jul 22, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Wed, Jul 22, 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 - Medieval Faire Display
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Fergus Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Summer Adventures - Underwater Sorcerer's Club
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Join us for hands-on activities.
Summer Stories - Dive Into Canada
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along as we explore across Canada!
Toddler Time
Wed, Jul 22, 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.
Baby Time
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Aboyne Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
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Summer Stories
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Elora Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
This event is full
Summer Stories - Drop-In
Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hillsburgh Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Baby Time
Wed, Jul 22, 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 Crafty Creations - How to Draw Ocean Animals
Wed, Jul 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marden Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be learning how to draw a variety of different ocean animals.
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Summer Movies - Shrek
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Shrek. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 90 minutes; rated G.
Summer STEM Activities - Inspiration Lab
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Summer Crafty Creations - Wacky Watercolours
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! Use watercolour paints to design your own special sea creature.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Book Bedazzling
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be bedazzling book covers.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Treasure Chests
Wed, Jul 22, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Clifford Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making treasure chests to keep all your precious pirate treasures safe in.
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons - Ruby
Wed, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Craft and Create - Tuscan Paint Night
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project. Follow along step-by-step to create a beautiful work of art.
This event is full
Summer Adventures - Dive into Reading
Thu, Jul 23, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring reading themed activities.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Thu, Jul 23, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Thu, Jul 23, 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 - Bookworm Bookmark
Thu, Jul 23, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 20 to July 26.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Thu, Jul 23, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Together We Create - Medieval Faire Display
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Fergus Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Summer Stories
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Harriston Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Science Meets Art Workshop - with Scientists in School
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elora Branch
Explore perception as you use shadows, motion, colour and light to create art from science. We'll make a puppet, spinning top and kaleidoscope! Ages 4-12.
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Summer STEM Activities - All About Ocean Invertebrates
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Summer Stories - Family Nature Story Time
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Share stories, songs and more. Come along for outdoor fun!
Summer Stories - Dive Into Summer Fun!
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mount Forest Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for a different theme every week!
Summer Stories
Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Palmerston Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Club Rex
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Join us for a wild dinosaur adventure with Club Rex this summer! Experience dinosaur skulls, claws, fossils and more in this fun and educational programme for kids.
This event is full
Summer Stories - Under the Sea
Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along as we explore life in the ocean blue!
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Summer Crafty Creations - Boomwhackers
Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elora Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making music using Boomwhackers.
Summer Crafty Creations - Lighthouse Nightlight Craft
Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Registration is now closed
Club Rex
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for a wild dinosaur adventure with Club Rex this summer! Experience dinosaur skulls, claws, fossils and more in this fun and educational programme for kids.
Summer Adventures - LEGO Challenge
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for weekly LEGO challenges.
Summer Games - Magic The Gathering
Thu, Jul 23, 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.
Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Book Club - Fourth Thursday Poetry Club
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Craft and Create - Beach Landscape Paper Craft
Thu, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
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 - 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 Make and Take - Drop-In
Fri, Jul 24, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
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 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 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.
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 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
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!
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.
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!
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 STEM Activities - Wacky Water
Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
This event is full
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 - 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
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.
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!
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