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Summer Reading Wrap-Up

Ice Cream Party!
2026-08-22 10:30:00 2026-08-22 14:30:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Wrap-Up Our journey is nearly complete! Come celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club and grab any remaining stickers and ballots. Harriston Branch -

Saturday, August 22
10:30am - 2:30pm

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Our journey is nearly complete! Come celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club and grab any remaining stickers and ballots.

Join us from 10:30-11:30 pm or 1:30-2:30 pm to enjoy an ice cream party. See what toppings you unlock with your reading this summer. Freezies also available. 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 9-13 years | Toddlers 1-3 years | Preschoolers 3-5 years | Kids 5-9 years | Families | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading |

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Harriston Branch
Phone: 519.338.2396
Hours
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Mon, Aug 03 Closed
(Civic Holiday)
Tue, Aug 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 05 1:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Aug 09 Closed
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About the branch

Harriston Branch is located in central Harriston and shares the historic Carnegie building with the Minto Arts Council. Resources include a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

Upcoming events

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Summer Make and Take - Magazine Collage Art
Sun, Aug 09, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 4 -9.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Art
Sun, Aug 09, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring artist Piet Mondrian and yarn pens.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Sun, Aug 09, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Ocean Adventures
Mon, Aug 10, 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 - Go Fish!
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Palmerston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 10 to August 15.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Find Scuba Sam
Mon, Aug 10, 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
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Arthur Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From Monday to Saturday, while supplies last.
Together We Create - Ocean Word Search
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Rockwood Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Summer Make and Take - Sea Shells
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Rockwood Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10th to August 15th.
Summer Make and Take - Bendy Rib Fish
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10th to August 15th.
Summer Make and Take - Shape Tree
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10 - 16.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Math
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring counting and sudoku puzzles.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Bingo
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Elora Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 10 to August 15.
Summer Make and Take - Make a Bookmark
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Elora Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10 to August 15.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Water Transportation
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 10 - 22.
Summer Make and Take
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Marden Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10 to August 29.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Ocean Animals
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Marden Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 10 to August 29.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Harriston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 10 to August 15.
Summer Games - Life-Sized Games
Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for life-sized version of favourite games.
This event is full
Summer Games - Library Carnival
Mon, Aug 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Palmerston Branch
Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for carnival themed fun!
Juggling Ed's Magic Circus
Mon, Aug 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Join us for a special visit from Juggling Ed! You'll be wowed by this exciting show full of audience participation, with fun for all ages.
This event is full
Ride n' Roll with Science Workshop - with Scientists in School
Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Drayton Branch
Welcome to the amusement park, where we’ll discover the physics of riding 'n' rolling. Discover the actions and reactions of bumper cars, create a mini zipline and design a roller coaster. Ages 4-12.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Summer Make and Take - Shark Craft
Mon, Aug 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Book Club - Off the Menu
Mon, Aug 10, 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, Aug 10, 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Juggling Ed's Magic Circus
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Join us for a special visit from Juggling Ed! You'll be wowed by this exciting show full of audience participation, with fun for all ages.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Tue, Aug 11, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Math
Tue, Aug 11, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring counting and sudoku puzzles.
Summer Make and Take - Sea Jellies
Tue, Aug 11, All day
Puslinch Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 11 to 22.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Tue, Aug 11, 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 - Shape Tree
Tue, Aug 11, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10 - 16.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Melon Mayhem
Tue, Aug 11, All day
Puslinch Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 11 to 22.
Summer Stories - Boat Story Time
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Summer Crafty Creations - Turtles
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making a sea turtle craft.
This event is full
Summer Stories - Zoo Adventures
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Drayton Branch
Share stories, songs and more. We will be visiting the stuffed animal zoo, sharing stories and singing about the different zoo animals.
Baby Time
Tue, Aug 11, 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 - Hologram Boxes
Tue, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Clifford Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be building a hologram box to project light and illusions.
Summer STEM Activities - Sea Floor Garden
Tue, Aug 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Summer STEM Activities - Inspiration Lab
Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harriston Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be having fun with a variety of tech toys.
Silver Screen Movie
Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join Rockwood Branch and the Guelph-Eramosa Older Adult Centre for a relaxed afternoon of film and conversation.
Summer Adventures - Play Dough Pirates
Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Join us for hands-on activities.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Fantastic Frogs
Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Teen and Adult Paint Night
Tue, Aug 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making an acrylic painting of a crab.
This event is full
Hooks and Needles - BYOC
Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Summer Crafty Creations - Teen Paint Night
Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marden Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making a painting with acrylics.
Cancelled
Book Club - Books and Banter
Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club
Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Harriston Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Summer Make and Take - Shape Tree
Wed, Aug 12, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10 - 16.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Wed, Aug 12, 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 Math
Wed, Aug 12, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring counting and sudoku puzzles.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Wed, Aug 12, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Stories
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Elora Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
This event is full
Toddler Time
Wed, Aug 12, 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 Games - Lazy Lawn Games
Wed, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Get ready to play!
Baby Time
Wed, Aug 12, 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, Aug 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Summer Games - Life-Sized Board Games
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Get ready to play. Join us for some classic board games made giant!
Book Club - Second Wednesday Afternoon
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Summer Movies - Goat
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Goat. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 100 minutes; rated G.
Summer Crafty Creations - Beaded Bag Charm
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making beaded bag charms.
This event is full
Summer STEM Activities - Inspiration Lab
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Summer Crafty Creations - Sun Catcher
Wed, Aug 12, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Clifford Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making sun catchers to capture and display all those beautiful summer sun rays!
Dungeons and Dragons - Emerald
Wed, Aug 12, 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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