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Summer Scavenger Hunt

Melon Mayhem
2026-07-06 00:00:00 2026-07-06 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Scavenger Hunt Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 6 to July 11. Palmerston Branch -

Monday, July 06
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Add to Calendar 2026-07-06 00:00:00 2026-07-06 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Scavenger Hunt Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 6 to July 11. Palmerston Branch -

Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 6 to July 11.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 9-13 years | Preschoolers 3-5 years | Kids 5-9 years | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading |

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Palmerston Branch
Phone: 519.343.2142
Hours
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We're closed Wednesday July 01 due to Canada Day
Mon, Jun 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 Closed
(Canada Day)
Thu, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 04 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jul 05 Closed
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About the branch

Palmerston Branch is located in central Palmerston. This historic Carnegie building formerly housed a theatre on its second floor. Resources include Wi-Fi and computer access.

Upcoming events

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Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Spinner Craft
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From June 29 to July 5, 2026.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Fri, Jul 03, 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 03, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Summer
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring summer themed activities
Book Club - First Friday in Elora
Fri, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elora Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Summer Crafty Creations - Painting Art Camp
Fri, Jul 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
This event is full
Summer Stories - Tiny Creatures
Fri, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clifford Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Join us as we explore the world of super tiny ocean creatures.
Inspiration Lab - Drop-In
Fri, Jul 03, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in and get creative with technology and maker culture in the Inspiration Lab!
Hooks and Needles
Fri, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitch, and other fibre arts.
This event is full
Summer Movies
Fri, Jul 03, 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 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Moana. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 107 minutes; rated G.
Summer Movies - Finding Nemo
Fri, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh 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.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Spinner Craft
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From June 29 to July 5, 2026.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Deep Sea
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Rockwood Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From June 29th to July 4th.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Summer
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring summer themed activities
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Sat, Jul 04, 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
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Crafty Creations - Tie Dye Party
Sat, Jul 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marden Branch
Make, create, and craft with us. We will be making tie dye!
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Sun, Jul 05, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Summer
Sun, Jul 05, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring summer themed activities
Summer Make and Take - Paper Spinner Craft
Sun, Jul 05, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From June 29 to July 5, 2026.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Origami Shells
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Elora Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 6 to July 11.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Find the Shells
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Elora Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 6 to July 11.
Summer Make and Take - Ocean Adventures
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Drayton Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. A new ocean-themed craft will be featured each week.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Science
Mon, Jul 06, 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
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 6 - 12.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Chain Jellyfish
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Rockwood Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 6th to July 11th.
Summer Make and Take
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Arthur Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From Monday to Saturday, while supplies last.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Melon Mayhem
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Palmerston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 6 to July 11.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Find Scuba Sam
Mon, Jul 06, 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 - Clothespin Fish
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 6th to July 11th.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Harriston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 6 to July 11.
Summer Adventures - International Escape Room
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring the world through the fun of an escape room.
Summer Crafty Creations - Beach Bags
Mon, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Palmerston Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making beach bags.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitch, and other fibre arts.
Magic of Scott Dietrich
Mon, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join us for a magic show full of fun and hilarity for all ages this summer!
Baby Time
Mon, Jul 06, 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 STEM Activities - Sew Your Own Bucket Hat
Mon, Jul 06, 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
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Book Club - Off the Menu
Mon, Jul 06, 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, Jul 06, 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Shimmery Sea Life
Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making shimmery, shiny, sparkly sea creatures.
Magic of Scott Dietrich
Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Join us for a magic show full of fun and hilarity for all ages this summer!
This event is full
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