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Summer Crafty Creations

3D Paper Pop-out Scene
2026-07-16 13:00:00 2026-07-16 13:45:00 America/New_York Summer Crafty Creations Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun. Hillsburgh Branch -

Thursday, July 16
1:00pm - 1:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-16 13:00:00 2026-07-16 13:45:00 America/New_York Summer Crafty Creations Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun. Hillsburgh Branch -

Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.

Cut, colour and craft a 3D paper pop-out underwater scene. Registration required. No experience necessary. All materials provided.

Please register using your child's name only. Parents or guardians who use their library card to register can change the name of the registrant to the child and the card will remain linked.

Adult accompaniment is required for children under 8 years of age.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Art and Creation |

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Hillsburgh Branch
Phone: 519.855.4010
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 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Hillsburgh Branch is located by the Elora Cataract Trailway and Hillsburgh mill pond. Resources include a rentable meeting room, professional kitchen, study room, shaded patio, and parkland. Wi-Fi, computer access and snow shoes are also available. 

Upcoming events

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Summer Make and Take - Lego
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Elora Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 13 to July 18.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Technology
Mon, Jul 13, 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
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 13 - 19.
Summer Make and Take - Ocean Adventures
Mon, Jul 13, 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 fishing!
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Rockwood Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 13th to July 18th.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Plate Hermit Crabs
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 13th to July 18th.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Bingo
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Elora Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 13 to July 18.
Summer Make and Take
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Arthur Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From Monday to Saturday, while supplies last.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Find Scuba Sam
Mon, Jul 13, 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 Scavenger Hunt - Did You Know...? Pirates!
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 13 to 25.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Dive In!
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Palmerston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 13 to July 18.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Harriston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 13 to July 18.
Summer Stories - Gone Camping
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
Share stories, songs and more with your friends at the library.
Summer Games - Water-Themed Games
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for games and activities.
Summer Crafty Creations - Create your own aquarium
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Palmerston Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making aquariums out of recycled materials.
This event is full
Party Safari
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Elora 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
Magic of Scott Dietrich
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Join us for a magic show full of fun and hilarity for all ages this summer!
This event is full
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Jul 13, 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 - Mermaids
Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Build It! LEGO Challenge
Mon, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Tue, Jul 14, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Cup Phone
Tue, Jul 14, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 13 - 19.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Technology
Tue, Jul 14, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring binary coding and cubelets.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Go Fish
Tue, Jul 14, All day
Puslinch Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 14 to 25.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Tue, Jul 14, 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 - Seaside Sandcastle
Tue, Jul 14, All day
Puslinch Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 14 to 25.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Tue, Jul 14, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Games - Ocean Animals
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for ocean-themed fun and games.
Summer Stories - Bubbles!
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Drayton Branch
Share stories, songs and more. An outdoor story time featuring bubble stories, bubble songs, and actual bubbles.
This event is full
Summer Stories - Beach Story Time
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for a beach-themed story time with songs, stories, crafts and a whole lot of fun!
Baby Time
Tue, Jul 14, 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 - Kaleidoscopes
Tue, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Clifford Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be creating kaleidoscopes and exploring the science of light.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - 3D Ocean Animals
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Marden Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making 3D ocean creatures out of cardboard.
This event is full
Summer Adventures - Gardening
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harriston Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring how things grow.
This event is full
Silver Screen Movie
Tue, Jul 14, 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 - Sticker Passports
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Join us for hands-on activities.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - DIY Keychains
Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making classic beaded keychains with pony beads.
Summer Crafty Creations - Travel Tic Tac Toe
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
Registration is now closed
Summer Crafty Creations - Teen and Adult Paint Night
Tue, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making a 3D sea turtle painting.
This event is full
Hooks and Needles - BYOC
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Cancelled
Book Club - Books and Banter
Tue, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club
Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Harriston Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Wed, Jul 15, 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 15, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Technology
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring binary coding and cubelets.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Cup Phone
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 13 - 19.
Summer Stories
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Elora Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Summer Adventures - Underwater Sorcerer's Club
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Join us for hands-on activities.
Summer STEM Activities - Scribble-Bot Building Lab
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Drayton Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be making Scribble-Bots!
This event is full
Baby Time
Wed, Jul 15, 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 15, 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 Adventures - Magnet Fishing
Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for hands-on activities.
Baby Time
Wed, Jul 15, 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.
Dungeons and Dragons - Teens
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Summer Movies - Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 95 minutes; rated G.
Summer Adventures - Hands-on Workshop
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring in the sand and creating our own fidget toys!
Summer STEM Activities - Inspiration Lab
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Summer Crafty Creations - Alligator Jaws
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making cereal box alligator jaws.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Watering Can Artwork
Wed, Jul 15, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Clifford Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making water can artwork to explore the beauty of summer gardens.
Dungeons and Dragons - Emerald
Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Book Club - Third Wednesday Evening
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Technology
Thu, Jul 16, 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
Thu, Jul 16, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 13 - 19.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Thu, Jul 16, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Thu, Jul 16, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Thu, Jul 16, 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 Stories
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Harriston Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Summer Stories - Dive Into Summer Fun!
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mount Forest Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for a different theme every week!
Summer Stories
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Palmerston Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Summer STEM Activities - Building Challenge
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Join us for a test of your building skills!
This event is full
Summer Stories - Family Nature Story Time
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Aboyne Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for outdoor fun!
Summer Crafty Creations - Pool Noodle Sea Creatures
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making pool noodle sea creatures.
This event is full
Summer Games - Pirate Palooza
Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Get ready to play. Grab your first mate and join your fellow buccaneers as we search for treasure!
Summer Crafty Creations - 3D Paper Pop-out Scene
Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Summer Crafty Creations - Shiny Fish Suncatcher
Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elora Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making a shiny fish suncatcher.
This event is full
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Summer Adventures - LEGO Challenge
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for weekly LEGO challenges.
Summer Crafty Creations - Melt Beads
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making melt bead art.
Summer Crafty Creations - 3D Ocean Animals
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Marden Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making 3D ocean creatures out of cardboard.
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Adults
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arthur Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Craft and Create - A Colourful Social
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fergus Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Book Club - Third Thursday in Elora
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elora Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Book Club - Third Thursday
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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