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Summer Adventures

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2026-07-14 14:00:00 2026-07-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Summer Adventures Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring how things grow. Harriston Branch -

Tuesday, July 14
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-14 14:00:00 2026-07-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Summer Adventures Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring how things grow. Harriston Branch -

Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring how things grow.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens 9-13 years | Teens 13-18 years | Preschoolers 3-5 years | Kids 5-9 years | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading |

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Harriston Branch
Phone: 519.338.2396
Hours
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Mon, Jul 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 08 1:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 11 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jul 12 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 - Paper Chain Jellyfish
Sat, Jul 11, All day
Rockwood Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 6th to July 11th.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Sat, Jul 11, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Sat, Jul 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 - Food Chain Craft
Sat, Jul 11, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 6 - 12.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Sat, Jul 11, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Science
Sat, Jul 11, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring what happens to paper when it gets wet.
Saturday Stories - Alphabet Play
Sat, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Fergus Branch
Join us on weekends to share stories, crafts, games and other fun activities.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Sun, Jul 12, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Food Chain Craft
Sun, Jul 12, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 6 - 12.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Science
Sun, Jul 12, 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 - 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
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 - Go fishing!
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Rockwood Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 13th to July 18th.
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 - 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 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 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 - 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 Make and Take - Drop-In
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
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 - Lego
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Elora Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 13 to July 18.
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
Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Harriston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 13 to July 18.
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
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 Stories - Gone Camping
Mon, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
Share stories, songs and more with your friends at the library.
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
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
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 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 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 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 - 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 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 Make and Take - Drop-In
Tue, Jul 14, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
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 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 - 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 Adventures - Sticker Passports
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Join us for hands-on activities.
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 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.
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