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Summer Games

Pirate Carnival
2026-07-27 11:00:00 2026-07-27 12:00:00 America/New_York Summer Games Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for a series of pirate-themed challenges and stations! Mount Forest Branch -

Monday, July 27
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for a series of pirate-themed challenges and stations!

Ahoy, young explorers! Test your skills at our pirate-themed stations:

Walk the Plank: Cross the board without falling into the "shark-infested" waters.
Hook Toss: Aim for the pirate hooks in this ring-toss challenge.
Treasure Hunt: Dig through our sensory bins to find hidden gems.
Magnet Fishing: See what you can catch from the deep blue sea.
Feed the Shark: Can you toss the "food" into the shark’s mouth?

Feel free to wear your favourite pirate gear if you have it. Come ready to move and play and earn your status as a library pirate!

Spaces are limited; registration is required.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Games and Gaming |

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Mount Forest Branch
Phone: 519.323.4541
Hours
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Mon, Jul 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 10:00AM 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

Mount Forest Branch is located in downtown Mount Forest. This historic Carnegie building includes a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

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