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Summer STEM Activities

Cardboard Creations
2026-07-31 00:00:00 2026-07-31 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer STEM Activities Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be creating items with cardboard. Aboyne Branch -

Friday, July 31
All day

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Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be creating items with cardboard.

Dive into Engineering Week at the Aboyne Branch! We supply the tape, tools, and a whole pile of cardboard - you bring your imagination! Work alone or with friends to turn everyday boxes into your own innovative design!

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | STEAM | Art and Creation |

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Aboyne Branch
Phone: 519.846.0918
Hours
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Mon, Jul 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 02 Closed
(Civic Holiday)
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About the branch

Aboyne Branch is located in the Wellington Place complex, next to the Wellington County Museum and Archives. It also shares the building with Children's Early Years. Resources include a private study room, rentable meeting room, 3D Printer, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

Upcoming events

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Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Tue, Jul 28, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Octopus
Tue, Jul 28, All day
Puslinch Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 28 to August 8.
Summer Make and Take - Flying Paper Helicopter
Tue, Jul 28, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 27 to August 1.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Beach Day
Tue, Jul 28, All day
Puslinch Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 28 to August 8.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Engineering
Tue, Jul 28, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring engineering themed activities.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Tue, Jul 28, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Tue, Jul 28, 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 - Sea Creatures
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for a story time all about the creatures who live under the sea.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Mythical Sea Creatures
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! Bring your imagination and create your own ocean creature.
This event is full
Baby Time
Tue, Jul 28, 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 Games - Improv Games
Tue, Jul 28, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Clifford Branch
Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for an afternoon of improv and interactive games.
Summer Movies - The Bad Guys 2
Tue, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us for a summer showing of The Bad Guys 2. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! 104 minutes; rated PG.
Summer Crafty Creations - Salt-Dough Sea Beasts
Tue, Jul 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
Registration is now closed
Book Club
Tue, Jul 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Seashell Art
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making art out of seashells.
Registration is now closed
Summer Adventures - Temporary Tattoos
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Join us for hands-on activities.
This event is full
Summer Adventures - Teddy Bears Picnic
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harriston Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring summer fun with an indoor picnic.
This event is full
Summer Games - Mario Kart Tournament
Tue, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for a Mario Kart tournament!
Teen Café - Tween & Teen Craft
Tue, Jul 28, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Hang out with other like-minded teens and make, watch, chat, and explore.
Dungeons and Dragons - Teen/Tween
Tue, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Arthur Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Rescheduled
Dungeons and Dragons - Adult D and D
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Tuesday, July 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Carnegie Café - Writing Group
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time.
Summer Make and Take - Flying Paper Helicopter
Wed, Jul 29, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 27 to August 1.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Wed, Jul 29, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Wed, Jul 29, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Engineering
Wed, Jul 29, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring engineering themed activities.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Wed, Jul 29, 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
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Elora Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
This event is full
Summer Adventures - Boomwhackers
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Drayton Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. Together we will dive into music with Boomwhackers!
Summer Adventures - Underwater Sorcerer's Club
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Join us for hands-on activities.
Baby Time
Wed, Jul 29, 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
Baby Time
Wed, Jul 29, 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.
Summer Adventures - I-SPY In A Bottle
Wed, Jul 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for hands-on activities.
Summer STEM Activities - Ocean in a Bottle
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be recreating the ocean ecosystem in a bottle!
This event is full
Summer Movies - Gabby's Dollhouse
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie! Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 87 minutes; rated G.
Summer STEM Activities - Inspiration Lab
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Summer Crafty Creations - Spinning Carousel
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making a spinning carousel.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Sea Turtle Art
Wed, Jul 29, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Clifford Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We'll be exploring colour as we create unique sea turtle-inspired artwork.
This event is full
Let the Games Begin - Chess Club
Wed, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Arthur Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Dungeons and Dragons - Emerald
Wed, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Craft and Create - Beaded Crabs
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marden Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
This event is full
Summer Make and Take - Pirate Craft
Thu, Jul 30, All day
Rockwood Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Flying Paper Helicopter
Thu, Jul 30, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 27 to August 1.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Thu, Jul 30, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Thu, Jul 30, 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 Engineering
Thu, Jul 30, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring engineering themed activities.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Thu, Jul 30, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Stories
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Palmerston Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Summer Crafty Creations - Bead Keychains
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! Join us to make a beautiful bead keychain for yourself or a friend!
This event is full
Summer Stories - Dive Into Summer Fun!
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mount Forest Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for a different theme every week!
Summer Stories - Family Nature Story Time
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Aboyne Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for outdoor fun!
Summer Stories
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Harriston Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Summer Adventures - Bubble Blast
Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be creating giant bubbles!
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Thu, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Summer Crafty Creations - Pastel Jellyfish
Thu, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elora Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making a pastel jellyfish picture.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Porthole Scene Craft
Thu, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Registration is now closed
Summer Adventures - LEGO Challenge
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for weekly LEGO challenges.
Rockwood Party in the Park - Drew Ripley
Thu, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Come find us at Rockmosa Park as part of Party in the Park! This year we're excited to have our friend Drew Ripley entertain with balloon animals and stilt walking. Don't forget to stop by!
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Fri, Jul 31, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer STEM Activities - Cardboard Creations
Fri, Jul 31, All day
Aboyne Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be creating items with cardboard.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Engineering
Fri, Jul 31, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring engineering themed activities.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Fri, Jul 31, 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 - Flying Paper Helicopter
Fri, Jul 31, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 27 to August 1.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Fri, Jul 31, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Crafty Creations - Painting Art Camp
Fri, Jul 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
This event is full
Baby Time
Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fergus Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories. Join us July 10 - August 14.
This event is full
Summer STEM Activities - Lego Challenge
Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Drop in and get ready to build some awesome Lego creations!
Summer Crafty Creations - Edible Art
Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marden Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making edible ocean-themed art.
This event is full
Summer Stories - Fun Tides
Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clifford Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for an exploration of the tides, beaches, and semi-aquatic life.
Inspiration Lab - Drop-In
Fri, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in and get creative with technology and maker culture in the Inspiration Lab!
Summer Movies
Fri, Jul 31, 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 - The Bad Guys 2
Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a summer showing of The Bad Guys 2. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 104 minutes; rated G.
Hooks and Needles
Fri, Jul 31, 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 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Luca. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 95 minutes; rated G.
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