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Summer STEM Activities

Pirate Treasure Hunt Breakout Box
2026-08-14 00:00:00 2026-08-14 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer STEM Activities Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Aboyne Branch -

Friday, August 14
All day

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Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

A band of pirates has been sailing the seven seas in search of lost treasures. Come alone or come with friends and use the clues left behind to see if you can open the box and retrieve the lost treasure before the pirates do!

The puzzle will restart every hour with the last attempt starting at 4:00 pm. 

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | STEAM |

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Aboyne Branch
Phone: 519.846.0918
Hours
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Mon, Aug 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 11 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 12 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 16 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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 Adventures - Dive into Math
Tue, Aug 11, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring counting and sudoku puzzles.
Summer Make and Take - Shape Tree
Tue, Aug 11, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10 - 16.
Summer Make and Take - Sea Jellies
Tue, Aug 11, All day
Puslinch Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 11 to 22.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Tue, Aug 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 Scavenger Hunt - Melon Mayhem
Tue, Aug 11, All day
Puslinch Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 11 to 22.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Tue, Aug 11, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Stories - Zoo Adventures
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Drayton Branch
Share stories, songs and more. We will be visiting the stuffed animal zoo, sharing stories and singing about the different zoo animals.
Summer Stories - Boat Story Time
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Summer Crafty Creations - Turtles
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making a sea turtle craft.
This event is full
Baby Time
Tue, Aug 11, 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 - Hologram Boxes
Tue, Aug 11, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Clifford Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be building a hologram box to project light and illusions.
Summer STEM Activities - Sea Floor Garden
Tue, Aug 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Registration is now closed
Summer Adventures - Play Dough Pirates
Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Join us for hands-on activities.
This event is full
Silver Screen Movie
Tue, Aug 11, 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 STEM Activities - Inspiration Lab
Tue, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harriston Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be having fun with a variety of tech toys.
Summer Crafty Creations - Fantastic Frogs
Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Teen and Adult Paint Night
Tue, Aug 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making an acrylic painting of a crab.
This event is full
Hooks and Needles - BYOC
Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Summer Crafty Creations - Teen Paint Night
Tue, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marden Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making a painting with acrylics.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Book Club - Books and Banter
Tue, Aug 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club
Tue, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Harriston Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Summer Make and Take - Shape Tree
Wed, Aug 12, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10 - 16.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Wed, Aug 12, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Math
Wed, Aug 12, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring counting and sudoku puzzles.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Wed, Aug 12, 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.
Toddler Time
Wed, Aug 12, 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 Stories
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Elora Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
This event is full
Baby Time
Wed, Aug 12, 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 Games - Lazy Lawn Games
Wed, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Get ready to play!
Book Club - Second Wednesday Afternoon
Wed, Aug 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club - Second Wednesday Afternoon
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Summer Crafty Creations - Beaded Bag Charm
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making beaded bag charms.
This event is full
Summer Games - Life-Sized Board Games
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Get ready to play. Join us for some classic board games made giant!
Summer STEM Activities - Inspiration Lab
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Summer Movies - Goat
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Goat. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 100 minutes; rated G.
Summer Crafty Creations - Sun Catcher
Wed, Aug 12, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Clifford Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making sun catchers to capture and display all those beautiful summer sun rays!
Dungeons and Dragons - Emerald
Wed, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Summer Make and Take - Shape Tree
Thu, Aug 13, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10 - 16.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Math
Thu, Aug 13, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring counting and sudoku puzzles.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Thu, Aug 13, 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
Thu, Aug 13, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Adventures - Fun with Bubbles
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be having fun with bubbles!
This event is full
Summer Stories
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Harriston Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Summer Stories - Dive Into Summer Fun!
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mount Forest Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for a different theme every week!
Summer Stories
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Palmerston Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Summer Stories - Family Nature Story Time
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Aboyne Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for outdoor fun!
Summer Adventures - Slime Time
Thu, Aug 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. You are in for an ooey gooey surprise!
This event is full
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Thu, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Summer Crafty Creations - Squiggly Squid Windsock
Thu, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Registration is now closed
Summer Crafty Creations - Coral Reef
Thu, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elora Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making a coral reef.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Crafting Extravaganza
Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
This event is full
Summer STEM Activities - Kitchen Science
Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be using everyday ingredients to make cool experiments.
This event is full
Summer Adventures - LEGO Challenge
Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for weekly LEGO challenges.
Summer Games - Under the Sea Party Games
Thu, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for some fun party games! The winners may be in store for some sweet treats.
Carnegie Café - Seasonal Produce Recipe Swap
Thu, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marden Branch
Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time. This month we will be swapping recipes, sharing tips and tricks, and chatting about our favourite seasonal produce recipes.
Movie Club - Check-Out Cinema Club
Thu, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Share a flick with fellow movie-goers at the library.
Summer Crafty Creations - Beaded Fish
Thu, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making mini fish keychains from seed beads. No experience needed. Materials provided.
Book Club - Thursday Night Book Club
Thu, Aug 13, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Erin Village Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Rescheduled
Book Club - Thursday Night Book Club
Thu, Aug 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, August 13, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Erin Village Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Math
Fri, Aug 14, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring counting and sudoku puzzles.
Summer STEM Activities - Pirate Treasure Hunt Breakout Box
Fri, Aug 14, All day
Aboyne Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Fri, Aug 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 - Drop-In
Fri, Aug 14, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Shape Tree
Fri, Aug 14, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10 - 16.
Book Club - Second Friday Morning Book Club
Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mount Forest Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Summer Crafty Creations - Painting Art Camp
Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
This event is full
Summer Stories
Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Each week brings new stories and activities.
Baby Time
Fri, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Drop in and get ready to build some awesome Lego creations!
Summer Stories - Water Sports
Fri, Aug 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clifford Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for a story time centered around different watersports.
Summer Adventures - Lego Challenge
Fri, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring creating a story with Lego!
Craft and Create - Sketching and Drawing
Fri, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
This event is full
Summer Movies
Fri, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Finding Dory. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 97 minutes; rated G.
Summer Movies - The Little Mermaid (2023)
Fri, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a summer showing of The Little Mermaid (2023). Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 135 minutes; rated G.
Hooks and Needles
Fri, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 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.
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