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Summer Make and Take

Cardboard Guitar
2026-08-17 00:00:00 2026-08-17 23:59:00 America/New_York Summer Make and Take Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 17 to August 23. Aboyne Branch -

Monday, August 17
All day

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Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 17 to August 23.

Craft your own cardboard guitar to celebrate Music Week at the Aboyne Library!

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Art and Creation |

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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 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.
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 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
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 Stories
Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Each week brings new stories and activities.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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 - 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 Make and Take - Shape Tree
Sat, Aug 15, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10 - 16.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Math
Sat, Aug 15, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring counting and sudoku puzzles.
Summer Make and Take - Sea Shells
Sat, Aug 15, All day
Rockwood Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10th to August 15th.
Together We Create - Ocean Word Search
Sat, Aug 15, All day
Rockwood Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Sat, Aug 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 Make and Take - Drop-In
Sat, Aug 15, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Craft and Create - Personalized Book Bag
Sat, Aug 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Arthur Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Summer Make and Take - Shape Tree
Sun, Aug 16, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 10 - 16.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Math
Sun, Aug 16, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring counting and sudoku puzzles.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Sun, Aug 16, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take
Mon, Aug 17, All day
Arthur Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From Monday to Saturday, while supplies last.
Summer Make and Take - Submarine Egg Explorers
Mon, Aug 17, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 17 to August 22.
Summer Make and Take - Cardboard Guitar
Mon, Aug 17, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 17 to August 23.
Summer Make and Take - Make a Treasure Chest
Mon, Aug 17, All day
Elora Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 17 to August 22.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Treasure Chest
Mon, Aug 17, All day
Elora Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 17 to August 22.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Music
Mon, Aug 17, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring music themed activities.
Summer Make and Take - Ocean Adventures
Mon, Aug 17, 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, Aug 17, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Find Scuba Sam
Mon, Aug 17, 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 - Beach
Mon, Aug 17, All day
Palmerston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 17 to August 22.
Together We Create - Summer Reflections
Mon, Aug 17, All day
Rockwood Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Going to the Beach
Mon, Aug 17, All day
Rockwood Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 17th to August 22nd.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Aug 17, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Harriston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 17 to August 22.
Summer Adventures - LEGO
Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring all the things you can build with LEGO
This event is full
That Science is Gross Workshop - with Scientists in School
Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hillsburgh Branch
Discover the science of things that make you go eww! Make 'snot' and explore viscocity, identify various animals from their scat and learn about digestion while creating a burp in a bag. Ages 4-12.
This event is full
Stuffie Sleepover - Summer Camp
Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Palmerston Branch
Bring your stuffed animal to the library for a sleepover adventure! What will those cute and cuddly creatures get up to overnight in the library?
Summer Stories - Journey into the Wetlands
Mon, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
Share stories, songs and more with your friends at the library.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Aug 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitch, and other fibre arts.
Baby Time
Mon, Aug 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Arthur Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Aug 17, 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 - Pufferfish Painting
Mon, Aug 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Ride n' Roll with Science Workshop - Scientists in School
Mon, Aug 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Welcome to the amusement park, where we’ll discover the physics of riding 'n' rolling. Discover the actions and reactions of bumper cars, create a mini zipline and design a roller coaster. Ages 4-12.
Summer Crafty Creations - Colourful Fish
Mon, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be using water and food colouring to make colourful fish.
Bubbleology
Mon, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Join us for a visit from the amazing Miss T the Bubble Queen to celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club. You'll be amazed by her bubble artistry!
This event is full
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