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That Science is Gross Workshop

with Scientists in School
2026-08-17 10:30:00 2026-08-17 11:30:00 America/New_York That Science is Gross Workshop 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. Hillsburgh Branch -

Monday, August 17
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-08-17 10:30:00 2026-08-17 11:30:00 America/New_York That Science is Gross Workshop 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. 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.

Space is limited, registration is required.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | STEAM | Special Events |

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Hillsburgh Branch
Phone: 519.855.4010
Hours
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Mon, Jun 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 20 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Hillsburgh Branch is located by the Elora Cataract Trailway and Hillsburgh mill pond. Resources include a rentable meeting room, professional kitchen, study room, shaded patio, and parkland. Wi-Fi, computer access and snow shoes are also available. 

Upcoming events

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Together We Create - Summer Reading Club Display
Mon, Jun 15, All day
Fergus Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Family Story Time
Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
Our Story Times are designed to help your child get ready for reading. Share stories, songs, rhymes, and activities aimed at developing your child’s early literacy skills.
Registration is now closed
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Cancelled
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitch, and other fibre arts.
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Mon, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Build It! LEGO Challenge
Mon, Jun 15, 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.
Make and Take - Colourful Lion Craft
Tue, Jun 16, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. June 16-27.
Story Time
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Our Story Times are designed to help your child get ready for reading. Share stories, songs, rhymes, and activities aimed at developing your child’s early literacy skills.
This event is full
Book Club - Third Tuesday
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Build It! LEGO Challenge
Tue, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
Dungeons and Dragons - Teen/Tween
Tue, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Arthur Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Creative Kids - Negative Space Art
Tue, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Registration is now closed
Craft and Create - Impasto Paint Night Series
Tue, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Registration is now closed
Dungeons and Dragons - Adult D and D
Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Book Club - Off the Menu Cookbook Club
Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club - Evening
Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Palmerston Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club - Third Tuesday
Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Book Club - The Me Time Book Club
Tue, Jun 16, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Make and Take - Colourful Lion Craft
Wed, Jun 17, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. June 16-27.
Baby Time
Wed, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Erin Village Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
This event is full
Toddler Time
Wed, Jun 17, 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.
Baby Time
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marden Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Book Club - Third Wednesday
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Book Club - Third Wednesday Afternoon in Hillsburgh
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
After School Adventures
Wed, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
This event is full
Tween Book Club - Page Turners
Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Join a book club just for tweens! Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun.
This event is full
Let the Games Begin - Cozy Gaming
Wed, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Clifford Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Dungeons and Dragons - Emerald
Wed, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Book Club - Happily Ever Afters
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Book Club - Third Wednesday Evening
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Make and Take - Colourful Lion Craft
Thu, Jun 18, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. June 16-27.
Story Time
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Palmerston Branch
Our Story Times are designed to help your child get ready for reading. Share stories, songs, rhymes, and activities aimed at developing your child’s early literacy skills.
Family Story Time
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Harriston Branch
Our Story Times are designed to help your child get ready for reading. Share stories, songs, rhymes, and activities aimed at developing your child’s early literacy skills.
Hooks and Needles - Drop-in
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Book Club - Third Thursday
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Build It! LEGO Challenge
Thu, Jun 18, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
Craft and Create - Fascinator
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fergus Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Dungeons and Dragons - Adults
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arthur Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Dungeons and Dragons - Teens
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Book Club - Third Thursday
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club - Third Thursday in Elora
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elora Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
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