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Scavenger Hunt

Frog Frenzy
2026-08-24 00:00:00 2026-08-24 23:59:00 America/New_York Scavenger Hunt Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in August 24-29. Palmerston Branch -

Monday, August 24
All day

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Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in August 24-29.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Every Child Ready to Read | Contests |

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Palmerston Branch
Phone: 519.343.2142
Hours
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Mon, Aug 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Aug 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 22 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Aug 23 Closed
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About the branch

Palmerston Branch is located in central Palmerston. This historic Carnegie building formerly housed a theatre on its second floor. Resources include Wi-Fi and computer access.

Upcoming events

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Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Fri, Aug 21, 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 - Cardboard Guitar
Fri, Aug 21, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 17 to August 23.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Music
Fri, Aug 21, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring music themed activities.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Fri, Aug 21, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer STEM Activities - Seashell Windchime
Fri, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Aboyne Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be making seashell windchimes.
This event is full
Summer Stories
Fri, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Each week brings new stories and activities.
Summer STEM Activities - Coral Reef Creators
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be testing how the ocean affects reefs and building coral reef models.
Registration is now closed
Summer STEM Activities - Wild Weather
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Together, we will conduct experiments to better understand thunderstorms, fog, tornados, and rainbows!
Summer Stories - Jet Setters
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clifford Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for a soaring adventure through the clouds!
Summer STEM Activities - Lego Challenge
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marden Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
This event is full
Book Club - Third Friday - Bookmarks
Fri, Aug 21, 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 Movies - The Little Mermaid (2023)
Fri, Aug 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us for a summer showing of The Little Mermaid (2023 live-action). Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! 135 minutes; rated PG.
Summer Movies - Zootopia 2
Fri, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Zootopia 2. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 108 minutes; rated G.
Summer Movies
Fri, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Hoppers. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 105 minutes; rated G.
Summer Movies
Fri, Aug 21, 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 Make and Take - Drop-In
Sat, Aug 22, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Reading Wrap-Up - We did it!
Sat, Aug 22, All day
Rockwood Branch
Our journey is nearly complete! Come celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club and grab any remaining stickers and ballots.
Summer Reading Wrap-Up
Sat, Aug 22, All day
Marden Branch
Our journey is nearly complete! Come celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club and grab any remaining stickers and ballots.
Summer Reading Wrap-Up
Sat, Aug 22, All day
Elora Branch
Our journey is nearly complete! Come celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club and grab any remaining stickers and ballots.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Sat, Aug 22, 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 Reading Wrap-Up
Sat, Aug 22, All day
Aboyne Branch
Our journey is nearly complete! Come celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club and grab any remaining stickers and ballots.
Summer Reading Wrap-Up
Sat, Aug 22, All day
Arthur Branch
Our journey is nearly complete! Come celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club and grab any remaining stickers and ballots.
Summer Make and Take - Cardboard Guitar
Sat, Aug 22, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 17 to August 23.
Together We Create - Summer Reflections
Sat, Aug 22, 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
Sat, Aug 22, All day
Rockwood Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 17th to August 22nd.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Music
Sat, Aug 22, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring music themed activities.
Summer Reading Wrap-Up
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Our journey is nearly complete! Come celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club and grab any remaining stickers and ballots.
Summer Reading Wrap-Up - Ice Cream Party!
Sat, Aug 22, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Harriston Branch
Our journey is nearly complete! Come celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club and grab any remaining stickers and ballots.
Summer Make and Take - Cardboard Guitar
Sun, Aug 23, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 17 to August 23.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Music
Sun, Aug 23, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring music themed activities.
Make and Take - SRC Final Wave
Mon, Aug 24, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. August 24 -31.
Scavenger Hunt - Frog Frenzy
Mon, Aug 24, All day
Palmerston Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in August 24-29.
Make and Take - Mini Surfboards
Mon, Aug 24, All day
Palmerston Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. August 24-29.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Find Scuba Sam
Mon, Aug 24, All day
Aboyne Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2 - August 31 with a new hiding spot each week.
Scavenger Hunt - Library Clue
Mon, Aug 24, All day
Aboyne Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in August 24 to September 5.
Make and Take - Drop-In
Mon, Aug 24, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Together We Create - Back To School Display
Mon, Aug 24, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Fergus Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Colour Me Calm - Relaxation Room
Mon, Aug 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Drayton Branch
As summer winds down, join us in branch for sensory-friendly and calming activities for the whole family.
Stay Safe! Course
Mon, Aug 24, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Elora Branch
The Red Cross Stay Safe! course offers basic safety and first aid skills. Participants will learn about being safe without the direct supervision of an adult. Ages 9-13, $55.00 course fee.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Aug 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
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