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Family Story Time

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2026-09-11 11:00:00 2026-09-11 11:45:00 America/New_York Family Story Time 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. Hillsburgh Branch -

Friday, September 11
11:00am - 11:45am

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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.

Please register using your child's name only. Parents or guardians who use their library card to register can change the name of the registrant to the child and the card will remain linked. Adult accompaniment is required.
 

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers 1-3 years | Preschoolers 3-5 years | Families | Babies 0-1 years | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Every Child Ready to Read |

TAGS: | Story Time |

Hillsburgh Branch
Phone: 519.855.4010
Hours
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Mon, Sep 07 Closed
(Labour Day)
Tue, Sep 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 10 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 12 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Sep 13 Closed
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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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Scavenger Hunt - Sunflower Seek and Measure
Tue, Sep 08, 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 September 8 - 30.
Scavenger Hunt - Shiver Me Timbers
Tue, Sep 08, All day
Puslinch Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in September 8-19.
Make and Take - Back to School
Tue, Sep 08, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 8-26.
Story Time
Tue, Sep 08, 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.
Silver Screen Movie
Tue, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join Rockwood Branch and the Guelph-Eramosa Older Adult Centre for a relaxed afternoon of film and conversation.
Creative Kids
Tue, Sep 08, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Palmerston Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Level Up Games
Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifford Branch
Grab your friends and get your game face on! Join us for an epic video game hang out where we'll kick back, level up and battle it out on the big screen.
Teen Café - Learn to Cricut
Tue, Sep 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Arthur Branch
Hang out with other like-minded teens and make, watch, chat, and explore.
Book Club - Off the Menu Cookbook Club
Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Rescheduled
Hooks and Needles - BYOC
Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, September 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Hooks and Needles - BYOC
Tue, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Cancelled
Book Club - Books and Banter
Tue, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club
Tue, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Harriston Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Make and Take - Back to School
Wed, Sep 09, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 8-26.
Family Story Time - Fergus Fall Fair Ambassador
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Elora 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.
Toddler Time
Wed, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 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.
Book Club - Second Wednesday Afternoon
Wed, Sep 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Movie Club
Wed, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Share a flick with fellow movie-goers at the library. Running time between 90 and 120 minutes, rated G or PG.
Book Club - Second Wednesday Afternoon
Wed, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
After School Adventures
Wed, Sep 09, 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.
After School Adventures - Discover You
Wed, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Clifford Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Dungeons and Dragons - Emerald
Wed, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Book Club - Second Wednesday Evening
Wed, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Make and Take - Back to School
Thu, Sep 10, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 8-26.
Family Story Time - Every Child Ready to Read
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mount Forest 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.
Story Time
Thu, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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.
Family Story Time
Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Puslinch 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, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Let the Games Begin - Drop-In Board Games
Thu, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
After School Adventures - Button Flower Painting
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Teen Book Club - Book Bedazzling
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun.
Dungeons and Dragons - Second Thursday Group
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elora Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Level Up Games
Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifford Branch
Grab your friends and get your game face on! Join us for an epic video game hang out where we'll kick back, level up and battle it out on the big screen.
Movie Club - Check-Out Cinema Club
Thu, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Share a flick with fellow movie-goers at the library.
Craft and Create - Pressed Flower Ornament
Thu, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fergus Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Carnegie Café - Pasta Recipe Swap
Thu, Sep 10, 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 pasta recipes.
Book Club - Thursday Night Book Club
Thu, Sep 10, 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
Make and Take - Back to School
Fri, Sep 11, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 8-26.
Book Club - Adult Book Club
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mount Forest Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Family Story Time
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Marden 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
Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur 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 - Drop-In
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hillsburgh 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.
Baby Time - Drop-In Social Hour
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fergus Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Craft and Create - Sketching and Drawing
Fri, Sep 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Erin Village Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
This event is full
Scrabble Club
Fri, Sep 11, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Carnegie Café - School Days with WCMA
Fri, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harriston Branch
Join us for a special presentation from Wellington County Museum Staff. Discover how education has changed both in Ontario and the County, from one-roomed schoolhouses of the past to today.
Craft and Create - Felt Needle Book
Fri, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Hooks and Needles
Fri, Sep 11, 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
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