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Paws 4 Stories
2026-09-04 10:30:00 2026-09-04 12:30:00 America/New_York Paws 4 Stories Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register. Rockwood Branch -

Friday, September 04
10:30am - 12:30pm

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Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register.

Please select your preferred twenty minute time slot for this programme. Registration is required.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Every Child Ready to Read |

TAGS: | Paws for Stories |

Rockwood Branch
Phone: 519.856.4851
Hours
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Mon, Aug 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 05 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 06 Closed
(Labour Day)
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About the branch

Rockwood Branch is located in the Rockmosa Park complex and currently shares the building with the Rockmosa Older Adult Centre. Resources include Wi-Fi and computer access.

Upcoming events

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Together We Create
Tue, Sep 01, All day
Drayton Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Sep 01, All day
Marden 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 1-30.
Make and Take
Tue, Sep 01, All day
Marden Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 1-30.
Make and Take - Build Your Own Sunflower
Tue, Sep 01, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 1 - 30.
Make and Take
Tue, Sep 01, All day
Erin Village Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Make and Take - Back to School
Tue, Sep 01, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Scavenger Hunt - Library Clue
Tue, Sep 01, 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.
Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Sep 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Erin Village Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library!
Together We Create - Back To School Display
Tue, Sep 01, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Fergus Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Paws 4 Stories
Tue, Sep 01, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register.
This event is full
Book Club - First Tuesday Afternoon
Tue, Sep 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Inspiration Lab - Cardboard Creations
Tue, Sep 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drayton Branch
Drop in and get creative with technology and maker culture in the Inspiration Lab!
After School Adventures - Art Studio
Tue, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arthur Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Craft and Create - Paint Night
Tue, Sep 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Dungeons and Dragons - Adult D and D
Tue, Sep 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Book Club - First Tuesday in Rockwood
Tue, Sep 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Scavenger Hunt - Library Clue
Wed, Sep 02, 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.
Together We Create
Wed, Sep 02, All day
Drayton Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Make and Take - Back to School
Wed, Sep 02, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Together We Create - Back To School Display
Wed, Sep 02, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Fergus Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Scrabble Club
Wed, Sep 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Tween Book Club - Chapter Chat
Wed, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Join a book club just for tweens! Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun.
Cancelled
Teen Book Club - YA'll Read This?
Wed, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun.
Family Story Time - Back to School
Wed, Sep 02, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Clifford 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.
Dungeons and Dragons - Ruby
Wed, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Book Club - Non-fiction Readers
Wed, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Together We Create
Thu, Sep 03, All day
Drayton Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Make and Take - Back to School
Thu, Sep 03, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Scavenger Hunt - Library Clue
Thu, Sep 03, 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.
Together We Create - Back To School Display
Thu, Sep 03, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Fergus Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Family Story Time
Thu, Sep 03, 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.
Story Time
Thu, Sep 03, 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.
Creative Kids - Sweet Summer Crafts
Thu, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Thu, Sep 03, 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 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Dungeons and Dragons - First Thursday Group
Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elora Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Magic the Gathering
Thu, Sep 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us and learn to play Magic the Gathering while meeting new friends. No cards or decks are required to come and join.
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Sep 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Let the Games Begin - Family Board Games Night
Thu, Sep 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Erin Village Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Together We Create
Fri, Sep 04, All day
Drayton Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Make and Take - Back to School
Fri, Sep 04, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Scavenger Hunt - Library Clue
Fri, Sep 04, 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.
Together We Create - Back To School Display
Fri, Sep 04, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fergus Branch
Together we can make something amazing! Drop in for collaborative art, puzzles and fun.
Book Club - First Friday in Elora
Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elora Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Paws 4 Stories
Fri, Sep 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register.
Baby Time - Drop-In Social Hour
Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fergus Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Book Club - First Friday
Fri, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
At the Movies - Hoppers
Fri, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a showing of Hoppers . Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 105 minutes; rated G.
At the Movies - Hoppers
Fri, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for a showing of Hoppers. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 105 minutes; rated G.
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