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Paws 4 Stories
2026-08-06 10:30:00 2026-08-06 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. Drayton Branch -

Thursday, August 06
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 |

Drayton Branch
Phone: 519.638.3788
Hours
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Mon, Aug 03 Closed
(Civic Holiday)
Tue, Aug 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Aug 09 Closed
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About the branch

Drayton Branch is located on the edge of Drayton, neighbouring the Mapleton Health Centre. Resources include a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

Upcoming events

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Summer Make and Take - Fish Mobile
Tue, Aug 04, All day
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Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 4th to August 8th.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Dog Days of Summer
Tue, Aug 04, All day
Palmerston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 4 to August 8.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Who Would Win?
Tue, Aug 04, All day
Elora Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 4 to August 8.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Find Scuba Sam
Tue, Aug 04, 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 Make and Take
Tue, Aug 04, All day
Arthur Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From Monday to Saturday, while supplies last.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Stingrays
Tue, Aug 04, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 3rd to August 8th.
Summer Make and Take - Make a Bracelet
Tue, Aug 04, All day
Elora Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 4 to August 8.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Tue, Aug 04, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Magazine Collage Art
Tue, Aug 04, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 4 -9.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Art
Tue, Aug 04, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring artist Piet Mondrian and yarn pens.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Tue, Aug 04, 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 - Ocean Adventures
Tue, Aug 04, All day
Drayton Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. A new ocean-themed craft will be featured each week.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Harriston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From August 4 to August 8.
Summer Stories - Under the Sea Story Time
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Baby Time
Tue, Aug 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
Elora Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Summer Games - Off to the Races
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Clifford Branch
Get ready to play. Join us for a variety of race-based games and take turns racing our speeding Spheros!
Summer Crafty Creations - Paper Maché Jaws
Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! Get messy and creative putting together cool Paper Mâché Shark Jaws!
This event is full
Summer Adventures - Painting Pirates
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Harriston Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring a pirate's life with through painting.
This event is full
Summer Adventures - Perler Beads
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us for hands-on activities.
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Ocean in a Bottle
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making an ocean in a bottle.
This event is full
Summer Adventures - Watermelon Wonders
Tue, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be using watermelon to conduct fun experiments and crafts!
Craft and Create - Paint Night
Tue, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
This event is full
Book Club - First Tuesday in Rockwood
Tue, Aug 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Wed, Aug 05, 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 Adventures - Dive into Art
Wed, Aug 05, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring artist Piet Mondrian and yarn pens.
Summer Make and Take - Magazine Collage Art
Wed, Aug 05, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 4 -9.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Wed, Aug 05, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Stories
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Elora Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
This event is full
Summer Stories - Stuffie Sleepover
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Drayton Branch
Bring your stuffie for a sleepover at the library. Share stories, songs and more.
This event is full
Summer Stories - Ocean Adventures
Wed, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Fergus Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for a drop-in Story Time all about oceans.
Toddler Time
Wed, Aug 05, 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.
Summer Stories - Drop-In
Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
Hillsburgh Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Summer Games - Guess the Tune Boomwhacker Game
Wed, Aug 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Marden Branch
Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for a game of Guess the Tune! How quickly can you guess the song? We will be using Boomwhackers during this activity.
Baby Time
Wed, Aug 05, 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.
Summer STEM Activities - Coral Reefs
Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be investigating this diverse underwater ecosystem and creating our very own!
Summer STEM Activities - Inspiration Lab
Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Summer Crafty Creations - Summer Fruit Paint Study
Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making painting of fruit using acrylic and watercolor paint.
This event is full
Summer Movies - The Emperor's New Groove
Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Join us for a summer showing of The Emperor's New Groove. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 79 minutes; rated G.
Summer Crafty Creations - Chalk Art
Wed, Aug 05, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Clifford Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making paper art displays with chalk that explore under the sea.
Dungeons and Dragons - Ruby
Wed, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Summer Adventures - Dive into Art
Thu, Aug 06, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring artist Piet Mondrian and yarn pens.
Summer Make and Take - Magazine Collage Art
Thu, Aug 06, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From August 4 -9.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Thu, Aug 06, 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
Thu, Aug 06, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Stories
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Harriston Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Paws 4 Stories
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Drayton Branch
Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register.
Summer Stories - Dinosaurs
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for all things dinosaurs!
Summer Stories - Dive Into Summer Fun!
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mount Forest Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for a different theme every week!
Summer Crafty Creations - Ocean Instruments
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making an ocean instrument.
This event is full
Summer Stories - Family Nature Story Time
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Aboyne Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for outdoor fun!
Summer Stories
Thu, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Palmerston Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Family Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo
Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a family-friendly concert with the Guelph Symphony Orchestra. After the performance, get up close with the violin, viola, and cello.
This event is full
Summer Stories - Under the Sea
Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along as we explore life in the ocean blue!
Summer Games - DnDoggos
Thu, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for a DnDoggos roleplaying game.
Summer Crafty Creations - Paper Maché Jaws
Thu, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! Get messy and creative putting together cool Paper Mâché Shark Jaws!
This event is full
Summer Crafty Creations - Sea Otter Paper Stuffie
Thu, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Thu, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Summer Adventures - LEGO Challenge
Thu, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for weekly LEGO challenges.
Summer Games - Magic The Gathering
Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us for Magic the Gathering. No cards or experience needed.
Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Aug 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Cancelled
Teen Café - Tween & Teen Trivia
Thu, Aug 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Hang out with other like-minded teens and make, watch, chat, and explore.
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