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Craft and Create

Upcycled Book Craft
2026-10-23 13:30:00 2026-10-23 15:00:00 America/New_York Craft and Create Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project. Hillsburgh Branch -

Friday, October 23
1:30pm - 3:00pm

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Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.

Join us for a upcycled book craft. Transform an old book into a one-of-a-kind decor item. All materials supplied. Please register.

AGE GROUP: | Teens 13-18 years | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Art and Creation |

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Hillsburgh Branch
Phone: 519.855.4010
Hours
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Mon, Oct 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Oct 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 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. 

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Wed, Oct 21, 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 from October 1-31.
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Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
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This event is full
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Craft and Create - Pinecone Flowers
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Clifford Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in from October 1-31.
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Fri, Oct 23, 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.
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Fri, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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This event is full
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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, Oct 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Registration is now closed
Craft and Create - Upcycled Book Craft
Fri, Oct 23, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
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Fri, Oct 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Hooks and Needles
Fri, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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This event is full
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