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Author Visit

Rio Youers
2026-10-20 18:00:00 2026-10-20 19:00:00 America/New_York Author Visit Join us for an author visit with local author Rio Youers to celebrate the release of his newest novel What They Did and Ontario Public Library Week. Please Register. Elora Branch -

Tuesday, October 20
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Join us for an author visit with local author Rio Youers to celebrate the release of his newest novel What They Did and Ontario Public Library Week. Please Register.

Rio Youers is the British Fantasy and Sunburst Award–nominated author of Lola on Fire, No Second Chances and The Bang-Bang Sisters. His 2017 thriller, The Forgotten Girl, was a finalist for the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Crime Novel. He is the writer of Refrigerator Full of Heads, a six-issue comic series from DC Comics, and Sleeping Beauties, a graphic novel based on the number-one bestseller by Stephen King and Owen King. Rio’s latest novel, What They Did, was published by William Morrow in summer 2026.

Enjoy an author talk including readings, discussion and Q&A with Rio. There will be an opportunity to purchase books and have them signed. Registration is appreciated. 

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

EVENT TYPE: | Ontario Public Library Week | Author Visits |

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Elora Branch
Phone: 519.846.0190
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Elora Branch is located in central Elora beside the post office, at the corner of Henderson and Geddes Streets. This historic Carnegie building includes a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

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Make and Take - Back to School
Tue, Sep 15, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 8-26.
Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Drayton Branch
Come explore the alphabet with us! Share stories, songs, rhymes and activities aimed at developing your child's early literacy skills.
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Story Time
Tue, Sep 15, 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.
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Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Fergus Branch
Come explore the alphabet with us! Share stories, songs, rhymes and activities aimed at developing your child's early literacy skills. Drop in Tuesdays
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
Elora Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Registration is now closed
Book Club - Third Tuesday
Tue, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Book Club - Tuesday Afternoon Book Club
Tue, Sep 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Let the Games Begin
Tue, Sep 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Level Up Games
Tue, Sep 15, 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.
Level Up Games - Video Game Social
Tue, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Palmerston 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.
Creative Kids - Perler Bead Key Ring
Tue, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Craft and Create - Paint Night
Tue, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
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Craft and Create - Paint Night!
Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Erin Village Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
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Dungeons and Dragons - Adult D and D
Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
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Book Club - Evening
Tue, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Palmerston Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club - Third Tuesday
Tue, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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Book Club - The Me Time Book Club
Tue, Sep 15, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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Make and Take - Back to School
Wed, Sep 16, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 8-26.
Baby Time
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Aboyne Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
This event is full
Family Story Time
Wed, Sep 16, 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 16, 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.
Registration is now closed
Story Time
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus 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. Join us Sept 16 - Oct 21.
Baby Time
Wed, Sep 16, 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.
Baby Time
Wed, Sep 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Drayton Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Book Club - Third Wednesday
Wed, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Scrabble Club
Wed, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Book Club - Third Wednesday Afternoon in Hillsburgh
Wed, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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Dungeons and Dragons - Teens
Wed, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
After School Adventures - Race Against the Clock
Wed, Sep 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Erin Village Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Creative Kids - Woodland Animal Art
Wed, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Clifford Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Hooks and Needles
Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Dungeons and Dragons - Ruby
Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
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Book Club - Wednesday Night in Drayton
Wed, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Wed, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Harriston Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Book Club - Third Wednesday Evening
Wed, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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Book Club - Happily Ever After
Wed, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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Make and Take - Back to School
Thu, Sep 17, 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 17, 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.
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Together We Play
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Fergus Branch
This drop-in session provides opportunities for toddlers and preschoolers to play in a group. The programme will open or close with a story and be guided by library staff. Join us Sept 17 - Oct 22
Together We Play
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
This drop-in session provides opportunities for toddlers and preschoolers to play in a group. The programme will open or close with a story and be guided by library staff.
Toddler Time
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Aboyne Branch
Come explore the alphabet with us! Share stories, songs, rhymes and activities aimed at developing your child's early literacy skills.
Family Story Time
Thu, Sep 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Book Club - Third Thursday
Thu, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons - Tweens/Teens
Thu, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
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Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Adults
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arthur Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Book Club - Third Thursday in Elora
Thu, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elora Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Book Club - Third Thursday
Thu, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood 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 18, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 8-26.
Family Story Time
Fri, Sep 18, 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 18, 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.
Registration is now closed
Baby Time
Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fergus Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories. Join us September 18 - October 23.
Book Club - Third Friday - Bookmarks
Fri, Sep 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
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