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Writers' Festival

Literature at the Library
2022-05-26 18:30:00 2022-05-26 20:00:00 America/New_York Writers' Festival Join us for an evening of poetry and prose readings from Wellington County and Guelph authors. Refreshments will be served. In partnership with WCMA. No registration required. Fergus Branch -

Thursday, May 26
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-05-26 18:30:00 2022-05-26 20:00:00 America/New_York Writers' Festival Join us for an evening of poetry and prose readings from Wellington County and Guelph authors. Refreshments will be served. In partnership with WCMA. No registration required. Fergus Branch -

Join us for an evening of poetry and prose readings from Wellington County and Guelph authors. Refreshments will be served. In partnership with WCMA. No registration required.

Featuring Pat Mestern; Faye and George Chamberlain; J.E. Hewitt; Samantha Blair White; Nikki Everts; Laura Cok; Marion Reidel; Melinda Burns; and J.A. Gibbens.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Author Visits |

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Fergus Branch
Phone: 519.843.1180
Hours
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Mon, May 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
(Staff Development Day )
Tue, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Fergus Branch is located in downtown Fergus by Templin Gardens. This historic Carnegie building features three floors and houses Library Administration, as well as a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

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Rescheduled
Book Club - Off the Menu
Mon, May 04, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
New date Monday, April 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Rescheduled
Book Club - First Monday Afternoon
Mon, May 04, 1:45pm - 3:00pm
New date Monday, May 11, 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Scavenger Hunt - Cosmic Quest
Tue, May 05, 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 May 5-16.
Make and Take - Mom's Flowers
Tue, May 05, All day
Drayton Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. May 5 to May 9.
Make and Take - Mother's Day Cards
Tue, May 05, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. May 5-9.
Toddler Time
Tue, May 05, 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 on Tuesdays, May 5 - June 9.
Story Time
Tue, May 05, 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.
This event is full
Toddler Time
Tue, May 05, 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. This session runs March 24 - May 12.
Baby Time
Tue, May 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Elora Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
This event is full
Book Club - First Tuesday Afternoon
Tue, May 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Creative Kids
Tue, May 05, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
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After School Adventures - Lego Club
Tue, May 05, 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.
Let the Games Begin - Drop-In
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Rescheduled
Trivia Challenge - Up to 7 teams
Tue, May 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Tuesday, May 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fergus Branch
Test your memory in a fun and interesting way! Join us for an informal round of trivia challenges.
Craft and Create - Book Bouquet Art
Tue, May 05, 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, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Make and Take - Mother's Day Cards
Wed, May 06, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. May 5-9.
Baby Time
Wed, May 06, 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, May 06, 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.
Baby Time
Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Erin Village Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Story Time
Wed, May 06, 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.
This event is full
Toddler Time
Wed, May 06, 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.
Tween Book Club - Chapter Chat
Wed, May 06, 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.
After School Adventures
Wed, May 06, 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.
Teen Book Club - YA'll Read This?
Wed, May 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun.
Creative Kids - Rainbow Craft
Wed, May 06, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Clifford Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Dungeons and Dragons - Emerald
Wed, May 06, 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, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Make and Take - Mother's Day Cards
Thu, May 07, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. May 5-9.
Family Story Time
Thu, May 07, 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, May 07, 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.
Story Time
Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rockwood 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
Thu, May 07, 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 Thursdays, May 7 - June 11,
Family Story Time
Thu, May 07, 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.
STEAM Story Time
Thu, May 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Puslinch Branch
Bring your preschoolers to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math using stories and hands-on activities.
Hooks and Needles - Drop-in
Thu, May 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Level Up Games - Video Game Social
Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Harriston 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.
Dungeons and Dragons - First Thursday Group
Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elora Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons - Tweens/Teens
Thu, May 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Magic the Gathering
Thu, May 07, 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.
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Craft and Create - Sew a Bowl Cover or Cozy
Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Elora Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
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