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Writers' Festival

Death as Life's Work
2022-06-06 14:00:00 2022-06-06 15:00:00 America/New_York Writers' Festival Join Marion Roes, author of Death as Life's Work and Mennonite Funeral and Burial Traditions, for a photo presentation and Q and A session about her work. In partnership with WCMA. Drayton Branch -

Monday, June 06
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-06-06 14:00:00 2022-06-06 15:00:00 America/New_York Writers' Festival Join Marion Roes, author of Death as Life's Work and Mennonite Funeral and Burial Traditions, for a photo presentation and Q and A session about her work. In partnership with WCMA. Drayton Branch -

Join Marion Roes, author of Death as Life's Work and Mennonite Funeral and Burial Traditions, for a photo presentation and Q and A session about her work. In partnership with WCMA.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Author Visits |

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Drayton Branch
Phone: 519.638.3788
Hours
We're closed Tuesday July 01 due to Canada Day
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 Closed
(Canada Day)
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 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

Summer Make and Take - Paper Planes
Sat, Jul 05, All day
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Summer Adventures - Globetrotters
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Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
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Summer Make and Take - Adventure Backpack
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Summer Make and Take - Crafty Camera
Sat, Jul 05, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 2 - July 6.
Craft and Create - Embroidery Bookmarks
Sat, Jul 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
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Summer Adventures - Globetrotters
Sun, Jul 06, All day
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Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Sun, Jul 06, All day
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Summer Make and Take - Crafty Camera
Sun, Jul 06, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 2 - July 6.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - I Spy
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Palmerston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 7 to July 12.
Summer Make and Take - Garden Fairies
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Mount Forest Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 7 to 12.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Expedition Everest
Mon, Jul 07, All day
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Summer Make and Take - Mountain Climber
Mon, Jul 07, All day
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Summer Make and Take - Friendship Bracelets and Keychains
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Rockwood Branch
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Summer Games - Expedition Everest
Mon, Jul 07, All day
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Summer Scavenger Hunt - Wonders of the World
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Elora Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 7 to July 12.
Summer Make and Take - Wonders of the World
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Elora Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 7 to July 12.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Harriston Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 7 to July 12.
Babysitting Basics Course
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 4:45pm
Elora Branch
The Red Cross babysitting basics course helps prospective babysitters learn the skills they need. Ages 11-15, $65.00 course fee.
Summer Adventures - Calm Creative You
Mon, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
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Sensory Friendly Story Time
Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Arthur Branch
Enjoy a sensory-friendly literacy session with us. Share stories, songs, and rhymes in an environment that accommodates children with sensory needs.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Summer Crafty Creations - Drop-In Mountain Goat Craft
Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Book Club - First Monday Afternoon
Mon, Jul 07, 1:45pm - 3:00pm
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Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Summer Crafty Creations - Papier Mache Manta Rays
Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Summer Make and Take - Drop In Craft
Tue, Jul 08, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Games - Expedition Everest
Tue, Jul 08, All day
Aboyne Branch
Navigate a world of brain-boosting fun and games at the library.
Summer Make and Take - Mountain Climber
Tue, Jul 08, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 7 to July 13.
Summer Make and Take - Adventure Backpack
Tue, Jul 08, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 2-12.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Buildings and Structures, Oh My!
Tue, Jul 08, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 8-19.
Summer Story Time - Adventures with Bluey!
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Special Guest - Colour My World Workshop
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Join Scientists in School for a colour-packed adventure! We'll use chemistry to create new colours, watch water defy gravity, create a suncatcher and more. Registration is required. For ages 4-12.
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Summer Crafty Creations - Garden Treasures
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
Summer STEM Activities - Moths!
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math will spark your imagination on this global journey.
Summer Story Time - Forests
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Branch
Travel the world through the magic of stories and songs.
Summer Special Guest - Candy Chemistry Workshop
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
Join us for a hands on workshop presented by Scientists in School. For ages 4-12. Registration is required.
Baby Time
Tue, Jul 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
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Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Summer STEM Activities - Seismograph Vibes
Tue, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Summer Adventures - I-SPY In A Bottle
Tue, Jul 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Silver Screen Movie
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Summer STEM Activities - Pond Slime Sensory Kit
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Summer Crafty Creations - Paint Club
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Summer Adventures - Slime Party
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Summer Crafty Creations - Papier Mache Manta Rays
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Book Club - Quarter Century Book Club
Tue, Jul 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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