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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

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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
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Mon, Jul 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 Closed
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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.

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Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Cup Phone
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 13 - 19.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Technology
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring binary coding and cubelets.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Wed, Jul 15, 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.
Baby Time
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Aboyne Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
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Summer STEM Activities - Scribble-Bot Building Lab
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Drayton Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be making Scribble-Bots!
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Toddler Time
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
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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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Summer Stories
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Elora Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
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Summer Adventures - Underwater Sorcerer's Club
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fergus Branch
Join us for hands-on activities.
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Summer Adventures - Magnet Fishing
Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for hands-on activities.
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Baby Time
Wed, Jul 15, 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.
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Cancelled
Dungeons and Dragons - Teens
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Summer Movies - Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 95 minutes; rated G.
Summer STEM Activities - Inspiration Lab
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Summer Crafty Creations - Alligator Jaws
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making cereal box alligator jaws.
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Summer Adventures - Hands-on Workshop
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring in the sand and creating our own fidget toys!
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Summer Crafty Creations - Watering Can Artwork
Wed, Jul 15, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Clifford Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making water can artwork to explore the beauty of summer gardens.
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Dungeons and Dragons - Emerald
Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
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Book Club - Third Wednesday Evening
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Cup Phone
Thu, Jul 16, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 13 - 19.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Thu, Jul 16, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Technology
Thu, Jul 16, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring binary coding and cubelets.
Summer Stories - Dive Into Summer Fun!
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Mount Forest Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for a different theme every week!
Summer Stories
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Palmerston Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Summer Crafty Creations - Pool Noodle Sea Creatures
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making pool noodle sea creatures.
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Summer Stories - Family Nature Story Time
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Aboyne Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for outdoor fun!
Summer Stories
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Harriston Branch
Share stories, songs and more.
Summer STEM Activities - Building Challenge
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Join us for a test of your building skills!
Summer Games - Pirate Palooza
Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Get ready to play. Grab your first mate and join your fellow buccaneers as we search for treasure!
Summer Crafty Creations - Shiny Fish Suncatcher
Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elora Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making a shiny fish suncatcher.
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Summer Crafty Creations - 3D Paper Pop-out Scene
Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us on a creative quest to enjoy some hands-on fun.
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Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Join us for weekly LEGO challenges.
Summer Crafty Creations - 3D Ocean Animals
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Marden Branch
Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making 3D ocean creatures out of cardboard.
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Summer Crafty Creations - Melt Beads
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Make, create, and craft with us! We will be making melt bead art.
Craft and Create - A Colourful Social
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fergus Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Adults
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arthur Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Book Club - Third Thursday
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club - Third Thursday in Elora
Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elora Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Fri, Jul 17, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Technology
Fri, Jul 17, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring binary coding and cubelets.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Cup Phone
Fri, Jul 17, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 13 - 19.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Fri, Jul 17, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Fri, Jul 17, 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 STEM Activities - Intro to 3D Printing
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will be learning the basics of 3D printing.
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Summer Stories
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Arthur Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Each week brings new stories and activities.
Summer Crafty Creations - Painting Art Camp
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Make, create, and craft with us!
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Summer Stories - Aquatic Sealife
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clifford Branch
Share stories, songs and more. Come along for an exploration of aquatic mammals and their sea friends.
Summer STEM Activities - Lego Challenge
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Drop in and get ready to build some awesome Lego creations!
Baby Time
Fri, Jul 17, 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 July 10 - August 14.
This event is full
Inspiration Lab - Drop-In
Fri, Jul 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in and get creative with technology and maker culture in the Inspiration Lab!
Book Club - Third Friday - Bookmarks
Fri, Jul 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Party Safari
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Join us this summer for a visit from Party Safari! Prepare for an interactive safari around the world with a diverse selection of crawly and cuddly critters.
This event is full
Cancelled
Hooks and Needles
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitch, and other fibre arts.
Summer Movies - Lilo and Stitch (2025)
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Lilo and Stitch (2025). Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 108 minutes; rated G.
Summer Movies
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a summer showing of Little Mermaid. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 82 minutes; rated G.
Summer Movies
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for a summer movie. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Movies will be rated G or PG.
Summer Make and Take - Drop-In
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations.
Summer Make and Take - Creation Stations
Sat, Jul 18, 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 Scavenger Hunt - Where's Wally
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Clifford Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 2-31.
Summer Scavenger Hunt - Go fishing!
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Rockwood Branch
Search the world around you for hidden treasures! From July 13th to July 18th.
Summer Make and Take - Paper Cup Phone
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Aboyne Branch
Drop in for some cool self-guided creations. From July 13 - 19.
Summer Adventures - Dive into Technology
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Aboyne Branch
Join us for hands-on activities. We will be exploring binary coding and cubelets.
Craft and Create - Beach Painting
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arthur Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Summer Games - Switch Game Social
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Get ready to play. Bring a friend and join us to play some video games on the Switch! Have a favorite one to share? Bring it along!
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