Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Writers' Festival

Registration now closed

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 |

TAGS: | |

Drayton Branch
Phone: 519.638.3788
Hours
Mon, Jun 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 Closed
previous
this week
next
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

Story Time - May/June Sessions
Wed, Jun 04, 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
Baby Time
Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Aboyne Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Toddler Time
Wed, Jun 04, 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.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jun 04, 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.
This event is full
Story Time
Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin 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
Creative Kids
Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Puslinch Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
After School Adventures - Robot Meet & Greet
Wed, Jun 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Clifford Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Group Emerald
Wed, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Registration is now closed
Book Club - Non-fiction Readers
Wed, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Creative Kids - Drawing and Sketching for Tweens
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00am - 7:00pm
Erin Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Toddler Time - Drop-In May/June Sessions
Thu, Jun 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.
Story Time - Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Thu, Jun 05, 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.
Family Story Time - Every Child Ready to Learn
Thu, Jun 05, 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.
Registration is now closed
Toddler Time
Thu, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 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, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elora Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Cricut Creations - Crafting Session
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Learn to use a Cricut electronic cutting machine to create and embellish maker projects. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
PA Day - Drayton 150 Memory Book
Fri, Jun 06, All day
Drayton Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Make and Take - PA Day Craft!
Fri, Jun 06, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
PA Day - Rainbow Suncatcher Drop In
Fri, Jun 06, All day
Elora Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Make and Take - PA Day Craft
Fri, Jun 06, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Make and Take - Rainbows!
Fri, Jun 06, All day
Rockwood Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Family Story Time - Drop-In (Registration is not required)
Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
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.
Family Story Time - Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Fri, Jun 06, 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.
PA Day - Cricut Easy Press Book Bag
Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Aboyne Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
PA Day - Cartooning for Kids
Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Puslinch Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Creative Kids - Wooden Bird Feeder
Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Marden Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
This event is full
PA Day - Hort Society Craft
Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Book Club - First Friday in Elora
Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elora Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
PA Day - Dog Man Movie
Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Palmerston Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Baby Time - May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13
Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fergus Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
This event is full
PA Day - Llama Party
Fri, Jun 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Clifford Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Scrabble Club
Fri, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Book Club - First Friday
Fri, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Scrabble Club
Fri, Jun 06, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
PA Day - Painting Party!
Fri, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
At the Movies - Dog Man
Fri, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for a showing of Dog Man. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 89 minutes; rated G.
Hooks and Needles
Fri, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
This event is full
At the Movies - Harold and the Purple Crayon
Fri, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a showing of Harold and the Purple Crayon. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 92 minutes; rated G.
PA Day - Rainbow Suncatcher
Fri, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
At the Movies - Paddington in Peru
Fri, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Clifford Branch
Join us for a showing of Paddington in Peru. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time: 106 minutes; Rated G.
In Stitches - Headbands
Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Learn to thread and operate a sewing machine, then create a simple project. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
This event is full
Sew Savvy - Simple Tote Bag
Sat, Jun 07, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Erin Branch
Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.
See all events