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Wellington County Writers' Festival

Closing Event
2022-06-25 10:00:00 2022-06-25 16:00:00 America/New_York Wellington County Writers' Festival Enjoy family-friendly activities as we celebrate local authors and launch Summer Reading 2022! Rain or shine. In partnership with Wellington County Museum and Archives. Hillsburgh Branch -

Saturday, June 25
10:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-06-25 10:00:00 2022-06-25 16:00:00 America/New_York Wellington County Writers' Festival Enjoy family-friendly activities as we celebrate local authors and launch Summer Reading 2022! Rain or shine. In partnership with Wellington County Museum and Archives. Hillsburgh Branch -

Enjoy family-friendly activities as we celebrate local authors and launch Summer Reading 2022! Rain or shine. In partnership with Wellington County Museum and Archives.

Visit www.wellington.ca/WritersFest for details.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Author Visits |

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Hillsburgh Branch
Phone: 519.855.4010
Hours
Mon, Jan 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jan 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jan 26 Closed
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About the branch

Hillsburgh Branch is located by the Elora Cataract Trailway and Hillsburgh mill pond. Resources include a rentable meeting room, professional kitchen, study room, shaded patio, and parkland. Wi-Fi, computer access and snow shoes are also available. 

Upcoming events

Family Literacy Day 2025
Wed, Jan 22, All day
Drayton Branch
Celebrate Family Literacy Day at your local WCL Branch as we Learn to be Green, Together!
Baby Time
Wed, Jan 22, 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
Story Time
Wed, Jan 22, 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
Toddler Time
Wed, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 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.
Registration is now closed
Story Time - Wednesdays, January 8 - February 19
Wed, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 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 event is full
Scrabble Club
Wed, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Wed, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Registration is now closed
Let the Games Begin - Puzzle Swap
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arthur Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Cricut Creations - Cricut for Beginners
Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifford Branch
Learn to use a Cricut electronic cutting machine to create and embellish maker projects. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
Family Literacy Day 2025
Thu, Jan 23, All day
Drayton Branch
Celebrate Family Literacy Day at your local WCL Branch as we Learn to be Green, Together!
Story Time - Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Thu, Jan 23, 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 Read
Thu, Jan 23, 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 - January/February Session
Thu, Jan 23, 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.
Toddler Time
Thu, Jan 23, 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.
This event is full
Family Story Time
Thu, Jan 23, 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, Jan 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Story Time
Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Let the Games Begin - All Abilities
Thu, Jan 23, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
This event is full
Steeped in Stories
Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Rediscover the joys of listening to a tale while sipping a warm drink in the company of friends. Quiet activities will be available during this time. Adults only.
Hooks and Needles - Drop-in
Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
After School Adventures - Polar Bear Craft
Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fergus Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Family Literacy Day - Crafting Pictures with Clay
Thu, Jan 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Children's picture book illustrator Barbara Reid will be joining us virtually for a demonstration on how to create a picture with clay!
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Thu, Jan 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Registration is now closed
Creative Kids - Cricut Cards
Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Erin Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Author Visit - Rebecca Beausaert
Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elora Branch
Join us for an author visit with Rebecca Beausaert, author of Pursuing Play: Women’s Leisure in Small-Town Ontario, 1870-1914.
This event is full
PA Day - Snow Much Fun
Fri, Jan 24, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Family Literacy Day 2025
Fri, Jan 24, All day
Drayton Branch
Celebrate Family Literacy Day at your local WCL Branch as we Learn to be Green, Together!
PA Day - Winter Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Jan 24, All day
Mount Forest Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Family Literacy Day 2025 - Drop In - Make Your Own Terrarium
Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fergus Branch
Celebrate Family Literacy Day at your local WCL Branch as we Learn to be Green, Together!
PA Day - Minion Craft & Movie (Despicable Me 4)
Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Palmerston Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Paws 4 Stories
Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Harriston Branch
Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register.
PA Day - Sew a Journal
Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Elora Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
This event is full
Story Time - Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers
Fri, Jan 24, 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.
Creative Kids - Pompom Snowman Craft
Fri, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Marden Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Cancelled
Family Story Time
Fri, Jan 24, 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.
PA Day - Going on a Bear Hunt!
Fri, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Puslinch Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Baby Time - Fridays, January 10 - February 21
Fri, Jan 24, 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 - Snow Science Fun
Fri, Jan 24, 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, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
At the Movies - The Bad Guys
Fri, Jan 24, 1:30pm - 3:15pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us for a showing of The Bad Guys. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! 99 minutes; rated G.
PA Day - Dog Man Party!
Fri, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Full STEAM Ahead - Candy Chemistry Workshop
Fri, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math while creating imaginative devices.
This event is full
At the Movies - Inside Out 2
Fri, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a showing of Inside Out 2. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 100 minutes; rated G.
Build It! LEGO Challenge
Fri, Jan 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Drayton Branch
Join us for some exciting LEGO challenges! You bring your creativity and we will provide the building blocks.
Paws 4 Stories
Fri, Jan 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register.
At the Movies - Abominable
Fri, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Clifford Branch
Join us for a showing of Abominable . Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 97; Rated G.
Family Literacy Day 2025
Sat, Jan 25, All day
Drayton Branch
Celebrate Family Literacy Day at your local WCL Branch as we Learn to be Green, Together!
Saturday Stories - Alphabet Play
Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Fergus Branch
Join us on weekends to share stories, crafts, games and other fun activities.
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