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Wellington County Writers' Festival

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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, Nov 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 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

Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Nov 25, All day
Palmerston Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in November 25 - 30.
Story Time
Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Aboyne 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
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Baby Time
Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Drayton Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Mon, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Cocoa Club
Mon, Nov 25, 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Harriston Branch
Get cozy with this read-aloud story hour. Enjoy some hot chocolate, and curl up to listen to a chapter book read by our staff.
Let the Games Begin - Chess Club
Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Aboyne Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
After School Adventures - It's Dinovember!
Mon, Nov 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Erin Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Make and Take - National Novel Writing Month
Tue, Nov 26, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. November 1-30.
Story Time
Tue, Nov 26, 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.
Story Time
Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Drayton 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
Book Club
Tue, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Palmerston Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Family Story Time - Drop-In (Registration is not required)
Tue, Nov 26, 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.
Toddler Time - Drop-In November/December Session
Tue, Nov 26, 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.
Baby Time
Tue, Nov 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
Elora Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Book Club - Fourth Tuesday of the Month
Tue, Nov 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Cricut Creations - Shadow Box
Tue, Nov 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Learn to use a Cricut electronic cutting machine to create and embellish maker projects. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
This event is full
Carnegie Café - Hints for the Holidays
Tue, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time. This month we will be joined by Alzheimer's Society of Waterloo Wellington.
Teen Café
Tue, Nov 26, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Hang out with other like-minded teens and make, watch, chat, and explore.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Tweens
Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Let the Games Begin
Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Tue, Nov 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Registration is now closed
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Dive into the basics of 3D printing. This will include a printer orientation, software basics and transferring print files. Leave this programme with the skills required to start your first 3D print.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Adult D&D
Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harriston Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Let the Games Begin - Cozy Gaming
Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifford Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Book Club - Erin Tuesday Night
Tue, Nov 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Erin Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Make and Take - National Novel Writing Month
Wed, Nov 27, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. November 1-30.
Story Time
Wed, Nov 27, 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
Family Story Time
Wed, Nov 27, 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
Baby Time
Wed, Nov 27, 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
Toddler Time
Wed, Nov 27, 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.
Story Time - Wednesdays, November 6 - December 11
Wed, Nov 27, 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.
Toddler Time
Wed, Nov 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
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
Baby Time
Wed, Nov 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Marden Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Scrabble Club
Wed, Nov 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Wed, Nov 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Craft and Create - Hand-Painted Wooden Spoon Decoration
Wed, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Craft and Create - Beaded Spider
Wed, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marden Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Craft and Create - Hand-Painted Candles
Wed, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Clifford Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Craft and Create - Beaded Spider
Wed, Nov 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Marden Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
This event is full
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