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Wellington County Writers' Festival

Kids Activities
2023-06-10 10:30:00 2023-06-10 16:00:00 America/New_York Wellington County Writers' Festival Join us at the Aboyne Branch for kids activities as part of the Wellington County Writers' Festival. In partnership with Wellington County Museum and Archives. Aboyne Branch -

Saturday, June 10
10:30am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-10 10:30:00 2023-06-10 16:00:00 America/New_York Wellington County Writers' Festival Join us at the Aboyne Branch for kids activities as part of the Wellington County Writers' Festival. In partnership with Wellington County Museum and Archives. Aboyne Branch -

Join us at the Aboyne Branch for kids activities as part of the Wellington County Writers' Festival. In partnership with Wellington County Museum and Archives.

Drop in for kids activities throughout the day including:

Facepainting from 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Book Binding, Story Time, Scavenger Hunt, and book related crafts all day. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Author Visits |

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Aboyne Branch
Phone: 519.846.0918
Hours
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Mon, May 04 9:00AM to 5:30PM
(Staff Development Day )
Tue, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Aboyne Branch is located in the Wellington Place complex, next to the Wellington County Museum and Archives. It also shares the building with Children's Early Years. Resources include a private study room, rentable meeting room, 3D Printer, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

Upcoming events

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Make and Take - Mother's Day Cards
Fri, May 08, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. May 5-9.
Family Story Time
Fri, May 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
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.
Book Club - Second Friday Morning Book Club
Fri, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Mount Forest Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Family Story Time - Drop-In
Fri, May 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
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.
Baby Time
Fri, May 08, 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 May 8 - June 12.
This event is full
Craft and Create - Sketching and Drawing
Fri, May 08, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Erin Village Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
This event is full
Carnegie Café - Nature Journaling
Fri, May 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time. This month, we will be learning all about Nature Journaling and the many benefits this practice offers.
Registration is now closed
Scrabble Club
Fri, May 08, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Hooks and Needles
Fri, May 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitch, and other fibre arts.
This event is full
Make and Take - Mother's Day Cards
Sat, May 09, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. May 5-9.
Saturday Stories
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Join us on weekends to share stories, crafts, games and other fun activities.
Sew Savvy - Playing Card Holder
Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Puslinch Branch
Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.
This event is full
Sew Savvy - Zip it up!
Sat, May 09, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.
Craft and Create - Fairy Plant Hanger
Sat, May 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Arthur Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Scavenger Hunt - Flowers
Mon, May 11, All day
Rockwood Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in May 11th - May 16th.
Let the Games Begin - Community Puzzle Swap
Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Story Time
Mon, May 11, 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.
Family Story Time
Mon, May 11, 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. Join us March 23 - May 11.
Family Story Time
Mon, May 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, May 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitch, and other fibre arts.
Baby Time
Mon, May 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
Arthur Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, May 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Book Club - First Monday Afternoon
Mon, May 11, 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Mon, May 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Level Up Games - Video Game Social
Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Harriston Branch
Grab your friends and get your game face on! Join us for an epic video game hang out where we'll kick back, level up and battle it out on the big screen.
In Stitches - Hand Sewn Felt Photo Frame
Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Fergus 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 - 2nd Monday Sew-cial Club
Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.
This event is full
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