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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

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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, Sep 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 27 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 - Back to School
Sat, Sep 26, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. September 8-26.
In Stitches - Corner Bookmark
Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Puslinch Branch
Learn to thread and operate a sewing machine, then create a simple project. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
Registration is now closed
Creative Kids - Kids Paper Quilling
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marden Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Registration is now closed
Saturday Stories
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Join us on weekends to share stories, crafts, games and other fun activities.
Craft and Create - Mason Jar Ring Sunflowers
Sat, Sep 26, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Arthur Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Registration is now closed
Cricut Creations - Tote Bag
Sat, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harriston Branch
Learn to use a Cricut electronic cutting machine to create and embellish maker projects. Machines are also available for in-branch use.
Registration is now closed
Sew Savvy - Simple Fabric Box/Basket
Sat, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Erin Village Branch
Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.
Registration is now closed
Family Story Time
Mon, Sep 28, 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.
Family Story Time
Mon, Sep 28, 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.
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Sep 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitch, and other fibre arts.
Baby Time
Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Erin Village Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Level Up Games
Mon, Sep 28, 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.
Story Time
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Erin Village 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
Tue, Sep 29, 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.
Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 29, 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. Drop in Tuesdays
Baby Time
Tue, Sep 29, 11:15am - 11:45am
Elora Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Let the Games Begin - All Abilities
Tue, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harriston Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Craft and Create - Cyanotype Art
Tue, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Let the Games Begin
Tue, Sep 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Teen Café
Tue, Sep 29, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
Hang out with other like-minded teens and make, watch, chat, and explore. Grade 6 and up.
Level Up Games
Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clifford 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.
Culture Days - Mount Forest Water Tower Painting
Tue, Sep 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Culture Days is an annual national celebration of arts, culture, and creativity. Take part by joining us for activities at your local library.
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Creative Kids - Sunflower Print Art
Tue, Sep 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Book Club - Erin Tuesday Night
Tue, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Erin Village Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
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