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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
Mon, Jan 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 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

Baby Time
Wed, Jan 15, 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, Jan 15, 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
Wed, Jan 15, 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, Jan 15, 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
Tech Talk - Learn about your Kobo and the Library
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
Join the conversation! Bring your questions about computers or mobile devices and we will explore them together. 
Registration is now closed
Story Time - Wednesdays, January 8 - February 19
Wed, Jan 15, 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, Jan 15, 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
Book Club - Third Wednesday Afternoon in Hillsburgh
Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Creative Kids
Wed, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Puslinch Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Let the Games Begin - Chess Club
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Registration is now closed
Creative Kids - Snow Globe Bookmarks
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Clifford Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Book Club - Third Wednesday Evening
Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Book Club - Happily Ever After Club
Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club - Wednesday Night in Drayton
Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Family Story Time
Thu, Jan 16, 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 - Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
Toddler Time
Thu, Jan 16, 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
Toddler Time - January/February Session
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
Family Story Time - Every Child Ready to Read
Thu, Jan 16, 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
Story Time
Thu, Jan 16, 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.
Hooks and Needles - Drop-in
Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Book Club - Third Thursday
Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Cancelled
Tween Book Club
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Join a book club just for tweens! Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun.
Craft and Create - Coffee Filter Rose
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fergus Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Teens
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mount Forest Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Adults
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arthur Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Book Club - Third Thursday in Elora
Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elora Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Book Club - Third Thursday Book Club
Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Story Time - Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers
Fri, Jan 17, 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.
Family Story Time
Fri, Jan 17, 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.
Family Story Time - Winter Wonderland
Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clifford 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 - Fridays, January 10 - February 21
Fri, Jan 17, 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
Scrabble Club
Fri, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erin Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Book Club - Third Friday
Fri, Jan 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Craft and Create - Acrylic Painting for Beginners
Fri, Jan 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Hooks and Needles
Fri, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Sew Savvy - Kitchen Towel
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Puslinch Branch
Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.
Special Guest - Free Bird Nature School
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Aboyne Branch
Join us for a programme with a special guest from Free Bird Nature School.
Sew Savvy - Basic Patchwork - 4-Patch, 9-Patch, and more
Sat, Jan 18, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Erin Branch
Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.
This event is full
Craft and Create - Valentine Rag Wreath
Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harriston Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
This event is full
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