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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, Oct 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 26 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 - Happy Halloween!
Fri, Oct 24, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. October 21-31
Scavenger Hunt - Halloween Haunts
Fri, Oct 24, All day
Clifford Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in October 18 to October 31.
Make and Take - PA Day Craft!
Fri, Oct 24, All day
Hillsburgh Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Stuffie Sleepover - Halloween Party
Fri, Oct 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Bring your stuffed animal to the library for a sleepover adventure! What will those cute and cuddly creatures get up to overnight in the library?
PA Day - Mummy Pumpkin Halloween Craft
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Elora Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Registration is now closed
At the Movies - PA Day - "Elio"
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Palmerston Branch
Join us for a showing of Elio. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 90 minutes; rated G.
Cancelled
Paws 4 Stories
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register.
Creative Kids - Pumpkin Painting
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Harriston Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Registration is now closed
Intro to 3D Printing
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Drayton 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.
Registration is now closed
Family Story Time - Spooky Stories Puppet Show
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
PA Day - Pumpkin Decorating Party
Fri, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Marden Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Registration is now closed
PA Day - Ghoulish Goo Fun
Fri, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Registration is now closed
PA Day - Hallowe'en Craft - Drop In
Fri, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Scrabble Club
Fri, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Scrabble Club
Fri, Oct 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Registration is now closed
At the Movies - Hocus Pocus
Fri, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Join us for a showing of Hocus Pocus. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! 96 minutes; rated G.
Registration is now closed
PA Day - Spooky Ghost Portraits
Fri, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for games, crafts, challenges and more.
Registration is now closed
At the Movies - How to Train Your Dragon
Fri, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Join us for a showing of How to Train Your Dragon. Bring a blanket and we'll provide the popcorn! Running time 125 minutes; rated G.
Registration is now closed
Hooks and Needles
Fri, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Registration is now closed
Make and Take - Happy Halloween!
Sat, Oct 25, All day
Clifford Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies. October 21-31
Scavenger Hunt - Halloween Haunts
Sat, Oct 25, All day
Clifford Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! Drop in October 18 to October 31.
Make and Take - Hallowe'en Edition
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fergus Branch
Drop by and get creative with provided art and craft supplies.
Ceramic Poppies Workshop - Session 2: Glazing Poppies
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Elora Branch
Come learn to hand build ceramic poppies for a community display with local potter Calvin Kellendonk. All materials will be provided, no experience with clay is necessary. Registration is required.
Craft and Create - Witch Hat Ornament
Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Harriston Branch
Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Scavenger Hunt - Monster Month Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Oct 27, All day
Elora Branch
Dig through the stacks, wander past the computers, and keep an eye out for what might be hiding in the library! All week during branch open hours.
Scavenger Hunt - Happy Halloween!
Mon, Oct 27, 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 October 27th to October 31st.
Family Story Time - October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1
Mon, Oct 27, 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
Hooks and Needles
Mon, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Marden Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Mon, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
Sew Savvy - 4th Monday Sew-cial Club
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Aboyne Branch
Enhance your sewing skills as you work on projects that go beyond the basics.
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