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Story Time

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.

Please register using your child's name only. Parents or guardians who use their library card to register can change the name of the registrant to the child and the card will remain linked. Adult accompaniment is required.

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers 3-5 years |

EVENT TYPE: | Every Child Ready to Read |

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Hillsburgh Branch
Phone: 519.855.4010
Hours
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Mon, Oct 12 Closed
(Thanksgiving)
Tue, Oct 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 17 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Oct 18 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

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Scavenger Hunt - Spooky Search
Tue, Oct 13, 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 from October 1-31.
Scavenger Hunt - The Pumpkin Patch
Tue, Oct 13, All day
Puslinch 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 13-24.
Scavenger Hunt - Monster Month Scavenger Hunt
Tue, Oct 13, 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! Drop in Monday to Saturday.
Toddler Time
Tue, Oct 13, 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
Story Time
Tue, Oct 13, 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.
Baby Time
Tue, Oct 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Elora Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Silver Screen Movie
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join Rockwood Branch and the Guelph-Eramosa Older Adult Centre for a relaxed afternoon of film and conversation.
Let the Games Begin - Drop-In
Tue, Oct 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fergus Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Let the Games Begin
Tue, Oct 13, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Drayton Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Cancelled
Creative Kids
Tue, Oct 13, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Palmerston Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Level Up Games
Tue, Oct 13, 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.
Teen Café - Junk Journal
Tue, Oct 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Arthur Branch
Hang out with other like-minded teens and make, watch, chat, and explore.
Creative Kids - Spiral Leaf Mobile
Tue, Oct 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Get crafty and learn new things with DIY, maker, and other hands-on activities just for kids.
Trivia Challenge
Tue, Oct 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Fergus Branch
Test your memory in a fun and interesting way! Join us for an informal round of trivia challenges.
Rescheduled
Hooks and Needles - BYOC
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, October 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Book Club - Off the Menu Cookbook Club
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Hooks and Needles - BYOC
Tue, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Carnegie Café - Genealogy for Beginners
Tue, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Erin Village Branch
Learn how to search your family tree in this introductory course.
Book Club
Tue, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Harriston Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Scavenger Hunt - Spooky Search
Wed, Oct 14, 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 from October 1-31.
Story Time
Wed, Oct 14, 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. Join us Sept 16 - Oct 21.
Family Story Time
Wed, Oct 14, 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
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Baby Time
Wed, Oct 14, 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
Baby Time
Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Drayton Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Baby Time
Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Erin Village Branch
Introduce your baby to the library and a love of books through finger plays, songs, rhymes and stories.
Scrabble Club
Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join us for casual word building entertainment!
Book Club - Second Wednesday Afternoon
Wed, Oct 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Marden Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Movie Club
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Share a flick with fellow movie-goers at the library. Running time between 90 and 120 minutes, rated G or PG.
Book Club - Second Wednesday Afternoon
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
After School Adventures - Race Against the Clock
Wed, Oct 14, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Erin Village Branch
Join us at the end of the school day for games, crafts, and a wide variety of fun activities.
Family Story Time - Giving Thanks
Wed, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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.
Dungeons and Dragons - Ruby
Wed, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rockwood Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Book Club - Wednesday Night in Drayton
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Drayton Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Book Club - Second Wednesday Evening
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arthur Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Harriston Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Scavenger Hunt - Spooky Search
Thu, Oct 15, 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 from October 1-31.
Cancelled
Story Time
Thu, Oct 15, 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.
Family Story Time
Thu, Oct 15, 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.
Together We Play
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Fergus Branch
This drop-in session provides opportunities for toddlers and preschoolers to play in a group. The programme will open or close with a story and be guided by library staff. Join us Sept 17 - Oct 22
Toddler Time
Thu, Oct 15, 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
Together We Play
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rockwood Branch
This drop-in session provides opportunities for toddlers and preschoolers to play in a group. The programme will open or close with a story and be guided by library staff.
Family Story Time - Every Child Ready to Read
Thu, Oct 15, 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
Hooks and Needles - Drop-In
Thu, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillsburgh Branch
Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stitching, and other fibre arts.
Let the Games Begin - Drop-in Board Games
Thu, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Forest Branch
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge.
Book Club - Third Thursday
Thu, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fergus Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons - Tweens/Teens
Thu, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Clifford Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Puslinch Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Adults
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Arthur Branch
Join fellow fantasy fans to build characters and explore new worlds.
This event is full
Book Club - Third Thursday in Elora
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elora Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Registration is now closed
Book Club - Third Thursday
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rockwood Branch
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
This event is full
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