This month we are celebrating Ontario Public Library Week from Oct. 16 to 22. No matter what stage of life you are in, there is something for you at your public library! Borrow books on topics from pregnancy to retirement or enjoy fiction for all ages and reading levels.
To take library materials home or access digital collections, you need a library card. Membership is free to all residents, educators, and students of Wellington County. During Ontario Public Library Week, you can also come in and replace any lost card for free!
Your local branch offers free programming for any age, from babies to teens and up. For a full listing of events during the month of October, check out our online calendar at www.wellington.ca/LibraryCalendar.
ARTHUR BRANCH
519-848-3999
Culture Days: Straw Rocket Challenge (Tweens/Teens)
Tweens are welcomed to join us in celebrating Wellington North Culture Days with a STEAM activity. Carefully craft your very own rocket using straws, paper, and some of your creative juices. Please register to join the challenge!
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 4 to 5pm
Ontario Public Library Week: Telling Canadian Stories with Donna McCaw (All Ages)
Author of It’s Your Time, Donna McCaw will be presenting the importance of storytelling and telling Canadian stories. Stories from across the provinces reflect Canadian history, geography, and diverse culture. Listen and share stories to celebrate Ontario Public Library Week. All ages welcome. Please register.
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6:30 to 7:300pm
CLIFFORD BRANCH
519-327-8328
Craft and Create: Sign Decorating Night
(Adults/Teens)
Fall is in the air and Thanksgiving is fast approaching, so what better time to spruce up your decorations for the fall or winter seasons with a custom wooden sign. Please register; supplies are limited.
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 6:30 to 7:30pm.
After School Adventures: Halloween Spooktacular
(All Ages)
Join our spirited festivities at the Clifford Branch on Halloween night with special in-branch surprises, including trick or treat goodie bags, spooky decorations, and a photo booth. All ages welcome to drop in.
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 4 to 8pm
DRAYTON BRANCH
519-638-3788
Book Club: Off the Menu Cookbook Club (Adults)
Meet with members of your community and join our discussion of books and ideas.
Pull out your love for cooking, bake up a storm and connect with others over the kitchen table! Join us to discuss different cookbook themes. Please register.
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 6:30 to 7:30pm
Author Visit: Carol Marie Newell (Adults)
Join us for an author visit with Carol Marie Newall, author of Outside the Gate: The True Story of a British Home Child in Canada. Hear about her books, parts of which take place in Erin Township. The presentation will conclude with a question period with the author. Please register.
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2 to 3pm
HARRISTON BRANCH
519-338-2396
Creative Kids: Pumpkin Painting! (Kids)
Harriston Horticultural Society is back with pumpkins! Come and get creative with us as we decorate. Please register.
Saturday, Oct. 21, 10:30 to 11:30am
Carnegie Café: The Cost of Caring – Compassion Fatigue (Adults)
Join us for a new activity or guest speaker every time. This month Julie from Hospice Wellington will be speaking about compassion fatigue. Please register.
Friday, Oct. 27, 2 to 3pm
MOUNT FOREST BRANCH
519-323-4541
Special Guest: Wicked Wellington with Katie Clarke from WCMA (All Ages)
The spooky season is upon us! Discover the more macabre history of Wellington County through both Poor House and resident stories with presenter Katie Clarke from the Wellington County Museum and Archives! Please register.
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 6:30 to 7:30pm
PA Day: Pumpkin Painting Party (Ages 5-9)
Come by and decorate a pumpkin any way you like! Pumpkins, paint, and craft supplies will be provided, but make sure you wear something you don’t mind getting messy! Space is limited; please register.
Friday, Oct. 27, 2 to 3pm
PALMERSTON BRANCH
519-343-2142
Tween Book Club: Graphic Novels (Ages 9-12)
Join a book club just for tweens! Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun. Please register.
Monday, Oct. 16, 3:30 to 4:30pm
PA Day: Monster Mash
(Ages 5-13)
No school? No problem. We’ve got you covered. Join us for Halloween inspired games, crafts, challenges and more. Please register.