By Rosie Krul
Harriston Branch Supervisor
Join us in celebrating Ontario Public Library Week from October 20 to October 26!
We are so grateful to be able to provide the services that we do to our communities.
If you would like to stop in at a branch and tell your local library staff what you appreciate about the Wellington County Library system, it’s a great week to do it!
Plus, enter to win a book or get a free card replacement.
October is also the month where the province highlights Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 3 to Oct 9.
The theme for the annual safety week is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” and they are encouraging the public to ensure everyone has working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes.
Our libraries are tested for fire safety on a regular basis, and our homes should be as well.
Join us at the following libraries for a special Story Time with a Firefighter!
Story Time: with a Firefighter (Kids)
Our Story Times are designed to help your child get ready for reading. Join us for a visit with a special guest from the local fire department.
Arthur Branch: Oct. 7, 10:30am
Drayton Branch: Oct. 8, 10:30am
Clifford Branch: Oct. 8, 1pm
Harriston Branch: Oct. 10, 10:30am
Mount Forest Branch: Oct. 10, 10:30am
Palmerston Branch: Oct. 11, 10:30am
ARTHUR BRANCH
(519-848-3999)
Saturday Stories: Dog Man Party! (Kids)
Drop in to the Arthur branch for a reading of Dog Man and some activities! Reading will be happening at 11am, but activities and crafts will be out all day if you can’t make it for that time.
Oct. 5, 11 to 11:30am
Craft and Create: Embroidery (Teen and Adults)
Learn the basics of embroidery and create your very own fall themed sampler.
Oct. 26, 12:30 to 1:30pm
CLIFFORD BRANCH
(519-327-8328)
Creative Kids: Spooky Painting (All Ages)
Haunt your way over to the Clifford Branch as we resurrect old paintings and repurpose them into spooky works of art. Please register. Supplies are limited.
Oct. 16, 6 to 7pm
DRAYTON BRANCH
(519-638-3788)
Intro to 3D Printing (Ages 8 and up)
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.
Oct. 19, 12 to 2pm
Author Visit: Nicola Ross (Adults)
Join us for an author visit with Nicola Ross, author of 40 Days & 40 Hikes: Loving the Bruce Trail One Loop at a Time.
Oct. 22, 6:30 to 7:30pm
HARRISTON BRANCH
(519-338-2396)
Stuffie Sleepover (Kids)
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? Children should be comfortable leaving it overnight to have a fun-filled evening on its own! The stuffie can be picked up the next day.
Oct. 25, 10:30 to 11:30am
Creative Kids: Pumpkin Painting! (All Ages)
The Harriston Horticultural Society is back with pumpkins! Come join us and paint a pumpkin!
Oct. 26, 10:30 to 11:30am
MOUNT FOREST BRANCH
(519-323-4541)
Craft and Create: Teen Spooky Paintings (Teens)
Calling all teens! Join library staff in painting ghosts, pumpkins, and other spooky items onto a thrifted painting! Space is limited, please register.
Oct. 8, 4:30 to 5:30pm
PA Day: Pumpkin Painting (Kids and Tweens)
Join us at the Mount Forest Library to celebrate the spooky season! Paint and decorate your pumpkin however you would like with our craft supplies. Space is limited, please register.
Oct. 25, 4 to 4:45pm
PALMERSTON BRANCH
(519-343-2142)
PA Day: Halloween (School-aged Kids)
No school? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Join us for Halloween games, crafts, challenges, and more.
Oct. 25, 10:30 to 11:30am
Teen Café: Halloween Murder Mystery (Teens)
Hang out with other like-minded teens and participate in our special Halloween-themed murder mystery.
Oct. 31, 4 to 5pm
