By Rosie Krul
Harriston Branch Supervisor
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Our Summer Reading Club has officially begun!
If you haven’t already, it’s not too late to drop in at your local branch of the Wellington County Library to register. Every book read is a ballot earned for our grand prizes.
There will be fabulous programming and amazing performers all summer long, so check out wellington.ca/LibraryCalendar for a full list of what’s happening near you.
Of course, we don’t expect you to spend the entire summer in our cool, air-conditioned libraries.
For the time you want to spend exploring the great outdoors, why not check out a Parks Pass?
All cardholders are welcome to borrow a day-use pass to a variety of nearby parks and conservation areas, including Grand River Conservation Authority, Ontario Parks, and Credit Valley.
These passes provide complimentary day-use access at hundreds of parks and conservation areas.
Passes check out for a one-week loan on a first-come first-served basis from select Wellington County libraries.
Search “pass kit” at wellington.ca/LibraryCatalogue or call your local branch for details.
ARTHUR BRANCH
(519-848-3999)
Summer STEM Activities: Space Lander Challenge (tweens)
Help Buzz the astronaut land safely on Mars by constructing a space lander pod! The library will supply the materials, you will supply the engineering skills. Please register.
Thursday July 11, 2 to 3:30pm.
Summer Crafty Creations: Paint Party (kids, tweens, teens)
Create your own paint masterpiece at the library during a guided paint class. All ages and abilities welcome. Please register.
Tuesday, July 23, 2 to 3pm.
CLIFFORD BRANCH
(519-327-8328)
Paws 4 Stories (kids and tweens)
Readers are encouraged to build new skills and gain confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Please register.
Tuesday, July 9, 11am to 1pm.
Summer Special Guest: Wild Ontario (all ages)
Join us for an entertaining and educational presentation from Wild Ontario and meet some very special live birds! Please register.
Tuesday, July 16, 2 to 3pm.
DRAYTON BRANCH
(519-638-3788)
Summer Special Guest: Mr. J and the Groovy Gang (all ages)
Join us for a musical performance from special guests Mr. J and the Groovy Gang. Get ready to move and groove your way to a good time! Please register.
Thursday, July 4, 11am to 12pm.
Astronaut Training Camp (Grades 2 and up)
Blast away from boredom and explore the universe. Join young space enthusiasts from across Wellington County for an exciting two-day camp of space training. Please register.
Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17, 2 to 3:30pm.
HARRISTON BRANCH
(519-338-2396)
Summer Special Guest: Wild Ontario (all ages)
Join us for an entertaining and educational presentation from Wild Ontario and meet some very special live birds! Please register.
Friday, July 19, 10:30 to 11:30 am.
MOUNT FOREST BRANCH
(519-323-4541)
Summer Make and Take (kids)
Drop in at the Mount Forest branch anytime during open hours for two different self-led make-and-take crafts this month. This month’s themes are Constellations (July 2 to 13) and Moving Rocket Ships (July 15 to 29).
All month long, during open hours.
Summer STEM Activities: Galaxy Play Dough (kids and tweens)
Ignite your imagination and learn something new. Come to the library to make homemade galaxy playdough. Please register.
Tuesday, July 2, 3 to 4pm.
PALMERSTON BRANCH
(519-343-2142)
Summer Adventures: Astronaut Training (kids and tweens)
Blast away from boredom and explore the universe. Put your space skills to the test while we learn what it takes to be an astronaut! Please register.
Monday, July 8, 10:30 to 11:30am.
Summer Games: Space Jeopardy (kids and tweens)
Come play games that are out of this world. Join us for some friendly competition as we test our knowledge of all things space. Please register.
Wednesday July 17, 10:30 to 11:30am.
