Want to connect with others in your community? Do you enjoy sharing your latest reads and hearing new perspectives?
Whether you’re a casual reader looking for fresh recommendations or someone who loves exploring different genres, Wellington County Library has a book club to match your interests and schedule.
Join a monthly book club this fall at any of the six branches located in north Wellington County. We offer a wide range of adult, teen, and tween clubs in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Library staff carefully select engaging titles each month, giving book club members the chance to enjoy great books and take part in lively discussions.
To join a club that’s right for you, visit our online calendar at wellington.ca/LibraryCalendar and select the Book Clubs option under Event Type. Registration is required for most clubs and books are exchanged at each meeting to give you plenty of time to read them. Please note, some book clubs are in high demand and may have waitlists.
ARTHUR BRANCH
(519-848-3999)
Sensory Friendly Story Time (Toddlers and Families)
Enjoy a sensory-friendly literacy session with us. Share stories, songs, and rhymes in an environment that accommodates children with sensory needs. Please register.
Saturday, Sept. 20, 11 to 11:30am
Craft and Create: Stuffed Mini Pumpkins (Teens and Adults)
Come join us in making a fall-themed craft! Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with this hands-on project. Please register.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 4 to 5pm
CLIFFORD BRANCH
(519-327-8328)
Book Club: Get to Know the Club (Adults)
Clifford Branch is launching a new monthly book club to connect with fellow readers in the community. Each book club meeting will explore a new genre or theme, encouraging attendees to bring their own recommendations and opinions to share with the group. Please register.
Friday, Sept. 19, 1 to 2pm
Craft and Create: Introduction to Cross Stitch (Adults)
Learn a fantastic new hobby for the fall and winter! Cross-stitch is a popular and relatively easy form of hand embroidery, often done on fabric with a visible grid, like aida cloth, following a pattern. We’ll show you all the basics, provide you with a pattern, aida cloth and enough floss to finish your first project. Please register.
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 5 to 6pm
DRAYTON BRANCH
(519-638-3788)
Cricut Creations: Personalized Pencil Case/Make-up Case (Teens and Adults)
Learn to use the Cricut electronic cutting machine, along with the Cricut EasyPress, to create a personalized pencil case or make-up case. Please register.
Thursday, Sept. 18, 1 to 2:30pm
Tween Book Club: Page Turners (Ages 9–13)
Join a book club just for tweens! Discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun. Please register.
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 4 to 4:45pm
HARRISTON BRANCH
(519-338-2396)
Craft and Create: Mugs (Tweens and Teens)
Join us to create mugs using the Cricut mug press! All supplies will be provided. Please register.
Saturday, Sept. 27,10:30 to 11:30am
Let the Games Begin: All Abilities (All Ages)
From cards to puzzles, board games to word games, drop by the library for a friendly challenge. This program is geared towards members of the community with all ability levels. Please register.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1 to 2pm
MOUNT FOREST BRANCH
(519-323-4541)
Creative Kids: Firefly Art and Bottle Bugs
Get ready for a glowing good time! Kids will unleash their inner artists as they paint a magical firefly scene and we’ll get crafty and turn recycled bottles into super-sized fireflies, each lit from within by a vibrant glowstick. It’s a perfect blend of painting and crafting that’s sure to light up their creativity. Please register.
Friday, Sept. 26, 3:45 to 4:30pm
Carnegie Café: Story Writing Workshop (Adults)
Explore your written voice across genres in this four-part writing workshop! Dive into a different genre each month – memoir, fiction, nonfiction and short stories – with guided prompts, peer feedback and creative inspiration. All levels welcome – bring your stories to life at the library! Please register.
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 30, 6 to 7pm
PALMERSTON BRANCH
(519-343-2142)
Family Story Time (Families)
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. Adult accompaniment and participation is required. Drop in.
Thursday, Sept. 18 and 25, 10:30 to 11:15am
Teen Café (Teens)
Hang out with other like-minded teens and make, watch, chat and explore. Please register.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 4 to 5pm