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10 a.m - 5 p.m
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10 a.m - 5 p.m
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10 a.m - 3 p.m
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Our newly renovated library is beautiful! We are enjoying the light, spacious and welcoming atmosphere. Come in and browse or spend time reading in our newly created lounge area. Kids and young adults have their own special areas. We are grateful for all the work involved in maintaining the integrity of our original Carnegie library.
Special mention to the Four Corners Quilt Guild of Mount Forest for the unique and amazing work that went into our quilted wall hanging.
PROGRAMMES FOR KIDS
DESTINATION JUNGLE
Come in and sign up for our great summer reading programme and join in on all of the programmes offered in our library and throughout the county. See our county website for more information.
Jungle Snakes
Slither on in for a sensational time of stories, games and crafts.
Ages 6 to 8
Wednesday July 21, 10:30-11:30am
Please register
Bug Safari
SOLD OUT!
On Safari
Stories, games and crafts about safari animals.
Ages 3-5
Friday July 30, 10:30-11:30am
Please register
Sciensational Snakes
SOLD OUT!
Out Of Africa
Learn about Africa using stories and crafts.
Ages 9-12
Friday August 6, 1:30-2:30pm
Please register
African Drumming With Fule Badoe
Discover the rhythm inside you through African drums.
Ages 7-12
Fee $5.00
Thursday August 10, 10:30am
Please come to the library and purchase tickets.
Jungle Jam Finale
All ages
Saturday August 14, 11am
COMING THIS FALL
Baby Time and Story Time
Ages newborn to 2 years
Story Time
Ages 3-5 years
Bed Time Stories
Enjoy bed time stories, songs and crafts. Wear your pyjamas and bring a favourite blanket of stuffed animal.
Ages 2-6 years
MORE DETAILS FOR THE ABOVE FALL PROGRAMMES WILL BE POSTED SOON!
BOOK CLUB FOR KIDS / TEENS
Are you interested? We are hopeing to start a club for Ages 9-12 and for teens. Sign up by calling 519-323-4541 or speaking to us at the desk.
ADULT PROGRAMMES
Book Club
Discussing Hot Flash Club by Nancy Thayer.
Thursday July 22, 6:30pm
Next Book: Can You Hear The Nightbird Call by Anita Rau Badami.
Genealogy Workshop
Watch for details in the coming weeks. We hope to run a series of workshops that will explore Finding Your Ancestors.
NEW BOOKS ARRIVING EVERY WEEK!!
Career & Job Search Information
2nd Chance Employment, available Tuesdays.
Call 1-800-478-0961 or 519-843-5513, for an appointment.
Library Information
The Mount Forest Public Library had its formal inception on February 8, 1860. 112 books were purchased for $80.00 and were placed in an office on the main street of town. With the generous donation of $10,000.00 by Andrew Carnegie and the donation of land by the Luxton family, the Mount Forest Carnegie Library was completed and opened to the public in December 1913.
The library officially became part of the Wellington County Library system on January 1, 1982.
Today, the Mount Forest Library retains its old world charm. Recent renovations uncovered the original tin ceilings and preserved the wooden arches, wooden pillars and stained glass windows. A heritage building designation has helped to ensure that this wonderful example of a by-gone era will remain for future generations.
Street Map for Library Location
L = Library
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