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Celebrate Diwali: Festival of Lights Join us in celebrating the Festival of Lights alongside local volunteer Yasmin! Enjoy an afternoon of music, dancing, crafts, and culture as we mark Diwali together at the library. Create your own clay diya (oil lamp), try beautiful henna designs and make festive crafts. All ages welcome — drop in and join the celebration! Minden Hills branch: Saturday, November 1, 1-3pm |
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Christmas in the Village Craft Stop by the library during the Christmas in the Village celebration at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre! Enjoy a cozy break from the winter fun with festive crafts, colouring, and holiday cheer for the whole family. All ages welcome — drop in anytime during the event! Minden Hills branch: Saturday, November 15, 11am-3pm |
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Friends' Christmas Book Sales Calling all book lovers! Come browse a huge selection of lightly read books. All proceeds go to the Friends of Haliburton County Public Library. The Friends help fund special book collections, children's computers, programming supplies, and other library enhancements. Sales are cash only. Minden Hills branch: Saturday, November 15, 10am-2pm Dysart branch: Saturday, November 29, 10am-2pm |
Regular All Ages Programs |
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The Yarners Social Minden Hills branch: Wednesdays, 10am-12pm Monthly LEGO ChallengeEvery HCPL branches starting November 4. |
Friends of HCPL Book Nook Minden Hills branch: Second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 10am-2pm |
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Diwali StorytimeCelebrate the Festival of Lights with a special Diwali-themed storytime! Enjoy bright and joyful stories, songs, and rhymes using colourful props that bring the celebration to life. Children can also make a simple festive craft to take home. Perfect for families with young children — everyone is welcome to join the fun! No registration required. Minden Hills branch: Saturday, November 1, 10:30-11am
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PA Day Movie: Mr. Bean's Holiday We’re teaming up with the Minden Hills Cultural Centre for a special screening of Mr. Bean’s Holiday — a hilarious family comedy that follows everyone’s favourite bumbling Brit as he travels to the south of France and accidentally turns his trip into a series of outrageous misadventures. Popcorn will be provided. No registration required. Movie is rated G. All ages welcome — children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Minden Hills branch: Friday, November 21, 1-3pm |
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CPF Bilingual Holiday Movie: The Grinch Join Canadian Parents for French (CPF) for a festive, family-friendly movie screening of The Grinch! This bilingual event is open to everyone — from toddlers to grandparents — and offers a fun way to experience the holiday spirit while discovering the joy of French language learning. Enjoy a cozy morning of laughter, music, and holiday magic as we follow the Grinch’s heartwarming journey to understanding kindness, community, and celebration. No registration required. All ages welcome. Grant generously provided by Canadian Parents for French. We’re grateful to Canadian Parents for French for sponsoring and supporting this special holiday screening. Dysart branch: Saturday, November 22, 10am-12pm |
Regular Children's Programs |
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Makerpacks Available at all HCPL branches while supplies last. Starting Saturday, November 1 until gone. Family Storytimes Minden Hills & Dysart branches: Fridays from 10:30-11am |
Homeschool Hangout Stanhope branch: Friday, November 7, 12:30-2:30pm After School Crafts Minden Hills branch: Second and fourth Thursday of the month, 3:30-4:30pm LEGO Challenge All branches, new challenge every month |
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Teen Lounge Wind down after school in a space made just for teens. Teen Lounge is a quiet, relaxed atmosphere—perfect for hanging out with friends or just recharging on your own. Play board games, watch YouTube, get creative with art supplies, or grab a snack while you scroll. Wi-Fi’s on—come claim your spot. Dysart branch: Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm
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Genealogy for Seniors Curious about where you come from? Join us for Genealogy for Seniors, an inspiring introduction to family history research led by Adele Espina of the Haliburton Highlands Genealogy Group, with support provided by the Government of Ontario.This workshop will walk you through the steps of building your family tree — from locating historical records to organizing your research and uncovering meaningful stories from your past. No registration required. Minden Hills branch: Tuesday, November 4, 10:30-11:30am
Dysart branch: Tuesday, November 4, 1:30-2:30pm
Dorset branch: Wednesday, November 12, 10:30-11:30am
Stanhope branch: Wednesday, November 12, 1-2pm
Gooderham branch: Wednesday, November 26, 12:30-1:30pm
Wilberforce branch: Wednesday, November 26, 3-4pm
Highland Grove branch: Thursday, November 27, 12-1pm
Cardiff branch: Thursday, November 27, 2-3pm |
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Remembrance Day Movie Marathon Join us for a special Remembrance Day Movie Marathon honouring the courage, sacrifice, and stories of those who served. Enjoy an afternoon of powerful Canadian documentaries that bring history to life through personal accounts and archival footage. Film Schedule: 11am-12pm Women of World War II: The Untold Stories (58 min) 1:30-2:30pm The Van Doos: 100 Years with the Royal 22e Régiment (52 min) 3-4pm John McCrae’s War: In Flanders Fields (46 min) Films courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada. Dysart branch: Saturday, November 8, 11am-4pm
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Needle Felting Gingerbread People Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to needle felt your very own mini gingerbread person — complete with sweet little details like buttons, scarves, and smiles. No experience needed — we’ll provide all materials and gentle instruction. These soft and charming gingerbread friends make perfect decorations, gifts, or keepsakes to add a handmade touch to your holidays. All materials provided. Registration required. This program is offered with support provided by the Government of Ontario.
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Tech Help Walk-in-Clinic Stuck on a tech problem? Come into the library and grab a number, first come, first served. Each person gets a 30-minute session with our staff to tackle one specific technology challenge. One session per person per day. Just show up and stake your place in line. You may need to wait a bit (sometimes up to a few hours if spots fill early), so plan ahead. It’s like a walk-in-clinic for your tech issues. During your session, you’ll receive guidance on one specific tech issue, such as setting up or troubleshooting your computer, smartphone, software, apps, or internet connection. Please bring your device(s). One tech issue per session. Dysart branch: Friday, November 7, 1-3pm Stanhope branch: Wednesday, November 12, 12:30-2:30pm Minden Hills branch: Friday, November 14, 1-4pm Wilberforce branch: Friday, November 28, 10am-12pm |
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Film Screening: Rosies of the North Discover the untold story of the women who built Canada’s fighter planes during World War II. This National Film Board documentary highlights the “Rosies” of Fort William’s Canadian Car and Foundry—mothers, daughters, and factory workers who stepped into essential roles on the home front. From 1939 to 1945, thousands of women from Thunder Bay and the Prairies joined the industrial war effort, transforming Fort William’s Canadian Car and Foundry into a workforce that was 40% female. No registration required. The film is provided courtesy of the National Film Board (NFB) in collaboration with the Minden Hills Cultural Centre. Minden Hills branch: Thursday, November 6, 21-2pm |
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Service Canada at the Library Representatives from Service Canada will be available at the Dysart Branch of the Haliburton County Public Library (78 Maple Ave, Haliburton) on Wednesday, November 19th to assist residents with a variety of services. These include Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan/Old Age Security, the Guaranteed Income Supplement, Social Insurance Numbers, and intake for Passport applications. Residents are required to book an appointment in advance by calling the Dysart branch at 705-457-1791. Dysart branch: Wednesday, November 19, 212-4pm |
Adult Ukulele Groups Minden Hills branch: Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm Stanhope branch: Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm Coffee, Creativity and Conversation Dysart branch: November 4 & 18, 10:30am French Conversation Circle Dysart branch: Wednesday, November 5 & 19, 6-6:50pm English Conversation Circle Dysart branch: Wednesday, November 12 & 26, 6-7pm Spanish Conversation CircleMinden Hills branch: Every Thursday, 4-5pm Savouring Stories Highland Grove branch: Thursday, November 27, 11am Gooderham Book Club Tuesday, November 25, 11am |
Crafternoon Drop-In Stanhope branch: Wednesday, November 19, 1-3pm Cardiff Crafters Cardiff branch: Thursday, November 13, 2-3pm Wilberforce Book Club Wednesday, November 26, 11am Stanhope Book Club Wednesday, November 26, 1pm Minden Book Club Wednesday, November 26, 2pm Knitting Circle Wilberforce branch: every Tuesday from 1-3pm The Yarners SocialMinden Hills branch: every Wednesday from 10am- 12pm Books and Brews Off site: second Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm. Learn more. |
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