Wellington County Library Arthur Branch

06/17/2026

Staff pick! Heather recommends 'This Book Made Me Think of You' by Libby Page.:

"A beautiful story about books, loss and second chances. Six months after her husband’s passing, Tilly is surprised by a final act of love, twelve books picked just for her, one for each month of the next year. As each month passes, the books help inspire Tilly to grieve, heal, grow, and take chances. A raw, heart-warming story written for all the book lovers."

This Book Made Me Think of You — Page, Libby — "A woman receives an unexpected gift from the man she loved and lost--a year of books, one for every month--launching a reading-inspired journey to live, dream, and love again in this glimmering and heart-stopping novel. Twelve books. Twelve months....

06/09/2026

Staff pick! Sandra recommends 'Zomromcom' by Olivia Dade:

"Zombies attack (again) and Edie’s neighbour turns out to be less of a dude and more of a sword wielding vampire who does NOT need saving. And wait, are the zombies speaking French? How can Edie resist breaking out into song, repeatedly, when she discovers Max’s real name is – wait for it – Gaston? (spoiler – she can’t!). So much fun, action, and romance and to add to the spice throw in some Fae, an oracle, and maybe a demon, I was singing along! SO much fun!"

Zomromcom — Dade, Olivia — "When Eden "Edie" Brandstrup attempts to save her sweet, seemingly harmless human neighbor from the first major zombie breach in two decades, she's stunned to be saved by him-and his ridiculously large sword-instead. As it turns out, he's actually a super-old, super-su...

06/09/2026

Mark your calendars: our Summer Reading Club kicks off Saturday, June 20 with grab bags for the kids and special swag for the teens!

The return of the classic '90s summer is having a moment, so we're leaning into it with sticker collections, notebooks, and other fun touches.

💿Kids can pick up a notebook to store a sticker collection that will grow throughout the summer, starting with a special Launch Day sticker.
💿Teens can grab a seed paper sleeve with mechanical pencil for a little retro-inspired creativity, while supplies last.

Don't miss a sneak peek at our Summer Reading prizes which we'll be posting at the end of the week!

One book = one ballot.

06/07/2026

Discover Canadian stories at Fiction Fest!

Join a nationwide virtual literary festival celebrating Canadian fiction, featuring 121 authors and 36 live readings and panels. All online and completely free!

From June 21 to July 4, 2026, tune in from anywhere to explore new books, hear author readings, and join engaging literary discussions.

Registration is now open at https://fictionfest.ca.

06/06/2026

Did you know you can return books to our exterior drop boxes anytime, day or night?

It’s an easy way to return those long-overdue items and give your library account a fresh start. Please return items like board games, tech, and other fragile materials that could be damaged in the drop box directly to the service desk, though.

05/30/2026

A little story of library joy from our Rockwood Branch, where we have vintage Franklin and Arthur posters on display. 🐢

Recently, a visitor told us something that stopped us in our tracks: he mentioned he's friends with Franklin's original illustrator! On a previous visit, he'd taken photos of our posters to share with her. She's living with Alzheimer's, and seeing those familiar illustrations, knowing they're still hanging in a library, brought her real happiness.

That made us pretty happy too.

05/28/2026

No school? No problem - spend the upcoming PA Day at the library with family and friends!

Options include: a family movie at Palmerston and Hillsburgh Branch, rock painting at Elora Branch, or Babysitting Basics at Drayton Branch.

Registration may be required. Visit our online calendar for activities near you.

05/27/2026

Sss is for sssumer! Registration is now open for activities and special guests coming to you this July and August. Stop by your local branch this summer for reading challenges, crafts, story times, magicians, live animals, and more.

Our online calendar is packed with exciting events, and spots will fill up so sssign-up today!

05/23/2026

This little cutie was so excited to get her first library card. Way to go, and welcome to the Wellington County Library family!

Now, let's go on an adventure.

05/22/2026

Did you know games like cards, board games, and puzzles may help keep the brain sharp as we age? Borrow from our board game collection, add some pieces to a community puzzle, or play with friends at Scrabble Clubs at Aboyne and Puslinch Branch.

Games can also help loved ones with dementia. Our cognitive activity kits include puzzles and activity sheets that are fun to play together. Ask staff for details or request one through our catalogue.

Let's age actively together!