Wellington County Library Hillsburgh Branch

06/24/2026

Staff pick! Shaina recommends 'Even Though I Knew the End' by C. L. Polk:

"Sapphic romance, fantasy, and mystery expertly intertwined into a period piece for the ages. The story follows a magical detective who is charged with finding the culprit of some grisly murders before she loses her soul."

Even Though I Knew the End — Polk, C. L. (Chelsea L.) — "C. L. Polk turns their considerable powers to a fantastical noir with Even Though I Knew the End. "Stylish supernatural noir with a heart and a thrumming pulse. I devoured it."-Laini Taylor A magical detective dives into the affairs of Chi...

06/23/2026

Notice: Services that require a library card login will be unavailable today from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, including My Account through the online catalogue, the MyWCL app, Libby, and Kanopy.

Please note, library staff will also have no access to account information during this time. Thank you for your patience while we upgrade the software that keeps your library running smoothly and supports your reading and borrowing!

06/20/2026

Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with a colourful outdoor StoryWalk at the Hillsburgh Branch!

'Colette: The Solitary Bee', written by Jean-François Sénéchal and illustrated by Pascale Bonenfant, follows Colette as she learns that while independence is wonderful, friendship can make life even sweeter. This charming story is perfect for children ages 3 and up.

Visit the Hillsburgh Branch anytime this summer to enjoy the story at your own pace. It's a great destination for a family outing.

06/19/2026

Join us tomorrow as we step into summer with TD Summer Reading Club registration! One book = one ballot for amazing prize baskets at your local branch. Kids 0-12 can pick up their free kit and kickoff sticker, while supplies last, and readers of every age are invited to start counting. Ballot submissions open Monday, June 29 both in person and online.

06/18/2026

As the heat builds up, a reminder that all Wellington County Library branches are cooling and clean air centres for our communities.

Look for us on the ClimateSafe Cooling, Warming and Clean Air Spaces Map from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health and come in to stay cool and hydrated, especially during an extreme heat event.

Let's stay safe this summer!

The ClimateSafe Map helps residents find publicly accessible spaces that can provide temporary relief during periods of extreme heat, extreme cold, wildfire smoke and poor air quality.

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.