The 48 – Exeter-Grand Bend event round up!

Get ready for the week in Exeter-Grand Bend!

TODAY

Crafters’ Circle – Exeter @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am. A social drop-in space at Exeter Branch to work on your crafting, knitting, mending, and other maker projects. This is a drop-in program no registration is necessary.
EarlyON – Seaforth @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Join us indoors at Northside United Church – 54 Goderich St. W, Seaforth Enter the parking lot off of Church Street. Watch for our EarlyON sign closest to the door that you’ll enter. If the door is locked, ring the doorbell to the upper right of the door. For Parents/Caregivers with children 0-6 years. Register to join us to connect with other families and EarlyON Facilitators, engage in play-based activities, sing interactive songs and chat about topics of interest to parents. Check out our indoor roller coaster!
Knitting Group – Bayfield Branch @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Knit, relax and meet fellow knitters each week at the Bayfield Branch. All are welcome to drop into this free program to knit together and share tips and tricks. Please note this program is community-led.
Tech Time – Bayfield @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Book a 30-minute, in-person session at Bayfield Branch, to get help with how to use library e-resources, how to use your new device and/or how to use your email account. Please bring your device(s) and any information to help with your question (error messages/email information, etc.) REGISTRATION: Please contact the branch to arrange a session by emailing bayfieldlibrary@huroncounty.ca or calling 519-565-2886.
Homeschool Hub – Wingham @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Calling all Homeschoolers! Come down to the Alice Munro Branch in Wingham. This program is designed to provide social interaction while enjoying fun activities and learning from community experts. Please contact the Alice Munro Branch by email winghamlibrary@huroncounty.ca or by phone 519-357-3312 to register.
The Well Youth Hub – Exeter @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join The Well Community Collective for weekly youth drop-in at the Exeter Library. These sessions aim to empower wellness and foster a sense of community by providing equitable, culturally sensitive spaces tailored to the needs or rural and marginalized youth. No registration required. For more information please visit thewellcc.ca
Let’s Learn with Community Teachers – Blyth @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Join us at Blyth Branch once a month to gain knowledge and skills from one of our community teachers through various learning methods. “Green Screen Magic & Chat GPT” – Thursday October 10.
Dungeons and Dragons – Exeter @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Embark on an epic journey with our Dungeons & Dragons program designed for youth ages 13 and up. This series kicks off with an introduction to D&D, covering game mechanics and character building. Following this, participants will dive into a thrilling five-session campaign running from November to March. Commitment to all six sessions is recommended. If you are ready for adventure, strategy, and creativity then register to secure your spot. Limited to 6 participants. Registration Required. Contact the Exeter Library at 519-235-1890 or exeterlibrary@huroncounty.ca.

TOMORROW

Storytime – Zurich @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am Join us at Zurich Branch for stories, activities and crafts! This is a drop-in program, no registration is necessary.
Play & Learn with EarlyON – Wingham @ 10:00 am – 11:30 amJoin Huron EarlyON each Friday morning at the Alice Munro Branch for free programs designed for parents/caregivers and children from birth to six years old. Enjoy age-appropriate activities, discover answers to questions on child development, find information about programs and services that are available for young children and families in their area, and talk to EarlyON Professionals, as well as other parents and caregivers in the community. Registration required – to register online, visit: www.keyon.ca
Play & Learn – Brussels Branch @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am. Join Huron EarlyON on Friday mornings at the Brussels Branch for free programs designed for parents/caregivers and children from birth to six years old. Enjoy age-appropriate activities, discover answers to questions on child development, find information about programs and services that are available for young children and families in their area, and talk to EarlyON Professionals, as well as other parents and caregivers in the community. NOTE: On the first friday of the Month, this program meets at Huronlea.
Book Club with a Twist – Wingham @ 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Participants share what they’ve been reading and gather ideas for what to read next at this drop in program taking place each month at the Alice Munro Branch, Wingham.
Tech Time – Seaforth @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Book a 30-minute session at the Seaforth Branch to get your technology questions answered. REGISTRATION: Please contact the Seaforth Branch by email seaforthlibrary@huroncounty.ca or by phone 519-527-1430 to register.
Tech Time – Wingham @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm The Alice Munro Branch, Wingham, hosts Tech Time each Friday afternoon. Book a 30-minute session to receive one-on-one help with library e-resources, your device, and/or your email account. Lessons are limited to the technical knowledge of library staff. Hardware issues or highly specific questions may require the assistance of qualified computer service technicians. Registration Required. To register for this in-person program, contact the branch by calling 519-357-3312 or emailing winghamlibrary@huroncounty.ca.
GODERICH: LA Cribbage @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Weekly Cribbage Fridays 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm $2.00 Everyone is welcome. RCL Ladies Aux Grab your cards and join us for Weekly Cribbage at the Goderich Legion! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking to have some fun, everyone is welcome. Come by, make some new friends, and enjoy the game! Goderich Legion
Huron Historic Gaol: Ghost Tours 2024 @ 6:45 pm – 10:00 pm
Tickets are selling fast for Ghost Tours! Note the following sessions are now sold out:
- Oct. 11, 8:30 p.m.
- Oct. 25, 8:30 p.m.
Is this place haunted? Decide for yourself! A rare chance to visit the Huron Historic Gaol after dark!

Two tours every Friday night Oct. 4th to November 1st, 6:45-8:15 p.m. or 8:30-10:00 p.m.

This guided tour shines a flashlight into the dark corners of local history. Staff share the true stories of the prisoners and staff who died inside the gaol’s walls, as well as the circumstances that landed criminals, vagrants and ‘lunatics’ behind bars. Hear about local true crime and alleged ghost encounters, and what happened to inmates after death. Includes free exploration at the end of your tour and the opportunity to use the gaol’s spirit board. Explore over 180 years of Huron County history through the tragic and sometimes strange tales of the men, women and children who lived and died at this national historic site.

Spots on these guided tours are very limited because of space restrictions! Recommended for ages 12 and up at parents’ discretion. Subject matter may not be appropriate for all ages. Please note that upper levels of the gaol and attached Governor’s House require stairs and there is no elevator on site. Requires standing, as spaces are confined and places to sit at the gaol are limited. Guests are asked to dress for the weather, as the tour includes outside yards.