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Minden Hills Branch

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Branch Info

176 Bobcaygeon Road
Minden
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705-286-2491

Residential Well Water Sample Drop-off

Residential well water samples for testing by the HKPR District Health Unit will be accepted at the Minden Hills branch on Tuesdays 10am–5pm and Thursdays 12pm–7pm. Empty sample bottles will be available to pick up anytime during our operating hours. 

Please note that this is a courtesy drop off only. For questions specific to your water sample, please contact the Health Unit.

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Hours

Sunday closed

Monday closed August 5: Closed for the Civic Holiday

Tuesday 10:00am–5:00pm

Wednesday 10:00am–5:00pm

Thursday 12:00pm–7:00pm

Friday 10:00am–5:00pm

Saturday 10:00am–5:00pm

Upcoming Events

Pinnguaq Association Makerspace Space Workshop

Help the Ozobot navigate to the samples on Mars using colour codes and build your own rocketship, spaceship, satellite, or UFO using recycled materials. Ages 6-13.

Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Minden Book Club

Read a book that meets this month's theme and join us to discuss on the last Wednesday of each month at 2pm.

Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Adult Ukulele Group

Bring your ukulele and learn with us!

Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Friends of HCPL Book Nook

A used-book shopper's paradise! Drop-in and browse a huge selection of lightly read books.

Date: Friday, August 2, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Family Storytime

Experience the magic of reading while meeting our puppets, singing songs and much more! Ages 0-6 with a caregiver.

Date: Friday, August 2, 2024
Time: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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MakerPacks

Swing by your local branch to grab a new MakerPack. Ages 6-13. Provided in partnership with Pinnguaq.

Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024
Time: all day
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LEGO Challenge

Show off your creativity by building a model and adding it to our display! Available all month long during regular branch hours.

Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Time: all day
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Film Screening: Voices Across the Water

Join HCPL and the Minden Hills Cultural Centre for a special screening of Voices Across the Water.

Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Storytime with Author Phyllis Bordo

Come hang out with local Author Phyllis Bordo for a magical story session where she unveils her latest masterpiece "Lilly Esther Rescues Her Park". Ages 4-8.

Date: Friday, August 9, 2024
Time: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Afternoons with Ancestors

Adele Espina from the Haliburton Highlands Genealogy Group will help you find answers to your family tree and genealogy questions.

Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Evergreen Voting Opens

Voting for Evergreen Award nominated titles at HCPL opens today! Vote online or at your local branch.

Date: Friday, August 16, 2024
Time: all day
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Turtle Guardians

Come out and meet turtle experts and the Turtle Guardians LIVE teaching turtles! Learn about these ancient creatures, and how you can help.

Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Drag Queen Storytime

Special guest Auntie Plum joins us for a Drag Queen Storytime in celebration of Minden Pride.

Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Friday Afternoon Movie: The Mitchells vs. the Machines

Join us for a free family friendly movie screening at our Minden Hills branch. Snack will be provided.

Date: Friday, August 23, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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"Where the Wild Things Are" Party: Celebrating Maurice Sendak

Join us for a special reading of Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak with themed activities, snacks, and more! Ages 0-12. Registration required.

Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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EarlyON Kits

Pick up a free Early Learning Kit at your local library branch! Provided by EarlyON. Ages 2-6.

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Time: all day
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