Request for Proposal: Library Building Condition Assessment

Request for Proposal: Library Building Condition Assessment

The library is planning to undertake a building condition assessment in order to assess current and future needs for the library building.  The selected contractor will undertake an assessment of the library building and provide a condition assessment report that...
Library launches new agility plan

Library launches new agility plan

The Perth & District Union Public Library has served the Town of Perth and the Townships of Drummond/North Elmsley and Tay Valley for more than 150 years. The library’s role in the community has evolved over time and continues to do so. This agility plan sets out...
Request for Quotations: Library Garden Improvements

Request for Quotations: Library Garden Improvements

The library is planning to undertake improvements to the library’s outdoor space, including installation of new walkways, benches, trees, shrubs and gardens. Please see design package for the full project scope (Drawings L1, L2, Plant List and Plant Photos). Please...
No overdue fees for children’s and teen materials

No overdue fees for children’s and teen materials

Effective January 1, 2022, the Perth & District Library is eliminating overdue fees on all children’s and teen materials, including books and DVDs. “Overdue fees disproportionately impact the more vulnerable members of our community, who are unable to pay even a...
Library Garden Redesign – Have Your Say!

Library Garden Redesign – Have Your Say!

Take a walk through the Perth & District Library garden and you will notice some changes! Four new tables have been installed under the garden portico, each with a built-in chessboard. This new seating marks the beginning of a redesign project to update our...