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Get excited about “The Great Solar Eclipse of 2024”: presentation by Frank Hitchens

Frizell (Program) Room - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, Canada

In anticipation of the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, we are happy to host Frank Hitchens in an informative presentation about the seasons, phases of the moon and the eclipse! Frank was born at the beginning of the space race, marked by the launch of the first artificial satellite, Russia's Sputnik 1. He grew […]

Free
Event Series Readalikes Book Club

Readalikes Book Club

Frizell (Program) Room - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, Canada

Readalikes meets once a month to discuss a buzz-worthy collection of titles curated by the Perth & District Library. If you are interested in joining one of our book clubs please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGsxVJ0yU9BYM517S1rQF6OTR4KMnn0seXyJ-AD_W3W6LTJA/viewform?usp=sf_link  

Tech Tutoring with Prashanth

Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott Street, Perth, Ontario, Canada

Register now for one on one lessons to teach you how to use technology such as computers, tablets, mobile phones and email. Bring the device you're wanting to learn how to use.  Tech Tutoring Tuesdays run every Tuesday from 6:00-6:45. RSVP Below to claim your lesson!

Free

Portraits and Commissions by Catherine Orfald

Common Room - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, Canada

Join exhibiting artist Catherine Orfald in a presentation of her portraiture and commissioned works.  Catherine has been painting all her life, inspired by her artist Grandfather and fine arts education. Since 2004, her home and studio in Brooke Valley enabled her to focus more energy on her art. She focuses on painting from the natural […]

Free
Event Series Book Buzz

Book Buzz Book Club

Frizell (Program) Room - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, Canada

Book Buzz meets once a month to discuss a buzz-worthy collection of titles curated by the Perth & District Library. If you are interested in joining one of our book clubs please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGsxVJ0yU9BYM517S1rQF6OTR4KMnn0seXyJ-AD_W3W6LTJA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Game design with Scratch

Frizell (Program) Room - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, Canada

Come learn how to design a game with Scratch! Please bring a laptop if you have one.

Free

Tree Here Now with Robert Cretien

Frizell (Program) Room - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, Canada

Our Perth Trees presents a talk by Robert Cretien, arborist and former supervisor of the Dominion Arboretum, Ottawa. A first step for experiencing the joy of tree watching is to become familiar with common tree traits such as the leaves, flowers, cones, fruit, buds, scars, bark and twig structure. Tree viewing can be as exciting […]

Poetry Writing Workshop with Amanda West Lewis

Frizell (Program) Room - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, Canada

Join Amanda West Lewis for a poetry writing workshop in honour of National Poetry Month. In this collaborative workshop, we’ll start with the writing prompt: “What is your earliest memory?” Memories are made of small moments, so we'll start small and create a series of group poems that are both specific and personal. This will […]

Free

Tech Tutoring with Prashanth

Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott Street, Perth, Ontario, Canada

Register now for one on one lessons to teach you how to use technology such as computers, tablets, mobile phones and email. Bring the device you're wanting to learn how to use.  Tech Tutoring Tuesdays run every Tuesday from 6:00-6:45. RSVP Below to claim your lesson!

Free

Intergenerational Storytime!

Aspira Carolina Retirement Living 12 Alma Street, Perth, Ontario, Canada

Intergenerational Storytime - in partnership with Aspira Carolina Retirement Living The Perth & District Union Public Library is excited to host: Intergenerational Storytime. This program will be offered on selected dates throughout thhe spring and summer and will be held in the main lobby of Aspira Carolina Retirement Living. Parents, grandparents and caregivers are encouraged […]

Indigenous Reads Book Club

Frizell (Program) Room - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, Canada

When: The third Thursday of the month beginning September 21, 5:30 to 7:00 Who: The group is organized by the Lanark County Neighbours for Truth and Reconciliation and is open to anyone. What: To ensure that multiple copies are available, a list of books has been chosen in advance and includes fiction, autobiography and nonfiction […]

Event Series Our Social Club

Canceled Our Social Club

WHO: Our Social Club is for neurodivergent young people from 16 to 30 WHAT: For those who want to make friends while having fun and learning new things.  Each week we schedule an activity while making time for socializing. We have a variety of activities planned, such as improv, music, board games, crafts, movies, story […]

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