Poetry Moment: Reading and Conversation with Jean Van Loon

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

Join author Jean Van Loon for a reading from her poetry book Nuclear Family followed by questions and / or discussion. In Nuclear Family, which opens at the beginning of the nuclear age, violent events, both global and familial, permeate a girl's coming of age in a story of cataclysm and, ultimately, recovery. Discussion may […]

Free

ConnectWell In-Person Income Tax Program

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

ConnectWell Community Health, in partnership with Canada Revenue Agency, is once again offering an in-person income tax program. Drop-ins are welcome here at the library, Mondays, 1-3 pm in March and April. This is a free program for modest income families/persons. Tax filing requests are also being offered over the phone. Call 613-257-7121 or 1-800-667-2617 […]

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

ESL Supports and Resources – Free Information Session

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

Wanting to Improve your English Language Skills? Presentations from TR Leger and the Adult Learning & Training Centre staff will introduce you to opportunities for English Language training and resources for skills building. If you are a Temporary Foreign Worker, Permanent Resident, Refugee or Naturalized Citizen, please join us! Light Refreshments will be served.

Free

Red Dress Day: Community Beading Workshop

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

Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, is observed every year on May 5, and throughout May. In honour of this day, a Community Beading workshop will be held at Perth and District Library on Friday, May 3, 2023 from […]

Free

Babytime at the Maberly Hall

Maberly Community Hall 180 Elphin-Maberly Rd, Maberly, ON, Canada

Guess what? Heidi is bringing Babytime to the Maberly Hall! Drop in on select Tuesday at 10:30am to learn songs, rhymes and meet other parents and caregivers. This program is best suited for children ages 0 -18 months.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens!

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

The library is delighted to supoprt this new group initiated by Oliver. "My name is Oliver, I'm 15 and I have been trying to get a dungeons and dragons game started for a while.Join me at the perth library once a week and play D&D 5e in a classic fantasy world!" The group will meet […]

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

Teen Book Club

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

Love to read and discuss books? Join our monthly teen book club and read a variety of YA books throughout the year. Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at the library. Snacks are provided! If you are interested in joining please email Heidi at htaber@perthunionlibrary.ca

Art Therapy with Una Blumberga

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

Una Blumberga is a Leadership and Development Coach of more than 10 years and Qualified Registered Psychotherapist. Free community event in a safe and confidential space. No previous art experience required. Art supplies will be provided, but bring your own supplies if you like to work with specific materials. Please contact una.therapy@gmail.com to register.

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

An introduction to robotics with LEGO Mindstorms

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

The Library is excited to host Virtual Ventures from Carleton University.The students will build and program their own robots to complete a variety of tasks. This teaches students the basics of block coding and the importance of robotics in everyday life.

Free

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