Technical issue alert: access to Libby has been restored but there remains issues with accessing some other online resources. Thank you for your patience as we continue working on a solution!
Technical issue alert: access to Libby has been restored but there remains issues with accessing some other online resources. Thank you for your patience as we continue working on a solution!
Town of Perth Museum and Library Parking Lots are closed for 4-5 weeks for repaving starting October 15, 2024. Details
Town of Perth Museum and Library Parking Lots are closed for 4-5 weeks for repaving starting October 15, 2024. Details
Perth & District Library

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Featured Featured Event Series Lanark Speaks: Queer Speaker Series

Lanark Speaks: Featuring Tamara Lopez

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

Together, Perth & District Union Public Library and Queer Connection Lanark (QCL) are excited to present "Lanark Speaks: Queer Speaker Series." This series features 2SLGBTQI+ community members and a range of topics: drag, sports, horticulture, comedy, business, and identity. We invite everyone to join us in listening and learning from these speaker’s stories, experiences, talents, […]

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 the fall and winter and will be held in the main lobby of Aspira Carolina Retirement Living. Parents, grandparents and caregivers are encouraged […]

Featured Featured

Tech Playground with Virtual Ventures Grades 3-5

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

Grades 3 - 5 Discover the science behind natural disates and structural engineerng by coding your own EARTHQUAKE simulator!

Free

Teen Activity: Origami Crane Mobiles

Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MT, Canada

Teens! Join us to learn how to make a great piece of room decor: a hanging origami crane mobile! We will learn how to make origami cranes, and then use them to create a whimsical and aesthetic hanging decoration. Registration begins on July 3 at 9 am.

Free

Clay Castle: A Plasticine and Poetry Workshop with Poet Sarah Emtage

Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MT, Canada

Sculptor and poet, Sarah Emtage, will demonstrate the basics of making shapes with plasticine and lead the class in using those shapes to create castles. She will also perform some of her own poetry and guide those who are interested in writing short poems of their own.

Free

Stellar Salt Painting

Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MT, Canada

Join us to make art pieces using watercolour paints and salt to create a starry-sky effect. Registration opens on July 3, 2024!

Free
Featured Featured

Tech Playground with Virtual Ventures Grades 6-8

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

Grades 6 - 8 Investigate Mars rover technology by assembling and coding Lego Spike Rover to navigate a simulated Martian terrain.

Free

Teen Activity: Calm and Relaxation with Calligraphy and Drawing

Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MT, Canada

People have been using calligraphy for thousands of years as an outlet for creativity and beauty. It is also extremely relaxing. Join us at the library to practice the ancient art of calligraphy and relax and concentrate on making something beautiful! Registration opens on July 20 @ 9 am.  

Free

Make your own Aurora Borealis!

Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MT, Canada

We've had beautiful Aurora Borealis Sightings this Spring! Let's make our own by using a chalk pastel technique to create an art piece inspired by Aurora Borealis! Registration opens on July 3.

Free

Tie-Dye Fun Fest (Bring Your Own T-Shirt)

Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MT, Canada

Join us at the library to make your own Tie-Dye Shirt! We ask that you bring your own white t-shirt to tie-dye, but dye and all other materials will be supplied. Registration for this event will open on July 3rd at 9 am!

Free

Guitar Repair Clinic

Join Driftin' Doug for this interactive Guitar Repair Clinic. Bring your guitar! Drop-in.

Want to pitch a program or event at the library? Fill out the form here:  https://www.perthunionlibrary.ca/pitch-a-program/
Looking for our weekly tech tutoring? Register here: https://perthunionlibrary.setmore.com/