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Where Fact Meets Fiction

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

In this lively presentation by author Laurie Ness Gordon, participants will learn the benefits of historical fiction and how fictitious characters are woven into real events to create an engaging narrative. Meet two characters from Finding Home. Sarah, a servant orphaned by cholera in London in 1869 desperately seeks her family. Richard, the disgraced son […]

Free
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Orange Shirt Day Storytime

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

When Phyllis Webstad went to St. Joseph’s Residential School for the first time, she took with her a shiny new orange shirt that her grandmother bought for her. That shirt was taken away and never returned and has become a symbol of the Every Child Matters movement. On September 30th, we remember and recognize the survivors of […]

Film Club Fridays @ Studio Theatre Perth

Studio Theatre Perth 63 Gore St E, Perth, ON, Canada

Screenings are on select Fridays 2pm & 7pm. Regular film admission at the door is $12  cash (debit or credit). You can also buy a film pass. Film passes are $50 for 5 films of your choice. Film Club passes are available for purchase at the box office or at the Perth & District Library (please note that the […]

MICRO:BIT Stem workshop for grades 3-8

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

Sandra Theobald is returning to facilate a wonderful variety of Stem workshops. Each day is a stand alone workshop and you may register for which dates you like.  

Free
Event Series Readalikes Book Club

Readalikes Book Club

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

Readalikes is a staff-led book club that reads a variety of titles, curated largely from the library's own Book Club in a Bag collection. Readalikes is currently at capacity. 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

Event Series What Dewey Read Next?

‘What Dewey Read Next?’ Book Club

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

What Dewey Read Next? is a new book club that meets at the library on the second Wednesday of each month, October-June, 5-6 pm. This book club is volunteer-facilitated. The theme of this year's reading roster is 'something on your TBR (To Be Read) shelf.' The Dewey Book Club is currently accepting new members! If you are interested […]

Event Series Book Buzz

Book Buzz Book Club

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

Book Buzz is a volunteer-led book club that reads a variety of titles, curated largely from the library's own Book Club in a Bag collection. 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

MICRO:BIT Stem workshop for grades 3-8

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

Sandra Theobald is returning to facilate a wonderful variety of Stem workshops. Each day is a stand alone workshop and you may register for which dates you like.  

Free
Event Series Gather & Connect

Gather & Connect

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

Come enjoy our beautiful programming room on Friday mornings when Storytime is offsite. Bring a game or toy to share. This is an unsupervised space and parent & caregivers must remain with thier children at all times.  

Event Series Intergenerational Storytime

Intergenerational Storytime

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

Parents, grandparents and caregivers are encouraged to bring their children and grandchildren to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with residents from the retirement community, hosted by the library’s Children’s Librarian. This program is best suited for children ages 18 months – 5 years. Drop in all welcome!

PA Day program: DIY Sock or Glove Monster!

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

Come and create a spooky pal! All supplies will be provided. This program is best suited for ages 6 and up. Please register below.

Free

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