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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

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 […]

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

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

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