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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

Murphy’s Point Snakes: Wonderful Reptiles

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

Join Chief Park Naturalist Rachel Needham from Murphy's Point Provincial Park to learn about the snakes and turtles that call Lanark County home. Rachel will also be bringing a special guest to the library, a live Gray Ratsnake!

Free

Turtle Tales: Crafting Egg Carton Critters

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

Come make some craft critter friends at the Library! All supplies will be provided. Registration Opens June 22.

Free

Galactic Creations: Crafting Cardboard Aliens

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

Come build some extraterrestrial friends at the library! We will paint, cut, and craft our own aliens. Registration will begin on June 22 at 9 am.

Free

Friends of the Library Book Sale!

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

The Friends of the Perth & District Library present their annual Book Sale! All sales by donation with proceeds to the Perth & District Library.

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 […]

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

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

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