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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

Watershed Discovery Day – Storytime!

Crystal Palace 28 Drummond St E, Perth, Ontario, Canada

Join Heidi Saturday morning at the Perth Farmers Market for a special storytime! Listen to stories about fish and ponds and learn some fun songs. This is a free event and all are welcome!

Writing “Found Poems” and Button Pin Making

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

In this crafty afternoon we'll make found poems (also known as blackout poetry) with old literature and custom pins with the library's button maker!

Free

Babytime

Stewart Park 41 Mill Street, Perth, Ontario, Canada

 This program is designed to lay the foundation of early literacy skills. Sing songs, learn rhymes and listen to stories. Infants and toddlers ages 0-18 months are welcome to join. Looks like rain tomorrow so lets meet a the library! Please reserve a free ticket for everyone in your group.

Free

Unicorn Drawing Lab

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

Learn step-by-step how to draw unicorns and other mythological creatures with Sarah!

Free

Knitting Group

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

Enjoy great conversation while you knit! All experience levels welcome. Bring your own knitting project. No registration required. In the event of inclement weather, the knitting group will meet in the Common Room.

Author visit with Bruce Foster and parachute play!

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

Meet author Bruce Foster as he reads a book from his collection Kool Books! Learn more about Bruce here: https://www.mrkool.ca/ After the story enjoy the library's parachute in the classic games of "popcorn!" and "cat and mouse."

Free

DIY Summer 2022 Time Capsules

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

Hold on to some memories from this summer for the future. Write a personalized note to your future self or a loved one, or leave yourself a treasure or trinket for several years down the line. Bury this time capsule in your backyard or stow it under your bed.

Free

End of Summer Party!

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

Go out with BANG at the library's end of summer party! We'll play games, share memories, and say our 'farewell's! Winners of the new bicycles will be drawn at 2pm.

Free
Event Series Summer Sketch Club

Summer Sketch Club

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

Join local artists Meredith Toivanen and Peggy Schenk for this weekly summer sketch club. The group will meet at the library garden every Wednesday at 3 pm. From there, they will travel to different locations around town. Bring your own sketching supplies and portable seat. All skill levels welcome. Children must be accompanied by an […]

Babytime

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

Hybrid Babytime returns Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am in the programming room at the library. This half hour program is designed to introduce new parents and babies to the joy of reading and songs.This program is for children 0-18 months and their caregivers. If you prefer to join in from the comfort of your home sign […]

Free

Babytime

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

Hybrid Babytime returns Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am in the programming room at the library. This half hour program is designed to introduce new parents and babies to the joy of reading and songs.This program is for children 0-18 months and their caregivers. If you prefer to join in from the comfort of your home sign […]

Free
Event Series Knitting Group

Knitting Circle

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

This event is open to all! Come bring your current knitting project and work alongside other creative crafters. This group meets in the Frizell (Program) Room every Wednesday from 10:00-12:30. See you there!

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