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

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.

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

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

Fairy Dance in the Library Garden

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

Come out to the library garden for the Summer Fairy Ball! As always, dressing up is encouraged! *Cue the whimsical music...*

Free

DIY Egg Carton Fairy Houses

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

Craft some teeny tiny fairy houses with various materials and egg cartons. These make a very unique display piece for summer and fall! "I do believe in fairies. I do! I do!" -Peter Pan

Free

Painting Wooden Ornaments

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

Decorate wooden 'cookies' to hang indoors, outdoors on a tree, or save them for the holidays!

Free

DIY Leaf and Flower Crowns

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

Craft a lovely leaf or flower crown for your fairy attire and hold onto it for the end of the week... the fairy ball is coming up!

Free

Perth Library’s Kids Got Talent: Open Stage and Mic!

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

Come out to the library garden for open stage and mic afternoon! All are welcome. Show us your ultra cool dance moves, a song you've been practicing, a magic trick, or knock our socks off with some comedy! Please RSVP if you'd like to perform. Note: there's no Simon Cowell present.

Free

The Music of Nature Hunt

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

Trek through the library and surrounding area (library garden) to identify naturally occurring beats, rhythms, and melodies. Each child gets a notepad to record their observations during this investigation!

Free

DIY Rain Sticks

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

Create your own musical instrument (rain stick) to take home! Choose between different materials to create different sounds and decorate the outside of your instrument.

Free

Song Writing Challenge with Kalil Bailey!

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

Learn about the art of songwriting with local musician, Kalil Bailey. Practice with bongo drums, ukuleles, guitars, and more!

Free

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