Orange Shirt Day: Community Beading Workshop

Frizell (Program) Room - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, 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. It has become a symbol of the Every Child Matters movement. On September 30th, we remember and recognize the […]

Free

Seed Collecting with Judy Wall

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

Join master gardener Judy Wall for an interactive workshop on seed collecting. Judy owned and operated a gardening business for 20 years just outside Perth called Rock Wall Gardens and has been a member of the Lanark County Master Gardeners for over 20 years!  Judy will discuss: What seeds will or will not come true […]

Free

Story & Craft: “POKO and the Drum” by Matthew Forsythe & Mushroom Craft

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

Join us for our very last Story & Craft of the summer! We will be reading "Poko and the Drum" by Matthew Forsythe and then we will make our very own cardboard mushrooms. Registration opens July 31.

Free

Teen Activity: Learn to Crochet

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

Crocheting. In my personal opinion, it is one of the great joys of life. And so useful! learn how to make yourself hats, scarves, etc. The world of crocheting is truly your oyster. Come to the library to learn how to crochet with Rhiannon. Yarn and crochet hooks will be provided but feel free to […]

Free

General Computer Course with ALTC

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

General Computer Course presented by the Adult Learning & Training Centre Operating System Fundamentals, Browser Features File Management & Storage Solutions, Safety & Security Virtual Platforms, Email Tools & Techniques For more information or to register: (613)-284-2121 info@altclanark.com www.altclanark.com

Event Series Teen Destress

Teen Destress

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

Stop by the library after your exams to relax and unwind. There will be activities and snacks available. June 20 - 26, 10:00- 1:00pm. Parker the therapy dog will be visiting on Monday June, 24th at 10:30.

Event Series Mobile Plus Training

Mobile Plus Training with ALTC

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

Join Tracey from ALTC for this 11 week course that covers a variety of topics! TO REGISTER: phone: (613) 284-2121 email: info@altclanark.com website: www.altclanark.com

Yarn Swap

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

In place of our regular knitting group this week, we are hosting a yarn swap! Bring your unused and excess yarn to share with our community of knitters. Please label the yarn with weight and material in advance. No registration required.    

Tech Playground

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

Join Carleton University's Virtual Ventures and embark on a creative coding adventure and ignite curiosity as you explore different tech centres.

Free

Teen Book Club

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

Love to read and discuss books? Join our monthly teen book club and read a variety of YA books throughout the year. Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at the library. Snacks are provided! If you are interested in joining please email Heidi at htaber@perthunionlibrary.ca

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 […]

An introduction to robotics with LEGO Mindstorms

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

The Library is excited to host Virtual Ventures from Carleton University.The students will build and program their own robots to complete a variety of tasks. This teaches students the basics of block coding and the importance of robotics in everyday life.

Free

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