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Celebrate the third annual I Read Canadian Day on November 2,2022 at the Perth & District Union Public Library. Meet renowned Canadian local author Amanda West Lewis who will visit and share a presentation followed by a discussion. I Read Canadian Day is a national day of celebration of Canadian books for young people. This […]
Library After Dark returns to the Perth & District Library on Saturday November 5 with a night of music with acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Suzie Ungerleider. Library After Dark is a special fundraising concert series held at the Perth & District Library, and offers a chance for people who love music to see top notch artists […]
Author Talk with Helen Forsey: Introduction by Calvin Neufeld Tuesday, November 7th from 3:00-4:00 pm in the Program Room on the second floor. Helen Forsey is a writer and activist who grew up in a political family in Ottawa. After studying agriculture at McGill, she worked for 18 years in international co-operation and popular education […]
The deeper one loves, the deeper one grieves. This 7 week Bereavement Support Circle Session is for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Do you feel alone? Uncomfortable talking with your friends or relatives? With us, you can freely share your experience and feelings, be heard and be supported. For more […]
Come enjoy a cozy seasonal story during this special evening program! Parents and caregivers are welcome. Please wear your jammies if you like. DROP IN! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Join us Thursday, December 15th for a fireplace side performance of the Holiday classic "A Christmas Carol" with actor David Bird. Bring the whole family and enjoy the classic story in a cozy environment. This special event will run from 6-7:30pm. Drop in, no registration required, this is a free event!
Come do your Holiday wrapping while watching festive films and drinking hot chocolate! Bring your gifts and wrapping supplies and turn this tedious chore into a cozy morning out (away from prying eyes!). Drop in! No registration required. From 10:00 until 2:00.
No one had ever seen anything like it. Nor would anyone again, until 1945 when an atomic bomb nicknamed "Little Boy" was dropped on Hiroshima. When the munitions ship Mont-Blanc suddenly exploded in Halifax Harbour on December 6, 1917, the 2.9 kiloton blast instantly incinerated the ship and vaporized everything near it, causing a swath of death and […]
Rideau Community Health Services will be offering a free, guided Mediation Group to support relaxation and emotional wellness! There are 10 spaces per session so register now by calling Rideau Community Health Services at 613-283-1952 ext 286
Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Since 1999, thousands of schools, libraries, literacy organizations and other community groups have taken part in the initiative. Stop by the library to pick up a free family tree template […]
Bereavement Workshop 9 week series Led by Suzanne Ritchie Fridays from February 3-March 31 1:00-3:00 pm The Common Room RSVP by emailing finalkindness@gmail.com
Bereavement Workshop 9 week series Led by Suzanne Ritchie Fridays from February 3-March 31 1:00-3:00 pm The Common Room RSVP by emailing finalkindness@gmail.com