Perth Union Library

Teen Activity: Make art! Feel good! -with Gabe Thirlwall
2024-07-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Library Garden – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, ON, K7H 1T2, Canada
Teens, we all know how important mental health is, but how can creativity and imagination help us live our daily lives? Join artist Gabe Thirlwall for a workshop on the importance of art and mental health and a fun crafting activity!

Film Club Fridays @ Studio Theatre Perth
2024-08-02, 2024-09-06, 2024-10-04, 2024-11-08 | Studio Theatre Perth, 63 Gore St E, Perth, ON, K7H 1H8, Canada
Screenings are on select Fridays 2pm & 7pm.
Regular film admission at the door is $12 cash (debit or credit).
You can also buy a film pass. Film passes are $50 for 5 films of your choice.
Film Club passes are available for purchase at the box office or at the Perth & District Library (please note that the library only accepts cash or cheque).
To learn what’s playing visit https://studiotheatreperth.com/film-club-fridays/

Film Club Fridays is a fundraiser of the Perth & District Library. Thank you for your support!

Teen Activity: Learn to Crochet
2024-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, 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 bring your own if you would like.
Registration opens July 20 @ 9 am.

Murphy's Point Reptiles
2024-08-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Library Garden – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, ON, K7H 1T2, Canada
If you missed it the first time around, come to see Rachel Needham talk about the Reptiles of Lanark with a special guest, a live Gray Ratsnake!

Lanark Speaks: Featuring Ksenia Knyazeva
2024-08-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Together, Perth & District Union Public Library and Queer Connection Lanark (QCL) are excited to present “Lanark Speaks: Queer Speaker Series.” This series features 2SLGBTQI+ community members and a range of topics: drag, sports, horticulture, comedy, business, and identity. We invite everyone to join us in listening and learning from these speaker’s stories, experiences, talents, and shared wisdom.
Ksenia Knyazeva is the owner of Patriam Coffee in Kingston, Ontario. She is a fun, queer, hardworking business owner who moved to Canada from Eastern Russia all on her own.
This performance is sponsored and made possible through support from Perth & District Community Foundation.
Follow the link to register to view the program live, via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvfuyhqDksHdELtYhUBcQGA3L3iinRApqC

DIY Paper Flower Crafting for Teens
2024-08-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Library Garden – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, ON, K7H 1T2, Canada
Join us to make wonderful, non-perishable bouquet. You can use them to decorate your room, or give them to someone important to you!
Registration opens July 31 @ 9 am.

TEEN ACTIVITY: Short Film Fest
2024-08-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Library Garden – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, ON, K7H 1T2, Canada
Teens! We want your opinions. Join us to watch a series of short films and give your professional opinion on which one you think is the best!
Drop in popcorn provided!

Summer Farewells and Friendship Bracelet Workshop
2024-08-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Library Garden – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, ON, K7H 1T2, Canada
As a symbol of summer 2023, craft and exchange friendship bracelets with your friends! RSVP opens July 31st at 9AM.

End of summer party!
2024-08-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Library Garden – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, ON, K7H 1T2, Canada
Come out to the library for the last TD Summer Reading Club event of the summer! We will draw all winners for prizes, eat cupcakes, listen to music, and (of course) dance!

Teen Book Club
2024-09-10 14:45 - 15:45, 2024-10-08 14:45 - 15:45 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Do you love reading and snacks? Join Teen book club to read, snack and hang out at the library!
email htaber@perthunionlibrary.ca if you would like to join.

Meditation and Associated Practices
2024-09-11 13:30 - 15:00 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Mary Lou Mongeau guides participants through meditation and associated practices, including practical techniques for growth, self healing, becoming aware of our true self, and alignment with the Universal Consciousness.
In a session you might explore

meditation
energy centers
balancing techniques
dreams and synchronicity
journal keeping
an energy perspective on relationships
reactions to a process of change
assuming responsibility

Drop-in sessions. All are welcome!

Orange Shirt Day: Community Beading Workshop
2024-09-24 13:00 - 17:00 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, 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 survivors of residential schools. The Perth & District Library is honoured to support this movement with a community beading workshop led by Shelley Bourgeois.

Participants will learn how to bead an orange shirt pin that they can wear in support of and to spread awareness of Orange Shirt Day. Please note, the beaded pins take 2+ hours to complete.

This program is free and open to 14+. Materials are provided. Bring your own snacks. Bring reading glasses if needed!
Donations are welcome to help cover the cost of supplies.

Please RSVP below.

Orange Shirt Day Storytime
2024-09-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Library Garden – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, ON, K7H 1T2, 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 and has become a symbol of the Every Child Matters movement. On September 30th, we remember and recognize the survivors of residential schools. The Perth & District Union Public Library is honoured to support this movement with a live Storytime in our garden. Francine Desjardins will share stories and songs that celebrate Indigenous culture.
The program will run for 1 hour and starts at 10:30 am.
Registration not required drop in!
If you prefer to join from the comfort of your home, sign up for the Zoom link here.

MICRO:BIT Stem workshop for grades 3-8
2024-10-05 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Sandra Theobald is returning to facilate a wonderful variety of Stem workshops. Each day is a stand alone workshop and you may register for which dates you like.

PA Day program: DIY Sock or Glove Monster!
2024-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Come and create a spooky pal! All supplies will be provided. This program is best suited for ages 6 and up. Please register below.

Candy Sushi Making for Teens!
2024-10-29 14:30 - 15:30 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Try your hand at making candy sushi! All supplies will be provided.
This program is for ages 12 and up.

Our Social Club
2024-11-01 13:30 - 16:30 | Common Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
WHO: Our Social Club is for neurodivergent young people from 16 to 30
WHAT: For those who want to make friends while having fun and learning new things. Each week we schedule an activity while making time for socializing. We have a variety of activities planned, such as improv, music, board games, crafts, movies, story writing, hobby sharing, conversation, journaling, painting, pottery, film-making, movement, community events, and more.
WHEN: We meet every Friday from 1:30 to 4:30pm
WHERE: Perth & District Library

There is no registration fee. There may occasionally be a material fee when we do a special craft.

This week’s activity will be soap-making!

Information

A note on neurodiversity: We define this broadly to include people on the spectrum and those with learning impairments of all types. This includes developmental delays and more. These often go hand in hand and people may have overlapping diagnoses.
Is this group for you? Do you want to meet new people? Can you participate calmly in a small group, either independently or with the help of your support person? Are you between 16 and 30?
Good to know: You are welcome to bring a support person. One-on-one support is not provided.

Our club is peanut, tree nut, and sesame-free.
Masks are optional but encouraged.

Our Social Club
2024-11-08 13:30 - 16:30 | Common Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
WHO: Our Social Club is for neurodivergent young people from 16 to 30
WHAT: For those who want to make friends while having fun and learning new things. Each week we schedule an activity while making time for socializing. We have a variety of activities planned, such as improv, music, board games, crafts, movies, story writing, hobby sharing, conversation, journaling, painting, pottery, film-making, movement, community events, and more.
WHEN: We meet every Friday from 1:30 to 4:30pm
WHERE: Perth & District Library

Please RSVP below.

There is no registration fee. There may occasionally be a material fee when we do a special craft.

This week’s activity will be an intro to drumming!

Information

A note on neurodiversity: We define this broadly to include people on the spectrum and those with learning impairments of all types. This includes developmental delays and more. These often go hand in hand and people may have overlapping diagnoses.
Is this group for you? Do you want to meet new people? Can you participate calmly in a small group, either independently or with the help of your support person? Are you between 16 and 30?
Good to know: You are welcome to bring a support person. One-on-one support is not provided.

Our club is peanut, tree nut, and sesame-free.
Masks are optional but encouraged.

SCRATCH: Stem workshop for grades 3-8
2024-11-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada

Library After Dark with Jeremy Lyall
2024-11-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott Street, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Library After Dark returns to the Perth & District Library on Saturday November 9 with a night of music with accomplished local singer-songwriter Jeremy Lyall.
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 in a unique, alternative space.
“After being hidden away for too long, it’s time to let these songs of mine out into the light of day for Library After Dark,” said Jeremy Lyall. “Along with fellow musicians Kalil Bailey and Isaac Matthews, we’ve been cooking them up in the kitchen and look forward to playing them for you this November 9, along with some selected covers, at the Perth & District Library. These songs come of a youth growing up on an apple farm, a career in film production, and a life interested in what lies buried and hidden in us and in the world. They offer a lyrical glimpse of some of the things found, felt, and experienced along the way. The distinct musical voices of Kalil’s percussion and Isaac’s guitar have given them a groove and feel that has me very excited to announce our forthcoming album for the new year”.
Doors open at 7:00 pm and music starts at 7:30 pm, so there is plenty of time to grab a bite at your favorite downtown restaurant before or after the show. You can also enjoy a beverage from the cash bar at the library during the show.
Tickets are $30 and available for purchase here in advance or at the door.
