Teen Book Club
2024-09-10 14:45 - 15:45 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Knitting Circle
2024-06-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, 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 10:00-12:00.
See you there!

Empowered Living - A Holistic Program for Living Well with Chronic Pain
2025-01-15 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-02-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Common Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
This 8-week program combines chronic pain education, movement, mindfulness, and recreation practices, and a supportive group environment to empower participants to better understand and manage their pain. Each session builds on the previous one, offering tools and strategies for fostering resilience, improving body awareness, and developing a balanced approach to well-being.
This 8-week program is offered in partnership with the Perth Family Health Team. Space is limited; to register, please contact info@perthfht.ca.

ConnectWell Volunteer Income Tax Program
2025-03-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott Street, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
ConnectWell Community Health, in partnership with Canada Revenue Agency, is once again offering an in-person, volunteer income tax program. Drop-ins are welcome here at the library, Mondays, 1-3 pm and Wednesdays, 4-6 pm in March and April. This is a free program for modest income families/persons. Tax filing requests are also being offered over the phone. Call 613-257-7121 or 1-800-667-2617 Ext. 3105.

Film Club Fridays @ Studio Theatre Perth
2025-03-07 | 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!

Storytime with Heidi at the Library
2025-02-14 10:30 - 11:00 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Join Heidi on Friday mornings for stories, songs and rhymes. This program is best suited for children ages 0-5 and takes place at the Perth Union Library.
Please plan to stay and play after the program.

Seed Starting with Joanna Kowalczyk
2025-03-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Join Joanna Kowalczyk for an interactive workshop on seed starting. We will talk about seed selection, timing and all necessary equipment to successfully start plants for your 2025 garden. Bring your questions for this season and reflections from 2024.
Joanna has been gardening and working in the field of horticulture for two decades. She has a passion for growing plants and empowering others to connect to their spaces and become successful gardeners.

RSVP Below

Take Your Best Shot: Nature Photography With Your Smart Phone
2025-03-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Common Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Learn simple hands on techniques to elevate your camera skills.
For kids 6-12 and caretaker team (parents, grandparents, sitters etc)

Library themed BINGO tournament!
2025-03-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Come play bingo featuring library themes. We will play 3 rounds and are excited to have The Rideau Candy Shoppe as a sponser for the prizes!
For an extra chance to win wear a tropical inspired outfit!
Best suited for ages 6+ (reading skills necessary)
Registration opens Monday, Febraury 10 at 9:00am

Musical Pathways to Wellness
2025-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Common Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
This 6-week therapeutic recreational program is designed to boost social connection, mental well-being, light physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and emotional health—all while having fun! The program will also include gentle movement to help participants stay active and engaged.
If you’re looking to improve emotional health and reduce social isolation, this program is perfect for you. Through the power of music, participants will discover how it can elevate mood, inspire movement, spark creativity, and enhance overall well-being. You’ll experience firsthand how music can connect us all and promote an active, engaged lifestyle.
This 6-week program is offered in partnership with the Perth Family Health Team. Space is limited; to register, please contact info@perthfht.ca.

Babytime at the library
2025-03-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies from birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers. Drop-in. No registration required. Babytime is a wonderful way for you to bond with your little one through rhymes, stories and play time. It’s also a great way to meet other new parents!
This is a drop-in program. Newborn to 18 months. Spaces are limited. Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to secure a spot.

Celebrate Piggy & Elephant!
2025-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Piggy & Elephant deserve a celebration! Visit the library to hear some of your favourite stories, play games and do crafts. There may also be a treat to share!
Registration opens Febraury 10 at 9:00am.

Readalikes Book Club
2024-09-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Readalikes is a staff-led book club that reads a variety of titles, curated largely from the library’s own Book Club in a Bag collection.
Readalikes is currently at capacity. If you are interested in joining one of our book clubs please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGsxVJ0yU9BYM517S1rQF6OTR4KMnn0seXyJ-AD_W3W6LTJA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Indigenous Reads Book Club
2025-01-14 19:00 - 20:30 | St. James Anglican Church, 12 Harvey St, Perth, ON, K7H 1W4, Canada
When: The 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7-8:30 pm. Current session runs until June 2025.
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 books by Katherena Vermette, Thomas King, Cherie Dimaline, Thomson Highway, Tanya Tagaq, Maria Campbell, Art Manuel and Leanne Betasamosake Simpson.
How: To join, please email Emily – efournier@perthunionlibrary.ca

Sumo-bot Competition with STEAMPUNK Robotics Education Inc. Ages 9-13
2025-03-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Common Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Try your hand at building a sumo-bot with Lego Spike sets and have some fun competing against other teams. Robot-sumo is a sport in which two robots attempt to push each other out of a circle (in a similar fashion to the sport of sumo). Each team will have their own table with a Lego Spike kit, a laptop and instructions to build and code a sumo-bot. Our awesome STEM programmer will be at hand to help with the building and the coding. Afterwards, we will pit the sumo-bots against each other and we will declare a winner!
Participants are asked to please bring a snack
Registration will open Monday February,10 at 9am.
Many thanks to the Elizabeth Kelly Foundation & Lanark County for their generous financial support of this program.

Make your own Diorama - with inspiration from the artist Mano Kellner
2025-03-12 13:30 - 14:30 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Get creative by making a magical, mysterious diorama!
All supplies will be provided.This workshop is best suited for children ages 6+ Please wear clothing suitable for painting.
Registration opens Febrauary 10 at 9:00am

Meditation and Associated Practices
2025-01-15 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!

'What Dewey Read Next?' Book Club
2024-10-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Common Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
What Dewey Read Next? is a new book club that meets at the library on the second Wednesday of each month, October-June, 5-6 pm. This book club is volunteer-facilitated. The theme of this year’s reading roster is ‘something on your TBR (To Be Read) shelf.’ The Dewey Book Club is currently accepting new members!
If you are interested in joining one of our book clubs please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGsxVJ0yU9BYM517S1rQF6OTR4KMnn0seXyJ-AD_W3W6LTJA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Lego Lounge
2025-03-13 10:00 - 23:30 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Drop by our programming room and use the libraries large collection of Lego to build a masterpiece!
Drop in no registration required.

Meet the Keepers
2025-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
The Keepers Wildlife Rescue centre was founded by Kyle Lawrie and Janie Cyr in October 2016 to fulfill their dream of rescuing wildlife and educating the public across Canada. They will be visiting the library on Thursday, March 13th at 1:00 pm they will be bringing a variety of small and medium animals such as chinchilla, tarantula, parrot, rabbit, 4ft snake, fox, and tortoise.

Registration opens February 10 at 9:00am

Book Buzz Book Club
2024-09-12 17:45 - 18:45 | Common Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Book Buzz is a volunteer-led book club that reads a variety of titles, curated largely from the library’s own Book Club in a Bag collection.
If you are interested in joining one of our book clubs please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGsxVJ0yU9BYM517S1rQF6OTR4KMnn0seXyJ-AD_W3W6LTJA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Miss Minoes: movie afternoon
2025-03-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Come enjoy a movie on a big screen, Free popcorn will be provided. This film has a PG rating.
Registration opens on February 10 at 9:00am

Sound Somatics & Grief Work
2025-03-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Frizell (Program) Room – Perth & District Union Public Library, 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1T2, Canada
Lean into your grief with grief companion Laurie Clark.
Contact Laurie Somaticgriefwork@gmail.com or 613-772-0007 to register. http://somaticgriefwork.com/
