• Storytime with Heidi at the Library

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

  • Art of Writing workshop: Leaving Room for the Illustrator in Picture Book Writing with Laura Piggott

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

    Almonte Readers & Writers is pleased to present the June series of Art of Writing workshops and courses exploring aspects of creative and technical skills development in literary arts, offered as part of the 2025 Lanark Lit Festival of Writing. Although they may seem simple, picture books are often one of the most complicated genres […]

  • Readalikes Book Club

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

  • Mentorship Drop-In Session

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

    Want to learn more about the services in your community and see how you can have a positive impact?  Join us for an informative evening all about mentorship, community, and connection! Drop by and learn about: The LIP- Lanark & Renfrew Mentorship Program – how newcomers and mentors can get involved Settlement & Community Connection […]

  • Indigenous Reads Book Club

    St. James Anglican Church 12 Harvey St, Perth, ON, 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 […]

  • Knitting Circle

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

  • ‘What Dewey Read Next?’ Book Club

    Common Room - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, 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 […]

  • Postponed Bereavement Circle with Laurie Lynn Clark

    Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott Street, Perth, Ontario, Canada

    Lean into your grief in this 8 week session with bereavement companion Laurie Clark. Registration and a preliminary online consultation is required before attending. Laurie asks participants to attend all eight sessions of the program to ensure the best possible group dynamic. Spaces are available. Contact Laurie Somaticgriefwork@gmail.com or 613-772-0007 to register. http://somaticgriefwork.com/ In partnership […]

  • Telling it Like it Is: Non-Fiction for Young Writers

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

    In partnership with Almonte Readers & Writers. This is a free 2-part workshop for young writers aged 12-18 years old led by Krista Foss. Pre-registration is required. For more information: https://www.almontereadersandwriters.org/events/youth-non-fiction-workshop-2025-1

  • Book Buzz Book Club

    Common Room - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, 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

  • Knitting Circle

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

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