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Listen to "Hey Grandude" by Paul McCartney and make some homemade postcards. RSVP opens July 24th at 9AM!
Babytime returns Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am in beautiful Stewart Park. We will meet across from the Mill Street playground.In case of Inclement weather we will meet in the children's area of the library. Watch our social media for updates. This half hour program is designed to introduce new parents and babies to the joy of […]
Have you ever seen an old manuscript with a decorated letter at the start? That’s an“Illuminated Letter” and you can learn how create your own! The “Illuminated Letters” workshop focuses on recreating 15th century letter shapes that were used in manuscripts during the Italian Renaissance. Before the invention of the computer, these letters were used widely […]
Have you ever wanted to paint in 3D? Sounds impossible, right? JB Arts bring this impossible craft to reality. Check it out! This workshop is for children and teens and there is a cost of $25.00 that can be paid in cash on the day of the event.
Join local artists Meredith Toivanen and Peggy Schenk for this weekly summer sketch club. Bring your own sketching supplies and portable seat. All skill levels welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. August 2nd Meeting Place: Algonquin College parking lot 6-8pm Inclement weather location is the atrium at Code's Mill.
Come to the library for an afternoon glow dance party. Wear white, neon colours, and glow bracelets for best effects! ;) RSVP opens July 24 at 9am
Each day is a stand alone workshop At Lego Robotics camp, participants use LEGO Spike sets to build a robot that can complete a challenge (move items, complete a maze, race) or compete against other participants’ sumo-bot creations. Then, using laptops and Scratch they code their robots and compete, then solve structural and programming challenges. […]
Babytime returns Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am in beautiful Stewart Park. We will meet across from the Mill Street playground.In case of Inclement weather we will meet in the children's area of the library. Watch our social media for updates. This half hour program is designed to introduce new parents and babies to the joy of […]
Pair up and challenge other teams to spikeball in a mini-tournament. Winner gets a prize! RSVP opens July 24 at 9AM.
Each day is a stand alone workshop 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 […]
Craft secret agent decoding devices and test your skills in the 'laser' maze! RSVP opens July 24th at 9AM.
Join local artists Meredith Toivanen and Peggy Schenk for this weekly summer sketch club. Bring your own sketching supplies and portable seat. All skill levels welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. August 9th Meeting Place: Elmwood Cemetery entrance 6-8pm Inclement weather location is the atrium at Code's Mill.
Each day is a stand alone workshop At Lego Robotics camp, participants use LEGO Spike sets to build a robot that can complete a challenge (move items, complete a maze, race) or compete against other participants’ sumo-bot creations. Then, using laptops and Scratch they code their robots and compete, then solve structural and programming challenges. […]
Draw inspiration from the prompt "007's Spy Hideout" and get building, LEGO masters! RSVP opens July 24th at 9AM.
Each day is a stand alone workshop At Lego Robotics camp, participants use LEGO Spike sets to build a robot that can complete a challenge (move items, complete a maze, race) or compete against other participants’ sumo-bot creations. Then, using laptops and Scratch they code their robots and compete, then solve structural and programming challenges. […]
Each day is a stand alone workshop 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 […]
Join Heidi at the Perth Farmers Market for some stories, songs and rhymes about that celebrate our watershed. Suitable for all ages!
Yes octopuses dream, but even more exciting is how they change colour during their dreams. This adaption of colour changing leads to an exploration of other adaptations in the natural world. Learners will pick their favourite adaptations to create their own creatures. RSVP opens on July 31 at 9AM!
Babytime returns Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am in beautiful Stewart Park. We will meet across from the Mill Street playground.In case of Inclement weather we will meet in the children's area of the library. Watch our social media for updates. This half hour program is designed to introduce new parents and babies to the joy of […]
Craft a super cute lizard keychain in the Perth Library Garden! RSVP opens July 31st at 9AM.
Register now for one on one lessons to teach you how to use technology such as computers, tablets, mobile phones and email. Bring the device you're wanting to learn how to use. Tech Tutoring Tuesdays run every other Tuesday from 6:00-6:45. RSVP Below to claim your lesson!
Design and create silly, cute, or crazy sock puppets! RSVP opens July 31 at 9AM.
Join local artists Meredith Toivanen and Peggy Schenk for this weekly summer sketch club. Bring your own sketching supplies and portable seat. All skill levels welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. August 16th Meeting Place: Inga-Va House 66 Craig St 6-8pm Inclement weather location is the atrium at Code's Mill.
Wind down at the library with the 2023 Kids' Short Film Festival! We will watch short movies, eat popcorn, and discuss. RSVP opens July 31 at 9AM!
Seed Collecting With Judy Wall What Judy will cover: What seeds will or will not come true to their parentage. When and how to properly collect seeds. How to dry seeds, determine when they are dry enough to package. How to package and store seeds properly. Hands-on demonstrations with actual seeds And much more! Thursday […]
Teamwork is dream work in this fun class where one adult and one child pairs turn ordinary plastic switch plates into miniature works of art using alcohol ink and brilliant colour. Each pair should bring 2-3 switch plates from your home, or purchase new ones at any hardware store. (must be plastic, not nylon or metal). […]
Listen to "The Kissing Hand" by Audrey Penn and paint stones to keep as courage keepsakes for back to school. RSVP opens July 31st at 9PM!
Babytime returns Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am in beautiful Stewart Park. We will meet across from the Mill Street playground.In case of Inclement weather we will meet in the children's area of the library. Watch our social media for updates. This half hour program is designed to introduce new parents and babies to the joy of […]
Craft some super handy phone straps for back to school in the Library Garden! RSVP opens July 31st at 9AM.
Register now for one on one lessons to teach you how to use technology such as computers, tablets, mobile phones and email. Bring the device you're wanting to learn how to use. Tech Tutoring Tuesdays run every other Tuesday from 6:00-6:45. RSVP Below to claim your lesson!
As a symbol of summer 2023, craft and exchange friendship bracelets with your friends! RSVP opens July 31st at 9AM. "So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it, you've got no reason to be afraid ... " (Taylor Swift)
Join local artists Meredith Toivanen and Peggy Schenk for this weekly summer sketch club. Bring your own sketching supplies and portable seat. All skill levels welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. August 23rd Meeting Place: behind Coutts Coffee 6-8pm Inclement weather location is the atrium at Code's Mill.
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! Drop in event. All are welcome!
Register now for one on one lessons to teach you how to use technology such as computers, tablets, mobile phones and email. Bring the device you're wanting to learn how to use. Tech Tutoring Tuesdays run every other Tuesday from 6:00-6:45. RSVP Below to claim your lesson!
Join local artists Meredith Toivanen and Peggy Schenk for this weekly summer sketch club. Bring your own sketching supplies and portable seat. All skill levels welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. August 30th Meeting Place: Matheson House Museum Garden 6-8pm Inclement weather location is the atrium at Code's Mill.
