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  • Sumo-bot Competition with STEAMPUNK Robotics Education Inc. Ages 9-13

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

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  • Make your own Diorama – with inspiration from the artist Mano Kellner

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

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  • Lego Lounge

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

    Drop by our programming room and use the libraries large collection of Lego to build a masterpiece! Drop in no registration required.

  • Collage Workshop for Youth – with Maybe!

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

    Collage : an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surfacecut pictures from magazines to make a collage Come hang out and make cool stuff! All supplies and snacks will be provided. The library is a safe space for all. "Safer Together is an advocacy based volunteer group based […]

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  • Collage Workshop for Youth – with Maybe!

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

    Collage : an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surfacecut pictures from magazines to make a collage Come hang out and make cool stuff! All supplies and snacks will be provided. The library is a safe space for all. "Safer Together is an advocacy based volunteer group based […]

    Free

  • PA Day at the library

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

    Visit the second floor programming room for some self directed fun! There will be Lego, a marble run, dominos to build with, puzzles and colouring galore!   Drop in! Children under the age of 10 require adult supervision.

  • Sumo-bot Competition with STEAMPUNK Robotics Education Inc. Ages 9-13

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

    Free

  • Terrariums with Rideau Eco Literacy

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

    We will be building closed terrariums with locally sourced and recycled items. We will start with the water cycle and why this will be a self-sustaining environment. Then we will hunt around outdoors for hardscape, rocks, mosses, and the perfect plants to feature in our mini-world. It is the perfect combination of outside exploration, artistry, […]

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  • Ojo de Dios Craft

    Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MT, Canada

    Create your own Ojo de Dios and discover how this woven tradition symbolizes the power of seeing and understanding beyond our physical world for Indigenous Peoples of Mexico. This craft is suitable for ages 5-12, but youth of all ages are welcome! Craft will take place in the library garden (or inside, weather depending). This […]

  • Day of the Dead Mask Craft

    Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MT, Canada

    Create your own “Day of the Dead” mask and learn about the way Mexican ancestors are remembered and celebrated. This craft is suitable for ages 5-12, but youth of all ages are welcome! This craft will take place in the Library Garden (or inside, weather depending). This is a drop-in event, so no registration is […]

  • LEGO Robotics: Sumo-Bot Competition

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

    Have you ever wanted to build and code your own robot? Have you ever wanted to see it battle to the end with another bot? Join us to learn to build a Sumobot with LEGO Spike and program it with beginner-friendly coding, and put your creativity to the test! It’s battle time! Flippers and pushers are […]

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  • Story & Craft: “Eyes that Speak to the Stars” by Joanna Ho and Paper Cup Dragon Craft

    Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MT, Canada

    To kickoff our summer series “Story & Craft”, Rory will read “Eyes that Speak to the Stars” by Joanna Ho, along with a couple of other books highlighting Chinese culture. Kids will additionally create their own paper cup dragon. This craft is suitable for ages 5-12, but youth of all ages are welcome! This event […]

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