Programs & Events
Story & Craft: “Fluffles: The Brave Koala” by V. Murrow & R. Quiqi and Animal Suncatcher Craft
Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MT, CanadaJoin Rory as she reads “Fluffles: The Brave Koala” by Vita Murrow and Rachel Quiqi and other books set in Australia. Kids will additionally create their own Australian native animal […]
Storytime with Heidi in Stewart Park
Stewart Park 41 Mill Street, Perth, Ontario, CanadaJoin Heidi Tuesday mornings for stories,songs and rhymes.This program is best suited for children ages 0-6 and takes place in Stewart Park. Please bring a blanket to sit on and […]
Wetlands are Water Wonders- Get to know Your Local Ecology Superhero!
Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott Street, Perth, Ontario, CanadaLearn about Wetland’s water cleaning powers and use some of those strategies to become Eco-Sidekick in the battle for Earth’s Future! If the forests are the lungs of the planet, […]
Seashell Necklace Craft
Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MT, CanadaCreate your very own seashell necklace! This craft is suitable for youth ages 8-13 and requires fine motor skills. This event will take place in the library garden (or inside, […]
LEGO Lounge
Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MT, CanadaLet your imagination run wild and build something fun using the library’s extensive LEGO collection. This event will take place in the library garden (or inside, weather depending). This is […]
Magic Show with John Pert
Frizell (Program) Room - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, Ontario, CanadaDo you love knock-your-socks-off magic and silliness? You will love John. Join us in the Marguerite Frizell Program Room for an afternoon of fun! RSVP required
Story & Craft: “On the Trap Line” by D. A. Robertson & J. Flett and Magnetic Fish Craft
Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MT, CanadaJoin Rory as she reads “On the Trapline” by David A. Robertson and Julie Flett, as well as other stories about local Indigenous culture. Kids will create their own magnetic […]
Beaded Bracelets Craft
Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MT, CanadaLearn about the Indigenous practice of beading while creating your own beaded bracelet. This craft is suitable for youth ages 8-13 and requires fine motor skills. This event will take […]
Dot Art Craft
Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MT, CanadaLearn about and create traditional Indigenous dot art and explore the role art plays in Indigenous cultures. The craft is suitable for kids aged 5-12, but youth of all ages […]
Metis Music and Dance Workshop
Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MT, CanadaParticipate & learn about Metis music, dance and culture. Please wear comfortable shoes. Please reserve a free ticket below.
Story & Craft: “Jungle Drums” by Graeme Base and Lion Collage Craft
Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MT, CanadaJoin Rory as she reads “Jungle Drums” by Graeme Base, a book set in the African Jungle. Rory will additionally read a couple of other books based on African culture. […]
Sock Puppet Bird- Public Service Announcements
Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott Street, Perth, Ontario, CanadaTo further learn about the bird puppet that we created in the earlier workshop, we will have a professional puppeteer join us. He is also a bird expert. He will […]
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Pen Pals
Sign up to get paired up with a local pen pal! Letters are exchanged through the library, so addresses are not shared, only fun!
Owl Tutoring
Owls Tutoring offers free one-on-one homework help for children in Junior Kindergarten-Grade 8. Sessions run on weekdays after school and this year, we’re expanding to Saturdays! Registration is required. Contact Heidi for details.
Daycare Delivery
Perth Library Early Years (PLEY) Bags of children’s books are distributed to area playgroups in partnership with CROW.
Bags of books are delivered to Home Childcare Providers on a monthly basis.
Class Visits
Let the library come to you! We’re happy to make a personal visit to your class to chat about what the library has to offer, all the latest programs and books, and to answer any questions your students may have! Get in touch and we can make sure that your students get connected with a library card!
The library has a wide collection of books, digital resources, and kits for kids of all ages!
Visit the library to borrow:
Board books
Picture books
Ready to Read and I Can Read levelled books for new & growing readers
Chapter books
Graphic Novels
Non-fiction
Audiobooks, DVDs, and music CDs
Parenting resources
STEAM Boxes with tools, materials, and activities for exploring STEAM concepts.
Literacy Kits for new & growing readers
MAPsacks with books, outdoor activities and an RVCA pass.
Busy Bags for caregivers in a hurry, filled with 10 assorted picture & board books
Available en Francais and English!
Digital Library
NoveList K-8
for recommendations based on your favourite reads
Overdrive eBooks & eAudiobooks
Britannica Library
a great place to start for school projects
Canadian Encyclopedia
a useful resource for your heritage fair project
Find us
30 Herriott St
Perth ON K7H 1T2
Hours (starting July 27)
Monday 10am-5pm
Tuesday 10am-7pm
Wednesday 10am-7pm
Thursday 10am-7pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Virtual Tour
Resources
6 Early Literacy Skills &
How to Encourage Them
Reading Tips for Parents to Help Beginning Readers
Raising Kids Who Love Reading, Devour Books Voraciously, and Practically Beg for a Trip to the Library
20 Activities For You And Your Kids When You Need to Stay Indoors for Long Periods
15 Tips For Starting A Lifelong
Conversation About Books
Inspiring At-Home Activities from Greystone Kids
The Importance of
Reading to Your Kids
Activity prompts from Penguin
authors & illustrators
3 Common Reading
Problems &
How to Help
5 Tips for Reading at Home with Your Kids During Coronavirus
Science Says Reading Aloud to Dogs Can Help Kids Struggling with Literacy
Activities to Celebrate
Earth Day Every Day
5 Indicators of
Empowered Readers
Children’s Story Podcasts
Raise a Reader!
Book recommendations from Indigo books for every stage of reader!
How To Make Storytime
The Most Magical Part Of Your Day
Help From Other Organizations
Canadian Children's Literacy Foundation
Tips & resources to help you build your child’s literacy skills.
Media Smarts
Resources to teach your child digital and media literacy skills.
Brain Story
Support your child’s brain development with Brain Story.
Children's Resources on Wheels - Lanark
A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening child care, family life, child development and community links in Lanark County.