Programs & Events
Summer Sketch Club
Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MTJoin local artists Meredith Toivanen and Peggy Schenk for this weekly summer sketch club. The group will meet at the library garden every Wednesday at 3 pm. From there, they […]
Armour Cuff Making with Greek Mythology Symbols
Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MTLearn about ancient Greek mythology, its symbology, and craft some super unique God or Goddess wrist cuffs with Sarah!
Babytime in the Park
Stewart Park 41 Mill Street, Perth, OntarioJoin Heidi in the beauty of Stewart Park & make the most of summer outside! This program is designed to lay the foundation of early literacy skills. Sing songs, learn […]
Legend-Hour: The Start of the Olympics and Obstacle Course
Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MTLearn about the origin of the Olympics in ancient Greece and race to the finish line in a legendary obstacle course!
Ancient Greek ‘Vase’ Painting
Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MTPaint with orange and black on a paper bowl, plate, or canvas and create mirror the famous Greek pottery aesthetic. Tell a story of the gods and goddesses, olympics, or […]
Movie Afternoon
Frizell (Program) Room - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MTCome down for movie time at the Library from 1-3PM! Take a break from the heat, unwind with friends, and eat some popcorn. Bring your own beverage!
Magic Show by John Pert!
Frizell (Program) Room - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MTPrepare to be amazed... John Pert is back at the Perth Library to blow your mind with his magic show! Come up to the Frizell Program room on the second […]
DIY Rhinestone and Button Decorative Moon
Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MTCrafting with Sarah! Create an eye-catching, sparkling crescent moon, using buttons and rhinestones.
Becoming an Illusionist: Learning Magic Tricks
Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MTLearn the art of misdirection with Sarah and practice some super nifty, hands-on, magic to trick your family and friends.
LEGO Challenge: The Magician’s Lair
Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MTBuild the ultimate magician's lair with the LEGO provided!
Face Painting by ‘The Almost Famous’ Face Painter, GERT!
Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MTThe amazing, and 'almost famous' face painter, GERT, is paying us a visit from 2-3PM in the library garden! Come by to get some super chic under the sea face […]
Legend Hour: The Flaming Ship of Prince Edward Island and DIY Treasure Maps
Library Garden - Perth & District Union Public Library 30 Herriott St, Perth, MTLearn about the legend of the Flaming Ghost Ship in Prince Edward Island and make your own treasure map with natural dyes like tea and coffee!
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.