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2020 Annual Report now available
The Perth and District Union Public Library is pleased to share its 2020 Annual Report. What a year it’s been! 2020, the year of the COVID-19 pandemic – but the library rose to the challenge, providing the connections and services that the community needed. After the...
“Your Plastic Footprint” – Upcoming Author Talk with Rachel Salt
We are pleased to host Rachel Salt to discuss her book Your Plastic Footprint: The Facts About Plastic Pollution and What You Can Do to Reduce Your Footprint. This virtual author talk will take place Wednesday, September 29, at 7:00 pm on Zoom. In her presentation,...
OWLS Tutoring registration now open
The library’s tutors return this fall with free, weekly one hour sessions for students in kindergarten to grade 8. OWLS Tutoring sessions are 6-8 weeks, starting Sept 14, and are available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 4-7pm, and Saturday from 10am- 1pm.
Staycation Raffle Fundraiser
Tickets are on sale now for this gift basket valued over $1000. Prize includes two nights accommodation at the Best Western Perth Parkside Inn, as well as a breakfast, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners from local restaurants, a round of golf with cart for 2, and other...
Perth & District Library expands opening hours and services!
The Perth and District Union Public Library is pleased to announce newly expanded hours, starting Tuesday August 3. The new hours are Monday 10am-5pm, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. “Now that we have moved into Step 3 of...
Art by Linda Bergeron Baril
This summer's art exhibition features the vibrant art of Linda Bergeron Baril. Have you had a chance to check it out? Linda Bergeron Baril is from the Mauricie Region of Quebec. Bergeron Baril is largely a self-taught artist. She dedicates herself full-time to her...
New: a creative space for all ages
The colloquially-known “Blue Room” is being revitalized as a creative space for all ages. This new space will house the library’s expanding collection of “things'' and serve as a bookable room dedicated to creative ventures. Learn about the naming contest, donation...
Teens & adults: win more prizes with Summer Bingo
Are you flying through your Summer Bingo cards? Print more below. You can submit an UNLIMITED NUMBER of ballots throughout the summer for TWO chances to win a PRIZE! The draws will take place July 30th and August 28th. Drop your bingo card through the library's book...
Get ready to get your summer game on!
The Perth & District Union Public Library has all sorts of summer activities this year! The library will be hosting the TD Summer Reading Club, with registration starting Wednesday June 23rd. This year's theme is Game On! Whether we’re playing in the library,...
The Much-Anticipated Word Walk Submissions!
Wow! We had so many wonderful submissions for our April Break Word Walk. We hope you enjoy reading them as much as we did. Congratulations to our prize winners: Leighton Barber, Campbell O'Neill and Bernard Boivin. Here are all the words: The, Fox, Rocks, Truck,...
Upcoming Author Talk with Dr. Shelley Ball
UPDATE: If you missed Dr. Shelley Ball's live talk, you can watch it through Rideau Lakes Public Library's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2A6WUGQuHw Ball's book is also available to reserve through our catalogue, here:...
Seed Library Restocked!
This month, the Perth & District Library is celebrating Spring, the great outdoors, and creativity. To this end, we have some great activities planned for April Break! But if you can't wait until April 12th, why not start planning your garden with the help...
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