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Lanark Speaks: Queer Speaker Series kicks off May 11
Lanark Speaks: Queer Speaker Series presented by the Perth & District Union Public Library and Queer Connection Lanark (QCL), starts on May 11 at the Perth & District Library. Made possible through support from the Perth & District Community Foundation,...
Toy Lending Library Opens at the Perth & District Library
The Perth & District Union Public Library is now offering a Toy Lending Library! Created with the support of Lanark County Best Start, the collection is made up of high-quality toys and puzzles aimed at ages 0-6. "Families can borrow these materials just like...
The Table, Library Pilot Project extends Community Navigator Program
For the months of March and April, a Community Navigator from The Table Community Food Centre will be at the Perth & District Library every Wednesday from 2-5pm to offer resources and support to individuals in navigating community resources. Navigators can offer...
Memory Kits Now Available at the Perth & District Library
The Perth & District Union Public Library is now offering “memory kits” for borrowing at the library. Generously sponsored by Ray and Elaine Hook, these Memory Kits are designed to stimulate the brain activity in people experiencing cognitive decline, including...
Nourish Your Community with The Table and Perth & District Library
January is a tough month for many and with 1 in 7 households in our area living with food insecurity, The Table Community Food Centre and the Perth & District Library have partnered to give everyone who can the opportunity to nourish our community. Community...
New Satellite Service at Maberly Hall
The Perth & District Library has officially launched a new satellite library service at the Maberly Hall in Tay Valley Township. This new library service offers pickup and drop-off of library materials and Babytime and Book Club programs. “The Library is very...
Perth & District Library Launches Community Survey
The Perth & District Library is launching a Community Survey for the public to share their ideas and opinions about the library and its services. The Library will use the survey to update their two-year Agility Plan. The library’s current Agility Plan runs from...
Ontario Public Library Week Bookmark Contest
October 16th -20th is Ontario Public Library Week! Help us celebrate by creating a bookmark around the theme “Libraries for Life”. This contest is open to all ages. Pick up a blank bookmark at the library and return it or submit a digital copy to...
Intergenerational Storytime – in partnership with Aspira Carolina Retirement Living
The Perth & District Union Public Library is excited to launch a new program this fall: Intergenerational Storytime. This program will be offered on selected dates throughout the fall and winter and will be held in the main lobby of Aspira Carolina Retirement...
New Bicycle Repair Station and Air Pump Donated by the Friends of the Library!
Thanks to a generous donation from the Friends of the Library, there is a brand new Bike Fix-It Station just outside the main entrance of the Library. This Fix-It Station allows cyclists to mount their bicycles and use the provided tools to perform minor repairs....
Meet Our Summer Team!
The library is pleased to welcome Sarah, Lili, Gab, James & Rhiannon on board for the summer! You’ll notice these new faces throughout the summer as they lead the Summer Literacy Program and summer programming for children and teens. Please say hello next time...
Friend’s of the Library Summer Book Sale: July 22nd!
The Summer Book Sale is back! The Friends of the Perth & District Union Public Library are hosting their Summer Book Sale on Saturday, July 22nd. The sale will be held in the Library Garden, under the eaves, from 9am-3pm. This is a great opportunity to browse...
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