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Poetry Moment: Reading and Conversation with Jean Van Loon

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

Join author Jean Van Loon for a reading from her poetry book Nuclear Family followed by questions and / or discussion. In Nuclear Family, which opens at the beginning of the nuclear age, violent events, both global and familial, permeate a girl's coming of age in a story of cataclysm and, ultimately, recovery. Discussion may […]

Free
Event Series Knitting Circle

Knitting Circle

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

This event is open to all! Come bring your current knitting project and work alongside other creative crafters. This group meets in the Frizell (Program) Room every Wednesday from 10:00-12:00. See you there!

Canceled Dungeons & Dragons for Teens!

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

The library is delighted to supoprt this new group initiated by Oliver. "My name is Oliver, I'm 15 and I have been trying to get a dungeons and dragons game started for a while.Join me at the perth library once a week and play D&D 5e in a classic fantasy world!" The group will meet […]

Event Series Sending Sunshine

Sending Sunshine

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

The library is happy to host Sending Sunshine a non-profit organization that works to combat loneliness by sending handwritten letters to the elderly and helping students gain their volunteer hours. Drop in on Tuesday afternoons from 2:30 - 4:30. The program is free and supplies will be provided.

Event Series Spring Session of Babytime

Spring Session of Babytime

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

 Babytime returns Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am in the programming room at the library. This half hour program is designed to introduce new parents and babies to the joy of reading and songs.This program is for children 0-18 months and their caregivers. If you prefer to join in from the comfort of your home sign up to […]

Event Series Mobile Plus Training

Mobile Plus Training with ALTC

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

Join Tracey from ALTC for this 11 week course that covers a variety of topics! TO REGISTER: phone: (613) 284-2121 email: info@altclanark.com website: www.altclanark.com

Game design with Scratch

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

Come learn how to design a game with Scratch! Please bring a laptop if you have one.

Free

Indigenous Reads Book Club

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

When: The third Thursday of the month beginning September 21, 5:30 to 7:00 Who: The group is organized by the Lanark County Neighbours for Truth and Reconciliation and is open to anyone. What: To ensure that multiple copies are available, a list of books has been chosen in advance and includes fiction, autobiography and nonfiction […]

Poetry Writing Workshop with Amanda West Lewis

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

Join Amanda West Lewis for a poetry writing workshop in honour of National Poetry Month. In this collaborative workshop, we’ll start with the writing prompt: “What is your earliest memory?” Memories are made of small moments, so we'll start small and create a series of group poems that are both specific and personal. This will […]

Free

Tree Here Now with Robert Cretien

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

Our Perth Trees presents a talk by Robert Cretien, arborist and former supervisor of the Dominion Arboretum, Ottawa. A first step for experiencing the joy of tree watching is to become familiar with common tree traits such as the leaves, flowers, cones, fruit, buds, scars, bark and twig structure. Tree viewing can be as exciting […]

Game design with Scratch

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

Come learn how to design a game with Scratch! Please bring a laptop if you have one.

Free
Event Series Book Buzz

Book Buzz Book Club

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

Book Buzz meets once a month to discuss a buzz-worthy collection of titles curated by the Perth & District Library. If you are interested in joining one of our book clubs please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGsxVJ0yU9BYM517S1rQF6OTR4KMnn0seXyJ-AD_W3W6LTJA/viewform?usp=sf_link