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Children's Programming

North Perth Public Library

For children ages 0-8

DROP BY ON JUNE 5 FOR THIS AWESOME LINEUP!

Listowel Branch:

  • (All day) Scavenger Hunt: Sea Creatures
  • (All day) Take and Make: Turtle Keychain
  • (10:30am) Storytime: Ocean themed
  • (12pm-1pm) Craft: Make your own aquarium
  • (1:30-2:30pm) STEAM Activity: Build a Boat
  • (3pm-4pm) Game Drop In 
  • (4pm-5pm) Pirate Relay Race 

 

DROP BY ON JUNE 26 FOR THIS AWESOME LINEUP!

Listowel Branch:

  • (All day) Scavenger Hunt: Bugs, Plants & Nature
  • (All day) Take and Make: Bubble Wands
  • (10:30am) Storytime 
  • (12pm-1pm) Craft: Suncatcher & Rain Sticks
  • (1:30-2:30pm) STEAM Activity: DIY Solar Oven
  • (3pm-4pm) Beaded Plants
  • (4pm-5pm) Bug Hotel

 

Come grab one of our Take & Makes for Canada Day! We have all the supplies needed to make your own Canada Day wand, with lots of fun supplies to decorate it and make it your own. Then, find us at the Atwood Canada Day celebrations and show us your Canada Day wand for a surprise!

Kits available at all branches starting June 15.

While quantities last. 

Let's start off right by reading 1 book to our littles every day before they enter Kindergarten! In just 4 years, one book a night will surpass 1000 books!! This initiative is to support literacy and the love of reading! 

How to join in on the fun: 

  1. Get ready. Pick up a tracking poster or print them from our website.
  2. Read & Track it. Colour in, or cross out for each book you read to your child.
  3. Every book counts. Even if your child wants to hear the same book again and again, you can count it each time. 
  4. Keep going. Can you surpass 1000 books? 
  5. Share your success. Tag us @northperthlib and use the hashtag #1000BooksB4K.

Come and create! We will have art supplies out for all to create with. This is a self-directed exploration of art. 

  • Listowel Branch, every first Saturday, 10am-3pm
    • May 2
    • June 6
    • July 4
    • August 1
  • Monkton Branch. every second Saturday, 10am-Noon
    • May 9
    • June 13
    • July 11
    • August 8
  • Atwood Branch, every fourth Saturday, 1-3pm
    • May 23
    • June 27
    • July 25
    • August 22

DROP BY! 

In the busyness of family life, it can sometimes be hard to find the time and space to connect one on one with our children. Connection Corner is here to be that safe, cozy, and connective space where you can come with your child/children and be intentional with your time together.
Each month will be geared toward a theme and set up with related books, activities, games, and opportunities to have fun and connect. A joyful time to be present and playful.
Listowel Branch, Every third Saturday, 10am-3pm
  • May 16
  • June 20
  • July 18
  • August 15

Monkton Branch, Every first Saturday, 10am-Noon

  • May 2
  • June 6
  • July 4
  • August 1

Atwood Branch, Every second Saturday, 1-3pm

  • May 9
  • June 13
  • July 11
  • August 8
DROP BY! 

A fun filled program featuring songs, stories, and creative playtime! With North Perth EarlyON and North Perth Public Library.

Listowel Library Branch

Drop by EVERY FRIDAY at 10:30am to join in on the fun. 

 

Who doesn't love storytime?! Join us for a fun gathering all about picture books and literacy! 

Listowel Branch, 10:30am

  • May 9
  • June 6
  • July 11
  • August 8

DROP BY! 

Teens & Tweens Programming

North Perth Public Library

For ages 9-17

Join us for the next installment in the Let's Learn series! Learn how to make miniatures using polymer clay, all materials supplied! Come learn and be inspired. 

Listowel Branch: Thursday, May 14, 6:30pm < REGISTER

Monkton Branch: Wednesday, May 27, 6:30pm < REGISTER

Think you know music better than the rest?! We challenge you to put it to the test. Come for a mix Bingo and Trivia! How fun!! 

Listowel Branch: Monday, May 11, 6:30-7:30pm < REGISTER 

Monkton Branch: Wednesday, May 20, 6:00-7:00pm < REGISTER 

Come make a fun craft just in time for Mother's Day! This flower suncatcher is the perfect activity to do together or give as a gift this upcoming Mother's Day.

Listowel Branch, 4:30-5:30pm:

Monday May 4 < REGISTER 

Monkton Branch, 4:30-5:30pm::

Wednesday May 6 < REGISTER 

Test your creative abilities! 

Pick up a mystery bag of goodies and create a unique piece of art from the bag's contents. Bring it back to be displayed and enter for a chance at a prize! 

Listowel Branch

First round: 

Pickup: May 11

Drop-Off: May 25

 

Second round: 

Pickup: June 8

Drop-Off: June 29

DROP BY ON JUNE 5 FOR THIS AWESOME LINEUP!

Listowel Branch:

  • (All day) Scavenger Hunt: Sea Creatures
  • (All day) Take and Make: Turtle Keychain
  • (10:30am) Storytime: Ocean themed
  • (12pm-1pm) Craft: Make your own aquarium
  • (1:30-2:30pm) STEAM Activity: Build a Boat
  • (3pm-4pm) Game Drop In 
  • (4pm-5pm) Pirate Relay Race 

 

DROP BY ON JUNE 26 FOR THIS AWESOME LINEUP!

Listowel Branch:

  • (All day) Scavenger Hunt: Bugs, Plants & Nature
  • (All day) Take and Make: Bubble Wands
  • (10:30am) Storytime 
  • (12pm-1pm) Craft: Suncatcher & Rain Sticks
  • (1:30-2:30pm) STEAM Activity: DIY Solar Oven
  • (3pm-4pm) Beaded Plants
  • (4pm-5pm) Bug Hotel

 

Join to explore art mediums! This program is for teens and tweens specifically. 

Listowel Branch, Third Monday of each month, 6:30-8pm

  • May 25th (postponed a week due to May long weekend)
  • June 15th

< REGISTER

 

Let's go on an adventure together! Are you between the ages of 9-14 and wanting to play D&D?! Join us! 

Listowel Branch

  • May 9
  • June 20

< REGISTER

Nothing beats being in the library after hours and we've paired that up with the following awesome activities... 

For ages 12-17

Listowel Branch, 6pm-8pm

  • May 1 < REGISTER
  • June 5 < REGISTER
  • July 3 < REGISTER 
  • August 7 < REGISTER

Have your say! We want to hear from our youth. This program will run once a month on the first Thursday of the month

Listowel Branch, 6:30-7:30pm

  • May 7
  • June 4
  • July 2
  • August 6

< REGISTER

Come and create! We will have art supplies out for all to create with. This is a self-directed exploration of art. 

  • Listowel Branch, every first Saturday 10am-3pm
    • May 2
    • June 6
    • July 4
    • August 1
  • Monkton Branch. every second Saturday, 10am-Noon
    • May 9
    • June 13
    • July 11
    • August 8
  • Atwood Branch, every fourth Saturday, 1-3pm
    • May 23
    • June 27
    • July 25
    • August 22

DROP BY! 

Does you love books?! Come join us! Each participant chooses their own book related to the theme and we come together for a discussion. A fun and easy way to do book clubs! 

Monkton Branch, 4-5pm

  • May 13
  • June 10
  • July 8
  • August 12

< REGISTER 

Adult Programming

North Perth Public Library

For ages 18+

Join us for the next installment in the Let's Learn series! Learn how to make miniatures using polymer clay, all materials supplied! Come learn and be inspired. 

Listowel Branch: Thursday, May 14, 6:30pm < REGISTER

Monkton Branch: Wednesday, May 27, 6:30pm < REGISTER

For the final session of Let's Learn...

Come chat with an OPP officer about internet safety and how to protect yourself and your loved ones (especially children) online.

There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end of the session.

Listowel Branch: Tuesday, June 30, 6:30-7:30pm < REGISTER 

Test your creative abilities! 

Pick up a mystery bag of goodies and create a unique piece of art from the bag's contents. Bring it back to be displayed and enter for a chance at a prize! 

Listowel Branch

First round: 

Pickup: May 11

Drop-Off: May 25

 

Second round: 

Pickup: June 8

Drop-Off: June 29

*** Please note: all book clubs pause for the summer unless specified otherwise. 

Listowel Branch

  • 1st Mon of each month at 1:00pm – Fiction < REGISTER 
  • 3rd Tues of every other month at 2:00pm – NonFiction < REGISTER
  • 2nd last Tues of each month at 6pm - Fiction < REGISTER

Off-Site

Perth Meadows residents only: 

  • 3rd Monday of each month at 11:00am

Words with Friends

A community book club where you can discuss books you are currently reading, provide recommendations, participate in discussions, meet new people, and have a coffee/tea and snack! 

Continues in the summer! 

Listowel Branch, 6:30pm 

First Wednesday of every month < REGISTER

Read, Reflect, Repeat: Reading Journaling

Have you ever wanted to keep a book log, but find you're never able to maintain it? We've got you covered. Join us for Read, Reflect Repeat, a monthly journaling club, where we come together to discuss the books we have read the past month in a fun, friendly, and creative space!

Listowel Branch, First Thursday of each month, 6:30-7:30pm: 

  • May 5
  • June 2
  • July 7
  • August 4

< REGISTER 

Come get crafty with the North Perth Public Library! This is a program created with Community Living North Perth and is geared for individuals (and their caretakers/support workers) to gather, craft, and meet other members of our community. It's free, it's fun, and anyone is welcome to join!!   

Listowel Branch, Second Tuesday of each month, 2pm

  • May 12
  • June 9
  • July 14
  • August 11

< REGISTER

In partnership with VON and Community Living North Perth, we team up to bring a program with an assortment of movement, mindfulness, connection, and other activities like music, reading, and games. Each session will look a little different, but we guarantee it will be fun! 

‬Listowel Branch, Every fourth Tuesday, 2pm 

  • May 26
  • June 9
  • July 14
  • August 11

DROP BY! 

How Does it Work?

Patrons can take up to 5 packets of seeds per visit, this will allow as many people as possible to use this service.

Take your seeds home, plant them and enjoy growing, harvesting and eating your crops. If you wish to save some of your seeds to donate to the Seed Library you can collect them at the end of the growing season or as the plants produce seeds.

 

How Do You Donate or Return Your Seeds?

Once you have collected seeds from your crop, set some aside for yourself and the library if you wish to return some. You must let your seeds dry before storing them in paper envelops in a cool dry place.

We will accept seeds returned in their original envelop, or an envelope labeled with the following information:

 

Common Name

Days to Maturity

Year Saved

Location Grown

 

Drop your seeds off to a staff member any time.

We will also take donations of new packages of seeds including vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit to help us add to our collection.

For more information, check out our seed lending library pamphlet. 

Let's write!
If you have ever thought, pondered, dreamt, or deliberated about writing, this club is for you. Together we will explore the world of writing through conversation, brainstorming, sharing, and each meeting we will end with a writing prompt to take home and explore. This is the perfect opportunity to step out of the wishing phase and into your writing era. All you need to bring is a notebook and your imagination. See you at the library.

Listowel Branch, Last Monday of each month, 6:30pm

  • May 25
  • June 29
  • July 27
  • August 31

DROP BY!

Join a campaign and go on an adventure!! 

Listowel Branch: 

Saturday Campaign, every second Saturday, 12:30-3pm

  • May 9
  • June 20
  • July 11
  • August 8

Tuesday Campaign, every first Tuesday, 6:30-8pm 

  • May 5
  • June 2
  • July 7
  • August 4

Registration Required. 

This program is volunteer-led. Interested in joining? Email the Coordinator of Community Connections to voice your interest: abell@northperth.ca

Family Friendly Programming

North Perth Public Library

Family Friendly

DROP BY ON JUNE 5 FOR THIS AWESOME LINEUP!

Listowel Branch:

  • (All day) Scavenger Hunt: Sea Creatures
  • (All day) Take and Make: Turtle Keychain
  • (10:30am) Storytime: Ocean themed
  • (12pm-1pm) Craft: Make your own aquarium
  • (1:30-2:30pm) STEAM Activity: Build a Boat
  • (3pm-4pm) Game Drop In 
  • (4pm-5pm) Pirate Relay Race 

 

DROP BY ON JUNE 26 FOR THIS AWESOME LINEUP!

Listowel Branch:

  • (All day) Scavenger Hunt: Bugs, Plants & Nature
  • (All day) Take and Make: Bubble Wands
  • (10:30am) Storytime 
  • (12pm-1pm) Craft: Suncatcher & Rain Sticks
  • (1:30-2:30pm) STEAM Activity: DIY Solar Oven
  • (3pm-4pm) Beaded Plants
  • (4pm-5pm) Bug Hotel

 

In the busyness of family life, it can sometimes be hard to find the time and space to connect one on one with our children. Connection Corner is here to be that safe, cozy, and connective space where you can come with your child/children and be intentional with your time together.
Each month will be geared toward a theme and set up with related books, activities, games, and opportunities to have fun and connect. A joyful time to be present and playful.
Listowel Branch, Every third Saturday, 10am-3pm
  • May 16
  • June 20
  • July 18
  • August 15

Monkton Branch, Every first Saturday, 10am-Noon

  • May 2
  • June 6
  • July 4
  • August 1

Atwood Branch, Every second Saturday, 1-3pm

  • May 9
  • June 13
  • July 11
  • August 8
DROP BY! 

A fun filled program featuring songs, stories, and creative playtime! With North Perth EarlyON and North Perth Public Library.

Listowel Library Branch

Drop by EVERY FRIDAY at 10:30am to join in on the fun. 

Let's start off right by reading 1 book to our littles every day before they enter Kindergarten! In just 4 years, one book a night will surpass 1000 books!! This initiative is to support literacy and the love of reading! 

How to join in on the fun: 

  1. Get ready. Pick up a tracking poster or print them from our website.
  2. Read & Track it. Colour in, or cross out for each book you read to your child.
  3. Every book counts. Even if your child wants to hear the same book again and again, you can count it each time. 
  4. Keep going. Can you surpass 1000 books? 
  5. Share your success. Tag us @northperthlib and use the hashtag #1000BooksB4K.

Who doesn't love storytime?! Join us for a fun gathering all about picture books and literacy! 

Listowel Branch, 10:30am

  • May 9
  • June 6
  • July 11
  • August 8

DROP BY! 

Come and create! We will have art supplies out for all to create with. This is a self-directed exploration of art. 

  • Listowel Branch, every first Saturday, 10am-3pm
    • May 2
    • June 6
    • July 4
    • August 1
  • Monkton Branch. every second Saturday, 10am-Noon
    • May 9
    • June 13
    • July 11
    • August 8
  • Atwood Branch, every fourth Saturday, 1-3pm
    • May 23
    • June 27
    • July 25
    • August 22

DROP BY! 

Dive in: Children's Programming

North Perth Public Library

0-8 years old

Come create art for free to enter into the fair! We will look after submitting your art too. Materials will be available for the following categories: Youth Scrapbooking, Youth Cardmarking, Preschool Handprint Sunflower, and Grade 5/6 Pointillism.

Drop by! 

Monkton Branch, 6-7pm

Thursday, July 2

Listowel Branch, 6-7pm

Monday, July 6

Atwood Branch, 6-7pm

Tuesday, July 7

Pick up your piece during the week after the Ag Fair! Listowel Branch. 

Join us and Captain Corbin for this pirate and water-themed show! It will be interactive, it will be fun, and it will be a loot. 

Tickets available on June 10, at noon, at all branches

Must have a FREE ticket to enter. School is targeted at children 5+. Must be seated for the duration of the hour long show. 

Steve Kerr Complex: July 15, 1-2pm 

Who doesn't love STEM Activities?! Each week will feature different STEM/Tech programming based on the summer reading club theme of Dive In! For youth 5-12 years old, registration required. 

Week 1: Sink or Float

Week 2: Treasure Maps & Coordinates

Week 3: Ocean Animal Adaptations

Week 4: Light & Glow Experiments

Week 5: Coral Reef Building

Week 6: Freshwater Life Discovery Lab

Week 7: Wetland Water Filters

Week 8: Clean Water Challenge 

Listowel Branch, Mondays, 2-3pm < REGISTER 
  • July 6
  • July 13
  • July 20
  • July 27
  • August 10
  • August 17
  • August 24
Monkton Branch, Tuesdays, 1-2pm < REGISTER 
  • July 7
  • July 14
  • July 21
  • July 28
  • August 4
  • August 11
  • August 18
  • August 25
Atwood Branch, Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30pm < REGISTER 
  • July 7
  • July 14
  • July 21
  • July 28
  • August 4
  • August 11
  • August 18
  • August 25

Phonics Storytime is here to bring even more fun into storytime. This program combines the playfulness of traditional Storytime with targeted phonics instruction, which will help to build essential skills in letter recognition and sound awareness.

Don't have time to tackle your reading challenge this week? No problem! This program counts towards your reading challenge too. 

Drop by! 

Listowel Branch, Mondays,11-11:30am
  • July 6
  • July 13
  • July 20
  • July 27
  • August 10
  • August 17
  • August 24
Monkton Branch, Tuesdays, 11-11:30am
  • July 7
  • July 14
  • July 21
  • July 28
  • August 4
  • August 11
  • August 18
  • August 25
Atwood Branch, Thursdays, 11-11:30am
  • July 9
  • July 16
  • July 23
  • July 30
  • August 6
  • August 13
  • August 20
  • August 27

Come for an opportunity to meet special guests throughout the summer! With talks from people like marine biologists, conservationist, or events like a pirate performer - these are some splashy guests you won't want to miss!

Drop by! 
Listowel Branch, Wednesdays, 11am-12pm
  • July 8
  • July 15
    • Please note, this is from 1-2pm for the Pirate Performer at the Steve Kerr Complex & tickets are required for this event only. 
  • July 22
  • July 29
  • August 3
  • August 12
  • August 19
  • August 26

This is craft, art, and hobby programming for all of our creative kids. They can join us throughout the summer to make things like build-a-boat, message-in-a-bottle, create sea creatures, glow jellyfish art, coral art, diy lake scenes, marsh art, and more! 

Listowel Branch, Wednesdays, 2-3pm < REGISTER 
  • July 8
  • July 15
  • July 22
  • July 29
  • August 3
  • August 12
  • August 19
  • August 26
Atwood Branch, Thursdays, 1-2pm < REGISTER 
  • July 2
  • July 9
  • July 16
  • July 23
  • July 30
  • August 6
  • August 13
  • August 20

Join us for outdoor programming at our nearby greenspaces. We will be hosting a scavenger hunt, an obstacle course, a movement game, a "glow walk", hide-n-seek, and more!

For ages 5-12. 

Listowel Branch, Fridays, 2-3pm < REGISTER 
  • July 3
  • July 10
  • July 17
  • July 24
  • July 31
  • August 7
  • August 14
  • August 21
Monkton Branch, Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm < REGISTER 
  • July 2
  • July 9
  • July 16
  • July 23
  • July 30
  • August 6
  • August 13
  • August 20

A fun filled program featuring songs, stories, and creative playtime! With North Perth EarlyON and North Perth Public Library.

Don't have time to tackle your reading challenge this week? No problem! This program counts towards your reading challenge too. 

Listowel Library Branch

Drop by EVERY FRIDAY at 10:30am to join in on the fun. 

Let's start off right by reading 1 book to our littles every day before they enter Kindergarten! In just 4 years, one book a night will surpass 1000 books!! This initiative is to support literacy and the love of reading! 

How to join in on the fun: 

  1. Get ready. Pick up a tracking poster or print them from our website.
  2. Read & Track it. Colour in, or cross out for each book you read to your child.
  3. Every book counts. Even if your child wants to hear the same book again and again, you can count it each time. 
  4. Keep going. Can you surpass 1000 books? 
  5. Share your success. Tag us @northperthlib and use the hashtag #1000BooksB4K.

Who doesn't love storytime?! Join us for a fun gathering all about picture books and literacy! 

Listowel Branch, 10:30am

  • July 11
  • August 8

DROP BY! 

In the busyness of family life, it can sometimes be hard to find the time and space to connect one on one with our children. Connection Corner is here to be that safe, cozy, and connective space where you can come with your child/children and be intentional with your time together.
Each month will be geared toward a theme and set up with related books, activities, games, and opportunities to have fun and connect. A joyful time to be present and playful.
Listowel Branch, Every third Saturday, 10am-3pm
  • July 18
  • August 15

Monkton Branch, Every first Saturday, 10am-Noon

  • July 4
  • August 1

Atwood Branch, Every second Saturday, 1-3pm

  • July 11
  • August 8
DROP BY! 

Dive In: Teens & Tweens Programming

North Perth Public Library

9-17 years old

Come create art for free to enter into the fair! We will look after submitting your art too. Materials will be available for the following categories: Youth Scrapbooking, Youth Cardmarking, Preschool Handprint Sunflower, and Grade 5/6 Pointillism.

Drop by! 

Monkton Branch, 6-7pm

Thursday, July 2

Listowel Branch, 6-7pm

Monday, July 6

Atwood Branch, 6-7pm

Tuesday, July 7

Pick up your piece during the week after the Ag Fair! Listowel Branch. 

LEGO, cooperative games, trivia, glow night, art, cozy games... and so much more! Join us for a different activity each week and space to hang out! 

For ages 9-17. 

Drop by: 

Listowel Branch, 6-8pm:

  • Monday July 6
  • Monday August 10

Monkton Branch, 6-8pm:

  • Wednesday July 15 
  • Wednesday, August 19

Atwood Branch, 6-8pm:

  • Tuesday, July 21
  • Tuesday, August 25

Think VR headset, coding on iPads, Raspberry Pi, and more for this youth STEM program! Each week will be different, so don't miss out! 

Drop by! For ages 9-17. 

Listowel Branch, 6-8pm

  • Monday, July 13
  • Monday, August 17

Monkton Branch, 6-8pm

  • Wednesday, July 29
  • Wednesday, August 26

Join us for outdoor programming at our nearby greenspaces. We will be hosting a scavenger hunt, an obstacle course, a movement game, a "glow walk", hide-n-seek, and more!

For ages 5-12. 

Listowel Branch, Fridays, 2-3pm < REGISTER 
  • July 3
  • July 10
  • July 17
  • July 24
  • July 31
  • August 7
  • August 14
  • August 21
Monkton Branch, Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm < REGISTER 
  • July 2
  • July 9
  • July 16
  • July 23
  • July 30
  • August 6
  • August 13
  • August 20

This is craft, art, and hobby programming for all of our creative kids. They can join us throughout the summer to make things like build-a-boat, message-in-a-bottle, create sea creatures, glow jellyfish art, coral art, diy lake scenes, marsh art, and more! 

Listowel Branch, Wednesdays, 2-3pm < REGISTER 
  • July 8
  • July 15
  • July 22
  • July 29
  • August 3
  • August 12
  • August 19
  • August 26
Atwood Branch, Thursdays, 1-2pm < REGISTER 
  • July 2
  • July 9
  • July 16
  • July 23
  • July 30
  • August 6
  • August 13
  • August 20

Come for an opportunity to meet special guests throughout the summer! With talks from people like marine biologists, conservationist, or events like a pirate performer - these are some splashy guests you won't want to miss!

Drop by! 
Listowel Branch, Wednesdays, 11am-12pm
  • July 8
  • July 15
    • Please note, this is from 1-2pm for the Pirate Performer at the Steve Kerr Complex & tickets are required for this event only. 
  • July 22
  • July 29
  • August 3
  • August 12
  • August 19
  • August 26

Who doesn't love STEM Activities?! Each week will feature different STEM/Tech programming based on the summer reading club theme of Dive In! For youth 5-12 years old, registration required. 

Week 1: Sink or Float

Week 2: Treasure Maps & Coordinates

Week 3: Ocean Animal Adaptations

Week 4: Light & Glow Experiments

Week 5: Coral Reef Building

Week 6: Freshwater Life Discovery Lab

Week 7: Wetland Water Filters

Week 8: Clean Water Challenge 

Listowel Branch, Mondays, 2-3pm < REGISTER 
  • July 6
  • July 13
  • July 20
  • July 27
  • August 10
  • August 17
  • August 24
Monkton Branch, Tuesdays, 1-2pm < REGISTER 
  • July 7
  • July 14
  • July 21
  • July 28
  • August 4
  • August 11
  • August 18
  • August 25
Atwood Branch, Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30pm < REGISTER 
  • July 7
  • July 14
  • July 21
  • July 28
  • August 4
  • August 11
  • August 18
  • August 25

Join us for a TTRPG every other Thursday afternoon of summer! 

Listowel Branch, 2-4pm:

  • Thursday, July 9
  • Thursday, July 23
  • Thursday, August 6
  • Thursday, August 20

< REGISTER

Have your say! We want to hear from our youth. This program will run once a month on the first Thursday of the month

Listowel Branch, 6:30-7:30pm

REGISTER

Nothing beats being in the library after hours and we've paired that up with the following awesome activities... 

For ages 12-17

Listowel Branch, 6pm-8pm

  • July 3 < REGISTER 
  • August 7 < REGISTER

Come and create! We will have art supplies out for all to create with. This is a self-directed exploration of art. 

Saturdays, during open hours

  • Listowel
    • July 4
    • August 1
  • Monkton
    • July 11
    • August 8
  • Atwood
    • July 25
    • August 22

DROP BY! 

Does you love books?! Come join us! Each participant chooses their own book related to the theme and we come together for a discussion. A fun and easy way to do book clubs! 

Monkton Branch, 4-5pm

  • May 13
  • June 10
  • July 8
  • August 12

< REGISTER 

Dive In: Adult Programming

North Perth Public Library

For ages 18+

Dive in to the world of visual arts with oceanic watercolours, writing workshops, glow art and more! 

Register today! 

Listowel Branch, 6-7pm

  • Wednesday, July 22 < REGISTER 
  • Wednesday, August 5 < REGISTER 

Monkton Branch, 6-7pm

  • Thursday, July 9 < REGISTER 
  • Thursday, August 13 < REGISTER 

Atwood Branch, 6-7pm 

  • Tuesday, July 14 < REGISTER 
  • Tuesday, August 18 < REGISTER 

Join us for a guided walk around a feature of North Perth. We will highlight local parts of the community, waterways, and nature.

Listowel Branch, 6-8pm 

  • Monday, July 20 < REGISTER 
  • Thursday, August 27 < REGISTER 

Currents & Conversations is a guest-based learning program for adults. This program will feature chats about waterways, folklore and myths about the sea, marine wildlife, deep-sea exploration, coral reefs, wetland information, and/or water conservation.

Drop by! 

Listowel Branch, 6:30pm:

  • Wednesday, July 20
  • Wednesday, August 12

*** Please note: most regular book clubs pause for the summer. 

Words with Friends

A community book club where you can discuss books you are currently reading, provide recommendations, participate in discussions, meet new people, and have a coffee/tea and snack! 

Continues in the summer! 

Listowel Branch, 6:30pm 

First Wednesday of every month

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Read, Reflect, Repeat: Reading Journaling

Have you ever wanted to keep a book log, but find you're never able to maintain it? We've got you covered. Join us for Read, Reflect Repeat, a monthly journaling club, where we come together to discuss the books we have read the past month in a fun, friendly, and creative space!

Listowel Branch, First Thursday of each month, 6:30-7:30pm: 

  • May 5
  • June 2
  • July 7
  • August 4

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In partnership with VON and Community Living North Perth, we team up to bring a program with an assortment of movement, mindfulness, connection, and other activities like music, reading, and games. Each session will look a little different, but we guarantee it will be fun! 

‬Listowel Branch, Every fourth Tuesday, 2pm 

  • July 14
  • August 11

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Come get crafty with the North Perth Public Library! This is a program created with Community Living North Perth and is geared for individuals (and their caretakers/support workers) to gather, craft, and meet other members of our community. It's free, it's fun, and anyone is welcome to join!!   

Listowel Branch, Second Tuesday of each month, 2pm

  • July 14
  • August 11

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Let's write!
If you have ever thought, pondered, dreamt, or deliberated about writing, this club is for you. Together we will explore the world of writing through conversation, brainstorming, sharing, and each meeting we will end with a writing prompt to take home and explore. This is the perfect opportunity to step out of the wishing phase and into your writing era. All you need to bring is a notebook and your imagination. See you at the library.

Listowel Branch, Last Monday of each month, 6:30pm

  • July 27
  • August 31

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How Does it Work?

Patrons can take up to 5 packets of seeds per visit, this will allow as many people as possible to use this service.

Take your seeds home, plant them and enjoy growing, harvesting and eating your crops. If you wish to save some of your seeds to donate to the Seed Library you can collect them at the end of the growing season or as the plants produce seeds.

 

How Do You Donate or Return Your Seeds?

Once you have collected seeds from your crop, set some aside for yourself and the library if you wish to return some. You must let your seeds dry before storing them in paper envelops in a cool dry place.

We will accept seeds returned in their original envelop, or an envelope labeled with the following information:

 

Common Name

Days to Maturity

Year Saved

Location Grown

 

Drop your seeds off to a staff member any time.

We will also take donations of new packages of seeds including vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit to help us add to our collection.

For more information, check out our seed lending library pamphlet. 

Join a campaign and go on an adventure!! 

Listowel Branch: 

Saturday Campaign, every second Saturday, 12:30-3pm

  • July 11
  • August 8

Tuesday Campaign, every first Tuesday, 6:30-8pm 

  • July 7
  • August 4

Registration Required. 

This program is volunteer-led. Interested in joining? Email the Coordinator of Community Connections to voice your interest: abell@northperth.ca

Dive In: Family Friendly Programming

North Perth Public Library

Family Friendly

In the busyness of family life, it can sometimes be hard to find the time and space to connect one on one with our children. 
Connection Corner is here to be that safe, cozy, and connective space where you can come with your child/children and be intentional with your time together.
Each month will be geared toward a theme and set up with related books, activities, games, and opportunities to have fun and connect. A joyful time to be present and playful.
See you at Connection Corner.
Listowel Branch, Every third Saturday, 10m-3pm
  • May 16
  • June 20
  • July 18
  • August 15

Monkton Branch, Every first Saturday, 10am-Noon

  • May 2
  • June 6
  • July 4
  • August 1

Atwood Branch, Every second Saturday, 1-3pm

  • May 9
  • June 13
  • July 11
  • August 8
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A fun filled program featuring songs, stories, and creative playtime! With North Perth EarlyON and North Perth Public Library.

Listowel Library Branch

Drop by EVERY FRIDAY at 10:30am to join in on the fun. 

 

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO P&R ON APRIL 3

Come and create! We will have art supplies out for all to create with. This is a self-directed exploration of art. 

Saturdays, during open hours

  • Listowel
    • May 2
    • June 6
    • July 4
    • August 1
  • Monkton
    • May 9
    • June 13
    • July 11
    • August 8
  • Atwood
    • May 23
    • June 27
    • July 25
    • August 22

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Let's start off right by reading 1 book to our littles every day before they enter Kindergarten! In just 4 years, one book a night will surpass 1000 books!! This initiative is to support literacy and the love of reading! 

How to join in on the fun: 

  1. Get ready. Pick up a tracking poster or print them from our website.
  2. Read & Track it. Colour in, or cross out for each book you read to your child.
  3. Every book counts. Even if your child wants to hear the same book again and again, you can count it each time. 
  4. Keep going. Can you surpass 1000 books? 
  5. Share your success. Tag us @northperthlib and use the hashtag #1000BooksB4K.

Who doesn't love storytime?! Join us for a fun gathering all about picture books and literacy! 

Listowel Branch, 10:30am

  • July 11
  • August 8

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In the busyness of family life, it can sometimes be hard to find the time and space to connect one on one with our children. Connection Corner is here to be that safe, cozy, and connective space where you can come with your child/children and be intentional with your time together.
Each month will be geared toward a theme and set up with related books, activities, games, and opportunities to have fun and connect. A joyful time to be present and playful.
Listowel Branch, Every third Saturday, 10am-3pm
  • July 18
  • August 15

Monkton Branch, Every first Saturday, 10am-Noon

  • July 4
  • August 1

Atwood Branch, Every second Saturday, 1-3pm

  • July 11
  • August 8
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