Teen & Tween Programs

North Perth Public Library

For ages 9-17

Refer to the program calendar

Please note: Children under the age of 10 need a caregiver to remain in the library for the duration of the program. 

Join us and drop by on April 24 for any/all of these events! 

Listowel Branch: 

  • (All day) Scavenger Hunt: Earth Day
  • (All day) Take and Make: Seed Balls
  • (12-1pm) Fairy Gardens & Doors
  • (1:30-2:30pm) Earth Day Oobleck & Slime
  • (3-4pm) Earth Day Coffee Filter Craft
  • (4-5pm) DIY Balloon Car

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 < PROGRAM FULL

Monkton Branch: Wednesday, May 27, 6:30pm < PROGRAM FULL

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 22

Want to make your mark on Listowel Branch's library history? 

We are gathering to create a mural together that will be displayed in the entrance to the Listowel Branch and we just need you!!! 

Join the NPPL & local artist Roshan James as we create an art piece called Voices of Unity. Opening remarks begin at 10:30am and painting will take place between 10:30 and 3. So drop by whenever suits you! 

All ages and abilities are welcome and encouraged! 

Other activities will be available for young children. 

 

June 6, 10am-3pm, Listowel Branch... BE THERE!

(we are so excited about this!!) 

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 us on June 30th for an end of school party at the library! From 12-8pm in Listowel we will have a full day of events for you to enjoy to celebrate school being finished! From K-Pop Demon Hunters to Super Smash Bros., you're sure to have a blast! 

Please sign-up for each event you'd like to attend!

  • 12-1:30pm - K-Pop Demon Hunters Watch Party < REGISTER
  • 1:30-2:30pm - DIY Zoey's Notebook < REGISTER
  • 2:30-4:00pm - Costume Party with Just Dance < REGISTER
    • Come dressed as your favourite character from K-Pop Demon Hunters! Highest voted costume receives a prize!
  • 6:00-8:00pm - Super Smash Bros. Competition < REGISTER
    • Winner receives a prize! 
    • Please register for each person playing!

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

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

  • May 25
  • June 15

< 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

< PROGRAM FULL

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

  • April 10 - Mario Kart Tournament < REGISTER 
  • May 8: DIY T-Shirts & Tote Bags with the Cricut < REGISTER
  • June 5: Jackbox (Video Game) Night < REGISTER
  • July 3: Virtual Reality Night < REGISTER 
  • August 7: Street Fighter 6 (Video Game) Tournament < 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 

Draw for Volunteer Hours (Highschool Students Only)

Draw an outline of a colouring page, bookmark and/or a button template for the North Perth Public Library and get volunteer hours! 

Receive 8 volunteer hrs for one full outline of a colouring page, 4 hrs for a bookmark outline, 2 hrs for a button outline. Please use libraries, community, and/or exploration/adventure as the theme(s) for your creation. 

Must be completed outside of school hours and have already graduated grade 8. 

Colouring page must be 8.5x11 inches

Bookmark must be 2x6 inches

Button must be roughly 1.5x1.5 inches

Submissions can be dropped off in person at any North Perth Public Library branch, or digitally using this link

Please note: NPPL staff may use their discretion if adequate standards are not met in entries submitted. 

Teen Advisory Council

Have your say! We want to hear from our youth. This program will run once a month on the first Thursday of the month and counts towards the volunteer requirements needed to graduate high school. 

Listowel Branch, 6:30-7:30pm

REGISTER

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