Paws 4 Stories- REGISTRATION FULL
Ages 6-10
Paws 4 Stories is a one-on-one reading program. Young readers practice their skills while reading to a Therapy Dog from St John Ambulance.
**Important Information - The Fall session is full. The library plans to repeat this program in February and April. Watch for dates in early 2026.
Stuffed Animal Clinic
All ages, drop-in
Bring your own stuffed animal to the clinic to perform an examination and receive a certificate of good health.
When: 11am - noon on Saturday, November 15
Where: West Perth Public Library, Program area
Unusual Animals: Cardboard Creations
Ages 7-12
Join us for some PA Day fun! Library staff and youth will build unusual creatures out of cardboard. Children can build along with a prototype or create something from their imagination.
When: 11am-noon on Friday, November 21
Where: West Perth Public Library, Program area
Registration is required. Please register on Rec Desk starting November 1.
Junior Explorers
Ages 6-10
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through stories and experiments.
When: 6:15 - 7:15pm on the following Wednesdays:
- December 3 - Button Making (registration now open)
- January 21 - Marvelous Mixtures (registration opens December 1)
- February 25 - Comic Book Crafts
Where: West Perth Public Library, Program area
Registration is required. Please register on Rec Desk.
Festive Crafts for Kids
All ages, drop-in
Come crafting with us in festive style. Take your creation home or give it to someone special.
When: 10:30am on Saturday, December 6
Where: West Perth Public Library, Program area
Pre-New Years' Celebration
All ages, drop-in
Come celebrate and ring in the New Year with a story, crafts, and music. Great fun for families.
When: 11am-noon on Saturday, December 27
Where: West Perth Municipal Offices
LEGO Lounge
All ages, drop-in
We provide the LEGO to use and you provide the creativity! What will you build?
When: 10:30am-7pm on Monday, December 29
Where: West Perth Public Library, Program area
Tales and Tunes
Ages 0-3, drop-in
An interactive program for children up to age 3, and their caregivers. Each session combines music, movement, and stories to spark imagination and build early language skills.
When: 10:15-10:45 on Wednesdays from January 14 to Feb. 18 (6-week program)
Where: West Perth Public Library, Picture book area
Snowman Crafts
All ages, drop-in
⛄ Get crafty at the library. Kids of all ages are invited to make their own snowman creations using fun, wintry materials. All supplies provided - just bring your imagination. ❄
When: 11am-noon on Saturday, January 17
Where: West Perth Public Library, Program area
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a fun, exciting and easy way to start your child on the path to success! Read a book - any book- to your child. The goal is to read 1,000 books before your child starts kindergarten. It's easier than you think. Read 1 book a night and you'll meet your goal in 3 years. Read 3 books a night, you could reach your goal in just one year.
How 1000 Books works
- Get set for reading. Pick up a tracking poster and any program materials at the Library or print them from our website.
- Track your reading. Colour in, or cross out a stack of books on the tracking poster for each book you read to your child.
- Every book counts. Even if your child wants to hear the same book again and again, you can count it each time. The books your child hears in storytime, daycare, preschool or with family or friends all count as long as your child listens to the entire book.
- Keep on reading. Don't stop at 1000! Keep reading together, there's more learning ahead.
- Share your journey. We invite you to share your 1000 Books Before Kindergarten journey on social media. Tag us @westperthpl and use the hashtag #1000BooksB4K.
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