Stories and Songs
Ages 0-6 + caregiver, drop-in
Come to the library to meet some of the library puppets as they sing and tell stories. Bonus for May! Create a special craft for Mother's Day!
When: 1-2pm on Friday, May 8
Where: West Perth Public Library - Program room
STE(A)M Stations
Ages 7-12, drop-in
We are opening the closets to take out our special STEAM kits. Join us for circuits, bracelet making, LEGO, coding, and more! This self-directed program will allow older children to experiment and learn together.
When: 11am on Saturday, May 16
Where: West Perth Public Library - Program room
Saws & Circuits Pop-up
Chompsaw - ages 5-12, registration
Snap Circuits - ages 7-12, registration
Hands on Tech Time for handy kids! Reserve a spot to work one on one with some of our more complex tech kits - the Chompsaw Cardboard Cutter and the Snap Circuits Electrical kit.
When: Saturdays - May 16 and June 13
- 2pm - 2 spots on the Chompsaw and 2 spots on the Snap Circuits
- 2:30pm - 2 spots on the Chompsaw and 2 spots on the Snap Circuits
Where: West Perth Public Library - Program room
Registration is required! Please register on Rec Desk using the dates below:
- Registration for May 16 will open on Friday, May 8.
- Registration for June 13 will open Friday, June 5
Mitchell Legion Band Concert
All ages, drop-in
Join us for an evening of music, under the open sky as the Legion Band performs a selection of pieces sure to entertain all ages. Bring a chair or blanket, relax, and enjoy the sounds of your local band.
When: 6:15-7:15pm on Tuesday, May 26: Rain date: Tues. June 9th @ 6:15pm
Where: Pollinator Garden, across from the Arena at the corner of Rowland and Wellington Streets
Tales and Tunes
Ages 0-3, drop-in
- A special edition 2-week session! - 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:
- May 27
- June 3
Where: West Perth Public Library, Picture book area
AbraKIDabra Comedy Magic Show
All ages, registration
The AbraKIDabra! Comedy Magic Show is an audience-tested complete performance written to engage, enthuse, enthrall and most of all, entertain ALL ages from 'school-agers' to 'grand-agers'. Think of it as a kid-focused theatrical performance wrapped up inside a family-friendly festival of funny!
When: 11am-noon on Friday, June 5
Where: West Perth Community Centre - 185 Wellington St.
Registration is required! Please register on Rec Desk starting May 8. Registration closes June 5.
Strawberry Moon Stories and Craft
Ages 4-10 + caregiver, registration
Join Oneida Elder Patsy Day for knowledge-sharing about the Strawberry Moon. Families will meet at the Pollinator Garden for outdoor stories and crafts related to the Strawberry Moon.
When: 11am on Saturday, June 27
Where: Pollinator Garden - Corner of Wellington and Rowland Streets in Veterans Park. Rain or heat location: West Perth Public Library
Registration is required! Please register on Rec Desk starting June 1. Registration closes June 19.
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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