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Parent & Tot Meet Up

Meet other parents with children as they play and share the space together, drop-in

When: 10:30 - 11:30am on the following Thursdays

  • March 20

Where: West Perth Public Library, Children's area on Level 3

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Junior Explorers

Ages 7-12 + caregiver, drop-in

Junior Explorers will adventure together through stories, STEAM, and play. Each month will cover a different topic.

When: 6:15 on the following Wednesdays:

  • March 26
  • April 23

Where: West Perth Public Library - Program Room

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Fables & Fun

Ages 0-5 with caregiver, drop-in

Stories, rhymes, songs, and finger plays with our program staff.

When: 10:15 - 10:45am on Wednesdays from April 2 to May 7 (6-week session)

Where: West Perth Public Library - Program Room

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Busy as Bees

Ages 0-6 + caregiver, drop-in

Children will learn through play with stories and STEAM activities. Facilitated by library and Early ON staff.

When: 4pm on the following Wednesdays

  • April 9
  • May 7

Where: West Perth Library, 4th level children's and program area - When weather permits might be at the Pollinator Garden (this will be communicated ahead of time)

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Create a Creature

All ages, drop-in

Let your imagination soar. Use our airdry clay to create a little friend to take home.

When: 11am on Saturday, April 12

Where: West Perth Public Library - Program Room

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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

  1. Get set for reading. Pick up a tracking poster and any program materials at the Library or print them from our website.
  2. Track your reading. Colour in, or cross out a stack of books on the tracking poster 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. 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.
  4. Keep on reading. Don't stop at 1000! Keep reading together, there's more learning ahead.
  5. 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.

Program Materials

Introductory Letter [PDF]

Programs by Group

Children

Teen

Adult

Special Events

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