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Senior Fitness

Canadian Centre of Activity and Aging-trained instructors will lead safe and effective exercise classes for older adults in our community. In collaboration with Mitchell and Area Community Outreach and the Municipality of West Perth.

When: 9:30am on Tuesdays - until December 16th
            resumes January 6th to March 10th

Where: West Perth Community Centre

What to bring: Running shoes, water bottle; first-timers will need to fill out a form upon arrival


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Senior Book Chat

Open to adults 55+, drop-in

Local seniors are encouraged to meet at the Ritz Manor Community Room. Participants and library program staff will share lively discussion about recent books and enjoy social time.

When: 11am - noon on the following Mondays:

  • November 24
  • December 15 (please note the date change for December)
  • January 26

Where: Ritz Manor Community Lounge @ 15 Frances St. (enter off parking area) 

What to bring: A book you have recently read


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Banned Book Talk

Ages 14+

Read a banned book and chat about it with other readers!

A 'banned book' list will be posted to the Facebook event in mid-December; copies of the list can be picked up at the library after December 15. Participants are encouraged to read a book from the list before we meet. We will get together to discuss our choice of books, why we think it was banned or challenged and what the books we ban reveal about our society and more. 

When: 2pm on Saturday, January 31

Where: West Perth Public Library, Program area

Registration is required. Please register on Rec Desk starting December 1.


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Crafters' Circle

Crafters' Circle is a program for adults and teens. The group will meet at the Library to work on personal crafting projects and create community connections. It's a great way for people who are new to the community or for anyone who is feeling isolated to connect with others.

When: Tuesdays from 2-3PM NEW TIME!
Where: West Perth Public Library
What to bring: Crafting project


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Mahjong Meet Up

For adults

This popular activity has returned! Join in this lively group as you learn and play together.

When: 1pm on Tuesdays. 
Or drop in and play in groups any time the library is open. Ask for use of the tiles at the desk.

Where: YA area