Be Dragon Ready
All ages
Dragons like to start fires, so we all need to Be Dragon Ready!
Join the West Perth Fire Department and library staff for an exciting event. This event will include a story time, firefighter gear try-on and much more. Children and families will learn about fire safety in public buildings and participate in a mock evacuation of the library.
When: 11am - noon on Friday, October 10 (PA Day)
Where: West Perth Public Library
Registration is required. Please register on Rec Desk.
Casserole Recipe Swap
Ages 14+, drop-in
Join fellow community members and library staff in this recipe sharing event. Discuss the role of food in rural communities, as shown in our PC Reads book Finding Larkspur.
Please bring 2 casserole recipes to share; digital copies will be shared with the whole group after the event. This is a Perth County Reads program.
When: 2-3pm on Saturday, October 18
Where: West Perth Public Library, program area
Dan Needles: Author Visit
Adults
Come learn more about Finding Larkspur, this year's Perth County Reads selection. Dan Needles will be providing a reading from his latest book followed by a discussion. Copies of the book will be available for sale.
When: 2pm on Friday, October 24
Where: Perth East Recreation Complex, 40 Temperance St., Milverton
Details: Free tickets will be available starting October 1 at Perth East Public Library and North Perth Public Library branches.
OR
When: 2pm on Saturday, October 25
Where: Pyramid Recreation Centre, 2/3rd Hall, 317 James St., St Marys
Find details of all the events leading up to the author visits on the Perth County Reads page.
Creepy Crafts
All ages, drop-in
Whip up some creepy crafts to take home. All supplies provided.
When: 4-5pm on Monday, October 27
Where: West Perth Public Library, Program area

Dinosaur Crafts
All ages, drop-in
Celebrate Dino-vember with dinosaur themed crafts!
When: 3:30 - 5:30pm on Monday, November 3
Where: West Perth Public Library, Program area

Author Karen Grose Discusses: All June Left Behind
Ages 14+
Question and answer period with author Karen Grose about her recent book All June Left Behind. Followed by a book signing.
When: 1-3pm on Saturday, November 8
Where: West Perth Municipal Office
Registration is required. Please register on Rec Desk starting October 5.

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