Watch for a re-design of this page, including a calendar, when programs re-start.

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Summer Reading Program 2021

For the summer of 2021, due to provincial restrictions, programs will be in-person, outdoors in the Lions Park with group size limitations. The Summer Reading Program starts July 6 and runs until August 19.

Since there are group size limitations, registration is required.

Full details are on the Summer Reading Program page.

 

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Crafters' Circle

Crafters' Circle is a program for adults and teens. The group will meet in the Lions Park to work on projects and create community connections. It's a great way for people who are new to the community or anyone who is feeling isolated during the COVID19 pandemic to connect to others.
Time: Tuesdays 5-6pm, July 6 to September 28
Location: Bandshell Pavilion on the East side of the Lions Park
What to bring: A lawn chair and crafting project

Pre-registration is required as the size of the group is limited to the current provincial mandate. Contact Jennifer at jbarr@pcin.on.ca or call the library at 519-348-9234.

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Wetlands Story Walk

Combine exercise with literacy by doing a Story Walk at the West Perth Wetlands (3890 Wellington Street, Mitchell). Each month we will feature a different book by a local author, for the entire summer. Fun, outdoor family program.

 

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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

Toddler looking delightedly at a bookTweenie Tots - Suspended

Books are the focus and fun is the goal. Preschoolers are invited to join in the stories, songs, rhymes and crafts. Each week will be a new theme and a new opportunity to learn and laugh during this 45 minute program. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The program is on Thursday mornings 10:30-11:15 a.m. and the donation is $1/child/session. Suspended during library closure.