Fables and Fun
Ages 0-5 + caregiver, drop-in
Two more dates added before we kick off the summer! Join us for stories, songs and rhymes.
When: 10:15-10:45 on the following Wednesdays
- June 4
- June 11
Where: West Perth Public Library - 4th Level Children's area
Mosaic Craft
Ages 7-12, drop-in
Join us on the PA Day to use one of our various templates to create this beautiful artwork made with coloured pieces of paper.
When: 2-3pm on Friday, June 6
Where: West Perth Public Library - 4th Level Children's area
Outdoor Family Games
All ages, drop-in
Come see what's growing at our Pollinator Garden while playing a few games with the family. Grab a partner to play our Giant connect 4 game or try your hand at other various games.
When: Monday, June 9 from 6:15-7:15pm
Where: Pollinator Garden at the corner of Wellington and Rowland Streets
Music in the Garden
All ages, drop-in
Bring a blanket and come with the family or on your own to relax and enjoy music at the Pollinator Garden. There will be kids' activities provided by EarlyON. This is a 2-part series.
When: 6:15-7pm on the following Thursdays
- June 12 - Mitchell Legion Band
- June 19 - Elysha Vorstenbosch - Harpist - Princess and Prince costumes are welcome to fit the theme of the music!
Where: Pollinator Garden at the corner of Wellington and Rowland Streets (rain location Community Centre)
Read to the Animals
All ages, drop-in
Join us as we get up close and personal with the animals of the Lions Club Animal Barn. Stories, friends and fun!
When: 11am - noon on the following Saturdays
- June 14
- July 5
Where: Mitchell Lions Park - Animal Barn
Summer Kids' Club
Join in the fun as we celebrate a love of reading with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Art and Bedtime Stories as the themes. See the Summer Kids' Club page for all the details as some programs do require registration. Adult caregivers must remain on site for all children’s activities.
Library on Location
All ages, drop-in with caregiver
Each Monday in the summer (with the exception of Aug. 4), the library will be at a different location around Mitchell to see cool things, do hands-on activities and hear stories. Adult caregivers must remain on site for all children’s activities.
When: 6pm on Mondays
Where: location dependent on who we're visiting that week
July 7 - Alpacas at the Library with Fred & Faye - 105 St. Andrew St.
July 14 - Tim Hortons, Campfire - 235 Ontario Rd.
July 21 - Mitchell Veterinary Services - 243 Ontario Rd.
July 28 - UTES Kindergarten Yard - 165 Frances St. E.
August 11 - West Perth Fire Hall - 170 Wellington St.
August 18 - JNB Heavy Haul - 216 Cooper St.
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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