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.
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! A Perth County Reads event.
When: 11am - noon on the following Saturdays
- July 5
Where: Mitchell Lions Park - Animal Barn
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.
Shark Crafts
All ages, drop-in
Celebrate shark week if you dare, with these fun shark crafts!
When: 10:30-11:30am on Saturday, July 12
Where: West Perth Public Library, program area
Outdoor Family Games
All ages, drop-in
Join us for games at the Pollinator Garden. Featuring a large-sized Connect 4 game and more! This is a Perth County Reads program.
When: 6:15-7:15pm on Monday, August 25 (The program will be rescheduled if inclement weather occurs.)
Where: Pollinator Garden at the corner of Wellington and Rowland Streets.
Exploration Stations
Ages 2-5 +caregiver, drop-in
Staff will be on hand to provide activities and toys for little ones from ages 2-5. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents.
When: 10:15-11am on Wednesday, August 27
Where: West Perth Public Library, Program area
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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