Paws 4 Stories
Ages 6-10
The Paws 4 Stories program is a one-on-one reading program where young readers practice their skills while reading to a Therapy Dog from St. John Ambulance.
This program has limited space. Registration will be absolutely required. Youth will register for a 15-minute window to meet with the Therapy Dog.
When: The following Thursdays:
- November 5
- November 12
- November 19
- November 26
The following time slots will be available:
- 4:30 - 4:45pm
- 4:45 - 5pm
- 5:15 - 5:30pm
Youth can sign up for one of the twelve sessions available.
Where: West Perth Public Library
Registration is required. Please register on Rec Desk beginning October 15.
Pete the Cat Stories and Crafts
Ages 3-8, drop-in
Get groovy with Pete the Cat! Enjoy a fun story followed by creative crafts inspired by everyone's cool cat. 🐱🎨
When: 11am - noon on Saturday, November 7
Where: West Perth Public Library - Program room and children's area
After School Mosaic Art Craft
Ages 6-12, drop-in
A creative hands-on activity where children use colorful pieces to create unique mosaic designs.
When: 4 - 6pm on Monday, November 16
Where: West Perth Public Library - Program room
Dinosaur Hatch & Dig
Ages 5-8
We're almost at the end of Dino-vember and we're going to excavate for dinosaurs and create fossils to take home!
When: 10:30 - 11:30 am on Saturday, November 28
Where: West Perth Public Library - Program room
Registration is required. Please register on Rec Desk starting November 1.
Wintry Storytime(s)
All ages, drop-in
Join us at Poppy Lane for a snowy storytime (or two). Drop by for some wintry tales and refreshments.
When: 11am on Saturday, December 12 AND 6pm on Wednesday, December 16
Where: Poppy Lane
Storytime at the Barn
All ages, drop-in
Join us at the Animal Barn for a cozy winter storytime (or two) and some enrichment crafts for the animals.
When: 11am on the following dates:
- Monday, December 21 - Cookie Decorating for the Animals
- Saturday, January 2 - Toy Making for the Animals
Where: Animal Barn in the Lions Park
New Year's Crafts
All ages, drop-in
Get ready to ring in the New Year with some colourful crafts, creative fun and special projects to take home.
When: 10am - noon on Wednesday, December 30
Where: Program room and Level 3 Junior Fiction table
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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