Strawberry Moon Stories and Craft
Ages 4-10 + caregiver, registration
Join Oneida Elder Patsy Day for knowledge-sharing about the Strawberry Moon. Families will meet at the Pollinator Garden for outdoor stories and crafts related to the Strawberry Moon.
When: 11am on Saturday, June 27
Where: Pollinator Garden - Corner of Wellington and Rowland Streets in Veterans Park. Rain or heat location: West Perth Public Library
Registration is required! Please register on Rec Desk starting June 1. Registration closes June 19.
Camp Day Storytime @ Tim Hortons
All ages, drop-in
Tim Hortons Camp Day is coming up, and we are pleased to offer a campfire story time to promote this special day! Come to the back of the store to hear stories and songs by a real fire while snacking on treats.
When: 6:30-7:15pm on Tuesday, July 7
Where: Tim Hortons, 235 Ontario Road, back lawn
Tales and Tunes
Ages 0-3, drop-in
An interactive program for children up to age 3, and their caregivers. Each session combines music, movement, and stories to spark imagination and build early language skills.
When: 10:15-10:45 on Wednesdays:
- July 8
- August 12
Where: West Perth Public Library, Picture book area
Summer STEM with Asha
Ages 4-7 and 8-12 +caregiver
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in the great outdoors. Join our Summer Program Coordinator Asha in the park for this exciting program.
When: Tuesdays from July 7- August 18
- 10:30-11:30am - Ages 4-7
- 1-2pm - Ages 8-12
Where: Lions Park Pavilion, weather permitting (at library in case of heat or rain)
Registration is required! It is possible to register for specific dates. Please register on Rec Desk during the following dates:
- For July 7,14,21 & 28 - register between June 8-26
- For August 4,11,18 - register between June 29 -July 15
Summer ART with Asha
Ages 4-7 and 8-12 +caregiver
Get your creative juices flowing for ART! Join our Summer Program Coordinator Asha in the park for this creative program.
When: Thursdays from July 9- August 20
- 10:30-11:30am - Ages 4-7
- 1-2pm - Ages 8-12
Where: Lions Park Pavilion, weather permitting (at library in case of heat or rain)
Registration is required! It is possible to register for specific dates. Please register on Rec Desk during the following dates:
- For July 9,16,23 & 30 - register between June 8-26
- For August 6,13 & 20 - register between June 29 -July 15
Summer Board Games Drop-in
Ages 8-12, drop-in
Would you like to meet new friends, learn to play a new game or practice your chess skills? Join our Summer Program Coordinator Asha for game play!
When: 12 noon - 3pm on the following Wednesdays:
- July 15
- July 29
- August 12
Where: West Perth Public Library - Level 3 in the YA area
Library on Location
All ages, drop-in with caregiver
Each Monday in the summer (with the exception of August 3, last day August 17), 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 6 - TLC Alpacas at the Library - 105 St. Andrew St.
- Listen to stories, then meet, feed, and learn about the Alpacas up close
July 13 - Delta Power Equipment - 5458 Line 34, Mitchell
- Listen to stories and then explore the store and the agricultural equipment that is on site
July 20 - West Perth Village with the Alzheimer Society - 4118A Rd 164, Mitchell
- Remember Me is a story about memory loss and an introduction to the concept of dementia. The session also teaches children simple, fun ways to keep their brains healthy through movement, learning and social connection. A fun activity is included at the end.
July 27 - JNB Heavy Haul - 216 Cooper St. Mitchell
- Explore the big rigs after listening to stories
August 10 - Mitchell Vet Services - 243 Ontario Rd., Mitchell
- Listen to stories and explore what happens when pets are taken to the vet for a check-up
August 17- Murphy Bus Lines - 15 Arthur St., Mitchell
- Listen to stories on the bus and then take a ride on the bus
Junior Explorers on Adventure
Ages 6-12, drop-in
Junior Explorers will leave the library this summer and adventure to new locations!
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through stories and experiments.
When: 6:15pm on the following Wednesdays:
- July 22 @ Dublin Pavilion
- August 5 @ Fullarton Ball Park
- August 19 @ Brodhagen Community Centre
Where: locations noted above
Crafty Summer Treats
All ages, drop-in
Make colourful, treat-themed crafts inspired by ice cream, popsicales, watermelon and other summer favourites. Children can enjoy hands-on art activities, use their imagination and take home their sweet creations while celebrating the fun of summer at the library.
When: 10:30am-noon on Wednesday, August 26
Where: West Perth Public LIbrary - Program room
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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