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 from January 14 to Feb. 18 (6-week program)
Where: West Perth Public Library, Picture book area
Junior Explorers
Ages 6-10
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through stories and experiments.
When: 6:15 - 7:15pm on the following Wednesdays:
- February 25 - Comic Book Crafts (registration opens January 1)
Where: West Perth Public Library, Program area
Registration is required. Please register on Rec Desk.
Paper Bag Princess Day
All ages, drop-in
Dare to Be Brave like the Paper Bag Princess.
Come in costume, for a reading of this Canadian classic. Stay for crafts and fun with friends.
When: 5:45pm on Thursday, March 5
Where: West Perth Public Library, Program area
March Break at the Library
Monday
S.T.E.A.M Stations
Ages 7-12 + caregiver, drop-in
We are opening the closets to take out our special STEAM kits. Join us for circuits, bracelet making, LEGO, coding and more! This self-directed program will allow older children to experiment and learn together.
When: 11am-2pm on Monday, March 16
Where: West Perth Public Library, Levels 3&4
Tuesday
Leprechaun Slime
Ages 4-12 + caregiver
Get messy and creative as we work together to make leprechaun slime.
When: 11am on Tuesday, March 17
Where: West Perth Public Library, Program area
Registration is required. Please register on Rec Desk beginning February 15.
Wednesday
Elephant and Piggie Crafts
Ages 3-8 + caregiver, drop-in
Join us for Elephant & Piggie fun! Create crafts inspired by Mo Willems' lovable characters.
When: 11am-noon on Wednesday, March 18
Where: West Perth Public Library, Program area
Thursday
Mega Seek and Find for Families
All ages, drop-in
A drop-in, all-ages family program featuring I Spy activity sheets, seek-and-find books, and a fun scavenger hunt. Come explore, solve clues and enjoy a playful search adventure together!
When: 11am-noon on Thursday, March 19
Where: West Perth Public Library, Children's area
Friday
LEGO Lounge
All ages, drop-in
Build, imagine and create! Drop in for our all-ages LEGO Lounge, where families and friends can design anything from simple structures to epic masterpieces. We provide the bricks - you bring the ideas.
When: 11am-noon on Friday, March 20
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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