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 until July 3
- For August 4,11,18 - register between June 29 - July 29
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 - until July 3
- For August 6,13 & 20 - register between June 29 - July 29
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
August 17- Murphy Bus Lines - 15 Arthur St., Mitchell
- Listen to stories on the bus and then take a ride on the bus
August 18 - JNB Heavy Haul - 216 Cooper St. Mitchell - RESCHEDULED and please note this is a Tuesday
- Explore the big rigs after listening to stories
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:
- August 19 @ Brodhagen Community Centre
Where: locations noted above
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:
- September 23 - October 28 (6-week program)
Where: West Perth Public Library, Picture book area
Crafty Summer Treats
All ages, drop-in
Make colourful, treat-themed crafts inspired by ice cream, popsicles, 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
Dot Day Crafts
All ages, drop-in
Create crafts inspired by the book The Dot by Peter Reynolds.
When: 10:30-11:30am on Wednesday, September 5
Where: West Perth Public Library - Program room
3 Sisters Harvest Stories with Patsy Day
All ages
Join Oneida Elder Patsy Day for a fun and meaningful time of learning and sharing about the 3 Sisters Story. Families are invited to gather at the Pollinator Garden to enjoy outdoor storytelling, hands-on crafts, and time together learning about this special story and tradition.
When: 11am on Wednesday, September 19
Where: Pollinator Garden beside the tennis courts at the corner of Wellington and Rowland St. (inclement weather location is the library)
Registration is required. Please register on Rec Desk starting on September 1.
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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