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 March 25 to April 29 (6-week program)
Where: West Perth Public Library, Picture book area
Stories and Songs
Ages 0-6 + caregiver, drop-in
Come to the library to meet some of the library puppets as they sing and tell stories. Bonus for May! Create a special craft for Mother's Day!
When: 1-2pm on Friday, May 8
Where: West Perth Public Library - Program room
STE(A)M Stations
Ages 7-12, 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 on Saturday, May 16
Where: West Perth Public Library - Program room
Mitchell Legion Band Concert
All ages, drop-in
Join us for an evening of music, under the open sky as the Legion Band performs a selection of pieces sure to entertain all ages. Bring a chair or blanket, relax, and enjoy the sounds of your local band.
When: 6:15-7:15pm on Tuesday, May 26: Rain date: Tues. June 9th @ 6:15pm
Where: Pollinator Garden, across from the Arena at the corner of Rowland and Wellington Streets
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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