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Summer Kids' Club

Join in the fun as we celebrate a love of reading with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Art and Bedtime Stories as the themes. See the Summer Kids' Club page for all the details as some programs do require registration. Adult caregivers must remain on site for all children’s activities.


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Read to the Animals

All ages, drop-in

Join us as we get up close and personal with the animals of the Lions Club Animal Barn. Stories, friends and fun! A Perth County Reads program.

When: 11am - noon on the following Saturdays

  • July 5

Where: Mitchell Lions Park - Animal Barn


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Library on Location

All ages, drop-in with caregiver

Each Monday in the summer (with the exception of Aug. 4), 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 7 - Alpacas at the Library with Fred & Faye - 105 St. Andrew St.

July 14 - Tim Hortons, Campfire - 235 Ontario Rd.

July 21 - Mitchell Veterinary Services - 243 Ontario Rd.

July 28 - UTES Kindergarten Yard - 165 Frances St. E.

August 11 - West Perth Fire Hall - 170 Wellington St.

August 18 - JNB Heavy Haul - 216 Cooper St.


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Shark Crafts

All ages, drop-in

Celebrate shark week if you dare, with these fun shark crafts!

When: 10:30-11:30am on Saturday, July 12

Where: West Perth Public Library, program area


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Create a Creature

All ages, drop-in

Let your imagination soar. Use our airdry clay to create a little friend to take home.

When: 11am on Saturday, August 16

Where: West Perth Public Library, program area


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Outdoor Family Games

All ages, drop-in

Join us for games at the Pollinator Garden. Featuring a large-sized Connect 4 game and more!  This is a Perth County Reads program.

When: 6:15-7:15pm on Monday, August 25 (The program will be rescheduled if inclement weather occurs.)

Where: Pollinator Garden at the corner of Wellington and Rowland Streets.