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Rural School Stories

Adults, drop-in

Library staff will share stories about Rural One-Room School experiences. Participants will be encouraged to share their personal stories in this interactive program. This is a Perth County Reads program.

When: 2-3pm on Friday, September 26

Where: Ritz Manor Community Lounge @ 15 Frances St. (enter off parking area) 

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Sourdough Starters

Ages 14+

Do you have an interest in learning to make sourdough? Meet with library staff and fellow enthusiasts to learn how to make and keep a sourdough starter. Share recipes and tips to get you started. This is a Perth County Reads program.

**Attention: there will be wheat flour at this event

When: 11am - noon on Saturday, September 27

Where: West Perth Public Library, program area

Registration is required. Please register on Rec Desk. Registration opens September 1.

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The Past in the Present: 
Archaeology in Ontario

Ages 16 and up, drop-in

This talk introduces you to archaeology, an approach to studying the past in the present, and provides a broad overview of what we know about Ontario's past and how we know it. The talk will also cover how West Perth fits into the broader story of Ontario's past and the history that lies just outside your door. A presentation by Dr. Chris Kerns.

When: 2-3pm on Saturday, October 4

Where: West Perth Public Library, program area

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Be Dragon Ready

All ages

Dragons like to start fires, so we all need to Be Dragon Ready!

Join the West Perth Fire Department and library staff for an exciting event. This event will include a story time, firefighter gear try-on and much more. Children and families will learn about fire safety in public buildings and participate in a mock evacuation of the library. 

When: 11am - noon on Friday, October 10 (PA Day)

Where: West Perth Public Library

Registration is required. Please register on Rec Desk. Registration opens September 15.

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Casserole Recipe Swap

Ages 14+, drop-in

Join fellow community members and library staff in this recipe sharing event. Discuss the role of food in rural communities, as shown in our PC Reads book Finding Larkspur.

Please bring 2 casserole recipes to share; digital copies will be shared with the whole group after the event. This is a Perth County Reads program.

When: 2-3pm on Saturday, October 18

Where: West Perth Public Library, program area

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Dan Needles: Author Visit

Adults

Come learn more about Finding Larkspur, this year's Perth County Reads selection. Dan Needles will be providing a reading from his latest book followed by a discussion. Copies of the book will be available for sale.

When: 2pm on Friday, October 24

Where: Perth East Recreation Complex, 40 Temperance St., Milverton

Details: Free tickets will be available starting October 1 at Perth East Public Library and North Perth Public Library branches.

OR

When: 2pm on Saturday, October 25

Where: Pyramid Recreation Centre, 2/3rd Hall, 317 James St., St Marys

Find details of all the events leading up to the author visits on the Perth County Reads page.

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Creepy Crafts

All ages, drop-in

Whip up some creepy crafts to take home. All supplies provided.

When: 4-5pm on Monday, October 27

Where: West Perth Public Library, Program area

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