Children Programs & Events

North Perth Public Library

Children Programs

North Perth Public Library

For ages 0-8

Please note: Children under the age of 10 need a caregiver to remain in the library for the duration of the program. 

Fall Season

A fun filled program featuring songs, stories, and creative playtime! With North Perth EarlyON and North Perth Public Library.

Listowel Library Branch

Drop by to join in on the fun! 

  • Friday, December 5, 10:30am 
  • Friday, December 12, 10:30am 
  • Friday, December 19, 10:30am 

DROP BY! 

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO P&R ON DEC 26 

In the busyness of family life, it can sometimes be hard to find the time and space to connect one on one with our children. 
Connection Corner is here to be that safe, cozy, and connective space where you can come with your child/children and  be intentional with your time together.
Each month will be geared around a theme and set up with related books, activities, games, and opportunities to have fun and connect. A joyful time to be present and playful.
See you at Connection Corner.
Listowel Branch, 10:30am:
  • Saturday, December 13
DROP BY! 

Who doesn't love picture books?! Join us for a fun gathering all about picture books and literacy! 

Listowel Branch, 10:30am

  • Saturday, December 13

DROP BY! 

Let's start off right by reading 1 book to our littles every day before they enter Kindergarten! In just 4 years, one book a night will surpass 1000 books!! This initiative is to support literacy and the love of reading! 

  • Monday, September 8 at 10am (Program launch date, join year round!) 

How to join in on the fun: 

  1. Get ready. Pick up a tracking poster or print them from our website.
  2. Read & Track it. Colour in, or cross out for each book you read to your child.
  3. Every book counts. Even if your child wants to hear the same book again and again, you can count it each time. 
  4. Keep going. Can you surpass 1000 books? 
  5. Share your success. Tag us @northperthlib and use the hashtag #1000BooksB4K.

Come and create! We will have art supplies out for all to create with. This is a self directed exploration of art. 

  • Monkton Branch: Saturday, December 6, 10:30-11:30am
  • Atwood Branch: Saturday, December 20, 1:30-2:30pm

DROP BY! 

Cubelets, Ozobots, Spheros... Oh my! Add in some fun DragonBox Algebra and other goodies and it's bound to be awesome.

For ages 5-8. 

Listowel Branch, 4-5pm

Make your own time travelling movie!!! How cool, eh? Sign up to join the fun. For ages 8-14. 

Listowel Branch

  • Monday, December 8, 4-5:30pm 

REGISTER

Get free goodies to craft at home! 

All branches

  • December 1 - until quantities last 

(no holds, maximum two per family, should be ages 3+) 

Use our Birding Kits to spot some winter birds! We will be providing a checklist of birds to spot, and those who participate can show pictures of the birds they spotted will be entered in a draw to win a prize! 

All Branches

  • December 4 to December 17

JOIN US ON DEC 20th FOR ALL THE FUN! 

Listowel Branch

Storytime at 10:30 - 11am

Nintendo Switch Drop-in from 10:30 - 11:30am

Anna & Elsa Visit from 12-1pm

Photobooth drop in from 11:30am - 1pm 

Scavenger Hunt

Winter Season

North Perth Public Library

For children ages 0-8

DROP BY ON JANUARY 30 FOR THIS AWESOME LINEUP!

Listowel Branch:

  • (All day) Scavenger Hunt: Science & Technology
  • (All day) Take and Make: Comet on a Stick
  • (10:30am) Storytime Theme: Robots
  • (12pm-1pm) Fold 'N' Fly (DIY Paper Airplanes)
  • (1:30-2:30pm) Sphero Obstacle Course
  • (3pm-4pm) Fireworks Spin Art 
  • (4pm-5pm) DIY Spinning Toy 

 

Think you are a pro LEGO builder?! Let's put that to the test! Come into the Listowel Branch to be challenged! 

Listowel Branch:

January 20, 4-5pm

Drop by! 

It's back! This year, come to storytime at any of our branches and drop off your stuffy to spend the night at the library! There will be props to take photos with your friend at the library before you leave them to spend the night! What will your stuffy get up to?

Drop off your stuffy at any branch during open hours, join in Listowel Branch for the activities on March 17, 11am

Drop by! 

Find a leprechaun, hide a leprechaun, and then pick a prize from our treasure chest! 

All Branches: 

March 14 - March 21

Drop by! 

Grab a kit to make a St. Patrick's themed wreath at home. 

All Branches

Beginning March 1, until quantities last

In honour of Earth Day, create a recycled craft and bring it back in for community voting!

Starting April 1st, visit any branch to pick up instructions and then create your own recycled craft at home! Bring it back into any branch when you are done, and we will display them in the Listowel Branch for the remainder of the month. All of April, you can come in and vote on your favourite creation! 

Join us and drop by on April 24 for any/all of these events! 

Listowel Branch: 

  • (All day) Scavenger Hunt: Earth Day
  • (All day) Take and Make: Seed Balls
  • (12-1pm) Fairy Gardens & Doors
  • (1:30-2:30pm) Earth Day Oobleck & Slime
  • (3-4pm) Earth Day Coffee Filter Craft
  • (4-5pm) DIY Balloon Car

Come and create! We will have art supplies out for all to create with. This is a self directed exploration of art. 

  • Listowel
    • Saturday, January 3
    • Saturday, February 7
    • Saturday, March 7
    • Saturday, April 4
  • Monkton
    • Saturday, January 10
    • Saturday, February 14
    • Saturday, March 14
    • Saturday, April 11
  • Atwood
    • Saturday, January 24
    • Saturday, February 28
    • Saturday, March 28
    • Saturday, April 25

DROP BY! 

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