Children

North Perth Public Library

Children Programs

North Perth Public Library

For ages 0-8

 Refer to the program calendar

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

Who doesn't love STEM Activities?! Each week will feature different STEM/Tech programming based on the summer reading club theme of Dive In! For youth 5-12 years old, register to guarantee your spots! 

Week 7: Wetland Water Filters

Week 8: Clean Water Challenge

Monkton Branch, Tuesdays, 1-2pm < REGISTER 

  • August 11
  • August 18
Atwood Branch, Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30pm < REGISTER 
  • August 11
  • August 18
Listowel Branch, Mondays, 2-3pm
  • August 10 < PROGRAM FULL
  • August 17 < PROGRAM FULL

Phonics Storytime is here to bring even more fun into storytime. This program combines the playfulness of traditional Storytime with targeted phonics instruction, which will help to build essential skills in letter recognition and sound awareness.

Don't have time to tackle your reading challenge this week? No problem! This program counts towards your reading challenge too. 

Drop by! 

Listowel Branch, Mondays,11-11:30am
  • August 10
  • August 17
Monkton Branch, Tuesdays, 11-11:30am
  • August 11
  • August 18
Atwood Branch, Thursdays, 11-11:30am
  • August 6
  • August 13
  • August 20

Come for an opportunity to meet special guests throughout the summer! With talks from people like marine biologists, conservationist, or events like a pirate performer - these are some splashy guests you won't want to miss!

Drop by! 
Listowel Branch, Wednesdays, 11am-12pm
  • August 12: North Perth Fire Department, Tea Party! 
  • August 19: Bubble Fairy at Livingstone Park (Greenspace across from Listowel Branch parking lot) 

This is craft, art, and hobby programming for all of our creative kids. They can join us throughout the summer to make things like build-a-boat, message-in-a-bottle, create sea creatures, glow jellyfish art, coral art, diy lake scenes, marsh art, and more!

For ages 5-12

Atwood Branch, Thursdays, 1-2pm < REGISTER 

  • August 13
  • August 20
Listowel Branch, Wednesdays, 2-3pm
  • August 12 < PROGRAM FULL
  • August 19 < REGISTER

Join us for outdoor programming at our nearby greenspaces. We will be hosting a scavenger hunt, an obstacle course, a movement game, a "glow walk", hide-n-seek, and more!

For ages 5-12. 

Listowel Branch, Fridays, 2-3pm < REGISTER 
  • August 7
  • August 14
  • August 21
Monkton Branch, Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm < REGISTER 
  • August 13
  • August 20

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

Don't have time to tackle your reading challenge this week? No problem! This program counts towards your reading challenge too. 

Listowel Library Branch

Drop by EVERY FRIDAY at 10:30am to join in on the fun. 

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! 

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.

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

Listowel Branch, 10:30am

  • August 8

DROP BY! 

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 toward 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.
Listowel Branch, Every third Saturday, 10am-3pm
  • July 18
  • August 15

Monkton Branch, Every first Saturday, 10am-Noon

  • July 4
  • August 1

Atwood Branch, Every second Saturday, 1-3pm

  • July 11
  • August 8
DROP BY! 

Children's Programming

North Perth Public Library

Listowel Branch, drop by! 

  • September 2 - Sci-Fi
    • 10:30-11:30am: Space Storytime
    • 12:00-1:00pm: Craft - Design Your Own Planet
    • 1:20-2:30pm: STEM - Mars Rover Challenge
    • 3:00-4:00pm: Social - VR Mission Control
    • 4:00-5:00pm: Activity - Astronaut Academy
    • Scavenger Hunt - Alien or Earth?
    • Take & Make - Alien UFOs
  • September 3 - Fantasy 
    • 10:30-11:30am: Fairies Storytime
    • 12:00-1:00pm: Craft - Make Your Own Dragon Egg
    • 1:30-2:30pm: STEM - King Bot's Adventure
    • 3:00-4:00pm: Social - Guild Challenge Escape Room
    • 4:00-5:00pm: Activity - Knight Training Academy
    • Scavenger Hunt - Nature's Fantastical Creatures
    • Take and Make - Create Your Own Dragon Puppet

Submit your art for a chance to win! Create and submit your artwork to be displayed for the month of October in the Listowel Branch, winners will be displayed on Oct 24th at the Creative Canvases Art Show at the Steve Kerr Arena

All ages welcome, amateur artists encouraged!! 

Must be original art, no AI content! 

Age categories: Grades K-4, 5-8, 9-12, and a new category of amateur adults! 

Entries accepted Sept 8-30 at any NPPL branch. Winners decided by the North Perth Arts and Heritage Collective and Creative Canvases art group. 

Fill out the form to accompany your art either in person or online. 

A fan favourite for a reason!!! Come to see the super fun and not-so-scary spooky themed story with shadow puppets! 

Drop by! 

Listowel Branch

October 31, 1pm 

Listowel Branch, Drop by

  • November 6th
    • Scavenger Hunt
    • Take and Make - Suncatcher Craft
    • Play & Read
      • 10:30-11:30am
    • Craft - Pattern Art
      • 12:00-1:00pm
    • STEAM - Light Lab
      • 1:30-2:30pm
    • Social - Family Game Afternoon
      • 3:00-4:00pm
    • Activity - Lantern Olympics
      • 4:00-5:00pm

Come by and create with lego! No structure, no rules, just come, have fun, and BUILD THINGS!! 

Listowel Branch: 

  • Monday, December 21 - Saturday, January 2

Explore bins of sensory fun! Join us in all branches to explore and play with sensory items. 

Drop by

    • Monkton/Atwood Branch
      • Tuesday, December 22nd during open hours
    • Listowel Branch
      • Wednesday, December 40th from 10am-2pm

It's back - get excited!! Your stuffy reading pals will be out in all of our branches and we just need you and your littles to come read to them!! Collect stamps for reading with each friend and collect a prize at the end. 

  • Monday, December 21 - Saturday, January 2

Come for a tech petting zoo - aka try different tech toys every visit!! 

Drop by! 

Listowel (10-3)
  • Saturday, September 26
  • Saturday, October 24
  • Saturday, November 28
  • Saturday, January 2
Atwood (1-3)
  • Saturday, September 5
  • Saturday, October 3
  • Saturday, November 7
  • Saturday, December 5
Monkton (10-12)
  • Saturday, September 19
  • Saturday, October 17
  • Saturday, November 21
  • Saturday, December 19

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

Don't have time to tackle your reading challenge this week? No problem! This program counts towards your reading challenge too. 

Listowel Library Branch

Drop by EVERY FRIDAY at 10:30am to join in on the fun. 

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! 

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.

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 toward 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.
Listowel Branch, Every third Saturday, 10am-3pm

Monkton Branch, Every first Saturday, 10am-Noon

Atwood Branch, Every second Saturday, 1-3pm

DROP BY! 

Drop by to create on your own! There are no rules, no requirements, just come and have fun with the supplies provided! 

  • Listowel Branch: 10am-3pm
    • Saturday, September 5
    • Saturday, October 3
    • Saturday, November 7
    • Saturday, December 5
  • Monkton Branch: 10am-12pm
    • Saturday, September 12
    • Saturday, October 10
    • Saturday, November 14
    • Saturday, December 12
  • Atwood Branch: 1-3pm
    • Saturday, September 26
    • Saturday, October 24
    • Saturday, November 28
    • Saturday, January 2
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