Family Friendly Programs & Events

North Perth Public Library

Family Friendly Programs

North Perth Public Library

For all ages

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. 

DROP BY ON JUNE 26 FOR THIS AWESOME LINEUP!

Listowel Branch:

  • (All day) Scavenger Hunt: Bugs, Plants & Nature
  • (All day) Take and Make: Bubble Wands
  • (10:30am) Storytime 
  • (12pm-1pm) Craft: Suncatcher & Rain Sticks
  • (1:30-2:30pm) STEAM Activity: DIY Solar Oven
  • (3pm-4pm) Beaded Plants
  • (4pm-5pm) Bug Hotel

 

Join us on June 30th for an end of school party at the library! From 12-8pm in Listowel we will have a full day of events for you to enjoy to celebrate school being finished! From K-Pop Demon Hunters to Super Smash Bros., you're sure to have a blast! 

Please sign-up for each event you'd like to attend!

  • 12-1:30pm - K-Pop Demon Hunters Watch Party < REGISTER
  • 1:30-2:30pm - DIY Zoey's Notebook < REGISTER
  • 2:30-4:00pm - Costume Party with Just Dance < REGISTER
    • Come dressed as your favourite character from K-Pop Demon Hunters! Highest voted costume receives a prize!
  • 6:00-8:00pm - Super Smash Bros. Competition < REGISTER
    • Winner receives a prize! 
    • Please register for each person playing!

Join us at either or both of our events teamed up with the North Perth Fire Department! 

    • June 20 from 10am-12pm in Monkton at the Monkton Fire Hall
    • August 12 from 10am-12pm in Listowel at the Listowel Library Branch

10am-11am will be outdoor events:

      • Live burn demonstration
      • Fire trucks present
      • Photo stand-ins of firefighters & fire truck
      • Tug of war between Dragons & Firefighters

11am-12pm will be indoor events:

      • Storytime - reading of No Dragons for Tea
      • Tea party - will have food available from the book

Come see our newest upgrades including artwork by local artist Roshan James! 

All of our branches have gotten upgrades over the past year, including fresh paint, reconfiguration, new additions, and more! Now that our murals are complete, we want to show it off to the North Perth community!! 

We welcome any and all in our open hours to check things out and enjoy a free cup of coffee on us. 

Listowel Branch June 29-July 4

During open hours

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
  • May 16
  • June 20
  • July 18
  • August 15

Monkton Branch, Every first Saturday, 10am-Noon

  • May 2
  • June 6
  • July 4
  • August 1

Atwood Branch, Every second Saturday, 1-3pm

  • May 9
  • June 13
  • July 11
  • August 8
DROP BY! 

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

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

  • May 9
  • June 6
  • July 11
  • August 8

DROP BY! 

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

  • Listowel Branch, every first Saturday, 10am-3pm
    • May 2
    • June 6
    • July 4
    • August 1
  • Monkton Branch. every second Saturday, 10am-Noon
    • May 9
    • June 13
    • July 11
    • August 8
  • Atwood Branch, every fourth Saturday, 1-3pm
    • May 23
    • June 27
    • July 25
    • August 22

DROP BY! 

Dive In!

North Perth Public Library

Family Friendly

Refer to the program calendar: https://events.nppl.ca/library

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.

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

Saturdays, during open hours

  • Listowel
    • May 2
    • June 6
    • July 4
    • August 1
  • Monkton
    • May 9
    • June 13
    • July 11
    • August 8
  • Atwood
    • May 23
    • June 27
    • July 25
    • August 22

DROP BY! 

Join us and Captain Corbin for this pirate and water-themed show! It will be interactive, it will be fun, and it will be a loot. 

Tickets available on June 10, at noon, at all branches

Must have a FREE ticket to enter. Show is targeted at children 5+. Must be seated for the duration of the hour long show. 

Steve Kerr Complex: July 15, 1-2pm 

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.
See you at Connection Corner.
Listowel Branch, Every third Saturday, 10m-3pm
  • May 16
  • June 20
  • July 18
  • August 15

Monkton Branch, Every first Saturday, 10am-Noon

  • May 2
  • June 6
  • July 4
  • August 1

Atwood Branch, Every second Saturday, 1-3pm

  • May 9
  • June 13
  • July 11
  • August 8
DROP BY! 

Come create art for free to enter into the fair! We will look after submitting your art too. Materials will be available for the following categories:

  • Papercrafts- Make a 4x4 mini album
  • Cardmaking - make a Funny Card or a Fair themed card (New Branches from Strong Roots)

Drop by! 

Monkton Branch, 6-7pm

  • Thursday, July 2

Listowel Branch, 6-7pm

  • Monday, July 6

Atwood Branch, 6-7pm

  • Tuesday, July 7

Pick up your piece during the week after the Ag Fair! Listowel Branch. Must fill out form to submit art! 

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
  • July 6
  • July 13
  • July 20
  • July 27
  • August 10
  • August 17
  • August 24
Monkton Branch, Tuesdays, 11-11:30am
  • July 7
  • July 14
  • July 21
  • July 28
  • August 4
  • August 11
  • August 18
  • August 25
Atwood Branch, Thursdays, 11-11:30am
  • July 9
  • July 16
  • July 23
  • July 30
  • August 6
  • August 13
  • August 20
  • August 27

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

Listowel Library Branch

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

 

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO P&R ON APRIL 3

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

Listowel Branch, 10:30am

  • July 11
  • August 8

DROP BY! 

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
  • July 8
  • July 15
    • Please note, this is from 1-2pm for the Pirate Performer at the Steve Kerr Complex & tickets are required for this event only. 
  • July 22
  • July 29
  • August 3
  • August 12
  • August 19
  • August 26
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