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Winter program details launch Nov 26, sign up for any/all on Dec 3 at noon!
Winter: Jan-April - This is a first-come, first-served setup.
Important Dates:
December 3 at Noon: Jan - April program registration opens
April 1 at Noon: May - August program registration opens
*** Please note: all those registered in a fall session program must re-register to continue into the winter session.
Need some help? Give us a call at 519-291-4621, or pop by a branch!
Winter Season
North Perth Public Library
For children ages 0-8
DROP BY ON JANUARY 30 FOR THIS AWESOME LINEUP!
Listowel Branch:
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, and it's time to get messy! Come create your own slime!
Listowel Branch:
Monkton Branch:
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!
St Patrick's Take & Makes (March)
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:
Come and create! We will have art supplies out for all to create with. This is a self directed exploration of art.
DROP BY!
Winter Season
North Perth Public Library
For ages 9-17
DROP BY ON JANUARY 30 FOR THIS AWESOME LINEUP!
Listowel Branch:
Locked In: Nerf Battle (March)
Better get ready... It's BACK!
Come into the closed library for a competitive game of nerf battle. We provide everything, all you need to do is come prepared to RUN!
Listowel Branch:
Saturday March 14, 4-6pm < REGISTER
Are you prepping to start your garden? Visit the Listowel Branch on Seedy Saturday to obtain the seeds you need and have all your gardening questions answered! Activities for all ages.
Listowel Branch:
Saturday March 28, 11am-Noon
Drop by!
Join us and drop by on April 24 for any/all of these events!
Listowel Branch:
Mixed Media Mondays (Year round)
Join to explore art mediums! This program is for teens and tweens specifically.
Listowel Branch, 6:30-8pm
Youth Dungeons and Dragons (Year round)
Let's go on an adventure together! Are you between the ages of 9-14 and wanting to play D&D?! Join us!
Listowel Branch
Teen Advisory Council (Year round)
Have your say! We want to hear from our youth. This program will run once a month on the first Thursday of the month
Listowel Branch, 6:30-7:30pm
Come and create! We will have art supplies out for all to create with. This is a self directed exploration of art.
DROP BY!
Nothing beats being in the library after hours and we've paired that up with the following awesome activities...
For ages 12-17
Listowel Branch, 6pm-8pm
Winter Season
North Perth Public Library
For ages 18+
Let's Learn: Power of Play (January)
Do you struggle with playing with your children? Do you remember your caregivers engaging in play with you as a child? If you've ever wondered about the importance of play, join us for an educational session with Jennifer Nahwegahbow, a registered play therapist from Stone Silo, who will discuss and teach us about the power behind play.
Listowel Branch:
January 22, 6pm < REGISTER
Transform Your Clothes with Hand Embroidery (January)
Let's give life back to our stale clothes! Join us as we learn hand embroidery to decorate our clothes. Feel free to bring a favourite item to embroider or use some of our provided materials.
Listowel Branch
January 29, 6:30pm < REGISTER
Let's Learn: Needle Felting for Beginners (February)
Have you ever wanted to learn how to needle felt but don't know where to start? We've got you covered! Join us for a fun night where we learn a new hobby and try not to prick our fingers in the process!
Listowel Branch:
February 11, 6:30pm < REGISTER
Are you prepping to start your garden? Visit the Listowel Branch on Seedy Saturday to obtain the seeds you need and have all your gardening questions answered! Activities for all ages.
Listowel Branch:
Saturday March 28, 11am-1pm
Drop by!
Let's Learn: Toddler Nutrition (March)
Have your questions ready for a dietician! Jenessa, a registered Dietician from NPFHT, will be doing a talk and having a Q&A segment to educate on toddler nutrition!
Listowel Branch:
March 10, 10:30am < REGISTER
Let's Learn: House Plants for Beginners (April)
Calling all plant newbies! Want to learn about how to take care of house plants? Come hear! And better yet - leave with your own plant starter to take home and watch grow.
Listowel Branch:
April 7, 6:30pm < REGISTER
Listowel Branch
Off-Site
Partnership between North Perth Recreation Department and North Perth Public Library (Perth Meadows residents only)
Words with Friends
A community book club where you can discuss books you are currently reading, provide recommendations, participate in discussions, meet new people, and have a coffee/tea and snack!
What's not to love?
Listowel Branch, 6:30pm
First Wednesday of every month < REGISTER
Community Living Room (Year round)
In partnership with VON and Community Living North Perth, we team up to bring a program with an assortment of movement, mindfulness, connection, and other activities like music, reading, and games. Each session will look a little different, but we guarantee it will be fun!
Listowel Branch, 2pm
DROP BY!
Read, Reflect, Repeat (Year round)
Have you ever wanted to keep a book log, but find you're never able to maintain it? We've got you covered. Join us for Read, Reflect Repeat, a monthly journaling club, where we come together to discuss the books we have read the past month in a fun, friendly, and creative space!
Listowel Branch, 6:30-7:30pm:
Seed Lending Library (Year round)
How Does it Work?
Patrons can take up to 5 packets of seeds per visit, this will allow as many people as possible to use this service.
Take your seeds home, plant them and enjoy growing, harvesting and eating your crops. If you wish to save some of your seeds to donate to the Seed Library you can collect them at the end of the growing season or as the plants produce seeds.
How Do You Donate or Return Your Seeds?
Once you have collected seeds from your crop, set some aside for yourself and the library if you wish to return some. You must let your seeds dry before storing them in paper envelops in a cool dry place.
We will accept seeds returned in their original envelop, or an envelope labeled with the following information:
Common Name
Days to Maturity
Year Saved
Location Grown
Drop your seeds off to a staff member any time.
We will also take donations of new packages of seeds including vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit to help us add to our collection.
For more information, check out our seed lending library pamphlet.
Come get crafty with the North Perth Public Library! This is a program created with Community Living North Perth and is geared for individuals (and their caretakers/support workers) to gather, craft, and meet other members of our community. It's free, it's fun, and anyone is welcome to join!!
Listowel Branch, 2pm
Listowel Branch, 6:30pm
DROP BY!
Winter Season
North Perth Public Library
Family Friendly
DROP BY ON JANUARY 30 FOR THIS AWESOME LINEUP!
Listowel Branch:
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, and it's time to get messy! Come create your own slime!
Listowel Branch & Monkton Branch:
Details coming soon!!
Circus Arts with Jesse Garth (March)
Come see circus arts from the comfort of your hometown! Catch Jesse Garth as he performs the art of circus for us all.
Steve Kerr Complex, 1-2pm
Tickets required to enter.
Free tickets available beginning on Family Day in Listowel Branch. Available at Atwood and Monkton branch during their open hours.
This performance will be an hour in duration and is for school-aged children. Children under the age of 12 need a caretaker in attendance. All must have a ticket to enter. Please be prepared to be seated and listening for the hour!
Are you prepping to start your garden? Visit the Listowel Branch on Seedy Saturday to obtain the seeds you need and have all your gardening questions answered! Activities for all ages.
Listowel Branch:
Saturday March 28, 11am-1pm
Drop by!
Neighbourhood Forest (March/April)
Celebrate Earth Day with us and Neighbourhood Forest! Every child can claim a free native tree! We won't know what we are getting until they arrive, but who doesn't want a free tree?!
Details coming soon!!
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:
Connection Corner (Year round)
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
Come and create! We will have art supplies out for all to create with. This is a self directed exploration of art.
DROP BY!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten (Year round)
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:
Saturday Storytime (Year round)
Who doesn't love storytime?! Join us for a fun gathering all about picture books and literacy!
Listowel Branch, 10:30am
DROP BY!
Contact Us
North Perth Public Library
Phone: 519-291-4621
Toll Free: 888-714-1993
F: 519-291-2235
Email: npl@northperth.ca
