Youth Programs & Events

North Perth Public Library

Teen & Tween Programs

North Perth Public Library

For ages 9-17

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

Fall Season

Join to explore art mediums! This program is for teens and tweens specifically. 

Listowel Branch, 6:30-8pm

  • Monday, December 15 

PROGRAM IS FULL

 

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

  • Saturday, December 13, 10am-Noon

PROGRAM IS FULL

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

REGISTER

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, 6-8pm

  • December 5: Pony & Perler Beads < REGISTER

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! 

Come have fun after school! Something different every week!! Drop by.  For teens & tweens. 

        • Nintendo Switch and/or PS5
        • Board games
        • DnD one-shot
        • Trivia
        • Button making

Monkton Branch, 4-5pm 

  • Every Wednesday

DROP BY! 

 

Get free goodies to craft at home! 

All branches

  • December 1 - until quantities last 

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

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

Use our Birding Kits to spot some winter birds! We will be providing a checklist of birds to spot, and those who participate and 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 for a photography challenge for adults and teens! Submit your photos daily for the challenge (via social media chats). Every day you submit a photo you are entered into a draw. At the end of the 31 days the winner of the draw (one adult and one teen) will be selected, and the winner gets to put their photographs up in the displays in the library.

All Branches

  • December 1-31

JOIN US ON DEC 20th FOR ALL THE FUN!  DROP BY

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 ages 9-17

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 

 

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! 

 

Let's decorate your favourite book together! Please bring a book and we will provide the rest. 

Listowel Branch:

March 19, 3pm, for teens & tweens < REGISTER

March 19, 6pm, for adults < REGISTER

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

Join to explore art mediums! This program is for teens and tweens specifically. 

Listowel Branch, 6:30-8pm

  • Monday, January 19
  • Monday, February 23
  • Monday, March 23
  • Monday, April 20

< REGISTER

 

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

  • Saturday, January 10
  • Saturday, February 14
  • Saturday, March 14
  • Saturday, April 11

< PROGRAM FULL

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

  • Starting October 2

REGISTER

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! 

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

    • Friday, January 9 - Trivia Night < REGISTER 
    • Friday, February 6 - Warhammer Painting < REGISTER 
    • Friday, March 6 - Friendship Bracelet Making < REGISTER 
    • Friday, April 10 - Mario Kart Tournament < REGISTER 
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