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Registration has opened for programs running September to December! Head to our calendar to check them all out today.
Please note: Children under the age of 10 need a caregiver to remain in the library for the duration of the program.
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
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!
This program is open for ages 5-13, but is best suited for those aged 5-9.
Does you love books?! Come join us! Each participant chooses their own book related to the theme and we come together for a discussion. A fun and easy way to do book clubs!
Monkton Branch, 4-5pm
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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
LEGO, cooperative games, trivia, glow night, art, cozy games... and so much more! Join us for a different activity each week and space to hang out!
For ages 9-17.
Register today!
Listowel Branch, 6-8pm:
Monkton Branch, 6-8pm:
Atwood Branch, 6-8pm:
OceanSTEMography (July/August)
Who doesn't love STEM Activities?! Each week will feature different STEM/Tech programming based on the summer reading club theme of Dive In! This program is open for ages 5-13, but is best suited for those aged 5-9, registration required.
Week 7: Wetland Water Filters
Week 8: Clean Water Challenge
Splashy Summer Guests (July/August)
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!
Think VR headset, coding on iPads, Raspberry Pi, and more for this youth STEM program! Each week will be different, so don't miss out!
For ages 9-17. Register today!
Listowel Branch, 6-8pm
Monkton Branch, 6-8pm
TTRPG Thursdays (Tabletop Role-Playing Game) (July/August)
Join us for a TTRPG every other Thursday afternoon of summer! A different One-shot adventure each session.
Listowel Branch, 2-4pm:
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
DROP BY!
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
PD Days: Battle of Sci Fi/Fantasy Sept 2/3
Listowel Branch, drop by!
Your Mental Health Matters (Sept)
In honour of National Suicide Prevention Month, join for an information session.
Listowel Branch
Wednesday, September 9, 6:30pm < REGISTER
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.
Listowel Branch, Drop by
Cylindrical Evergreen Trees (Nov)
Virtual Reality (VR) Drop In (Dec)
Join us to explore the VR headset! Drop by!
Listowel Branch:
Geared at ages 10 and up
Come for a tech petting zoo - aka try different tech toys every visit!!
Drop by!
Drop by to create on your own! There are no rules, no requirements, just come and have fun with the supplies provided!
Draw for Volunteer Hours (Highschool Students Only)
Draw an outline of a colouring page, bookmark and/or a button template for the North Perth Public Library and get volunteer hours!
Receive 8 volunteer hrs for one full outline of a colouring page, 4 hrs for a bookmark outline, 2 hrs for a button outline. Please use libraries, community, and/or exploration/adventure as the theme(s) for your creation.
Must be completed outside of school hours and have already graduated grade 8.
Colouring page must be 8.5x11 inches
Bookmark must be 2x6 inches
Button must be roughly 1.5x1.5 inches
Submissions can be dropped off in person at any North Perth Public Library branch, or digitally using this link.
Please note: NPPL staff may use their discretion if adequate standards are not met in entries submitted.
Teen Advisory Council
Have your say! We want to hear from our youth. This program will run once a month on the first Thursday of the month and counts towards the volunteer requirements needed to graduate high school.
Listowel Branch, 6:30-7:30pm
