West Perth Public Library
105 St. Andrew Street N0K 1N0 Mitchell, ON, Canada

A checkout slip from the library is a lot of happiness! Via Belcastro Agency #LoveReading #westperthpl

Today is International Day of Education as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, a celebration of the role of education for peace and development. It is being marked tomorrow with the theme of ‘Recover and Revitalize Education for the COVID-19 Generation’ and a program with a number of speakers who can be livestreamed. Find the information at https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/educationday. The library is here to help with resources for education and lifelong learning. #InternationalDayOfEducation #LifeLongLearning #westperthpl (Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash)

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Woo-hoo! downloadLibrary reached 1,000,000+ digital checkouts in 2020! That's a lot of reading and listening. The libraries in Perth County are very fortunate to be part of the downloadLibrary consortium with Waterloo Public Library (Ontario, Canada) Kitchener Public Library Region of Waterloo Library and Idea Exchange. Here's to another million+ checkouts in 2021! #downloadLibrary #JustRead #westperthpl

New titles arrive in Perth County libraries every week. These lists highlight some of the new titles that have arrived in the last 30 days: -New In January, for Adults(2021): http://bit.ly/3sKNVBx New in January, for Kids (2021): http://bit.ly/2MdoxDK #westperthpl #NewBooks

Our latest Take & Make is a Kind Word bracelet. Just request children's books online and when you come to pick them up at curbside, ask for a kit for your child. (Quantities are limited) If you need help to place requests online, give us a call and we are happy to assist you. We'd love to see the word that your child's kit make. Post a picture in the comments.... #KindWords #TakeAndMake #westperthpl See more

Do you need a library card and didn't get in before the shutdown? Good news is that you can register online and we'll get the card ready for you! Visit https://westperth.library.on.ca/onlinereg.htm (If you have had a card previously and can't find it, or your card has expired, call us and we'll get you set up again.) #HereToHelpYou #LibraryCardsAreFree #westperthpl

Snowstorm kits, with homemade white glue recipe. These kits are available for curbside pick up, while quantities last. Call us today! #westperthpl #MakeAndTake #TakeAndMake

Welcome to the New Year to our current normal! Curbside pickup is up and running Monday - Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-2. 3 steps: 1. Request your items online (or give us a call and we can help out). 2. Wait for your notification.... 3.Come pick them up. Call from the parking lot or from home so we can ready your items. Enter the vestibule when it is empty to retrieve your items. #WeAreHereToHelp #CurbsidePickup #westperthpl See more

No pressure! :) #ReadWhatYouWant #westperthpl

Today is recognized by the United Nations as World Braille Day. Braille is an important means of communication for blind or partially-sighted people. Did you know that the West Perth PL has a collection of Braille items? They were bought with a donation from the Larkworthy Estate. Check out this list for titles available in Braille, or information about Braille: https://bit.ly/3b1Dd2X #WorldBrailleDay #westperthpl

Oh oh! #Memes #Tolkien

We're excited to open the doors and welcome you inside starting Tues. Sept. 8! There are a lot of details. Our hours have expanded to Monday-Thursday 2-8 pm, Friday/Saturday 10am-2pm. There is a limit to the number of people allowed in at a time. We encourage quick visits to allow everyone a chance to use the library.... We invite you in to pick up your holds and browse. However, if you're uncomfortable coming in, please call and we'll bring your holds out. Please continue to return items to the outside bookdrop so we can quarantine them. Full details are on our website www.westperth.library.on.ca. #LibraryReopen #LibraryLove #westperthpl

Today is National Comic Book Day. Fun fact! One of the earliest known comics printed was The Adventures of Obadiah Oldbuck in 1842. Do you have a favourite graphic novel/comic book artist or storyteller? Let us know in the comments. You may find your next favourite on this list! http://ow.ly/gJRi50BApbQ #NationalComicBookDay #kapow #westperthpl

Looking to streamline your library visit? "Ready to Read" backpacks are filled and ready to go!

Does your book club group want to get multiple copies of the same title? You're in luck! Perth County libraries have over 130 book club kits and have launched an easy self-booking system called KitKeeper. Check out our Book Club Page https://westperth.library.on.ca/bookclubs.htm where your questions are answered. #LoveReading #BookClubs #westperthpl

Avast! Tomorrow is Talk Like A Pirate Day. These titles will have you trimming the sails and swabbing the deck in no time. Recommended for kids age 2-8. Arrr! http://ow.ly/g23650Bv9F1 If you celebrate, share some pictures with us!! #TalkLikeAPirateDay

Did you hear the news? We are now open for in-person visits! Be sure to wear your mask, sanitize your hands inside the door and visit us Mondays - Thursdays 2-8 pm and Fridays/Saturdays 10am - 2 pm. All the reopening details can be found at www.westperth.library.on.ca #LibraryReopen #LibraryLove #westperthpl

We unlock the doors today at 2 pm! We're excited we're going to see you. Reminder to: return your items to the outside book drop; wear a mask; maintain physical distancing and keep your visits short to allow everyone a chance to use the library since numbers allowed in at one time are limited. #LibraryReopen #LibraryLove #westperthpl

However you are attending, wishing you a safe, fun year. #learning #school2020

The Library is closed today for the Labour Day holiday. Labour Day is more than just the day before school starts. It has its roots in the 1872 printers strike in Toronto where they were fighting for a 9-hour work day. Find out more in the Canadian Encyclopedia article http://ow.ly/qd4z50BiKZc #LabourDay #WorkersRights #westperthpl

If you had a great experience in the garden this year, do it again next year by saving those seeds! Wondering how to do it? Check out a digital resource such as http://ow.ly/2RpM50BiKtb. Or maybe you need a book. There are lots on this list! http://ow.ly/fPbL50BiKtc

Let us know how you're spending the last week of summer. Be sure to enjoy whatever it is you are doing! #LastWeekOfSummer #westperthpl

Andria finally has a chance to sit and relax after a busy summer of getting 620 Imagination Kits ready! (Enjoy the pictures that parents have shared of their children having fun with the activities in their kits.) This is Andria's last summer with us as she is entering her final year of teacher's college. We will miss her but our loss is the teaching world's gain. Best wishes Andria for an exciting year ahead and in your future endeavours. #SummerReadingProgram #ImaginationKits #SummerSlideWasPrevented #westperthpl

If you're looking into canning, pickling or preserving this year we have some great resources for you! Check out Jennifer's list of helpful titles at http://ow.ly/xdhf50B95vq. Our Crafts and Hobbies database has a HUGE section about canning and preserving. Find the database at http://ow.ly/TcSQ50B95vr, login with your library card and search for canning, pickling or preserving. So much information at your fingertips! #CanningSeason #westperthpl

Who knew that a group of porcupines is called a 'prickle of porcupines'?? I'll just go join a pandemonium of parrots now #LanguageIsFun

Join Andria for the last special storytime of the summer that celebrates YOU! Thank you for a wonderful summer full of imagination. This week's story is "There's Only One You" written by Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook. It is illustrated by Rosie Butcher and published by Sterling Children's Books. #StoryTime #ThankYouAndria

Access to library accounts will be unavailable this morning from 9 am to approximately 10 am. This will affect the online catalogue, downloadLibrary and Libby. We thank you for your patience as we upgrade our systems to serve you better.

Find Andria again in among our final Imagination Kits that are ready to be picked up starting today. In total, 620 kits have been prepared over the summer. That's a lot of books being read as well as literacy, STEM activities and crafts that the children of West Perth have done over the summer! #ImaginationKits #PreventSummerSlide #westperthpl

Going, going, gone! Last chance to request the LAST Imagination Kit for the Virtual Summer Reading Program. The Google form (found at http://ow.ly/TPp950B54vH) closes tonight at 11:59 pm. Let's see what Andria has come up with! #SummerReadingProgram #PreventSummerSlide #SummerFun #westperthpl

There's a lot of uncertainty with September starting soon. The items on this list could be helpful if your children are feeling anxious. https://wppl.bibliocommons.com//share/1655219710/1690556825 #mindfulness #ReduceAnxiety #peace #westperthpl

Would you like to use ebooks and audiobooks but not sure how to use Libby on your smartphone or tablet? Check out our helpsheet at http://ow.ly/hDTF50B52D6 or call the library to set up a phone appointment and we'll talk you through it! #Libbyapp #ebooks #eaudio #westperthpl

A necessity of life!

Hey rockstars! Are you ready to rock? Join Andria as we learn to make our own musical instrument and read Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears written by Corey Rosen Schwartz & Beth Coulton, illustrated by Nate Wragg and published by G. P. Putnam's Sons (Penguin Group). #storytime #westperthpl

Photo by Nathan Cunningham. <3

Andria is so excited for the children of West Perth to get the LAST Imagination Kit. Be sure to request via the Google Form (https://www.westperth.library.on.ca/srp-2020.htm) by 11:59 pm on Sunday, August 23. #ImaginationKit #SummerReadingProgram #PreventSummerSlide #westperthpl

Self-care is so important in these unprecedented time. The resources in this list could be helpful for mindfulness and anxiety reduction. http://ow.ly/w9pe50AWPKv #TakeCare #westperthpl

Today and tomorrow we are open for curbside pickup from 10 am - 1 pm! We're slowly getting back to our regular hours. Place your holds, we'll get them ready and notify you when they are ready for pickup! #LibraryTakeout #westperthpl

West Perth in partnership with SOS 4 Kids is offering virtual Babysitter Course and Home Alone Safety Course. Learn more at www.westperth.com/recprograms Babysitters Course: Aug 17 Aug 21 Home Alone Safety: Aug 24 Aug 28

If you had a super power what would it be? Join Andria for a superhero adventure as we create our own superhero masks and read What's My Superpower written by Aviaq Johnston, illustrated by Tim Mack and published by Inhabit Media Inc. #storytime #superheroes #superpowers #westperthpl

So true! #LoveBooks #LoveReading #MakeMemories

We have exciting news! Starting Monday, August 10, our curbside pickup hours are expanding. We will now be open specific hours every day Monday - Saturday for pickup. PLUS, in-house computer and wifi appointments will be available and interlibrary loan service for province-wide materials access will resume. There are many details to make this happen, please read them on our website www.westperth.library.on.ca. We are so happy to move to Stage 2! #westperthpl #InThisTogether

The Google form to request an Imagination Kit closes tonight at 11:59 pm. These kits are recommended for ages 3-12. Find out what an Imagination Kit is and find the form at http://ow.ly/Mc3N50ATPmE #ImaginationKits #SummerReadingProgram #preventsummerslide #westperthpl

Tomorrow is Book Lover's Day! What do you like about reading a physical copy of a book? Leave a comment below. #BookLoversDay #lovebooks #lovereading #westperthpl

Notice - Highway 23 North will be closed during August 17th until August 21st to place infrastructure crossings at the intersection of St. George and Henry Street. http://ow.ly/rMYi50ASoAl

How much do you know about watermelons? Join Andria for this special storytime about watermelons to celebrate National Watermelon Day. We are reading The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli and published by Disney. #storytime #westperthpl

Oh, this has happened to me so many times! Another great line from Brandon Sanderson. #LoveReading #LoveBooks #westperthpl

This Maryland U.S. library created a choose-your-own-story adventure that is a step above the digital escape rooms we've been seeing. Lots of fun for older children and adults.