Perth & District Union Public Library

05/29/2026

Jenn recommends The People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry: “A great feel good romantic comedy about a friendship between polar opposites Poppy and Alex, a bond so special that they will do anything to preserve it. The banter between the characters had me in stitches throughout the book. I hope the movie is just as good!”

05/28/2026

Countdown to summer reading is on! Mark your calendars for our launch party - it’s Friday, June 26 from 10:30-2:30. Drop by to register enjoy some cold lemonade and grab a free book. Ever book read over the summer is a chance to win prizes. All ages welcome.

05/25/2026

The library will be closed on
Friday, May 29th for staff training.
The library will re-open on Saturday, as usual.
Thanks for your understanding!

05/22/2026

Julie recommends S.A. Cosby's All the Sinners Bleed: “The story follows a rural Black sheriff hunting a serial killer while clashing with his town’s long history of racism and secrets. It’s a gritty, fast-paced Southern Noir that’s just as much about social justice as it is about a chilling murder mystery. If you have the chance to listen to the audiobook version, you're in for a treat - Adam Lazarre-White is a brilliant and talented narrator!”

05/20/2026

Calling all creators! Discover your next favourite project without spending a dime:
Join us Wednesday, June 17, 10 am for our annual Yarn Swap. Bring your unused yarn, fabric, or embroidery thread and trade it for something fresh. It’s a simple way to declutter your space and find your next project for free.
No stash to swap? Stop by anyway—there’s always plenty to share.
Drop off donations beginning Monday, June 15th.

05/15/2026

Heidi recommends Crux by Gabriel Tallent: “This coming-of-age novel captures the raw, restless energy of late adolescence with striking clarity. Set against the stark backdrop of the southern Mojave Desert, it follows Dan and Tamma—two high school seniors who couldn’t be more different on the surface. Dan is the polished, high-achieving golden child, while Tamma is sharp-tongued, disaffected, and drifting. Yet it’s precisely this contrast that makes their connection feel so authentic and compelling.. The writing in this book is stunning. I felt transported to the heat and dust of the desert.”

05/14/2026

Even when the library is closed, our digital collection is always open! Visit https://www.perthunionlibrary.ca/digital-library/ for access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, and more!

05/08/2026

Erika recommends A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher (Available on Libby): “Cordelia has lived under the terrifying control of her sorceress mother her entire life. When they arrive at the home of a kind gentleman and his sister, Cordelia must find a way to save her new friends. A delightful and engaging re-imagining of the Goose Girl.”

05/06/2026

Ever wondered how a graphic novel is created? In this presentation, author Amanda Lewis will show you how her book Looking at the Sky went from idea, to manuscript, to printed book.

Looking at the Sky will be released June 2. It tells the story of Dr. Janusz Korczak, world-renowned Polish paediatrician, children’s author, and children’s rights advocate. It is Amanda’s 11th book, her first graphic novel.

Presented in association with Lanark Lit / Almonte Readers & Writers with funding support from the Canada Council for the Arts through The Writers’ Union of Canada.

RSVP: https://perthunionlibrary.libcal.com/event/4017252

05/02/2026