Both branches of PGPL will be CLOSED on Tuesday, September 30, for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Interlibrary loan service is currently unavailable due to the Canada Post strike.
Visit the StoryWalk® at the Duchess Park Dog Park at anytime! Simply start at the first sign, and follow the story around the fence. Story changes monthly.
It is available daily rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
SELF-DIRECTED STORYWALK
All Ages | Free drop in
Available until October 31, 2025
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Duchess Park Dog Park
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
If the StoryWalk® needs maintenance, please call the library at 250-563-9251 ext 100.
Target Audience:
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Elementary (5-9 years)
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Families
All Ages
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Join us for a community meditation circle facilitated by PGPL staff. We will practice seated meditation with a focus on the breath, which is a way to observe what we think and feel. Many people have found that this practice supports their well-being.
You don't need any previous experience with meditation to come to this program.
Please note that while staff leading the program practice meditation, they are not certified instructors. The program is intended to provide a welcoming space for people to practice together.
MEDITATION CIRCLE
Adults | Free drop in
Saturday, June 28
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
Accessibility Information:
What to Expect:
● PGPL staff are not certified meditation guides
● Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit on the floor or in comfortable chairs
It's important that our programs are accessible for everyone. We offer sensory materials for youth including wiggle cushions, ear defenders, and fidget toys at the main service desk—you do not need a library card. Our branches are fully accessible. Bob Harkins Branch has an elevator; Nechako Branch is on one level. If you have any questions about accessibility or need accommodations, please email ask@pgpl.ca with the program title and your question, or call us at 250-563-9251 ext. 100.
An evening to connect with others to form a book club together, join an existing book club, and/or advertise your book club to gain new members!
BOOK CLUB SOCIAL
Adults | Free drop in
Thursday, June 19
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
Target Audience:
Adults (19+)
Seniors (55+)
Accessibility Information:
What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand
● The room may be busy or crowded
It's important that our programs are accessible for everyone. We offer sensory materials for youth including wiggle cushions, ear defenders, and fidget toys at the main service desk—you do not need a library card. Our branches are fully accessible. Bob Harkins Branch has an elevator; Nechako Branch is on one level. If you have any questions about accessibility or need accommodations, please email ask@pgpl.ca with the program title and your question, or call us at 250-563-9251 ext. 100.
Attention! The Advance Directives & Representation Agreements session scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding.
Learn about power of attorneys, advance directives, representation agreements, what they are, what they cover, and how to make your own.
Presented by the Prince George Legal Clinic and Prince George Urban Aboriginal Justice Society.
ADVANCE DIRECTIVES & REPRESENTATION AGREEMENTS
Adults | Free drop in
Wednesday, June 18
1:00 - 2:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
Target Audience:
Adults (19+)
Seniors (55+)
Accessibility Information:
What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand
It's important that our programs are accessible for everyone. We offer sensory materials for youth including wiggle cushions, ear defenders, and fidget toys at the main service desk—you do not need a library card. Our branches are fully accessible. Bob Harkins Branch has an elevator; Nechako Branch is on one level. If you have any questions about accessibility or need accommodations, please email ask@pgpl.ca with the program title and your question, or call us at 250-563-9251 ext. 100.
Come together for a summer jam! Enjoy playing an instrument and singing popular songs together in the Knowledge Garden. Some ukuleles, bells and shakers provided.
(If it’s raining, we’ll jam inside instead).
JUNE JAMBOREE
All Ages | Free drop in
Tuesday, June 17
4:30 - 5:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
Target Audience:
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Adults (19+)
Seniors (55+)
All Ages
Teen (13-18 years)
Accessibility Information:
What to expect:
● There is limited shade and shelter
● The location of this program may change at short notice
● Semi-private space
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available by taking the elevator or stairs to the main level
● Limited seating available
● Live music played at a moderate volume
● Sudden or loud sounds
It's important that our programs are accessible for everyone. We offer sensory materials for youth including wiggle cushions, ear defenders, and fidget toys at the main service desk—you do not need a library card. Our branches are fully accessible. Bob Harkins Branch has an elevator; Nechako Branch is on one level. If you have any questions about accessibility or need accommodations, please email ask@pgpl.ca with the program title and your question, or call us at 250-563-9251 ext. 100.
Poets Al Rempel and Harold Rhenisch are touring together to celebrate the release of their latest books of poetry. Rempel's Sprocket is a series breathless prose-poems capturing his childhood adventures spent roaming free in the small farming community of Arnold, BC. Rhenisch's The Salmon Shanties explores memories of people, place and returning home written in couplets that move between English and Chinook Wawa.
A POETRY READING WITH AI REMPEL AND HAROLD RHENISCH
Adults | Free drop in
Thursday, June 5
6:00 - 7:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
Target Audience:
Adults (19+)
Seniors (55+)
Accessibility Information:
What to Expect:
● Takes place outdoors in a wheelchair-accessible space
● There is limited shade and shelter
● Some nearby traffic sounds
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available by entering the library and taking the elevator or stairs to the main level
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand
● The location of this program may change depending on the weather
● Participants may leave the space at any time
It's important that our programs are accessible for everyone. We offer sensory materials for youth including wiggle cushions, ear defenders, and fidget toys at the main service desk—you do not need a library card. Our branches are fully accessible. Bob Harkins Branch has an elevator; Nechako Branch is on one level. If you have any questions about accessibility or need accommodations, please email ask@pgpl.ca with the program title and your question, or call us at 250-563-9251 ext. 100.
Did you know that anyone can be an artist? Come and find out more at ART ATTACK! Enjoy a short Storytime at 1pm, followed by art based activities.
ART ATTACK - SD57 Non-Instructional Day
Ages 5 - 12 | Free drop in
Monday, June 2
1:00 - 2:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
Target Audience:
Elementary (5-9 years)
Families
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Accessibility Information:
What to expect:
● Takes place indoors in a busy, crowded space
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in chairs or stand
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● Sudden or loud sounds
● Background music played at a low volume
● Involves sticky, slippery, or other textures
It's important that our programs are accessible for everyone. We offer sensory materials for youth including wiggle cushions, ear defenders, and fidget toys at the main service desk—you do not need a library card. Our branches are fully accessible. Bob Harkins Branch has an elevator; Nechako Branch is on one level. If you have any questions about accessibility or need accommodations, please email ask@pgpl.ca with the program title and your question, or call us at 250-563-9251 ext. 100.
Join us to create or update a Dungeons & Dragons character utilizing D&D's 5th Edition Player's Handbook! No prior experience necessary.
What you may bring (not required):
- Water bottle
- Character idea
- Pre-made character
D&D CHARACTER CREATION
Adults | Free limited drop in
Wednesday, May 28
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
Accessibility Information:
What to expect:
● Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in chairs or stand
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● Background music played at a low volume
It's important that our programs are accessible for everyone. We offer sensory materials for youth including wiggle cushions, ear defenders, and fidget toys at the main service desk—you do not need a library card.
Our branches are fully accessible. Bob Harkins Branch has an elevator; Nechako Branch is on one level. If you have any questions about accessibility or need accommodations, please email ask@pgpl.ca with the program title and your question, or call us at 250-563-9251 ext. 100.
Escape from Siberia, Escape from Memory is Paul Wojdak’s first book, a memoir of his father set in a poorly known period of history. His Polish father was born in Siberia and became a child-orphan during the Russian Civil War in 1920. He was rescued to Japan and America before growing up in Poland but as an adult could not explain his childhood journey. Paul used extensive research of archives and orphanage records to uncover his father’s mysterious past. Paul lives on Tyhee Lake near Smithers with his wife Teresa.
Visit paulwojdak.ca
AUTHOR TALK: PAUL WOJDAK
Adults | Free drop in
Tuesday, May 27
6:30 - 7:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
Target Audience:
Adults (19+)
Seniors (55+)
Accessibility Information:
What to Expect:
● Content includes themes of war and trauma
● Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● The lighting in the room is bright and is not adjustable
● Accessible washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand
It's important that our programs are accessible for everyone. We offer sensory materials for youth including wiggle cushions, ear defenders, and fidget toys at the main service desk—you do not need a library card. Our branches are fully accessible. Bob Harkins Branch has an elevator; Nechako Branch is on one level. If you have any questions about accessibility or need accommodations, please email ask@pgpl.ca with the program title and your question, or call us at 250-563-9251 ext. 100.
Bring your bikes in need of repair and maintenance and get support and assistance from volunteers and other repair enthusiasts. In partnership with the Eco-Living Community.
PGPL does not guarantee results for any program in which community experts and volunteers provide repair services.
REPAIR CAFE: BICYCLES
Adults | Free drop in
Saturday, May 24
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
Target Audience:
Adults (19+)
Seniors (55+)
Accessibility Information:
What to Expect:
● Takes place outdoors in a wheelchair-accessible space
● There is limited shade and shelter
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available inside the library by taking the elevator or stairs to the main level
● Multiple stations running at the same time
● Limited seating available
It's important that our programs are accessible for everyone. We offer sensory materials for youth including wiggle cushions, ear defenders, and fidget toys at the main service desk—you do not need a library card. Our branches are fully accessible. Bob Harkins Branch has an elevator; Nechako Branch is on one level. If you have any questions about accessibility or need accommodations, please email ask@pgpl.ca with the program title and your question, or call us at 250-563-9251 ext. 100.
