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Gentle Seated Tai Chi @ Nechako

Join instructor Tom Hynd as he leads us through a Tai Chi form originally developed as a restorative practice for people suffering from arthritis. Anyone is welcome to join us for an hour of easy-to-follow gentle movement that can be done seated or standing.

GENTLE SEATED TAI CHI @ NECHAKO
Adults | Free drop in
Fridays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm

At alternating locations:

Bob Harkins Branch: March 7 & April 4

Nechako Branch: March 14, 28 & April 11, 25

* No session on March 21st & April 18th.

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Adults (19+)
Seniors (55+)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● Accessible washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand
● 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.

Gentle Seated Tai Chi

Join instructor Tom Hynd as he leads us through a Tai Chi form originally developed as a restorative practice for people suffering from arthritis. Anyone is welcome to join us for an hour of easy-to-follow gentle movement that can be done seated or standing.

GENTLE SEATED TAI CHI
Adults | Free drop in
Fridays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm

At alternating locations:

Bob Harkins Branch: March 7 & April 4

Nechako Branch: March 14, 28 & April 11, 25

* No session on March 21st and April 18th.

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Adults (19+)
Seniors (55+)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● Accessible washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand
● 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.

It's Easy Being Green

In partnership with REAPS, this series of programs is designed to teach you new ways you can waste less and save money!

March 6 - Gardening in Small Spaces: how to grow food in small gardens, containers, and indoors
March 22 - REAPS AGM with a guest speaker on Medicinal Herbs 101
April 3 - Seed Starting 101 Workshop - Growing your own plants from seed is an inexpensive and rewarding way to start a bountiful garden. Come learn the basics of seed starting including what to plant when, how to grow seedlings indoors or outdoors, and get hands-on experience by planting your own seeds to take home!

IT'S EASY BEING GREEN
Adults | Free drop in
Thursday, March 6 & April 3 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 22 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Adults (19+)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
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.

It's Easy Being Green

In partnership with REAPS, this series of programs is designed to teach you new ways you can waste less and save money!

March 6 - Gardening in Small Spaces: how to grow food in small gardens, containers, and indoors
March 22 - REAPS AGM with a guest speaker on Medicinal Herbs 101
April 3 - Seed Starting 101 Workshop - Growing your own plants from seed is an inexpensive and rewarding way to start a bountiful garden. Come learn the basics of seed starting including what to plant when, how to grow seedlings indoors or outdoors, and get hands-on experience by planting your own seeds to take home!

IT'S EASY BEING GREEN
Adults | Free drop in
Thursday, March 6 & April 3 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 22 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Adults (19+)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
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.

Let's Get Talking!

Join speech-language pathologists from Northern Health to learn strategies and practice activities to support your little one's language development. This program is best suited to children 12-36 months of age.

LET'S GET TALKING!
Ages 0 - 5 | Free drop in
Wednesday, March 5 & April 2
10:30 - 11:30 am
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit on the floor or in chairs
● Movement-based activities may be adapted to different abilities
● The room may be busy or crowded
● Caregivers may breast- or bottle-feed babies anywhere, anytime

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.

Ukulele Jam Session

Get together with other ukulele players and learn to play some fun, popular songs. Chord and lyric sheets will be provided and beginners are welcome. We even have a few ukuleles at the library if you don't have one!

UKULELE JAM SESSION
Adults | Free drop in
Tuesday, March 4 & April 1, 15, 29
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Adults (19+)
Seniors (55+)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a comfortable space
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand
● Music played at a moderate 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.

Community Services Table

Connect with a variety of services and societies for help with getting your ID, applying for financial supports, accessing legal information, and more. No appointments, no lines!

Service organizations may include: Service Canada, Work BC, The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, Prince George Urban Aboriginal Justice Society, Prince George Community Legal Clinic YWCA - Believe Program, and YWCA - AXIS Program.

COMMUNITY SERVICES TABLE
Adults | Free drop in
1st and 3rd Tuesdays: March 4, 18 & April 1, 15
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Adults (19+)
Seniors (55+)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a busy public space
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand
● Multiple stations running at the same 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.

LEGO Time @ Nechako

We have LEGO! Meet with other builders for some creative fun.

LEGO TIME
Ages 5 - 18 | Free Drop In
Fridays, March 7 - April 25
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Nechako Branch, in the Hart

* Except April 18 (Good Friday)

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Elementary (5-9 years)
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a comfortable space
● The room may be busy or crowded
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit on the floor or in chairs
● Limited seating available
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● The location of this program may change depending on other library events

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.

LEGO Time

We have LEGO! Meet with other builders for some creative fun.

LEGO TIME
Ages 5 - 18 | Free Drop In
Mondays, March 3 - April 28*
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

*Except April 21 (Easter Monday)

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Elementary (5-9 years)
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a comfortable space
● The room may be busy or crowded
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit on the floor or in chairs
● Limited seating available
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● The location of this program may change depending on other library events

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.

Brazilian Carnival

It's party time! Make festive crafts and learn about Brazilian Carnival in this colourful family friendly event.

BRAZILIAN CARNIVAL
Families | Free drop in
Saturday, March 1
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Families
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● The room may be busy or crowded
● The lighting in the room is bright and is not adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in chairs or stand
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● Involves sticky, slippery, or other textures
● Background music played at a moderate volume
● Drinks provided – please contact us if you have specific concerns

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.