Free Drop In

Chess Club

Calling all chess enthusiasts and future grand masters! Learn to play from 4:30-5:00pm, then put your knowledge to the test from 5:00pm onwards.

CHESS CLUB
All Ages | Free drop in
Every other Wednesday: Nov 20 & Dec 4, 18*
Beginners: 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Intermediates: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

*Dec 18 - Participant lead

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Elementary (5-9 years)
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Families
Adults (19+)
Seniors (55+)
All Ages
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect
● Usually takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand
● Multiple stations running at the same time
● 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.

The Gaming Hour @ Bob Harkins

Come hang out at the library and make new friends as you play a variety of video games!

Consoles may include: Xbox One, Xbox XS, PS5, Nintendo Switch. Not all consoles are available at all branches. There are a limited number of controllers available per console. Turn-taking will be coordinated at the discretion of library staff.

Provided games will:
- be pre-downloaded and ready to play in the game library of the available consoles
- be rated E or E10+ or T
- support local multiplayer or couch co-op gaming

Can't make it to Gaming Hour? The Gaming Area at the Bob Harkins Branch of the library is available any time the library is open! Youth aged 8-18 can use their library card to borrow a controller for a one-hour play session. (This service is not available during Gaming Hour programs)

THE GAMING HOUR @ BOB HARKINS
Ages 8 - 18 | Free limited drop in
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Alternating locations:

Nov 20 & Dec 4, 18
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Nov 27 & Dec 11
Nechako Branch, in the Hart

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a busy, crowded space
● The lighting in the room is bright and is not adjustable
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● Sudden or loud sounds
● 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.

The Gaming Hour @ Nechako

Come hang out at the library and make new friends as you play a variety of video games!

Consoles may include: Xbox One, Xbox XS, PS5, Nintendo Switch. Not all consoles are available at all branches. There are a limited number of controllers available per console. Turn-taking will be coordinated at the discretion of library staff.

Provided games will:
- be pre-downloaded and ready to play in the game library of the available consoles
- be rated E or E10+ or T
- support local multiplayer or couch co-op gaming

THE GAMING HOUR @ NECHAKO
Ages 8 - 18 | Free limited drop in
Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Alternating locations:

Nov 20 & Dec 4, 18
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Nov 27 & Dec 11
Nechako Branch, in the Hart

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a busy, crowded space
● The lighting in the room is bright and is not adjustable
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● Sudden or loud sounds
● 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.

CCRR Playtime

The Child Care Resource and Referral Centre is taking over the library! Join us for free drop in play featuring different toys and activities.

CCRR PLAYTIME
Ages 0 - 5 | Free drop in
Wednesday, Nov 20 & Dec 18
1:30 - 3:00pm
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 busy, crowded space
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit on the floor or in big or small chairs
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● Involves sticky, slippery, or other textures
● 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.

Explore Alternative Reading

Need some help getting started with e-books and downloadable audiobooks? Do you live with a disability that makes it hard to read printed books, and are looking for other options? Drop in to this free clinic where PGPL staff can help you set up your device for e-books and audiobooks, and will introduce you to accessible devices and formats. For people new to e-books and digital audiobooks, and for people with print disabilities.

The resources covered in this program are available free with your library card, and can be accessed on most digital devices (smartphone, laptop, tablet, and certain e-readers). If you are bringing your own device, please ensure it is fully charged and that you know any necessary login information. An email account may be required to register for some services.

EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE READING
Adults | Free drop in
Wednesday, Nov 20
1:00 - 3:00 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 quiet, comfortable space
● Accessible 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.

Pajama Storytime

Join us for a gentle evening storytime to help little ones unwind and cozy up at the end of the day. Wear your pajamas and don't forget to bring your favourite stuffy.

PAJAMA STORYTIME
Ages 0 - 5 | Free drop in
Tuesdays, Nov 19 & Dec 3
6:00 - 6:30 pm
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
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit on the floor or in comfortable chairs
● Limited seating available
● Movement-based activities can be adapted to different abilities
● 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.

Intermediate Ukulele

Are you feeling more confident with your ukulele skills and ready to play in a group setting? Hone your skills and practice playing ukulele at an intermediate level.

INTERMEDIATE UKULELE
Ages 8 - 18 | Free limited drop in
Tuesday, Nov 19 & Dec 3
3:15 - 4:15pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
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 lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and all-gender 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.

Songs of William Blake and the English Romantic Poets

Join UNBC English professor and independent recording artist Kevin Hutchings for an afternoon of poetry, song, and story at the Prince George Public Library.

In a free multi-media presentation, Kevin will perform original musical renditions of his favourite 19th-century poems by English Romantic poets such as William Blake, John Keats, William Wordsworth, and Lord Byron. Emphasizing poetry’s origins in the ancient bardic tradition, the Romantics were fascinated by music’s expressive power. As modern bards, they “sang” passionately of love, community, and nature, sometimes working directly with musicians (as Byron did with the composer Isaac Nathan) and sometimes writing and singing their own musical settings (as Blake did for many of his early poems). Kevin will perform such celebrated Romantic works as Keats’s “La Belle Dame sans Merci: A Ballad,” Byron’s “She Walks in Beauty,” and selections from Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Wordsworth’s Lyrical Ballads. He will spice these performances by showing contemporary visual artworks and telling stories about the lives and literary legacies of the great Romantic poets.

Kevin’s albums, including Songs of William Blake and John Buchan’s Poetry in Song are available on Spotify, Apple/iTunes, and other popular online music sites.

SONGS OF WILLIAM BLAKE AND THE ENGLISH ROMANTIC POETS
Adults | Free drop in
Saturday, Nov 16
3:00 - 4:00pm
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 and all-gender 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.

Adventures at the Library

Join us for a drop-in, beginner-friendly campaign in the Forgotten Realms, and make some friends along the way!

Characters provided, or bring your own Level 6, 5E character!

ADVENTURES AT THE LIBRARY
Ages 13 - 18 | Free limited drop in
Every other Saturday, Nov 16, 30 & Dec 14
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect
• Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
• The lighting is bright and may be turned off
• Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
• Participants can sit in chairs or stand
• Limited seating available
• Participants may leave the room at any time
• Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
• Background music played at a low volume
• Light snacks and drinks provided
• Fantasy Elements, Fictional role-playing, and contains violent content.

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.

Teen Hangout: Cult Classic

Lights, Camera, Cult Classic: Join us for a fun night with The Labyrinth! Bring a friend and we’ll provide the popcorn and iconic movie vibes. See you there!

(The Labyrinth is 1 hour 41 minutes long)

TEEN HANGOUT: CULT CLASSIC
Teens 13 - 18 | Free drop in
Thursday, Nov 14
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
- Takes place indoors in a comfortable space
- Lighting will be turned off
- Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
- Participants can sit on the floor or in chairs
- Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
- Sudden or loud sounds
- Light snacks and drinks provided - please contact us if you have concerns about allergens

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.