Free Drop In

Ocean, Freshwater, and Us @Nechako

Come explore your connection with the rivers, lakes, and ocean waters in Canada. Interact with Marine Protected areas, coastal communities, keystone species, and so much more by exploring a giant ocean map using Augmented Reality. Explore independently and at your own pace with your smartphone or tablet device. Presented in partnership with the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition.

OCEAN, FRESHWATER, AND US
Families | Free limited drop in
August 5 to 9
During Summer Reading Club and Tens to Teens Summer Challenge that week AND

Alternating locations:

Nechako Branch, in the Hart:
Aug 5 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Aug 6 to 9 | 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Bob Harkins Branch, downtown:
Aug 5 to 9 | 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Elementary (5-9 years)
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Families
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors
● The room may be busy or crowded
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces

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.

Jul & Aug Digital Program Brochures

View our complete July - August Youth, Teen, and Adult Program Brochures online, anytime!

https://www.flipsnack.com/CFFBBA5569B/july-august-2025-program-brochures...

Location: 
Other
Target Audience: 
Babies (0-12 months)
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Elementary (5-9 years)
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Families
Adults (19+)
Seniors (55+)
All Ages
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In

Ocean, Freshwater, and Us @Nechako

Come explore your connection with the rivers, lakes, and ocean waters in Canada. Interact with Marine Protected areas, coastal communities, keystone species, and so much more by exploring a giant ocean map using Augmented Reality. Explore independently and at your own pace with your smartphone or tablet device. Presented in partnership with the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition.

OCEAN, FRESHWATER, AND US
Families | Free limited drop in
August 5 to 9
During Summer Reading Club and Tens to Teens Summer Challenge that week AND

Alternating locations:

Nechako Branch, in the Hart:
Aug 5 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Aug 6 to 9 | 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Bob Harkins Branch, downtown:
Aug 5 to 9 | 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Elementary (5-9 years)
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Families
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors
● The room may be busy or crowded
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces

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.

Ocean, Freshwater, and Us

Come explore your connection with the rivers, lakes, and ocean waters in Canada. Interact with Marine Protected areas, coastal communities, keystone species, and so much more by exploring a giant ocean map using Augmented Reality. Explore independently and at your own pace with your smartphone or tablet device. Presented in partnership with the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition.

OCEAN, FRESHWATER, AND US
Families | Free limited drop in
August 5 to 9
During Summer Reading Club and Tens to Teens Summer Challenge that week AND

Alternating locations:

Nechako Branch, in the Hart:
Aug 5 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Aug 6 to 9 | 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Bob Harkins Branch, downtown:
Aug 5 to 9 | 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Elementary (5-9 years)
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Families
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors
● The room may be busy or crowded
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces

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.

Tens to Teens Summer Challenge 2025 @ Nechako

Complete challenges each week between July 5 and August 22 to earn ballots that will be entered into our weekly prize draws!

You must be between the ages of 10-18 or entering into Grade 5 this September. Each challenge can be completed only once and winners must be able to come to a Prince George Public Library branch to pick up their prizes.

Remember to submit your ballots by the end of each week in order to be entered in time for the weekly prize draw! Win bonus ballots by attending our Tens to Teens program.

Good luck!

Full details in the Teen brochure:
https://www.flipsnack.com/CFFBBA5569B/pgpl-teen-programming-jul-aug-2025...

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In

Adult Summer Challenge 2025 @ Nechako

Complete challenges between July 1st and August 22nd, 2025, for a chance to win one of seven gift cards from local businesses worth $50 each.

Draws will be held on Tuesdays starting July 15th and ending August 26th, 2025. Winners will be selected randomly from that week’s entries.

Full Details:
https://www.flipsnack.com/CFFBBA5569B/adult-summer-reading-challenge-202...

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Adults (19+)
Registration: 
Free Drop In

Adult Summer Challenge 2025

Complete challenges between July 1st and August 22nd, 2025, for a chance to win one of seven gift cards from local businesses worth $50 each.

Draws will be held on Tuesdays starting July 15th and ending August 26th, 2025. Winners will be selected randomly from that week’s entries.

Full Details:
https://www.flipsnack.com/CFFBBA5569B/adult-summer-reading-challenge-202...

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

Tens to Teens Summer Challenge 2025

Complete challenges each week between July 5 and August 22 to earn ballots that will be entered into our weekly prize draws!

You must be between the ages of 10-18 or entering into Grade 5 this September. Each challenge can be completed only once and winners must be able to come to a Prince George Public Library branch to pick up their prizes.

Remember to submit your ballots by the end of each week in order to be entered in time for the weekly prize draw! Win bonus ballots by attending our Tens to Teens program.

Good luck!

Full details in the Teen brochure:
https://www.flipsnack.com/CFFBBA5569B/pgpl-teen-programming-jul-aug-2025...

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In

Seniors' Summer Tea Social

Enjoy an afternoon of games, music, light refreshments, and new friendships.

Seniors | Free drop in
Monday, August 25
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Nechako Branch, in the Hart

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

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● The lighting in the room is bright and is not adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand
● Background music played at a low volume
● Light snacks and drinks provided

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.

Touch a Truck

Touch a Truck is back to wrap up the 2025 Summer Reading Club! Come to Canada Games Plaza to meet all your favourite vehicles and things that go vroom!

When you're done exploring the Plaza, we invite you inside to build your very own amazing cardboard vehicle and enjoy Disney's "Cars 2"

TOUCH A TRUCK
All Ages | Free drop in
Friday, August 22
11:00am - 3:00pm
Canada Games Plaza, downtown

and

DRIVE IN MOVIE - CARS 2
All Ages | Free drop in
Friday, August 22
Craft time, 2:00 - 2:30 pm
Movie time, 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Elementary (5-9 years)
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Families
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 will be turned off
● 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
● 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.