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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: Sept 18 & Oct 2, 16, 30 *
Beginners: 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Intermediates: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

*Self-led for the last two sessions on Oct 16 and 30.

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

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

Alternating locations:

Sept 25 & Oct 9, 23
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Sept 18 & Oct 2, 16, 30
Nechako Branch, in the Hart

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

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

Sept 18 & Oct 2, 16, 30
Nechako Branch, in the Hart

Sept 25 & Oct 9, 23
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Join us for an hour of free fun in a safe and inclusive space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. You can attend on your own, or with your companions of choice. Families welcome.
Activities may include: board games, arts & crafts, video games, building challenges, and more!

October 16 & 30: Monster of the Week

FAMILY ALLIANCE
Families (All ages) | Free drop in
Every other Wednesday, Sept 18 & Oct 2, 16, 30
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

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
Wednesdays, September 18 & October 16
1:30 - 3:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

A participant led ukulele get together for players of all levels. There are song binders with lyrics and chords, and ukuleles to use if you don't have one.

UKULELE MEET UP
Adults | Free drop in
Every other Tuesday, Sept 17 & Oct 1, 15, 29
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, Downtown

Join other writers to discuss and share your current stories, poetry, and projects with a supportive peer group. Snacks provided.

TEEN WRITERS
Teens 13 - 18 | Free drop in
Every other Tuesday, Sept 17 & Oct 1, 15
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Learn the basics of tabletop roleplaying games and join a beginner-friendly campaign to unravel the mysteries of Candlekeep Library!
No prior experience necessary, and all materials provided. Participants can choose from several pre-built characters to play.

This campaign is drop-in friendly--no need to come every week, though you can if you want to!

ADVENTURER'S SCHOOL: INTRO TO D&D!
Ages 10 - 18 | Free limited drop in
Every other Saturday, Sept 14, 28 & Oct 12
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Special Pumpkin Patch Storytime - dress up in your favourite costume and join us for gentle Halloween songs, stories, and action rhymes!

PUMPKIN PATCH STORYTIME @ BOB HARKINS
Ages 0 - 5 | Free drop in
Thursday, Oct 31
10:15 - 10:45 am
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Special Pumpkin Patch Babytime - dress up in your favourite costume and join us for gentle Halloween songs, stories, and action rhymes!

THURSDAY BABYTIME
Birth - Walking | Free drop in
Thursday, Oct 31
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown