Free Drop In

LEGO Time

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

LEGO TIME
Ages 5 - 18 | Free Drop In
Mondays, July 7 to Aug 25*
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

*Except Monday, Aug 4 (BC Day)

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Elementary (5-9 years)
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Families
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
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.

Baby & Me @ Bob Harkins

A welcoming space for parents and their babies to come together and interact through activities and socializing.

This program is meant for parents and babies (0-walking) and will be passively run.

BABY AND ME @ NECHAKO
Age 0 - walking | Free drop in
Thursdays, July 10 to August 21*
10:15 - 10:45 am
Nechako Branch, in the Hart

* No Baby & Me on July 17

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Babies (0-12 months)
Registration: 
Accessibility Information: 

What to expect:
● Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● Semi-private space
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit on the floor or in chairs
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● 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.

Baby & Me @ Nechako

A welcoming space for parents and their babies to come together and interact through activities and socializing.

This program is meant for parents and babies (0-walking) and will be passively run.

BABY AND ME @ NECHAKO
Age 0 - walking | Free drop in
Wednesdays, July 9 to August 20
10:15 - 10:45 am
Nechako Branch, in the Hart

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Babies (0-12 months)
Registration: 
Accessibility Information: 

What to expect:
● Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● Semi-private space
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit on the floor or in chairs
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● 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.

Wednesday Storytime @ Nechako

Welcome to our Storytime series! Join us for a half hour of stories, songs, and movement.

WEDNESDAY STORYTIME @NECHAKO
Ages 0 - 5 | Free drop in
Wednesday, July 9 to August 20
10:15 - 10:45 am
Nechako Branch, in the Hart

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Registration: 
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
● Limited seating available
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● Sudden or loud sounds
● Semi-private space
● Movement-based activities may be adapted to different abilities
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● 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.

Dad and Me Saturday Storytime

Calling all Dads, Grandpas, and Uncles! Join us for a half hour of stories, songs, and movement for young ones and their caregivers.

DAD AND ME STORYTIME SATURDAY
Ages 0 - 5 | Free drop in
Saturday, July 26 & Aug 16
10:15 - 10:45 am
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Registration: 
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
● Limited seating available
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● Sudden or loud sounds
● Semi-private space
● Movement-based activities may be adapted to different abilities
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● 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.

Saturday Storytime @ Bob Harkins

Welcome to our Storytime series! Join us for a half hour of stories, songs, and movement.

SATURDAY STORYTIME
Ages 0 - 5 | Free drop in
Saturdays, July 5 to Aug 16*
10:15 - 10:45 am
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

* July 26 & Aug 16 - Special Storytime: Dad and Me

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Registration: 
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
● Limited seating available
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● Sudden or loud sounds
● Semi-private space
● Movement-based activities may be adapted to different abilities
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● 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.

Thursday Storytime @ Bob Harkins

Welcome to our Storytime series! Join us for a half hour of stories, songs, and movement.

THURSDAY STORYTIME
Ages 0 - 5 | Free drop in
Thursdays, Jul 10 to Aug 21*
10:15 - 10:45 am
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

* Special Storytime on July 17: Pico's Puppet Palace

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Registration: 
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
● Limited seating available
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● Sudden or loud sounds
● Semi-private space
● Movement-based activities may be adapted to different abilities
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● 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.

Craft & Chat

Work on your knitting, crochet, or other fibre arts project while enjoying snacks and socialization with other enthusiasts!
In partnership with Great Northwest Fibre Fest.

*On August 16, join us at the Yarn Swap and Knitting Social in the Keith Gordon Room

CRAFT & CHAT
Adults | Free drop in
Saturdays, July 5 to August 30*
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Magazine Corner, 2nd Floor
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

*August 16 will be in KGR as part of the yarn swap

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Adults (19+)
Seniors (55+)
Registration: 
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.

Discovery Series

Do you want to learn more about the planet you live on? Enjoy interesting documentaries about science, technology, biology, and more!

Viewing schedule:

July 4 - One Strange Rock Episode One: Gasp
July 11 - One Strange Rock Episode Two: Storm
July 18 - One Strange Rock Episode Three: Shield
July 25 - One Strange Rock Episode Four: Genesis
August 1 - One Strange Rock Episode Five: Survival
August 8 - One Strange Rock Episode Six: Escape
August 15 - One Strange Rock Episode Seven: Terraform
August 29 -One Strange Rock Episode Eight: Alien

*No Discovery Series on Aug 22

DISCOVERY SERIES
All ages | Free drop in
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Fridays, July 4 to August 29
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Families
Registration: 
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
● 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 @ Nechako

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

LEGO TIME
Ages 5 - 18 | Free Drop In
Fridays, Jul 4 to Aug 29
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Nechako Branch, in the Hart

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Elementary (5-9 years)
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Families
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
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.