Free Drop In

Technology Help Desk

Have an older phone, tablet, or computer and don’t know if it can still be useful?
Want to learn how to use your current technology?
Looking to repurpose or recycle your old technology but don't know how to clear the confidential data?
Want assistance with the secure use of your device?

Bring your technology to the Prince George Public Library and get assistance, assessment, and potential repairs.

What to bring:
- device(s)
- power/charging cables
- passwords
- questions!

PGPL does not guarantee results for any program in which community experts and volunteers provide repair services.

TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK
Adults | Free limited drop in
Saturday, May 10, 24 & June 14, 28
1:00 - 2:00 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 comfortable public space
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available by taking the elevator or stairs to the main level
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand
● 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.

Puzzle Swap and Mini Speed Puzzling Challenge

Join us for a Fun-Filled Puzzle Event!

Get ready for a day of puzzling fun at our Puzzle Swap and Mini Speed Puzzling Competition! Bring your gently used puzzles to trade with fellow puzzle enthusiasts and test your skills in a friendly speed puzzling contest.

If you have any puzzles you would like to donate, you may drop them off at either the Bob Harkin's Branch or the Nechako Branch before the event. If you’d like to participate in the swap, please bring your puzzles on the day of the event.

PUZZLE SWAP AND MINI SPEED PUZZLING CHALLENGE
All ages | Free drop in
Saturday, May 10
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

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

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in chairs or stand
● Background music played at a low 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.

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, May 14 to June 11
10:15 - 10:45 am
Nechako Branch, in the Hart

Location: 
Nechako 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
● 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, May 10 to June 7
10:15 - 10:45 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 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, May 15 to June 12
10:15 - 10:45 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 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.

Prince George Regional Heritage Fair

Enjoy the best history and heritage projects by students in the Prince George region.
Open for public viewing from 12:30pm-4:00pm.

Please note that student/class registration is managed by the Huble Homestead Historic Site, and must be submitted separately. In partnership with the Huble Homestead Historic Site and Exploration Place.

Learn more at https://www.hublehomestead.ca/pgheritagefair

PRINCE GEORGE REGIONAL HERITAGE FAIR
All Ages | Free drop in
Thursday, May 8
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

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

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● No seating available – the event is in a standing/browsing format
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● The room may be busy or crowded

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.

Emergency Preparedness

Are you ready for an emergency? Join the City of Prince George to learn how to prepare!

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Adults | Free drop in
Wednesday, May 7
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown;

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

What to expect:
● Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can stand, there may be comfortable chairs available nearby
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● The room may be busy or crowded

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, May 7
10:30 - 11:30 am
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Babies (0-12 months)
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.

Read to Me in French / Lisez-moi en français

Experience the French language and join local teacher Mr. Francois for stories from the library's French collection.

Découvrez la langue française et rejoignez M. François pour des histoires de la collection multilingue de la bibliothèque.

READ TO ME IN FRENCH / LISEZ-MOI EN FRANÇAIS
Ages 0 - 12 | Free drop in
Tuesday, May 6, 20 & June 3, 17
6:00 - 6:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Babies (0-12 months)
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Elementary (5-9 years)
Families
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
• Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
• The lighting is adjustable
• Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
• Participants can sit on the floor or in chairs

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.

How to Solve Cryptic Crosswords

Word nerds and puzzle lovers! Learn the tricks to doing cryptic crosswords, where you solve clues by rearranging letters, finding hidden words and decoding double meanings.

HOW TO SOLVE CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS
Adults | Free drop in
Tuesday, May 6
6:00 - 7:30 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 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.