Free Drop In

Complete challenges each week between July 2nd and August 16th 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 draw winners must be able to come to a Prince George Public Library branch to pick up their prizes.

Good luck!

Full details in the Teen brochure:

Complete challenges between July 2nd and August 16th, 2024, for a chance to win one of seven gift cards from local businesses!

Full Details:
https://www.flipsnack.com/CFFBBA5569B/pgpl-adult-summer-challenge-2024/f...

Enjoy a gentle introduction to mindfulness meditation, a common technique for reducing stress, enhancing concentration, and fostering well-being.

This program will take place outdoors, in the Knowledge Garden, weather permitting. The garden can be hot and has limited shade. Participants should dress and prepare accordingly. Participants are encouraged to bring a towel, blanket, or cushion to sit upon--some chairs will be provided for those unable to sit on the ground.

INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
Adults | Free drop in
Saturday, August 24
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Touch a Truck is back to wrap up the 2024 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."

TOUCH A TRUCK
All Ages | Free drop in
Friday, August 23
10:00am - 3:00pm
Canada Games Plaza, downtown

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DRIVE IN MOVIE - CARS
All Ages | Free drop in
Friday, August 23
Craft time, 2:00 - 2:30 pm
Movie time, 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Join us for an open mic where anyone can share their poetry, spoken word, or music. Perfect for poets and performers looking for a peer support group, and the opportunity to get back to sharing your creativity!

Weather permitting, this event will take place in the Knowledge Garden. The garden can be hot and has limited shade. Participants should dress and prepare accordingly.

OPEN MIC IN THE KNOWLEDGE GARDEN
Adults | Free drop in
Thursday, August 22
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Delve into how mushrooms and fungi are depicted in stories, from supernatural elements to quests for immortality and divine connection. This presentation explores common themes in their portrayal across global folklore and myth.

Presented in partnership with the Northern BC Mycological Society.

Adults | Free drop in
Thursday, August 8
6:30 - 7:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Bring all of your bear questions to the library for the Northern Bear Awareness Society's summer talk. Touch real bear pelts, and learn the bear facts of our furry Northern friends.

BEAR AWARE
All ages | Free drop in
Saturday, August 3
3:30 - 4:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

It's time for an afternoon of family fun! Join us in the Knowledge Garden for parachute games, giant chess, chalk art, and more!

The garden can be hot and has limited shade. Please prepare accordingly.

GAMES IN THE GARDEN
Families, all ages | Free drop in
Friday, July 26
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
(Knowledge Garden)

* In the event of bad weather, this program will run indoors.

Join us for a double launch of two local anthology collections featuring poetry, fiction and nonfiction works.

- Red Eyes and Tired Lungs: A Wildfire Anthology is a compilation of works inspired by wildfires.

- Pulp Mill Fiction Vol. 3 is the UNBC Student Anthology of Creative writing, featuring works from UNBC students and alumni.

UNBC BOOK LAUNCH
Adults | Free drop in
Thursday, July 25
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

The 2024 Great Northwest Fibre Fest and Prince George Library are co-hosting a yarn-swap and fibre-crafting social. Bring in your "It's beautiful, but I know I'll never use it" yarn and swap it for yarn that you will. Bring your knitting, crocheting, tatting, embroidery and visit with other crafters at the cozy knitting social.

Want to drop off your yarn ahead of time? The downtown branch of the library will accept yarn swap items from July 23-26 during open hours at any service desk.

YARN SWAP & KNITTING SOCIAL
Adults | Free drop in
Saturday, July 27
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown