Free Drop In

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

The Child Care Resource and Referral Centre are 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, July 24 & August 14
1:30 - 3:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

It's pizza night! Come hangout and play ping pong, try a new craft, and enjoy video games on the big screen.

TEEN HANGOUT
Teens | Free drop in
Thursday, July 18
5:30 - 7:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Join PGPL staff for an hour of friendly competition in this fun, inclusive space for all ages. We'll have board games, and maybe even bring out the Nintendo Switch!

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

QUEER GAMES NIGHT - FAMILY EDITION!
Families (All ages) | Free drop in
Wednesdays, July 17 and August 21
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

NOTE: Due to the Nechako Branch closure, the Chronic Condition Support Group scheduled for July 16 has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Do you feel alone in your journey against chronic pain and would like to share experiences with others who are facing the same challenges? Our Chronic Condition Support Group is a community social group where people with any chronic condition can come together to socialize, connect, and learn from each other.

CHRONIC CONDITION SUPPORT GROUP
Adults | Free drop in
Tuesdays, July 16 & August 20
1:00 - 2:00pm
Nechako Branch, in the Hart

Bring your items in need of repair and get support and assistance from volunteers and other repair enthusiasts. This summer join the Eco-Living Community for two sessions: one on bikes and one on small appliances, textiles, and more!

July 13 – Bicycles (in the Knowledge Garden)
August 10 – Small Appliances, Textiles, & More!

Adults | Free limited drop in
Saturday, July 13 & Aug 10
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Join dance instructor Wendy Schmidt for an hour of fun, easy-to-follow seated dance to music. This class is suitable for all adults, including those new to dance, new to exercise, seniors, and those with limited mobility.

NOTICE: July 26th class has been cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience.

SEATED LINE DANCE
Adults | Free drop in
Fridays, July 26 & August 9, 23
12:30 - 1:30pm
Nechako Branch, in the Hart