Free Drop In

Join Mr. Francois for stories in French! If you have a favourite french book at home, bring it along for a chance for it to be read to the group!

READ TO ME IN FRENCH
Ages 5 - 9 | Free drop in
6:00 - 6:30pm
Every other Wednesday: March 13, 27, April 10, 24
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

In or around the Keith Gordon room.

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

Ideal for participants between 8 - 18 years.

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

Bob Harkins Branch, downtown: Wednesdays, March 20*, April 3, 17

Nechako Branch, in the Hart: Wednesdays, March 27*, April 10, 24

*Spring Break Special DOUBLE gaming hours run 3:00 - 5:00pm!

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

Ideal for participants between 8 - 18 years.

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

Bob Harkins Branch, downtown: Wednesdays, March 20*, April 3, 17

Nechako Branch, in the Hart: Wednesdays, March 27*, April 10, 24

*Spring Break Special DOUBLE gaming hours run 3:00 - 5:00pm!

Calling all YOUTH ukulele players! Get together with other ukulele players and learn to play some fun, popular songs. Chord and lyric sheets will be provided and beginners are welcome. We even have a few ukuleles at the library if you don't have one!

YOUTH UKULELE JAM
Ages 8 - 18 | Free limited drop in
Tuesdays, March 19 - April 23, 3:15 - 4:15pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Reading Buddies is back! Little Buddies (Grades K-3) choose books and enjoy time reading with Big Buddies from the library's teen volunteer program. Little Buddies will be matched with Big Buddies on a first-come, first-served basis.

READING BUDDIES
Ages 5 - 9 | Free limited drop in
Saturdays, March 23, April 27 | Start times at 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, & 12:30pm

The Child Care Resource and Referral Centre are taking over the library! Join us for free drop-in play featuring different toys and activities. On April 17, we’ll be in the Knowledge Garden beside the library for a outdoor mud kitchen, weather permitting. The program will take place in the library if needed.

CCRR PLAYTIME
Ages 0 - 5 | Free drop in
Wednesdays, March 13, April 17
1:30 - 3:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

In or around the Keith Gordon Room.

Come down to the library for our special STEAM Build and Play Non-instructional Day! Enjoy special demonstrations and activities from our partners at the Exploration Place, CNC, UNBC's School of Engineering outreach team, and UNBC's Active Minds. Help us at the Oil Spill clean-up station, build a spaghetti marshmallow tower, and more!

STEAM BUILD & PLAY
SD No. 57 Non-Instructional Day
Ages 5 - 12 | Free drop in
Friday, April 26 | 1:00 - 3:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

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

BEAR AWARE
All ages | Free drop in
Saturday, April 13 | 3:30 - 4:30pm
Nechako Branch, in the Hart

Learn about the Lunar Gateway outpost during a virtual session with staff from the MacMillan Space Centre!
Followed by Galaxy in a Jar craft time.

LUNAR GATEWAY with the MacMillan Space Centre
Ages 5 - 12 | Free drop in
Wednesday, March 27 | 2:00 - 3:00pm
Galaxy in a Jar | 3:15 - 4:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Science-Technology-Engineering-Math

Join SAGE (STEM Accelerates Girls Excellence) for an afternoon of science-based activities!
Schedule of activities:
2:00-2:05 – Introduction
2:05-2:45 – Animal Organization Team Challenge
2:45-3:20 – Tower Building Competition
3:20-4:00 – Magic Milk

AN AFTERNOON OF STEM
Ages 5 - 12 | Free drop in
Friday, March 22 | 2:00 - 4:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown