Free Drop In

Spanish and English Conversation Exchange

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Spanish-English Conversation Program! Whether you're just beginning or looking to sharpen your skills, we'll explore both languages through simple prompts, fun activities, and friendly conversation. Come connect, learn from one another, and enjoy good company - everyone is welcome.

SPANISH AND ENGLISH CONVERSATION EXCHANGE
Adults | Free drop in
Wednesdays, Mar 4 to Apr 29, 2026
6:30 - 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 in the room is bright and is not adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand

Accessibility:
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.

Dice & Destiny

Join us for our monthly Dungeons & Dragons Night! This event is exclusively for adults, perfect for seasoned adventurers and complete beginners alike. Drop in and embark on epic quests, solve ancient mysteries, and forge unforgettable stories in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Our friendly Dungeon Master(s) and players will guide newcomers through the basics while experienced players can jump right into thrilling campaigns. Bring your dice, your imagination, and a sense of adventure for an evening of camaraderie and fun. No prior experience needed—just your enthusiasm!

Campaigns and character creations are drop in friendly. We will be using the 2024 5th Edition Player's Handbook and Dungeon Master's Guide.

What you may bring (not required):
-Water bottle
-Pre-made character sheet at level 1
-D&D dice
-Character figurine

DICE & DESTINY
Adults | Free limited drop in
Wednesdays, Mar 4 & Apr 1, 2026
5:00 - 7:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Adults (19+)
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
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● 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.

Milestone Mornings @ Nechako

Join speech-language pathologists from Northern Health and occupational and physiotherapists from the Child Development Centre for a drop-in hour. Helping your little one grow, one question at a time.

LET'S GET TALKING!
Ages 0 - 5 | Free drop in
10:30 - 11:30 am
Both Branches:

Nechako Branch, in the Hart:
Wednesday, Mar 4, 2026

Bob Harkins Branch, downtown:
Wednesday, Apr 1, 2026

Location: 
Nechako 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.

Milestone Mornings

Join speech-language pathologists from Northern Health and occupational and physiotherapists from the Child Development Centre for a drop-in hour. Helping your little one grow, one question at a time.

MILESTONE MORNINGS
Ages 0 - 5 | Free drop in
10:30 - 11:30 am
Both Branches:

Nechako Branch, in the Hart:
Wednesday, Mar 4, 2026

Bob Harkins Branch, downtown:
Wednesday, Apr 1, 2026

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.

We Make the Village: An Anthology of Community

What makes a community? Who is in your village? How do we cultivate community in our own lives? What if we are rejected from our community? Over the past year, Asha Jade Goodwin has been collecting stories, poems, and essays from Canadians that tackle this topic. Taking readers from ripped-apart worlds to garden planets populated by geriatrics, or exploring the cosmos for a homework assignment, then coming home to have a cold drink at a lively local bar — in this collection, you'll find it all. Come join us while local authors read their stories!

Current List of Readers:
Asha Jade Goodwin
Chelsea Hann
Jeff Smedley
Andrew Marinus
Andrew Burton
Gloria Romero-Albarracin
Anika Arwen

WE MAKE THE VILLAGE: AN ANTHOLOGY OF COMMUNITY
Ages 19+ | Free drop in
Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026
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 comfortable space
● The lighting is adjustable and will likely be dimmed
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● People reading their work with a mic one at a time
● Patrons can sit in comfortable chairs or stand

Accessibility:
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.

Ukulele Jam Session

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!

UKULELE JAM SESSION
Adults | Free drop in
Tuesdays, Mar 3, 17, 31 & Apr 14, 28, 2026
4:30 - 5:30 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 comfortable space
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand
● Music played at a moderate 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.

Imagination Station

All aboard the Imagination Station! This playful toddler class blends storytime with creative hands-on art making. Each week, little ones will explore a new book, then bring the story to life with an art activity using colour, texture, and plenty of imagination. Perfect for curious toddlers ready to read, play, and create together

Presented in partnership with Two Rivers Gallery.

IMAGINATION STATION
Ages 0-5 | Free limited drop in
Tuesdays, Mar 3 & Apr 14, 2026
1:00 - 1:45 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Families
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, in big or small chairs, or stand
● Limited seating available
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● Sudden or loud sounds
● Involves sticky, slippery, or other textures
● Participants may get messy
● 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.

Chronic Conditions Support Group @ Nechako

Do you feel alone in your journey with 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, Mar 3 & Apr 7, 2026
1:00 - 2:00pm
Nechako Branch, in the Hart

Location: 
Nechako 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 in the room is bright and is not adjustable
● Accessible 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.

Community Services Table

Connect with a variety of organizations for help with getting your Government ID, applying for financial supports, accessing legal information, and more. No appointments, no lines!

Service organizations may include: Service Canada, Work BC, The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, YWCA – AXIS & NextStep Youth Programs, and Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society: Settlement & Employment Services.

COMMUNITY SERVICES TABLE
Adults | Free drop in
Tuesdays, Mar 3, 17 & Apr 7, 21, 2026
2:00 - 4:00 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 busy public space
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand
● Multiple stations running at the same 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.

LEGOtime!

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

LEGO TIME
Ages 5 - 18 | Free Drop In
Mondays, Mar 2 to Apr 27
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

* Excluding Mon, Apr 6 (Easter Monday)

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: 
Free Drop In
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.