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Calling all chess enthusiasts and future grand masters! Learn to play from 4:30-5:00pm, then put your knowledge to the test in tournaments from 5:00pm onwards.

CHESS CLUB
All Ages | Free drop in
Every other Wednesday: Jan 10, 24, Feb 7, 21
Beginners: 4:30 - 5:00pm
Intermediates: 5:00 - 7:00pm
Magazine corner, second floor
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

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, Jan 17, 31, Feb 14, 28

Nechako Branch, in the Hart: Wednesdays, Jan 24, Feb 7, 21

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, Jan 17, 31, Feb 14, 28

Nechako Branch, in the Hart: Wednesdays, Jan 24, Feb 7, 21

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: Jan 3, 17, 31, Feb 14, 28
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

In or around the Keith Gordon room.

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, Jan 16 - Feb 27, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

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

Bob Harkins Branch, downtown - Mondays, 3:00-5:00pm, excluding statutory holidays and holidays in lieu

Nechako Branch, in the Hart - Tuesdays, 3:00-5:00pm

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, Jan 27, Feb 24 | 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.

CCRR PLAYTIME
Ages 0 - 5 | Free drop in
Wednesdays, Jan 17, Feb 14
1:30 - 3:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

In or around the Keith Gordon Room.

Celebrate the rich tapestry of African and Caribbean history and culture at the library.

CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
All Ages | Free drop in
Saturday, Feb 24 | 1:00 - 3:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at PGPL! Enjoy a traditional Chinese Dragon Dance performance by the Chinese Benevolent Association and themed activities curated by Speak Write Academy and Neulbom Korean School Society.

LUNAR NEW YEAR
All Ages | Free drop in
Saturday, Feb 10 | 12:00 - 4:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown