Free Drop In

Youth Poetry Workshop

Join local poet and author Laurie Ann Dillman for a poetry workshop! Youth will learn about different forms of poetry, and put that learning into practice in an interactive setting.

Ages 8 - 12 | Free drop in
Saturday, May 25
3:30 - 4:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Elementary (5-9 years)
Registration: 

Prince George Regional Heritage Fair

View student projects from across Northern BC as they present their work for this year's Heritage Fair!

Heritage Fair is presented in partnership with Huble Homestead, The Exploration Place, Two Rivers Gallery, the Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum, and SD57.

PRINCE GEORGE REGIONAL HERITAGE FAIR
All Ages | Free drop in
Friday, May 10th | 10:00am - 5:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Keith Gordon Room

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Families
Registration: 

The Gaming Hour @ Nechako

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, May 15, 29, June 12

Nechako Branch, in the Hart: Wednesdays, May 22, June 5

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Elementary (5-9 years)
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Registration: 

The Gaming Hour

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, May 15, 29, June 12

Nechako Branch, in the Hart: Wednesdays, May 22, June 5

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Elementary (5-9 years)
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Registration: 

Read to Me in French

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
NEW DAY! - Every other Tuesday: May 14, 28, June 11, 25
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

In or around the Keith Gordon room.

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Elementary (5-9 years)
Registration: 

Youth Ukulele Jam

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, May 14 - June 11, 3:15 - 4:15pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Registration: 

Reading Buddies

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, May 25 and June 22 | Start times at 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, & 12:30pm

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Elementary (5-9 years)
Registration: 

CCRR Playtime

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, May 15 and June 19
1:30 - 3:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

In or around the Keith Gordon Room.

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Registration: 

StoryWalk® at Duchess Park Dog Park

Visit the StoryWalk® at the Duchess Park Dog Park at anytime! Simply start at the first sign, and follow the story around the fence. Story changes monthly.
It is available daily rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

SELF-DIRECTED STORYWALK
All Ages | Free drop in
Available until October 31, 2024
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Duchess Park Dog Park

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

If the StoryWalk® needs maintenance, please call the library at 250-563-9251 ext 100.

Location: 
Other
Target Audience: 
Families
Registration: 

Saturday Storytime @ NECHAKO

PLEASE NOTE that due to the Spring Book Sale, Storytime for Saturday, April 13 will instead take place at Nechako Branch. Join a PGPL staff person and other families for a half hour of stories, songs, and movement!

SATURDAY STORYTIME
April 13 @ Nechako Branch, in the Hart!
10:15 - 10:45am | 0-5 years

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Registration: