Free Drop In

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

Between March 16 - 30, enjoy a self-directed StoryWalk® at the Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum. The Museum has FREE admission during spring break, so head on over anytime during their regular opening hours!

STORYWALK
All ages | Free drop in
March 16 - 30
BC Railway & Forestry Museum, 850 River Road
Please visit https://www.pgrfm.bc.ca/ for the museum's operational hours.

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.

¡Hola amigos y amigas! Join our conversation group us as we spice up your Spanish skills in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. ¡Vamos a hablar español y pasarla bien! All levels welcome!

ALL LEVELS SPANISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE
Adults | Free drop in
Tuesdays, March 5, 19, April 2,16
6:00 - 7:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Enjoy an interactive poetry workshop hosted by local poet and author Laurie Ann Dillman, followed by the open mic where anyone can share their poetry, spoken word, or music.

POETRY & SPOKEN WORD: Workshop & Open Mic with Laurie Ann Dillman
Adults | Free drop in
Tuesday, April 30
6:00pm - Workshop | 6:45pm - Open Mic
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Join UNBC English students as they share their poetry chapbooks, and bring your own to share!

UNBC POETRY CHAPBOOK FAIR
Adults | Free drop in
Wednesday, April 10 | 6:00 - 7:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown