Free Drop In

Handmade Paper Workshop

Learn how to make paper out of scraps. Bring your own paper scraps or use some from the library. Dried flowers and other add-ins will be available to give your paper some extra flair.

Adults | Free drop in
Two opportunities:

Nechako Branch, in the Hart:
Saturday, Nov 25 | 1:00 - 3:00pm

Bob Harkins Branch, downtown:
Saturday, Dec 16 | 1:00 - 3:00pm

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Adults (19+)
Registration: 

Handmade Paper Workshop @ Nechako

Learn how to make paper out of scraps. Bring your own paper scraps or use some from the library. Dried flowers and other add-ins will be available to give your paper some extra flair.

Adults | Free drop in
Two opportunities:

Nechako Branch, in the Hart:
Saturday, Nov 25 | 1:00 - 3:00pm

Bob Harkins Branch, downtown:
Saturday, Dec 16 | 1:00 - 3:00pm

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Adults (19+)
Registration: 

Ask a Master Gardener

A Master Gardener will be present to answer all of your gardening related questions!

Adults | Free drop in
Saturday, November 25 | 1:00 - 2:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Adults (19+)
Registration: 

Poetry & Spoken Word Open Mic

An evening where anyone can share their poetry and spoken word. Perfect for first time performers to get out of their comfort zone or seasoned poets to get back to sharing their poetry after the pandemic!

Adults | Free drop in
Thursday, Nov 23 | 6:00 - 7:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Adults (19+)
Registration: 

Budgeting & Setting Financial Goals

Budgeting is one of the most powerful tools for taking control of your money. Learn how to track income and expenses, distinguish between needs and wants, and set short, medium, and long term financial goals.

Adults | Free drop in
Wednesday, Nov 22
6:00 - 7:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Option to attend via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqfu6prT4rHt2eV4nM7cAZfk71lgm...

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Adults (19+)
Registration: 

Navigating Financial Support

Learn about benefits for Income Assistance (IA), Persons with Disabilities (PWD), Canadian Pension Plan disability (CPP-D), Canadian Pension Plan/Old Age Security (OAS), and Guaranteed Income Assistance (GIS).
with THE PG Community Legal Clinic

Adults | Free drop in
Wednesday, Dec 6 | 6:00 - 7:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Adult
Registration: 

Arrest Handbook

Join us for the release of the updated Arrest Handbook and an in-person workshop with a BCCLA lawyer! This interactive workshop is designed to empower and educate individuals and communities most at risk of infringements on their civil liberties by police. Refreshments provided.

Adults | Free drop in
Thursday, Nov 9 | 6:00 - 7:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Adults (19+)
Registration: 

Teen Writers Circle

Calling all writers, poets, and budding authors! The Teen Writers Circle invites you to join us. Meet with your peers once a week to engage in writing activities, and explore creative writing with each other. Throughout this program, writers will conceptualize and contribute to a Chapbook, which will be celebrated at an evening showcase on December 13th.

TEEN WRITERS CIRCLE
Teens | Free drop in
Tuesdays, Nov 14 - Dec 5 | 6:00 - 7:00pm

Special Gala Event:
Tuesday, Dec 12 | 6:00 - 7:00pm

Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 

Teen Alliance

The Teen Alliance is a safe, inclusive, and fun space for all teens. Each meet will feature a variety of activities, including board games and video games, crafts and discussions.

TEEN ALLIANCE
Ages 13 - 18 | Free drop in
Tuesdays, Nov 28, Dec 12
4:00 - 4:30pm | Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

With special extended meeting and "Taking Pride" training opportunity on Wednesday, Nov 8, 4:00 - 7:30pm. See https://www.pgpl.ca/events/teen-volunteer-meeting for more details

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 

Teen Volunteer Meeting

There are so many ways for teens to volunteer at the library! You can pick up a volunteer form any time, or join a Teen Volunteer Meeting to learn more before making a decision.

For more information email teens@pgpl.ca, or call 250-563-9251, ext 100

TEEN VOLUNTEERS MEETING - Training opportunity and pizza dinner!

Featuring content from the "Taking Pride" workshop by the McCreary Center Society, teens who attend this meeting will learn skills to support themselves and their peers in building healthy relationships, and will have the option to facilitate discussion groups at the library. More information at: https://www.mcs.bc.ca/taking_pride

Teens | Free drop in
Wednesday, Nov 8 | 4:00-7:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: