Free Drop In

Both branches of PGPL will be CLOSED on Tuesday, September 30, for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Interlibrary loan service is currently unavailable due to the Canada Post strike.

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:

Bob Harkins Branch, downtown:
Wednesday, Sep 3

Nechako Branch, in the Hart:
Tuesday, Oct 7

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Babies (0-12 months)
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Registration: 
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.

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, and YWCA - AXIS Program.

COMMUNITY SERVICES TABLE
Adults | Free drop in
Tuesdays, Sep 2, 16 & Oct 7 & 21
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Adults (19+)
Seniors (55+)
Registration: 
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.

Ocean, Freshwater, and Us @Nechako

Come explore your connection with the rivers, lakes, and ocean waters in Canada. Interact with Marine Protected areas, coastal communities, keystone species, and so much more by exploring a giant ocean map using Augmented Reality. Explore independently and at your own pace with your smartphone or tablet device. Presented in partnership with the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition.

OCEAN, FRESHWATER, AND US
Families | Free limited drop in
August 5 to 9
During Summer Reading Club and Tens to Teens Summer Challenge that week AND

Alternating locations:

Nechako Branch, in the Hart:
Aug 5 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Aug 6 to 9 | 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Bob Harkins Branch, downtown:
Aug 5 to 9 | 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Elementary (5-9 years)
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Families
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors
● The room may be busy or crowded
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces

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.

Jul & Aug Digital Program Brochures

View our complete July - August Youth, Teen, and Adult Program Brochures online, anytime!

https://www.flipsnack.com/CFFBBA5569B/july-august-2025-program-brochures...

Location: 
Other
Target Audience: 
Babies (0-12 months)
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Elementary (5-9 years)
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Families
Adults (19+)
Seniors (55+)
All Ages
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 

Ocean, Freshwater, and Us @Nechako

Come explore your connection with the rivers, lakes, and ocean waters in Canada. Interact with Marine Protected areas, coastal communities, keystone species, and so much more by exploring a giant ocean map using Augmented Reality. Explore independently and at your own pace with your smartphone or tablet device. Presented in partnership with the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition.

OCEAN, FRESHWATER, AND US
Families | Free limited drop in
August 5 to 9
During Summer Reading Club and Tens to Teens Summer Challenge that week AND

Alternating locations:

Nechako Branch, in the Hart:
Aug 5 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Aug 6 to 9 | 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Bob Harkins Branch, downtown:
Aug 5 to 9 | 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Elementary (5-9 years)
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Families
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors
● The room may be busy or crowded
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces

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.

Ocean, Freshwater, and Us

Come explore your connection with the rivers, lakes, and ocean waters in Canada. Interact with Marine Protected areas, coastal communities, keystone species, and so much more by exploring a giant ocean map using Augmented Reality. Explore independently and at your own pace with your smartphone or tablet device. Presented in partnership with the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition.

OCEAN, FRESHWATER, AND US
Families | Free limited drop in
August 5 to 9
During Summer Reading Club and Tens to Teens Summer Challenge that week AND

Alternating locations:

Nechako Branch, in the Hart:
Aug 5 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Aug 6 to 9 | 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Bob Harkins Branch, downtown:
Aug 5 to 9 | 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Elementary (5-9 years)
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Families
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors
● The room may be busy or crowded
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces

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.

Tens to Teens Summer Challenge 2025 @ Nechako

Complete challenges each week between July 5 and August 22 to earn ballots that will be entered into our weekly prize draws!

You must be between the ages of 10-18 or entering into Grade 5 this September. Each challenge can be completed only once and winners must be able to come to a Prince George Public Library branch to pick up their prizes.

Remember to submit your ballots by the end of each week in order to be entered in time for the weekly prize draw! Win bonus ballots by attending our Tens to Teens program.

Good luck!

Full details in the Teen brochure:
https://www.flipsnack.com/CFFBBA5569B/pgpl-teen-programming-jul-aug-2025...

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 

Adult Summer Challenge 2025 @ Nechako

Complete challenges between July 1st and August 22nd, 2025, for a chance to win one of seven gift cards from local businesses worth $50 each.

Draws will be held on Tuesdays starting July 15th and ending August 26th, 2025. Winners will be selected randomly from that week’s entries.

Full Details:
https://www.flipsnack.com/CFFBBA5569B/adult-summer-reading-challenge-202...

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

Adult Summer Challenge 2025

Complete challenges between July 1st and August 22nd, 2025, for a chance to win one of seven gift cards from local businesses worth $50 each.

Draws will be held on Tuesdays starting July 15th and ending August 26th, 2025. Winners will be selected randomly from that week’s entries.

Full Details:
https://www.flipsnack.com/CFFBBA5569B/adult-summer-reading-challenge-202...

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

Tens to Teens Summer Challenge 2025

Complete challenges each week between July 5 and August 22 to earn ballots that will be entered into our weekly prize draws!

You must be between the ages of 10-18 or entering into Grade 5 this September. Each challenge can be completed only once and winners must be able to come to a Prince George Public Library branch to pick up their prizes.

Remember to submit your ballots by the end of each week in order to be entered in time for the weekly prize draw! Win bonus ballots by attending our Tens to Teens program.

Good luck!

Full details in the Teen brochure:
https://www.flipsnack.com/CFFBBA5569B/pgpl-teen-programming-jul-aug-2025...

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: