Free Drop In

Chess Club

Calling all chess enthusiasts and future grand masters! Learn to play with our giant chess set or put your knowledge to the test against other seasoned players.

CHESS CLUB
All Ages | Free drop in
Thursdays, Oct 16, 23, 30
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
All Ages
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect
● Usually takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● The lighting is bright and not adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available by taking the elevator or stairs to the main level
● 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.

Youth Alliance - Pizza Party

Join us for an hour-and-a-half of free fun in a safe and inclusive space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and their allies. You can attend on your own, or with your companions of choice.

Activities include: Video games, Board Games, and Pizza!

YOUTH ALLIANCE - PIZZA PARTY
Ages 8 - 18 | Free drop in
Wednesday, Oct 15
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect
● Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● The lighting is bright and may be turned off
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in chairs or stand
● Limited seating available
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● Background music played at a low volume
● Pizza and drinks provided!
● RPG days may involve Fantasy Elements, Fictional role-playing, and contains violent content.

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.

Pen Pals

Have you been longing to connect with a Pen Pal? Join us monthly from October - May, to enjoy the art of letter writing and make a pen pal across the country! In collaboration with the London Public Library. Participants will practice literary skills, safe communication skills, and being present off-line. All materials are provided.

PEN PALS
Ages 8 - 12 | Free limited drop in
Tuesday, Oct 7
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown:

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
• Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
• Semi-private space
• Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
• Participants can sit in chairs or stand
• Participants may leave the room at any time
• Background music played at a low volume

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.

Bear Aware @ Nechako

Bring all of your bear questions to the library for a presentation by the Northern Bear Awareness Society. Touch real bear pelts and learn facts about our furry friends.

BEAR AWARE
All ages | Free drop in
Saturday, Oct 4
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Nechako Branch, in the Hart

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Elementary (5-9 years)
Tens to Teens (10-18 years)
Families
Adults (19+)
All Ages
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
• Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
• The lighting will be turned off or dimmed for part of the presentation
• Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
• Participants can sit in chairs or stand
• Participants may leave the room at any 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.

Indigenous Day of Learning - SD57 NID

Join us for a Storytelling, at 1pm, followed by engaging activities that promote local Indigenous language and culture. In partnership with UNBC Office of Indigenous Initiatives, UNBC Active Minds and Positive Living North.

INDIGENOUS DAY OF LEARNING - SD57 Non-Instructional Day
Ages 5 - 12 | Free drop in
Monday, Sep 29
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Elementary (5-9 years)
Families
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to expect:
● Takes place indoors in a busy, crowded space
● The lighting in the room is bright and is not adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand
● Sudden or loud sounds
● Multiple stations running at the same time
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● The room may be busy or crowded

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.

Local Heroes Mini Career Fair

Join us for the Local Heroes Mini Career Fair, where kids can meet real-life community helpers, explore different careers, and participate in hands-on activities.

Visit interactive stations to learn about exciting jobs, see real tools of the trade, and discover how these everyday heroes make a difference in our community. This is a fun-filled opportunity for kids.

LOCAL HEROES MINI CAREER FAIR
Families | Free drop in
Saturday, Sep 27
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Families
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a noisy environment
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in chairs or stand
● Involves sticky, slippery, or other textures
● Background music played at a low volume

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.

Carrying the Stories: Residential School Survivors and the Journey Toward Healing

Join Positive Living North’s Indigenous educator and elders and hear about the lived experiences of residential schools and Canadian History.

*please note this program may include extremely difficult subject matter relating to abuse survivors experienced in residential schools which may be triggering for some

CARRYING THE STORIES: RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS AND THE JOURNEY TOWARD HEALING
Adults | Free drop in
Thursday, Sep 25
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Adults (19+)
Seniors (55+)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● The lighting in the room is bright and is adjustable
● Discussion may include sensitive subjects such as abuse
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand

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.

Teen Maker Table

Welcome to a space where you call the shots and your imagination takes the lead. Whether you love painting, sewing, beading, or just playing with materials, this is your chance to make absolutely anything you dream up.

We’ve got yarn, fabric, beads, paint, cardboard, hot glue, recycled treasures, and even a sewing machine ready for you. Follow a guided prompt - or ignore it and do your own thing! Want to build a dragon, stitch a felt taco, or create a wearable crown? This space is yours.

TEEN MAKER TABLE
Ages 13 - 18 | Free drop in
Thursdays, Sep 25 & Oct 9, 23
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Teen (13-18 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● The lighting in the room is bright and is not adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in comfortable chairs or stand
● Involves sticky, slippery, or other textures
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.

Adventures at the Library

Join us for a drop-in, beginner-friendly campaign in the Forgotten Realms, and make some friends along the way!

Characters provided, or bring your own Level 6, 5E character!

ADVENTURES AT THE LIBRARY
Ages 8 - 12 | Free limited drop in
Thursdays, Sep 25 & Oct 9, 23
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Intermediate (8-12 years)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect
● Takes place indoors in a quiet, comfortable space
● The lighting is bright and may be turned off
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit in chairs or stand
● Limited seating available
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● Background music played at a low volume
● Light snacks and drinks provided
● Fantasy Elements, Fictional role-playing, and contains violent content.

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.

Spanish Conversation Circle

¡Vamos a hablar!
Join our Spanish Conversation Circle for lively chats, laughs, and language-building fun. Whether you’ve taken a class, traveled abroad, or just love the sound of Spanish, this group is perfect for anyone with some basic Spanish knowledge who want to gain confidence through casual conversation. We’ll explore everyday topics, play simple language games, and help each other grow - mistakes welcome! Come connect with fellow learners in a relaxed and supportive environment.

If you’re a Spanish speaker interested in a Spanish - English exchange, you’re more than welcome to join us - we’d love to learn from each other!

SPANISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE
Adults | Free drop in
Wednesdays, Sep 24 & Oct 22
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Adults (19+)
Registration: 
Free Drop In
Accessibility Information: 

What to expect:
● What to Expect:
● Takes place in a quiet, low-traffic room
● Semi-private or small group setting
● Adjustable lighting levels
● Participants may be asked to use their voices (singing, reading aloud, etc.)
● Chairs available; participants may also stand or move
● Freedom to enter/leave at any time
● Hands-on materials with different textures (sticky, soft, rough, etc.)
● Discussion of real-life topics (e.g., family, culture, history)
● Activities adaptable to different abilities
● Storytelling or role-play elements
● Participants can bring their own snacks
● Group discussion and sharing
● Pair or partner work
● Interactive and hands-on
● Accessible washrooms on the same floor
● Program designed to be inclusive of different abilities

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.