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.
Learn how to make cute crafts and mend your clothes in this hand sewing workshop for the youngest needleworkers! All materials provided.
KIDS CAN...SEW!
Ages 5 - 9 | Free drop in
Thursdays | 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Two locations:
Nechako Branch, in the Hart:
Sept 14, 21, 28, Oct 5
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown:
October 12, 19, 26, Nov 2
Calling all chess enthusiasts and future grand masters! Beginning in October, learn to play from 4:30-5:30pm, then put your knowledge to the test in tournaments from 5:30pm onwards.
CHESS CLUB
All Ages | Free drop in
Every other Wednesday: Oct 4, 18, Nov 1
Beginners: 4:30 - 5:30pm
Intermediates: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Magazine corner, second floor
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
Calling all chess enthusiasts and future grand masters! Beginning in October, learn to play from 4:30-5:30pm, then put your knowledge to the test in tournaments from 5:30pm onwards.
CHESS CLUB
All Ages | Free drop in
Every other Wednesday: Oct 4, 18, Nov 1
Beginners: 4:30 - 5:30pm
Intermediates: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Magazine corner, second floor
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
Come to the library for a spooktacular event filled with all things ghoulish and fun. Costumes encouraged.
CACKLES & CAULDRONS
Ages 5 - 12 | Free drop in
Friday, Oct 20 | 1:00 - 3:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
In and around the Keith Gordon Room.
With simultaneous self-directed activities at Nechako Branch, in the Hart.
Calling all brave adventurers and spectacular sorcerers! Embark on a quest of valour, magic, and fantasy-filled fun. And yes, there will be archery!
SWORDS & SORCERY
Ages 5 - 12 | Free drop in
Monday, Sept 18 | 1:00 - 3:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
In and around the Keith Gordon Room
With simultaneous self-directed, sensory activities at Nechako Branch, in the Hart.
Join Cherie Chai to discover the wonders of shadow puppetry! Make your own shadow puppets and storyboard, then watch them come alive with musical accompaniment. Learn different words in Dakelh, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, and Hindi! ASL interpretation provided.
SHADOW PUPPET LANGUAGE WORKSHOP
All ages | Free drop in
Saturday, Sept 23 | 1:00 - 3:00pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
Keith Gordon Room
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, Sept 19, Oct 3, 17
4:00 - 4:30pm | Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
Meet more people, play Super Mario Kart or try out a new board game! For members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and allies.
Queer Games Night
Adults | Free drop in
6:00 - 7:30pm
Thursdays, Sept 14, Oct 19
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
Practice speaking and listening to English in a comfortable and safe space. Meetings include free conversation, structured vocabulary-rich discussion, and language-building games.
English Conversation Group
Thursdays, Sept 14 - Nov 2
5:00 - 6:00pm | All Ages | Free drop in
Bob Harkins Branch, Downtown
Presented in partnership with Le Cercle des Canadiens Français de Prince George
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!
Adults | Free drop in
4:30 - 5:30pm | Every other Tuesday:
July 11, 25, August 8, 22
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
Outdoors in the Knowledge Garden, weather permitting
