Free Drop In

Join local history enthusiast Ray Olson to learn about communities that once thrived along the railways east of Prince George. Ray is the author of Ghost Towns of the East Line and From Liaboe to Loos and Beyond.

March 11 – 1:00-3:00 – Robson Valley to McBride
March 25 – 1:00-3:00 – Prince George to Dome Creek Part 1
April 15 – 1:00-3:00 – Prince George to Dome Creek Part 2 with Cal Benson

In partnership with REAPS, a monthly series of programs designed to teach new ways you can lower your material waste and save money!

March 2nd - rescheduled to March 23rd

March: Repair-it Session
Join us to talk about and learn tips, tricks and repair-it hacks you for repairing common household items at home - with a focus on repairs and upcycling to clothing! For those more technical or challenging items we will highlight some easy to do guides and resources and who you can connect with locally to help you repair-it before letting it go.

April: Garden Planning Phase 1: Let’s talk Plants, Soil & Equipment

Join us for tips on planning a garden in north central BC. We will talk about annuals and perennials, no-mow & bee-friendly lawns, insulating for winter, and more. We will also talk eco-friendly gardening tips including soil health, products use and inputs, borrowing or renting equipment, and connecting to gardening resources and communities.

The book sale is back! Two days only:

Friday, April 28 | 3:00 - 6:00pm*
*Friends of the Library members only, memberships are $5 cash and available at the door

Saturday, April 29 | 10:00am - 2:30pm**
**everyone welcome

Books by cash donation.

The book sale is back! Two days only:

Friday, April 28 | 3:00 - 6:00pm*
*Friends of the Library members only, memberships are $5 cash and available at the door

Saturday, April 29 | 10:00am - 2:30pm**
**everyone welcome

Books by cash donation.

Drop in and experiment with different art materials in a judgment-free zone! All skill levels are welcome.

Interested in learning to play tabletop games like Dungeons and Dragons but don't know where to get started? Join Dungeon Master Carlos Yu for an introduction to gameplay and character creation. If you want more, make sure to come back for the short campaigns in Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in Libraries starting March 16th!

Inspired by the Active Living Market previously hosted by the City of Prince George, the Active Living Fair gives recreational non-profit organizations the chance to recruit new members and promote their upcoming events in a friendly, accessible, and public location.

Exhibitors include:
- AssistList
- Auxiliary to the University Hospital of Northern BC
- College Heights Community Association
- Engage Sport North
- Girl Guides of Canada - Rivers North Area
- Job's Daughters International
- Navy League Cadet Corp 142 Aurora
- Ness Lake Bible Camp
- North Breast Passage Dragon Boat Team
- Northern British Columbia Mycological Society
- Northern Rockies Prince George Karate
- PG Canoe and Kayak Club
- PG Ringette
- PG Tennis & Pickleball Club
- PG Track and Field
- Prince George Brain Injured Group
- Rated PG Roller Derby
- RCSCC 158 Grizzly

If you represent a group interested in participating in the Active Living Fair, please read the following document and follow the instructions to apply for a table: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pCaa4_MOQ2t2XqKQLWl75scd_2zszHrB/view?u...

Board games, video games, crafts, GIANT chess, movies and more - it's a play day for the whole family!

10:15 - 10:45am - Storytime

11:30am - Family Movie

1:30pm - Drive-in at the PGPL
Turn a cardboard box into your very own hotrod, just in time for the drive-in movie!

Bring a friend and we'll provide the popcorn for this winter series of multicultural films and animation shorts.

Saturday, April 1
1:30 - 3:30pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown
Film details:

Star Wars Kid
The story of Ghyslain Raza, who without meaning or wanting to became the “Star Wars Kid”- the first viral phenomenon of the digital age.
AND

Into Light
A short documentary that captures a season of change in Yellowknife as a mother and child navigate the complexities of gender identity together.

Enjoy some snacks and watch cool movies that are fun for all ages!

Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bob Harkins Branch, downtown:
Sept 13 – Hercules
Sept 20 – Shrek 1
Sept 27 – The Last Wish
Oct 4 – Wall-e
Oct 11 – The Good Dinosaur
Oct 18 – Lilo and Stitch
Oct 25 – Hocus Pocus
Nov 1 – Monsters Inc.

Nechako Branch, in the Hart:
Sept 13 – Shrek 1
Sept 20 – Hercules
Sept 27 – Wall-e
Oct 4 – The Last Wish
Oct 11 – Lilo and Stitch
Oct 18 – The Good Dinosaur
Oct 25 – Monsters Inc.
Nov 1 – Hocus Pocus