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.

Fall Book Sale - Everyone welcome!

The book sale is back! Two days only:

Friday, Oct 17 | 3:00 - 5:30pm*
*Friends of the Library members only
Become a member for $5 (cash only), available at the door

and

Saturday, Oct 18 | 10:30am - 2:30pm**
**Everyone welcome

Books by cash donation. Please bring your own bags.

Bob Harkin Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
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: 
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● The room may be busy and crowded
● The lighting in the room is bright and is not adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● Participants should bring their own bags
● Participants may need to wait in line

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.

Fall Book Sale - Everyone welcome!

The book sale is back! Two days only:

Friday, Oct 17 | 3:00 - 5:30pm*
*Friends of the Library members only
Become a member for $5 (cash only), available at the door

and

Saturday, Oct 18 | 10:30am - 2:30pm**
**Everyone welcome

Books by cash donation. Please bring your own bags.

Bob Harkin Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
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: 
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● The room may be busy and crowded
● The lighting in the room is bright and is not adjustable
● Accessible and inclusive washrooms are available nearby
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● Participants should bring their own bags
● Participants may need to wait in line

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.

Sep & Oct Digital Program Brochures

View our complete September & October Youth, Teen, and Adult Program Brochures online, anytime!

https://www.flipsnack.com/CFFBBA5569B/september-october-2025-program-bro...

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: 

Pumpkin Patch Storytime @ Bob Harkins

Special Pumpkin Patch Storytime - dress up in your favourite costume and join us for gentle Halloween songs, stories, and action rhymes!

SATURDAY PUMPKIN PATCH STORYTIME @ BOB HARKINS
Ages 0 - 5 | Free drop in
Saturday, Oct 25
10:15 - 10:45 am
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Registration: 
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a busy, crowded space
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit on the floor or in big or small chairs
● Limited seating available
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● Sudden or loud sounds
● Semi-private space
● Movement-based activities may be adapted to different abilities
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● 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.to change)

Pumpkin Patch Storytime @ Bob Harkins

Special Pumpkin Patch Storytime - dress up in your favourite costume and join us for gentle Halloween songs, stories, and action rhymes!

THRUSDAY PUMPKIN PATCH STORYTIME @ BOB HARKINS
Ages 0 - 5 | Free drop in
Thursday, Oct 30
10:15 - 10:45 am
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Registration: 
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
Takes place indoors in a busy, crowded space
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit on the floor or in big or small chairs
● Limited seating available
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● Sudden or loud sounds
● Semi-private space
● Movement-based activities may be adapted to different abilities
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● 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.

Pumpkin Patch Babytime @ Bob Harkins

Special Pumpkin Patch Babytime - dress up in your favourite costume and join us for gentle Halloween songs, stories, and action rhymes!

PUMPKIN PATCH BABYTIME
Birth - Walking | Free drop in
Thursday, Oct 30
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Babies (0-12 months)
Registration: 
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a busy, crowded space
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit on the floor or in chairs
● Semi-private space
● Movement-based activities may be adapted to different abilities
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● 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.

Pumpkin Patch Babytime @ Nechako

Special Pumpkin Patch Babytime - dress up in your favourite costume and join us for gentle Halloween songs, stories, and action rhymes!

WEDNESDAY PUMPKIN PATCH BABYTIME @ NECHAKO
Birth - walking | Free drop in
Wednesday, Oct 29
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Nechako Branch, in the Hart

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Babies (0-12 months)
Registration: 
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a busy, crowded space
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit on the floor or in chairs
● Semi-private space
● Movement-based activities may be adapted to different abilities
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● 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.

Pumpkin Patch Storytime @ Nechako

Special Pumpkin Patch Storytime - dress up in your favourite costume and join us for gentle Halloween songs, stories, and action rhymes!

PUMPKIN PATCH STORYTIME @ NECHAKO
Ages 0 - 5 | Free drop in
Wednesday, Oct 29
10:15 - 10:45 am
Nechako Branch, in the Hart

Location: 
Nechako Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Registration: 
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
● Takes place indoors in a busy, crowded space
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit on the floor or in big or small chairs
● Limited seating available
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● Sudden or loud sounds
● Semi-private space
● Movement-based activities may be adapted to different abilities
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● 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.to change)

Dad and Me Saturday Storytime

Calling all Dads, Grandpas, and Uncles! Join us for a half hour of stories, songs, and movement for young ones and their caregivers.

DAD AND ME STORYTIME SATURDAY
Ages 0 - 5 | Free drop in
Saturday, Sep 20 and Oct 18
10:15 - 10:45 am
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Registration: 
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
Takes place indoors in a busy, crowded space
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit on the floor or in big or small chairs
● Limited seating available
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● Sudden or loud sounds
● Semi-private space
● Movement-based activities may be adapted to different abilities
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● 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.

Saturday Storytime @ Bob Harkins

Welcome to our Storytime series! Join us for a half hour of stories, songs, and movement.

SATURDAY STORYTIME
Ages 0 - 5 | Free drop in
Saturdays, Sep 13 to Oct 25*
10:15 - 10:45 am
Bob Harkins Branch, downtown

* Special Storytime:
Dad & Me - Sep 20 and Oct 18
Pumpkin Patch Storytime - Oct 25

Location: 
Bob Harkins Branch
Target Audience: 
Preschool Age (0-5 years)
Registration: 
Accessibility Information: 

What to Expect:
Takes place indoors in a busy, crowded space
● The lighting is adjustable
● Accessible and all-gender washrooms are available nearby
● Participants can sit on the floor or in big or small chairs
● Limited seating available
● Electronic screens, bright colours, and/or reflective surfaces
● Sudden or loud sounds
● Semi-private space
● Movement-based activities may be adapted to different abilities
● Participants may leave the room at any time
● 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.