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The Coast Photo Competition

The 2022 ‘The Coast’ Photo Competition. Submit your photos before the deadline of Wednesday June 8, 2022 at 12pm. For competition rules and Prizes consult – Competition Guidelines

Paws to De-stress (For Teens!)

School got you dog-tired? Teens come take a “paws” in PRPL’s teen room and de-stress with a certified therapy dog- her name is Freda! Check our calendar for details about when Freda will be in the library, special Thursdays between 4:00-4:45 pm.  For more information contact Teen Services Coordinator, Mel Edgar, edgar@prpl.ca.

Library Anniversary and SRC Launch

It's our 5th Anniversary in the Alberni Street location! Celebrate with us! Festivities will begin with the launch of the Summer Reading Club and an "All Together Now" parade. From 10 - 11:30am, youth ages 5 - 14 are welcome to make parade swag, create a chant and community banner before "hitting the streets." For […]

WIR 2022 – Young Writers Group

Meeting Room A

Young Writers 10 and up are invited to join award-winning author Gabrielle Prendergast to learn about writing. Interact, create and engage in this fun and informal writing group!  Talk writing, genre, learn new techniques, and develop your craft. Ages 10+  welcome. Young Writers Group meets every Friday from 4-5 pm in Meeting Room A. Drop […]

Free
Event Series Poetry Circle

Poetry Circle

First Credit Union Community Room

A shared creative space for poetry with Amira Abouelalla. A place for listening, connecting, and being inspired. Drop in every two weeks, beginning September 15th, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. For more information contact Mel Edgar at edgar@prpl.ca. About Amira Abouelalla Amira is from Toronto, Ontario where she was born and raised until the age of […]

Event Series Poetry Circle

Poetry Circle

First Credit Union Community Room

A shared creative space for poetry with Amira Abouelalla. A place for listening, connecting, and being inspired. Drop in every two weeks, beginning September 15th, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. For more information contact Mel Edgar at edgar@prpl.ca. About Amira Abouelalla Amira is from Toronto, Ontario where she was born and raised until the age of […]

WIR 2022 – Poetry Circle with Gabrielle Prendergast

First Credit Union Community Room

PRPL's Writer in Residence joins Amira Abouelalla in this shared creative space for poetry to talk about writing in verse. Poetry Circle is a place for listening, connecting, and being inspired. Drop in every two weeks, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. For more information contact Mel Edgar at edgar@prpl.ca. About Amira Abouelalla Amira is from Toronto, […]

WIR 2022 – Workshop: Why YA?

First Credit Union Community Room

PRPL's 2022 Writer in Residence presents: Why YA? What Young Adult Is, Isn't, and Why You Should Write It (or not) Award-winning YA author Gabrielle Prendergast invites writers and readers to learn about Young Adult (YA) Fiction by exploring many of the common misconceptions surrounding this popular (and lucrative) part of the book industry. Gabrielle's […]

Free
Event Series Poetry Circle

Poetry Circle

First Credit Union Community Room

A shared creative space for poetry with Amira Abouelalla. A place for listening, connecting, and being inspired. Drop in every two weeks, beginning September 15th, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. For more information contact Mel Edgar at edgar@prpl.ca. About Amira Abouelalla Amira is from Toronto, Ontario where she was born and raised until the age of […]

Scary Villains 101- Comics Workshop

First Credit Union Community Room

Youth aged 8 and up are invited to join Plants versus Zombies comic artist Christianne Gillenardo-Goudreau and create their own scary baddies in this Halloween-themed comics workshop, on Saturday, October 15th, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm.  Registration is required, please sign up using the button below.       About Christianne Gillenardo-Goudreau Christianne Gillenardo-Goudreau (she/they) […]