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BC Libraries Present — John Vaillant
Fire has changed communities across BC this year. After the most devastating wildfire season in recorded history, many are wondering how these fires got so big, what we can learn from our current responses, and whether we are prepared for an ever warming future. John Vaillant’s book Fire Weather has become a de-facto guide on […]
Niigaanibatowaad : Frontrunners
First Credit Union Community RoomAuthor Laura Robinson will present a film about injustice and healing for ten Indigenous youths who ran the 1967 PanAm Games torch from Minneapolis to Winnipeg. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
A Century of Golf in Powell River
First Credit Union Community RoomHector Beauchesne will present his new book that tells the story of the community’s Golf Club from its origins in Townsite in 1922 to the current Myrtle Point Golf Club. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
Knit Night
Friends of the Library Lounge 100-6975 Alberni Street, Powell River, BC, CanadaJoin fellow knitting enthusiasts in the Friends of the Library Lounge for a drop-in knit night.
Book The Stage: Community Storytime
Anne Woznow Children's Reading RoomPreschool storytime opens the story seat up to YOU on the last Wednesday of the month. Bring a favourite preschool-friendly picture book, song, or rhyme and share it with the kids. Sonia will find complementary books and songs to go with your selection! Email szagwyn@prpl.ca at least two weeks ahead to book your spot! So […]
Knit Night
Friends of the Library Lounge 100-6975 Alberni Street, Powell River, BC, CanadaJoin fellow knitting enthusiasts in the Friends of the Library Lounge for a drop-in knit night.
Poetry Circle
First Credit Union Community RoomA shared creative space for poetry with Amira Abouelalla. A place for listening, connecting, and being inspired...and of course, POETRY! First Credit Union Community Room, on the following dates, drop-in: Saturday, October 28, from 3:30-5:00 pm. Thursday, November 23, from 4:30-6:00 pm. Thursday, December 28, from 4:30-6:00 pm.
John Vaillant in Powell River
First Credit Union Community RoomAward winning author John Vaillant will present his new book Fire Weather : The Making of a Beast, a stunning account of devastating wildfires in our hotter more flammable world. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
Knit Night
Friends of the Library Lounge 100-6975 Alberni Street, Powell River, BC, CanadaJoin fellow knitting enthusiasts in the Friends of the Library Lounge for a drop-in knit night.
Author Talk: Susan Juby!
VirtualIslandLink and the Kootenay Library Federation invite you for an evening of murder and shared secrets as we talk with author Susan Juby about crime writing and her book, Mindful of Murder. We will have a chance to ask Susan some of our most burning questions- don’t miss it! 🎤🧘🩸🙏 Use the link to attend […]