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WIR 2024 — Dead Ends and Murky Middles — Troubleshooting Your Story

First Credit Union Community Room

A workshop designed to help writers solve story problems, get unstuck, gain confidence, and beat writer’s block! PRPL’s Writer in Residence for 2024 is Robin Stevenson Residency Dates:  September 12th, 2024 – October 26th, 2024 Robin Stevenson is the award winning author of more than thirty books of fiction and non-fiction for kids and teens. Her […]

Event Series Book The Stage: Community Storytime

Book The Stage: Community Storytime

Anne Woznow Children's Reading Room

Preschool 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, Canada

Join fellow knitting enthusiasts in the Friends of the Library Lounge for a drop-in knit night.

WIR 2024 Consultations – Writing Support & Manuscript Review

Rotary MakerSpace

Meet on-on-one with award winning author Robin Stevenson. To find out more about submission criteria and to book your consultation, click the button below. Pre-booked consultations will take priority over drop-ins. Drop-ins and Consultations will run September 21 to October 24: Thursdays : 1:00pm-3:00pm* Saturdays: 11:00am-1:00pm* (*except OCT. 3 & 12) Robin Stevenson is the […]

WIR 2024 — Community Voices Open-Mic Finale!

First Credit Union Community Room

Join Robin Stevenson for her final session as writer-in-residence! After we listen to local writers of all ages share the stories, poems and personal essays they have been working on over the last two months, Robin will talk about the power of stories and the importance of diverse voices. We will wrap up with a […]

Knit Night

Friends of the Library Lounge 100-6975 Alberni Street, Powell River, BC, Canada

Join fellow knitting enthusiasts in the Friends of the Library Lounge for a drop-in knit night.

Event Series Poetry Circle

Poetry Circle

First Credit Union Community Room

A shared creative space for poetry with Amira Abouelalla. Hosted by Guest Facilitator Séamus RL on October 31.  A place for listening, connecting, and being inspired…and of course, POETRY! First Credit Union Community Room, on the last Thursday of the month, drop-in. About Amira Abouelalla Amira is from Toronto, Ontario where she was born and raised […]

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Medicinal and Edible Mushrooms

First Credit Union Community Room

Medical herbalist and author Todd Caldecott will explore the rich history and health benefits of these remarkable fungi, from ancient traditions to modern science. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Knit Night

Friends of the Library Lounge 100-6975 Alberni Street, Powell River, BC, Canada

Join fellow knitting enthusiasts in the Friends of the Library Lounge for a drop-in knit night.

Award winning filmmaker Patrick Lucas

First Credit Union Community Room

Patrick will share stories of his work and experiences as well as screening his new documentary: Dirt Relations - the story of the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca