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WIR 2023 Finding Memoirs in Objects

First Credit Union Community Room

PRPL's Writer in Residence, Johnny MacRae will discuss how personal objects from our lives can become vehicles for our personal stories. He will also examine the impact our understanding of […]

Event Series Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Anne Woznow Children's Reading Room

Sonia Zagwyn offers a lively fare of puppetry, finger plays, action rhymes, singalong songs and the best-of-the-best-of book-tales Wednesday and Thursday mornings, 10:30-11:00 am in the Anne Woznow Children's Reading […]

WIR 2023 Johnny MacRae Visits the Community Resource Centre

Community Resource Centre 4752 Joyce Ave, Powell River, British Columbia, Canada

The Community Resource Centre at 4752 Joyce Ave. invites you to join spoken word artist Johnny MacRae for lunch AND a collaborative poetry workshop.

Free
Event Series After School Prime Time

After School Prime Time

First Credit Union Community Room

Primary grades K+ are invited to unwind and connect through play in this weekly afterschool drop-in featuring a cool collection of low-tech, high-interest play and crafting resources. This program is best suited for children ages 5+. Adult supervision is required. Full details below: Children are an important part of the community the library serves and […]

Event Series Fantasy Adventure Club

Fantasy Adventure Club

Meeting Room B

Youth 12+ are invited to immerse themselves in the world of role-playing games. Facilitated by Robin Gibson & Dan Rogers. About Robin Gibson Robin Gibson is a game designer and illustrator, who has been running role-playing games in earnest for four years. Robin may be familiar to some as the facilitator of PRPL's Fantasy Adventure […]

Free

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 Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Anne Woznow Children's Reading Room

Sonia Zagwyn offers a lively fare of puppetry, finger plays, action rhymes, singalong songs and the best-of-the-best-of book-tales Wednesday and Thursday mornings, 10:30-11:00 am in the Anne Woznow Children's Reading Room. Toddlers and preschoolers and family members come discover the energy of words and pictures. This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.

Event Series Preschool Storytime

WIR 2023 Visits Preschool Storytime

Anne Woznow Children's Reading Room

Join Sonia and special guest Johnny MacRae for a poetry and spoken word-themed storytime brimming with wondrous wordplay and overflowing with a love of language. Sonia Zagwyn offers a lively fare of puppetry, finger plays, action rhymes, singalong songs and the best-of-the-best-of book-tales Wednesday and Thursday mornings, 10:30-11:00 am in the Anne Woznow Children's Reading […]

WIR 2023 Writing Support & Manuscript Review

Rotary MakerSpace

Meet one-on-one with award-winning spoken word artist Johnny MacRae. To find out more about submission criteria and to book your consultation, click the button below or email wir@prpl.ca. Pre-booked consultations will take priority over drop-ins. Drop-in & consultation hours run from September 21 to October 26, 2022 : Thursdays: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Saturdays: […]

Free
Event Series Drawn Together

Drawn Together

Meeting Room A

Kids 8+ come hang out after school on Thursdays for 45 minutes of drawing together. Sessions are interactive with prompts and exercises and plenty of space to share your ideas and creations. All drawing tools and supplies provided. For more information contact Children’s Services Coordinator, Sonia Zagwyn. Drawing figures image by Luke Ramsey.