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.
Write On
VirtualWrite On is a fun, creative, and informal online space for writers. Participating writers will receive creativity-sparking prompts each week, and we will write for 20-25 minutes followed by discussion and time to share and celebrate writing. Write On meets virtually on Fridays from 2-3 pm. Registrants will receive a link by email each week for […]
Coastal Wildfires – Hazards and Preparation
First Credit Union Community RoomJoin Fire Smart Coordinator Marc Albert and Evacuation Planning Assistant Jesse MacDonald for a look at the factors that influenced the severity of a recent major coastal wildfire and what can be done to reduce our own risk at home – Friday May 20, 5pm at the Library – To Register mmerlino@prpl.ca
STAT holiday
The library is closed on Monday, May 23rd for the Victoria Day holiday.
Friends of the Library Book Drive
The Friends of the Library hold a Book Drive on the fourth Monday of every month from 3-5 pm at the Library to collect book donations from the community. These books are sold to raise funds for library services and initiatives. Please only bring books in good condition, and no textbooks. Thank you.
Chess Club
Powell River Public Library 100-6975 Alberni Street, Powell River, British Columbia, CanadaJoin PRPL’s new community-led Chess Club and learn the ins and outs of one of the world’s oldest games! Bring your own board, or check out one the boards available at the front desk with your library card. All ages and levels welcome. Kids under seven must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-in, at the […]
Preschool Storytime
Anne Woznow Children's Reading RoomSonia 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.
Preschool Storytime
Anne Woznow Children's Reading RoomSonia 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.
The Science and Spirit of Seaweed
VirtualAmanda Swinimer presents the story of her decades-long journey among the seaweeds and kelp forests on our coast, explaining how seaweed helps to heal both people and the planet as food and medicine – Thursday May 26, 4pm via Zoom – To Register mmerlino@prpl.ca