National Day of Mourning
A National Day of mourning for the Queen's funeral has resulted in a statutory holiday. The library will be closed and events rescheduled.
WIR 2022 – Collage Poetry at Family Place
Family Place in Town Centre Mall 7100 Alberni St., Powell River, BC, CanadaJoin WIR Gabrielle Prendergast at Family Place for two family-friendly workshops that blend art and poetry with social awareness. Cut apart advertising copy phrases from discarded fashion, home, or sports magazines and re-use them in positive affirming ways, disconnected from their consumerist messages. Families: Tuesday, Sept. 20, 12:30-2:00 pm Single Parents: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12:30-2:00 […]
WIR 2022 – Drop-in & Consultation Hours
Rotary MakerSpaceBook a one-on-one manuscript consultation with PRPL's Writer in Residence. Do you have a piece of writing that you want to take to the next level? Don't miss this opportunity to share a sample of your work-in-progress and receive some expert writing support from award-winning author Gabrielle Prendergast. Visit Gabrielle in-person in the Rotary Makerspace […]
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.
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.
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.
WIR 2022 – Drop-in & Consultation Hours
Rotary MakerSpaceBook a one-on-one manuscript consultation with PRPL's Writer in Residence. Do you have a piece of writing that you want to take to the next level? Don't miss this opportunity to share a sample of your work-in-progress and receive some expert writing support from award-winning author Gabrielle Prendergast. Visit Gabrielle in-person in the Rotary Makerspace […]
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 […]
Memories of the Mill – Sharing Circle
First Credit Union Community RoomIn collaboration with the qathet Museum & Archives and First Credit Union, we are pleased to host a sharing circle featuring local contributors as they share their memories of the mill in anticipation of a published anthology. All are welcome. Contact Mark Merlino for more information: mmerlino@prpl.ca