Teen Poetry Contest 2024 – The Weather
April is National Poetry Month AND Earth Month! Celebrate and share by writing a poem that dives into the experiences and feelings inspired by the weather on Planet Earth. Contest closes midnight April 26. Prizes for TEENS are in TWO age categories: Ages 12-15 & 16-18. 1st PRIZE: Youth 6-punch climbing pass 2nd PRIZE: 5 […]
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 […]
Young Writers’ Group
Meeting Room BInteract, create and engage in this fun and informal writing group! Talk writing, genre, learn new techniques, and develop your craft. Ages 10+ welcome. Young Writers Group meets every Friday when school is in session, from 4-5 pm in Meeting Room B. Drop-in.
Local author Jim Baron
First Credit Union Community RoomWriter and musician Jim Baron will present his new fantasy novel Selara’s Rules about a young girl with extraordinary magical powers in a medieval kingdom torn by conflict. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
Library Board Meeting
Library Board Meetings are held at 4:00 pm on the second Monday of the month in the Library unless there is a holiday. Minutes and agendas are found on the library's website. Members of the public may request to appear as a delegation by emailing Chief Librarian, Rebecca Burbank, rburbank@prpl.ca.
TinkerTrunk
Rotary MakerSpaceKids 8-12 choose-your-own-tech-adventure from the Makerspace Cabinet of Gadgetry in these self-led, adult-supported sessions.
Artist Theo Angell
First Credit Union Community RoomLocal artist Theo Angell will talk about the inspiration and meaning of his artwork that is currently on display at the Library. For more information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
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.
After School Prime Time
First Credit Union Community RoomPrimary 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 […]