WIR 2024 — Robin Stevenson Visits Write On
VirtualThe WIR has arrived! Get an early chance to meet Robin Stevenson when she joins Write on to provide that week's writing prompt. Write 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 […]
WIR 2024 — Robin Stevenson Visits Young Writers’ Group
Meeting Room BThe WIR has arrived! Get an early chance to meet Robin Stevenson when she joins Young Writers' Group to provide that week's writing prompt. Interact, 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 […]
Building Tomorrow
First Credit Union Community RoomAuthor Paddy Le Flufy presents his new practical book about averting environmental crisis with a new sustainable economic system. Building Tomorrow was recognized by the Financial Times as the one of the best Economics books in the Summer of 2023. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
WIR 2024 — Meet Robin Stevenson
First Credit Union Community RoomMeet PRPL’s new Writer-in-Residence and hear about her journey becoming an author, her writing process for picture books, novels, non-fiction, and collaborative writing, and her experiences standing against book bans and censorship. Bring all your questions! PRPL’s Writer in Residence for 2024 is Robin Stevenson Residency Dates: September 12th, 2024 – October 26th, 2024 Robin […]
Truth and Reconciliation Screening Room
Meeting Room BPRPL is proud to partner with The NFB in Libraries to present six short films that explore Indigenous realities and aim to bring a deeper understanding of the tragic and continuing legacy of the residential school system. For two weeks leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, from September 16 to 29th, […]
WIR 2024 – Kid Lit 101
Drawing on her professional experience as an award winning author of more than thirty books of fiction and non-fiction for kids and teens, Writer in Residence Robin Stevenson will provide an overview of the different types of books for young readers, middle grades and young adults, including fiction, non-fiction and hi-lo books - and what […]
Truth and Reconciliation Screening Room
Meeting Room BPRPL is proud to partner with The NFB in Libraries to present six short films that explore Indigenous realities and aim to bring a deeper understanding of the tragic and continuing legacy of the residential school system. For two weeks leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, from September 16 to 29th, […]
TinkerTrunk
Rotary MakerSpaceKids 8-12 choose-your-own-tech-adventure from the Makerspace Cabinet of Gadgetry in these self-led, adult-supported sessions.
WIR 2024 – Robin Stevenson Visits Preschool Storytime
Anne Woznow Children's Reading RoomWriter in Residence Robin Stevenson takes the story seat at this extra special storyime and reads from some of her award-winning books for children. Between books, Sonia will offer the usual lively fare of puppetry, finger plays, action rhymes and singalong songs. Toddlers and preschoolers and family members come discover the energy of words and […]
Truth and Reconciliation Screening Room
Meeting Room BPRPL is proud to partner with The NFB in Libraries to present six short films that explore Indigenous realities and aim to bring a deeper understanding of the tragic and continuing legacy of the residential school system. For two weeks leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, from September 16 to 29th, […]