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TinkerTrunk
TinkerTrunk
Kids 8-12 choose-your-own-tech-adventure from the Makerspace Cabinet of Gadgetry in these self-led, adult-supported sessions.
5 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
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.
Book The Stage: Community Storytime with Powell River Fire Rescue
Book The Stage: Community Storytime with Powell River Fire Rescue
Join Sonia and Trish from Powell River Fire Rescue for a very special fire safety storytime including a firefighter gear demo and the opportunity to explore a REAL fire truck afterwards! Preschool storytime opens the story seat up to YOU on the last Wednesday of the month. Bring a favourite preschool-friendly picture book, song, or […]
After School Prime Time
After School Prime Time
Primary grades K+ are invited to unwind and connect through play in this weekly afterschool drop-in led by Jennye and 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 […]
3 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
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.
TinkerTrunk
TinkerTrunk
Kids 8-12 choose-your-own-tech-adventure from the Makerspace Cabinet of Gadgetry in these self-led, adult-supported sessions.
Drawn Together
Drawn Together
Kids 8-12 come hang out after school on Thursdays for 45 minutes of drawing together. Sessions will be 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.
2 events,
Write On
Write On
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 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
Young Writers Group
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 from 4-5 pm in Meeting Room B. Drop-in.
1 event,
Crafternoons at PRPL
Crafternoons at PRPL
All ages are invited to drop in & join a CASUAL CRAFTERNOON with Jenny Allen Taves. Over the course of these ongoing crafternoons, Jenny will guide you in a variety of art and craft projects. You’ll get to play with paper, mark making, collage, and maybe even stamp carving, bookbinding, paper folding, and pop-up design! […]
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
TinkerTrunk
TinkerTrunk
Kids 8-12 choose-your-own-tech-adventure from the Makerspace Cabinet of Gadgetry in these self-led, adult-supported sessions.
5 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
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.
After School Prime Time
After School Prime Time
Primary grades K+ are invited to unwind and connect through play in this weekly afterschool drop-in led by Jennye and 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 […]
3 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
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.
TinkerTrunk
TinkerTrunk
Kids 8-12 choose-your-own-tech-adventure from the Makerspace Cabinet of Gadgetry in these self-led, adult-supported sessions.
Drawn Together
Drawn Together
Kids 8-12 come hang out after school on Thursdays for 45 minutes of drawing together. Sessions will be 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.
3 events,
Write On
Write On
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 share and celebrate writing. Write On meets virtually on Fridays from 2-3 pm. Registrants will receive a link by email each week for […]
Canceled Young Writers Group
Canceled Young Writers Group
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 from 4-5 pm in Meeting Room B. Drop-in.
POWER OF STORYTELLING: All of our relations, all of our voices
POWER OF STORYTELLING: All of our relations, all of our voices
Ahead of Indigenous People's day, jehjeh Media wants to highlight the Power of Storytelling. The word for telling a story in ʔayʔajuθəm is qʷaqʷθəm . The jehjeh Media team will join us at the library for a guided listening party of storytellers from three communities including Tla'amin. This session is intended to open the doors […]
1 event,
Tech Savvy – ChatGPT
Tech Savvy – ChatGPT
Discover the world of Artificial Intelligence. This session will focus in detail on the popular AI chatbot - ChatGPT. This session will be held at the Texada Library in the Gillies Bay Seniors Centre. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
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1 event,
Library Board Meeting
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.
2 events,
TinkerTrunk
TinkerTrunk
Kids 8-12 choose-your-own-tech-adventure from the Makerspace Cabinet of Gadgetry in these self-led, adult-supported sessions.
4 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
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.
After School Prime Time
After School Prime Time
Primary grades K+ are invited to unwind and connect through play in this weekly afterschool drop-in led by Jennye and 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 […]
3 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
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.
TinkerTrunk
TinkerTrunk
Kids 8-12 choose-your-own-tech-adventure from the Makerspace Cabinet of Gadgetry in these self-led, adult-supported sessions.
Drawn Together
Drawn Together
Kids 8-12 come hang out after school on Thursdays for 45 minutes of drawing together. Sessions will be 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.
2 events,
Write On
Write On
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 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
Young Writers Group
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 from 4-5 pm in Meeting Room B. Drop-in.
1 event,
Sheltering in the Backrush, A History of Twin Islands
Sheltering in the Backrush, A History of Twin Islands
Coastal historian Jeanette Taylor will present her new book on the rich and fascinating history of Twin Islands located just east of Desolation Sound. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
TinkerTrunk
TinkerTrunk
Kids 8-12 choose-your-own-tech-adventure from the Makerspace Cabinet of Gadgetry in these self-led, adult-supported sessions.
5 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
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.
After School Prime Time
After School Prime Time
Primary grades K+ are invited to unwind and connect through play in this weekly afterschool drop-in led by Jennye and 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 […]
Summertime Ukulele Song Circle
Summertime Ukulele Song Circle
BRING YOUR VOICE and some hand-clappy toe-tappy rhythms to these family-friendly summertime sessions led by PRPL’s Children’s Services Coordinator. UKULELE OPTIONAL! This program is best suited for everyone, from babies to grown-ups. Adult supervision is required. Full details below: Children are an important part of the community the library serves and are encouraged to use […]
3 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
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.
TinkerTrunk
TinkerTrunk
Kids 8-12 choose-your-own-tech-adventure from the Makerspace Cabinet of Gadgetry in these self-led, adult-supported sessions.
Drawn Together
Drawn Together
Kids 8-12 come hang out after school on Thursdays for 45 minutes of drawing together. Sessions will be 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.
2 events,
Write On
Write On
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 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
Young Writers Group
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 from 4-5 pm in Meeting Room B. Drop-in.
1 event,
Cinematic Saturday: Guardians of the Galaxy
Cinematic Saturday: Guardians of the Galaxy
Movie-loving youth and adults are invited to a free film screening at PRPL. Popcorn provided. About the Film: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014, 103 minutes) Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ finds space adventurer Peter Quill the object of a bounty hunt after stealing an orb coveted by a treacherous villain, but when Quill discovers the […]
0 events,
1 event,
Friends of the Library Book Drive
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.
2 events,
TinkerTrunk
TinkerTrunk
Kids 8-12 choose-your-own-tech-adventure from the Makerspace Cabinet of Gadgetry in these self-led, adult-supported sessions.
6 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
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.
Book The Stage: Community Storytime
Book The Stage: Community Storytime
Preschool storytime opens the story seat up to YOU on the last Wednesday of the month. Bring a favourite preschool-friendly picture book, song, or rhyme and share it with the kids. Sonia will find complementary books and songs to go with your selection! Email szagwyn@prpl.ca at least two weeks ahead to book your spot! So […]
An Introduction to the ʔayʔaǰuθəm language
An Introduction to the ʔayʔaǰuθəm language
Tla’amin language coordinator Randolph Timothy will discuss ʔayʔaǰuθəm, the Tla’amin language, initiatives for keeping the language alive and will introduce some common ʔayʔaǰuθəm words. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
2 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
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.
TinkerTrunk
TinkerTrunk
Kids 8-12 choose-your-own-tech-adventure from the Makerspace Cabinet of Gadgetry in these self-led, adult-supported sessions.
2 events,
Write On
Write On
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 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
Young Writers Group
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 from 4-5 pm in Meeting Room B. Drop-in.