The Coast Photo Competition
The 2022 ‘The Coast’ Photo Competition. Submit your photos before the deadline of Wednesday June 8, 2022 at 12pm. For competition rules and Prizes consult – Competition Guidelines
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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 mornings, 10:30-11am 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 pre-registration is required.
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Painting Coastal Landscapes
Painting Coastal Landscapes
Join landscape painter Joy Davis for a virtual hands on workshop on laying out, sketching, underpainting and choosing the colour palate for landscape paintings of our coast – Wednesday May 4, 4pm via Zoom – To Register mmerlino@prpl.ca
Codespace
Codespace
Ages 11 +, join a tech wizard (Kieran Fogarty or Ionatan Waisgluss) ON ZOOM for CODESPACE and stay tuned for details about when we'll be moving back in library! Create games, animations, and problem solve together in this fun group! For more information contact Mel Edgar at edgar@prpl.ca or at 604-485-4796.
2 events,
Drawn Together
Drawn Together
Kids 8-12, Zoom in on Thursdays after school for 45 minutes of drawing together online. Virtual sessions will be interactive with prompts and exercises and plenty of space to share your ideas and creations. For more information contact Children’s Services Coordinator, Sonia Zagwyn. A weblink will be emailed to participants.
2 events,
Write On
Write On
Get creative and share writing in a fun and informal group. Explore nonfiction, fiction or poetry. Writers will receive a writing prompt and will write for 20 minutes followed by discussion and time to share writing. A virtual event – weblink will be provided when you register. To register complete our ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM or contact […]
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1 event,
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Library Board Meeting
Library Board Meeting
Library Board Meetings are held at 3:00 pm on the second Monday of the month unless there is a holiday. Members of the public may request access to the meetings by emailing Chief Librarian, Rebecca Burbank, rburbank@prpl.ca.
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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 mornings, 10:30-11am 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 pre-registration is required.
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Read to Dogs
Read to Dogs
Young readers sign up to share your choice of stories with the Library’s four-legged friends…indoors at the library in the First Credit Union Community Room! These child- certified pooches have ears of the floppy, pointy, velvety variety and they are GOOD listeners. CURRENT DOGS: Jerry is a Golden Doodle who absolutely LOVES to snuggle. If […]
Codespace
Codespace
Ages 11 +, join a tech wizard (Kieran Fogarty or Ionatan Waisgluss) ON ZOOM for CODESPACE and stay tuned for details about when we'll be moving back in library! Create games, animations, and problem solve together in this fun group! For more information contact Mel Edgar at edgar@prpl.ca or at 604-485-4796.
3 events,
Drawn Together
Drawn Together
Kids 8-12, Zoom in on Thursdays after school for 45 minutes of drawing together online. Virtual sessions will be interactive with prompts and exercises and plenty of space to share your ideas and creations. For more information contact Children’s Services Coordinator, Sonia Zagwyn. A weblink will be emailed to participants.
Paws to De-stress (For Teens!)
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.
3 events,
Write On
Write On
Get creative and share writing in a fun and informal group. Explore nonfiction, fiction or poetry. Writers will receive a writing prompt and will write for 20 minutes followed by discussion and time to share writing. A virtual event – weblink will be provided when you register. To register complete our ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM or contact […]
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 11-18 welcome. Young Writers Group meets every Friday from 4-5 pm in Meeting Room A. Drop in up to 9 youth. Get inspired — check out writing prompts from Young Writers on PRPL’s Youtube!
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Chess 101- Intro to Chess with Mike Kaffka
Chess 101- Intro to Chess with Mike Kaffka
Learn the ins and outs of one of the world’s oldest games and find out how to join PRPL’s new community-led Chess Club! All ages and levels welcome. Kids under seven must be accompanied by an adult. First Credit Union Community Room Saturday, May 14th,1:00 - 2:00 pm. Or contact edgar@prpl.ca
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1 event,
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Wildcrafted Charcoal Ink Making for Kids
Wildcrafted Charcoal Ink Making for Kids
Make Ink – Sink Carbon! Kids 8-12 join visual artist Rosa Quintana Lillo for a hands-on, wildcrafted charcoal ink production workshop. Experiment with charred materials collected by the artist, such as acorns, beechnut husks, fir bark, avocado skins, bone, egg shells and more! Make a batch of ink. Make a drawing. Take home the ink […]
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 mornings, 10:30-11am 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 pre-registration is required.
Far-Out Storytime with Family Place
Far-Out Storytime with Family Place
Preschool Storytime takes its usual lively fare of finger plays, action rhymes, singalong songs and the best-of-the-best-of book-tales to outdoor locations in the qathet regional district with Family Place. To find out where we’ll be and for registration details, please contact Family Place at: familyplace@liftcommunityservices.org
Codespace
Codespace
Ages 11 +, join a tech wizard (Kieran Fogarty or Ionatan Waisgluss) ON ZOOM for CODESPACE and stay tuned for details about when we'll be moving back in library! Create games, animations, and problem solve together in this fun group! For more information contact Mel Edgar at edgar@prpl.ca or at 604-485-4796.
3 events,
Drawn Together
Drawn Together
Kids 8-12, Zoom in on Thursdays after school for 45 minutes of drawing together online. Virtual sessions will be interactive with prompts and exercises and plenty of space to share your ideas and creations. For more information contact Children’s Services Coordinator, Sonia Zagwyn. A weblink will be emailed to participants.
Paws to De-stress (For Teens!)
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.
4 events,
Write On
Write On
Get creative and share writing in a fun and informal group. Explore nonfiction, fiction or poetry. Writers will receive a writing prompt and will write for 20 minutes followed by discussion and time to share writing. A virtual event – weblink will be provided when you register. To register complete our ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM or contact […]
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 11-18 welcome. Young Writers Group meets every Friday from 4-5 pm in Meeting Room A. Drop in up to 9 youth. Get inspired — check out writing prompts from Young Writers on PRPL’s Youtube!
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Coastal Wildfires – Hazards and Preparation
Coastal Wildfires – Hazards and Preparation
Join 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
1 event,
1 event,
3 events,
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.
3 events,
Chess Club
Chess Club
Join 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 […]
Free
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 mornings, 10:30-11am 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 pre-registration is required.
Codespace
Codespace
Ages 11 +, join a tech wizard (Kieran Fogarty or Ionatan Waisgluss) ON ZOOM for CODESPACE and stay tuned for details about when we'll be moving back in library! Create games, animations, and problem solve together in this fun group! For more information contact Mel Edgar at edgar@prpl.ca or at 604-485-4796.
4 events,
Memoir Writing – A Seven Week Course
Discover the joys of memoir writing. In this seven week course, you will learn how to recall and record your memories. Registration is required. The classes will take place each Thursday morning from 11am-1pm at the Library. To register - mmerlino@prpl.ca
Drawn Together
Drawn Together
Kids 8-12, Zoom in on Thursdays after school for 45 minutes of drawing together online. Virtual sessions will be interactive with prompts and exercises and plenty of space to share your ideas and creations. For more information contact Children’s Services Coordinator, Sonia Zagwyn. A weblink will be emailed to participants.
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The Science and Spirit of Seaweed
The Science and Spirit of Seaweed
Amanda 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
4 events,
Write On
Write On
Get creative and share writing in a fun and informal group. Explore nonfiction, fiction or poetry. Writers will receive a writing prompt and will write for 20 minutes followed by discussion and time to share writing. A virtual event – weblink will be provided when you register. To register complete our ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM or contact […]
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 11-18 welcome. Young Writers Group meets every Friday from 4-5 pm in Meeting Room A. Drop in up to 9 youth. Get inspired — check out writing prompts from Young Writers on PRPL’s Youtube!
3 events,
Market Storytime
Market Storytime
Join Sonia one Saturday each month, May to August, in the Train Station at the Farmer's Market for stories, fingerplays, action rhymes, songs, and more!
5 events,
Chess Club
Chess Club
Join 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 […]
Free
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Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Susan Simmons will tell the inspiring story of her journey with MS – from struggling to walk to becoming an ultra marathon swimmer who successfully swam across the Straight of Juan de Fuca. To Register mmerlino@prpl.ca
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 mornings, 10:30-11am 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 pre-registration is required.
Codespace
Codespace
Ages 11 +, join a tech wizard (Kieran Fogarty or Ionatan Waisgluss) ON ZOOM for CODESPACE and stay tuned for details about when we'll be moving back in library! Create games, animations, and problem solve together in this fun group! For more information contact Mel Edgar at edgar@prpl.ca or at 604-485-4796.
4 events,
Drawn Together
Drawn Together
Kids 8-12, Zoom in on Thursdays after school for 45 minutes of drawing together online. Virtual sessions will be interactive with prompts and exercises and plenty of space to share your ideas and creations. For more information contact Children’s Services Coordinator, Sonia Zagwyn. A weblink will be emailed to participants.
Paws to De-stress (For Teens!)
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.
5 events,
Write On
Write On
Get creative and share writing in a fun and informal group. Explore nonfiction, fiction or poetry. Writers will receive a writing prompt and will write for 20 minutes followed by discussion and time to share writing. A virtual event – weblink will be provided when you register. To register complete our ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM or contact […]
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 11-18 welcome. Young Writers Group meets every Friday from 4-5 pm in Meeting Room A. Drop in up to 9 youth. Get inspired — check out writing prompts from Young Writers on PRPL’s Youtube!
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An Author Reading with Tanis Helliwell
An Author Reading with Tanis Helliwell
Prolific local self-actualization writer Tanis Helliwell will present her new book Good Morning Henry – an in-depth journey with the body intelligence – Friday June 3, 7pm at the Library – To Register email Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca