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WIR 2022 – NaNoWriMo Write In
WIR 2022 – NaNoWriMo Write In
Join PRPL's Writer in Residence in kicking off NaNoWriMo - November Novel Writing Month! NaNoWriMo is an annual Internet-based creative writing event that challenges participants to draft a novel in 30 days. Award-winning YA author Gabrielle Prendergast loves NaNoWriMo and takes part in the global writing event each year! In an interview with CBC Books, […]
WIR 2022 – Drop-in & Consultation Hours
WIR 2022 – Drop-in & Consultation Hours
Book 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 […]
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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 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.
Preschool Storytime Cats Special with Guest Author Terry Faubert
Preschool Storytime Cats Special with Guest Author Terry Faubert
Special Guest Terry Faubert joins our regularly scheduled storytime to read from her book A Cat Called Ballet. 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 […]
Knit Night
Knit Night
Join fellow knitting enthusiasts in the Friends of the Library Lounge for a drop-in knit night.
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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 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.
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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 […]
Psilocybin Mushrooms – Author Event
Psilocybin Mushrooms – Author Event
In collaboration with the qathet Mycology Network, the library is presenting Todd Caldecott, a medical herbalist and Ayurveda practitioner. Caldecott has been working with medicinal fungi in his clinical practice for over 20 years and will present a detail lecture on magic mushrooms and their benefits. This drop-in event will be popular, and seating is […]
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.
Knit Night
Knit Night
Join fellow knitting enthusiasts in the Friends of the Library Lounge for a drop-in knit night.
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.
Poetry Circle
Poetry Circle
A shared creative space for poetry with Amira Abouelalla. A place for listening, connecting, and being inspired. Drop in every two weeks, beginning September 15th, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. For more information contact Mel Edgar at edgar@prpl.ca. About Amira Abouelalla Amira is from Toronto, Ontario where she was born and raised until the age of […]
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 […]
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Susan Simmons Swims Powell Lake
Susan Simmons Swims Powell Lake
Ultra marathon swimmer Susan Simmons will tell the inspiring story of her journey with MS and her recent swim across Powell Lake. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
1 event,
Library Board Meeting
Library Board Meeting
Library Board Meetings are held at 4:00 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.
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.
Knit Night
Knit Night
Join fellow knitting enthusiasts in the Friends of the Library Lounge for a drop-in knit night.
1 event,
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.
1 event,
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 […]
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.
Knit Night
Knit Night
Join fellow knitting enthusiasts in the Friends of the Library Lounge for a drop-in knit night.
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.
Poetry Circle
Poetry Circle
A shared creative space for poetry with Amira Abouelalla. A place for listening, connecting, and being inspired. Drop in every two weeks, beginning September 15th, 4:30 - 6:00 pm. For more information contact Mel Edgar at edgar@prpl.ca. About Amira Abouelalla Amira is from Toronto, Ontario where she was born and raised until the age of […]
1 event,
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 […]
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A Boat to Take You There: the story of Smith Inlet
A Boat to Take You There: the story of Smith Inlet
Gayle Goertzen presents her new book about her life growing up on a wild remote logging camp, in an area known for its shipwrecks, breaking swells, courage and friendship. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
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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,
Naomi Steinberg CANCELLED
Naomi Steinberg CANCELLED
Storyteller Naomi Steinberg will present her new adventure travelogue memoir about her 382 day solo journey around the planet with no airplane, crossing 18 borders to perform 37 shows. THIS EVENT HAS WILL CANCELLED DUE TO POOR ROAD CONDITIONS. THE TALK WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A FUTURE DATE
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.
Knit Night
Knit Night
Join fellow knitting enthusiasts in the Friends of the Library Lounge for a drop-in knit night.
1 event,
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.
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 […]
Tech Savvy – Ancestry.ca
Tech Savvy – Ancestry.ca
Learn about genealogical resources, including DNA testing and how you can have free access to the research database Ancestry.ca through the Library. For information or to register contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
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Seasonal Snail Mail
Seasonal Snail Mail
Design and create your own unique greeting cards with Jenny Allen Taves in this fun, all-ages workshop. Participants aged seven and under must come with a parent or guardian. Materials provided, space limited. Please register using the button below.
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