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Joy! la Joie! Poetry Contest for Kids
April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate by writing a poem about what joy or la joie means to you! Entries will be accepted through March until April 23. Entries accepted in French and English. No more than two poems per entrant. Please include your name, age, grade, and school on your submission. Winning entries will […]
3 events,
Closed for Repairs
The library will be closed to the public for two days - Monday March 27th and Tuesday March 28th for repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Postponed Friends of the Library Book Drive
Postponed 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. Please note that you […]
2 events,
Closed for Repairs
The library will be closed to the public for two days - Monday March 27th and Tuesday March 28th for repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.
An Introduction to Brain Health
An Introduction to Brain Health
Lindsay Grasso from the Alzheimer Society of BC will give an introduction to brain health and dementia and will share strategies on brain training to help maintain and improve your memory.
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.
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...and of course, POETRY! First Credit Union Community Room Every other week on Thursdays, 4:30-6:00 pm. Drop-in.
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Michael Robinson – A Memoir
Michael Robinson – A Memoir
Rhodes scholar and Order of Canada recipient Michel Robinson will present his new memoir You are Referred - My Life in Applied Anthropology, a collection of tales about working in energy regulation, community consultation and with various NGOs. Friday March 31, 7pm at the Library. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
2 events,
Teen Poetry Contest 2023 – JOY!
Celebrate Poetry Month by entering the Teen Poetry Contest at PRPL! April is National Poetry Month and teens aged 12-18 are invited to enter a poetry contest on the theme of JOY - with thanks to the League of Canadian Poets! Enter for a chance to win recognition and a prize! Winning selections will also […]
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! […]
2 events,
Joy! la Joie! Poetry Contest for Kids
April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate by writing a poem about what joy or la joie means to you! Entries will be accepted through March until April 23. Entries accepted in French and English. No more than two poems per entrant. Please include your name, age, grade, and school on your submission. Winning entries will […]
2 events,
Memories of the Mill A Memoir Anthology – Book Launch Event
Memories of the Mill A Memoir Anthology – Book Launch Event
This memoir anthology bring together twenty-two unique memoirs by local writers that share memories of the impact that the paper mill had on their lives at the Library. For information contact Mark at 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 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.
2 events,
Holiday Closure
The Library will be closed on Friday, April 7th and Monday, April 10th for Easter statutory holidays.
2 events,
Cinematic Saturday: Jumanji – Welcome to the Jungle
Cinematic Saturday: Jumanji – Welcome to the Jungle
Movie-loving youth and adults are invited to a free film screening at PRPL. Popcorn provided! Drop-in. About the film (119 minute): Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console. When they decide to play they are pulled into the jungle world of Jumanji in the bodies of their avatars (Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, […]
2 events,
Joy! la Joie! Poetry Contest for Kids
April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate by writing a poem about what joy or la joie means to you! Entries will be accepted through March until April 23. Entries accepted in French and English. No more than two poems per entrant. Please include your name, age, grade, and school on your submission. Winning entries will […]
3 events,
Holiday Closure
The Library will be closed on Friday, April 7th and Monday, April 10th for Easter statutory holidays.
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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 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.
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.
Poetry Circle
Poetry Circle
A shared creative space for poetry with Amira Abouelalla. A place for listening, connecting, and being inspired...and of course, POETRY! First Credit Union Community Room Every other week on Thursdays, 4:30-6:00 pm. Drop-in.
3 events,
Celebrate Earth Month with PRSS
Celebrate Earth Month with PRSS
Kids 5+ drop in after school and make an earth-friendly craft with Chantal from Powell River Salmon Society. Find out how to celebrate and participate in the following week's FRY-Day (April 21) when salmon fry will be released at Willingdon Creek! This program is best suited for children ages 5+. Adult supervision is required. Full […]
Ancient Ayurveda Medicine in the Kathmandu Valley
Ancient Ayurveda Medicine in the Kathmandu Valley
Author Todd Caldecott will introduce his fascinating decades long work with Indigenous healers in Nepal through stories, photos and video at the Library. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
2 events,
Tech Savvy – Strava App
Tech Savvy – Strava App
Learn about this free mobile app that allows you to track your outdoor activities, such as walking, hiking, running and cycling - at the Library. To register contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
2 events,
Joy! la Joie! Poetry Contest for Kids
April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate by writing a poem about what joy or la joie means to you! Entries will be accepted through March until April 23. Entries accepted in French and English. No more than two poems per entrant. Please include your name, age, grade, and school on your submission. Winning entries will […]
4 events,
Muck Around in Poems – A Poetry Workshop for Kids
Muck Around in Poems – A Poetry Workshop for Kids
Are you new to writing poems? Need some ideas? This workshop for kids 6-11 will introduce participants to some fun poetic forms and help them create a Joyous poem (or two!) for PRPL’s National Poetry Month themed contest JOY - LA JOIE! Registration required. Kids 7 and younger must attend with an adult. Email szagwyn@prpl.ca […]
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.
1 event,
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.
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.
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The Eyes of the Leopard
The Eyes of the Leopard
Archaeologist Brian Hayden will read from his new novel The Eyes of the Leopard set in prehistoric France and will discuss the courses that inspired this story. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
1 event,
2 events,
Joy! la Joie! Poetry Contest for Kids
April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate by writing a poem about what joy or la joie means to you! Entries will be accepted through March until April 23. Entries accepted in French and English. No more than two poems per entrant. Please include your name, age, grade, and school on your submission. Winning entries will […]
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.
1 event,
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.
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.
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Mélange à Collage – Earth Month Special
Mélange à Collage – Earth Month Special
Adults and youth, connect with community and mix it up collage style. With hands busy, minds are relaxed and open to conversation. All materials provided. Drop-in. For more information contact Teen Services Coordinator, Mel Edgar at edgar@prpl.ca. Join the Let’s Talk Trash Team, local artist Theo Angell and the for this Earth Month collage special,this […]
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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.
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.
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Book Launch – Steve and Eve Save the Planet
Book Launch – Steve and Eve Save the Planet
Join author Paul Shore, and illustrator Prashant Miranda and hear about the process behind the creation of their children’s graphic novel Steve and Eve Save the Planet, from the idea, through writing, editing, and illustrating. "The realization that young children intuitively understand what is healthier for them and the planet, sent me in search of […]
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! […]
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