Powell River Public Library

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.

Drop-in to the Library with your questions and devices for Tech Tips Tuesdays, hosted by LIFT Literacy Services. We will be located at the study table near the Large Print collection, ready to troubleshoot!

Kids 8-12 choose-your-own-tech-adventure from the Makerspace Cabinet of Gadgetry in these self-led, adult-supported sessions.

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.

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 […]

Ages 10 + are invited to the library's Rotary Makerspace to learn about coding in this tech-focused afterschool program. Drop in. Please contact edgar@prpl.ca for more information.        

Join fellow knitting enthusiasts in the Friends of the Library Lounge for a drop-in knit night.

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.

Kids 8-12 choose-your-own-tech-adventure from the Makerspace Cabinet of Gadgetry in these self-led, adult-supported sessions.

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.  

Colin Eckstrand will share his entertaining and insightful new memoir about his life as a young athletic kid growing up in Powell River. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca