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Week of Events
Teen Poetry Contest 2024 – The Weather
Teen Poetry Contest 2024 – The Weather
April is National Poetry Month AND Earth Month! Celebrate and share by writing a poem that dives into the experiences and feelings inspired by the weather on Planet Earth. Contest closes midnight April 26. Prizes for TEENS are in TWO age categories: Ages 12-15 & 16-18. 1st PRIZE: Youth 6-punch climbing pass 2nd PRIZE: 5 […]
The Weather – La Météo – Poetry Contest for Kids
The Weather – La Météo – Poetry Contest for Kids
April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate by writing a poem about the wild and wonderful rhythms that weather brings to our lives! Entries will be accepted through March until April 26. Entries accepted in French and English. No more than two poems per entrant. Please include your name, age, grade, and school on your submission. […]
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.
Tech Tips
Tech Tips
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!
TinkerTrunk
TinkerTrunk
Kids 8-12 choose-your-own-tech-adventure from the Makerspace Cabinet of Gadgetry in these self-led, adult-supported sessions.
Artist Theo Angell
Artist Theo Angell
Local artist Theo Angell will talk about the inspiration and meaning of his artwork that is currently on display at the Library. For more information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
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 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 the library serves and […]
Fantasy Adventure Club
Fantasy Adventure Club
Youth 12+ are invited to immerse themselves in the world of role-playing games. A Troika-based adventure facilitated by Robin Gibson in Meeting Room B or a Dungeons and Dragons adventure led by Dungeon Master Dan Rogers in Meeting Room A. About Robin Gibson Robin Gibson is a game designer and illustrator, who has been running […]
Knit Night
Knit Night
Join fellow knitting enthusiasts in the Friends of the Library Lounge for a drop-in knit night.
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.
Drawn Together
Drawn Together
Kids 8+ come hang out after school on Thursdays for 45 minutes of drawing together. Sessions are 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.
Mega Crafty Arts Hangout for Youth
Mega Crafty Arts Hangout for Youth
Mega Crafty Arts Hangout for Youth with Jayne MacMillan. Happening on the second Thursday of the Month from April to June in the library Teen Room, drop-in. Things to make and do include pom poms, art trading cards, stickers, collage and colouring pages. About Jayne MacMillan Jayne is a mixed media artist residing in the […]
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 […]
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 poem (or two!) for PRPL’s National Poetry Month themed contest THE WEATHER - LA MÉTÉO Registration required. Kids 7 and younger must attend with an adult.
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 when school is in session, from 4-5 pm in Meeting Room B. Drop-in.
Cinematic Saturday: Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Cinematic Saturday: Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Movie-loving youth are invited for a free weekend matinee. Get out of the weather and enjoy a film at PRPL. Popcorn provided! Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021, 124 Minutes, Rated PG-13) When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the […]