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.

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

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

The most powerful books are usually ones with characters that feel real, with emotions readers can connect to. One technique to add more emotional intensity to our writing involves drawing on our own childhood memories and using them to deepen character development and craft vivid scenes. PRPL’s Writer in Residence for 2024 is Robin Stevenson […]

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 opens the story seat up to YOU on the last Wednesday of the month. Bring a favourite preschool-friendly picture book, song, or rhyme and share it with the kids. Sonia will find complementary books and songs to go with your selection! Email szagwyn@prpl.ca at least two weeks ahead to book your spot! So […]

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 […]

Youth 12+ are invited to immerse themselves in the world of role-playing games. Participants can choose between a Tunnel Goons adventure facilitated by Robin Gibson  a Dungeons and Dragons adventure led by Dungeon Master Dan Rogers or a youth-led DnD adventure. In Meeting Rooms A, B, and the Rotary Makerspace. About Robin Gibson Robin Gibson […]

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 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.

Meet on-on-one with award winning author Robin Stevenson. To find out more about submission criteria and to book your consultation, click the button below. Pre-booked consultations will take priority over drop-ins. Drop-ins and Consultations will run September 21 to October 24: Thursdays : 1:00pm-3:00pm* Saturdays: 11:00am-1:00pm* (*except OCT. 3 & 12) Robin Stevenson is the […]

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

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

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.

Be thee monster, maiden, or minion?! Dive into the library's terrifyingly inspiring treasure trove of recyclables and turn a paper bag into a wacky mask in this (perfect for Halloween) Pro-D Day event!

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 […]

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 […]

Want to meet other writers? Need some inspiration to get words down on the page? Hoping to protect some precious time each week to focus on your writing? Come to the library for a weekly drop-in Writer's cafe session with Robin Stevenson. Start a new piece of writing with the weekly writing prompts Robin provides, or focus on your own work-in-progress--it's […]

Interact, create and engage in this fun and informal writing group!  Talk about books, do fun activities, make new friends. Ages 10+  welcome. Young Writers Group meets Friday from 3:30-4:30 pm, when school is in session. Drop-in.

Join Robin Stevenson for her final session as writer-in-residence! After we listen to local writers of all ages share the stories, poems and personal essays they have been working on over the last two months, Robin will talk about the power of stories and the importance of diverse voices. We will wrap up with a […]