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

Please join us for a free film screening of the disability rights movement documentary Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution, to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In the early 1970s, people with disabilities often lived lives defined by discrimination, isolation, and institutionalization. However, when a group of teenagers arrive at Camp Jened, a […]

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.

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.

This event has been rescheduled to Wednesday, December 4, 7pm. Journalist and author Ed Willes will present his new book Never Boring - the Up and Down History of the Vancouver Canucks. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca This program was funded with generous support of the qathet Friends of the Library.

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.

Stewart Alsgard and Doug Mobley will share stories about the history of local newspapers and discuss how old newspaper editions are currently accessible. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@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+ 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.

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 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.

Celebrate poetry at this slam-flavoured spoken-word event. Compete to win or join the open mic at the end of the night! Come listen and/or share at this friendly all-ages event. Do it for enjoyment, snaps, the chance to parade with PRPL’s SLAM MEDALLION and CASH PRIZES collected by optional donation at the door by the […]

K’ʷunəmɛn (Joe Gallagher) and John Matterson in conversation about their journey, the value of friendship, respect, communication, and truth. They are presenting their new book Now You Know Me - Seeing the Unhidden Truth in Settler Colonialism. Come listen, learn, and become part of this important conversation. For more information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Members from the Library's memoir writing program will share a selection of their memoirs. For more information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca