Mark Merlino, Adult Services Coordinator
Spirit Orcas in Powell River
First Credit Union Community RoomJoin two Special Olympic long distance swimmers Aly and Dixon as they share the story of their 25km swim in the Great Bear Rainforest. Saturday March 11, 2pm at the Library For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
Knit Night
Friends of the Library Lounge 100-6975 Alberni Street, Powell River, BC, CanadaJoin fellow knitting enthusiasts in the Friends of the Library Lounge for a drop-in knit night.
The Leprechaun’s Story – an adult fairy-tale
First Credit Union Community RoomLocal author Tanis Helliwell presents her latest book, where Lloyd, an Irish leprechaun, invites us into his world of friendly goblins, inept elves, and clever leprechauns. Friday March 17, 7pm at the Library For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
Tech Savvy – Book Building Tool
First Credit Union Community RoomTech Savvy – Book Building Tool Learn about the user friendly book building tool available for free from Ingram Spark, one of the world’s leading book and ebook printers and distributors. Saturday March 18, 2pm at the Library For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
Knit Night
Friends of the Library Lounge 100-6975 Alberni Street, Powell River, BC, CanadaJoin fellow knitting enthusiasts in the Friends of the Library Lounge for a drop-in knit night.
An Introduction to Ayurveda
First Credit Union Community RoomAuthor and Ayurveda practitioner Todd Caldecott will give discuss the theory and practice of Ayurveda – including diet, yoga, meditation and herbal remedies – and will present his book Ayurveda: The Divine Science of Life.
An Introduction to Brain Health
Powell River Seniors Centre 6792 Cranberry St, Powell River, BC, CanadaLindsay 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.
Knit Night
Friends of the Library Lounge 100-6975 Alberni Street, Powell River, BC, CanadaJoin fellow knitting enthusiasts in the Friends of the Library Lounge for a drop-in knit night.
Michael Robinson – A Memoir
First Credit Union Community RoomRhodes 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
Memories of the Mill A Memoir Anthology – Book Launch Event
First Credit Union Community RoomThis 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