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Scribblers Unanimous: Creative Writers Group For Adults

Have a novel inside of you?

Get it on paper at Scribblers Unanimous, a creative writing group for adults at the Prince George Public Library. Drop in to any of our sessions to do some writing, share your work, meet other local amateur writers, and exchange ideas.

FREE! No need to sign up - just drop in to any of our meetings. New people are always welcome. If you can't make this date, watch for our other twice-monthly Thursday sessions at the Bob Harkins Branch.

Time: 
Next event (Every 2 weeks): Thu. February 09 - 7:00 pm-8:30 pm View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Thu. January 12 - 7:00 pm-8:30 pm (Event has ended)
  • Thu. January 26 - 7:00 pm-8:30 pm (Event has ended)
  • Thu. February 09 - 7:00 pm-8:30 pm 
  • Thu. February 23 - 7:00 pm-8:30 pm 
  • Thu. March 08 - 7:00 pm-8:30 pm 
  • Thu. March 22 - 7:00 pm-8:30 pm 
Branch: 
Bob Harkins
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in

Baby Time & Baby Sign

Enjoy half an hour of interactive language play with songs and rhymes, followed by time to visit - feel free to bring your lunch. Please allow this to be a special time for babies by not bringing older children to this program.

Time: 
Next event (Weekly): Wed. February 08 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Wed. January 11 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Wed. January 18 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Wed. January 25 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Wed. February 01 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Wed. February 08 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm 
  • Wed. February 15 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm 
  • Wed. February 22 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm 
  • Wed. February 29 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm 
Branch: 
Bob Harkins
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in
Target Age: 
Babies Birth - 11 months with grownups

Toddler Time

Interactive stories, songs, and lots of action!

Time: 
Next event (Weekly): Tue. February 07 - 10:15 am-10:45 pm View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Tue. January 10 - 10:15 am-10:45 pm (Event has ended)
  • Wed. January 11 - 10:15 am-10:45 pm (Event has ended)
  • Tue. January 17 - 10:15 am-10:45 pm (Event has ended)
  • Wed. January 18 - 10:15 am-10:45 pm (Event has ended)
  • Tue. January 24 - 10:15 am-10:45 pm (Event has ended)
  • Wed. January 25 - 10:15 am-10:45 pm (Event has ended)
  • Tue. January 31 - 10:15 am-10:45 pm (Event has ended)
  • Wed. February 01 - 10:15 am-10:45 pm (Event has ended)
  • Tue. February 07 - 10:15 am-10:45 pm 
  • Wed. February 08 - 10:15 am-10:45 pm 
  • Tue. February 14 - 10:15 am-10:45 pm 
  • Wed. February 15 - 10:15 am-10:45 pm 
  • Tue. February 21 - 10:15 am-10:45 pm 
  • Wed. February 22 - 10:15 am-10:45 pm 
  • Tue. February 28 - 10:15 am-10:45 pm 
  • Wed. February 29 - 10:15 am-10:45 pm 
Branch: 
Bob Harkins
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in
Target Age: 
Birth - 3 years with grownups

Family Storytime

Storytime for families with young children. Everyone together!

Time: 
Next event (Weekly): Tue. February 07 - 11:15 am-11:45 am View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Tue. January 10 - 11:15 am-11:45 am (Event has ended)
  • Tue. January 17 - 11:15 am-11:45 am (Event has ended)
  • Tue. January 24 - 11:15 am-11:45 am (Event has ended)
  • Tue. January 31 - 11:15 am-11:45 am (Event has ended)
  • Tue. February 07 - 11:15 am-11:45 am 
  • Tue. February 14 - 11:15 am-11:45 am 
  • Tue. February 21 - 11:15 am-11:45 am 
  • Tue. February 28 - 11:15 am-11:45 am 
Branch: 
Bob Harkins
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in
Target Age: 
Birth - 5 years with grownups

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday storytime for families with young children. Everyone together!

Time: 
Next event (Weekly): Sat. February 04 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Sat. January 14 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Sat. January 21 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Sat. January 28 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Sat. February 04 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm 
  • Sat. February 11 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm 
  • Sat. February 18 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm 
  • Sat. February 25 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm 
  • Sat. March 03 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm 
Branch: 
Bob Harkins
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in
Target Age: 
Birth - 5 years with grownups

Grandparents' Reading Corner

Volunteer Grandparents read with young children in groups or one to one.

Time: 
Next event (Weekly): Thu. February 09 - 10:30 am-11:30 am View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Thu. January 12 - 10:30 am-11:30 am (Event has ended)
  • Thu. January 19 - 10:30 am-11:30 am (Event has ended)
  • Thu. January 26 - 10:30 am-11:30 am (Event has ended)
  • Thu. February 02 - 10:30 am-11:30 am (Event has ended)
  • Thu. February 09 - 10:30 am-11:30 am 
  • Thu. February 16 - 10:30 am-11:30 am 
  • Thu. February 23 - 10:30 am-11:30 am 
  • Thu. March 01 - 10:30 am-11:30 am 
Branch: 
Bob Harkins
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in

Saturday Baby Time

NEW TIME! Enjoy half an hour of interactive language play with songs and rhymes, followed by time to visit. Please allow this to be a special time for babies by not bringing older children to this program.

Time: 
Next event (Weekly): Sat. February 04 - 2:00 pm-2:30 pm View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Sat. January 14 - 2:00 pm-2:30 pm (Event has ended)
  • Sat. January 21 - 2:00 pm-2:30 pm (Event has ended)
  • Sat. February 04 - 2:00 pm-2:30 pm 
  • Sat. February 11 - 2:00 pm-2:30 pm 
  • Sat. February 18 - 2:00 pm-2:30 pm 
  • Sat. February 25 - 2:00 pm-2:30 pm 
  • Sat. March 03 - 2:00 pm-2:30 pm 
Branch: 
Bob Harkins
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in
Target Age: 
Babies Birth - 11 months with grownups

Toddler Time @ Nechako Branch

Interactive stories, songs, and lots of action!

Time: 
Next event (Weekly): Tue. February 07 - 10:15 am-10:45 am View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Tue. January 10 - 10:15 am-10:45 am (Event has ended)
  • Tue. January 17 - 10:15 am-10:45 am (Event has ended)
  • Tue. January 24 - 10:15 am-10:45 am (Event has ended)
  • Tue. January 31 - 10:15 am-10:45 am (Event has ended)
  • Tue. February 07 - 10:15 am-10:45 am 
  • Tue. February 14 - 10:15 am-10:45 am 
  • Tue. February 21 - 10:15 am-10:45 am 
  • Tue. February 28 - 10:15 am-10:45 am 
Branch: 
Nechako
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in
Target Age: 
Birth - 3 years with grownups

Baby Time @ Nechako Branch

Enjoy half an hour of interactive language play with songs and rhymes, followed by time to visit - feel free to bring your lunch. Please allow this to be a special time for babies by not bringing older children to this program.

Time: 
Next event (Weekly): Tue. February 07 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Tue. January 10 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Tue. January 17 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Tue. January 24 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Tue. January 31 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Tue. February 07 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm 
  • Tue. February 14 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm 
  • Tue. February 21 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm 
  • Tue. February 28 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm 
Branch: 
Nechako
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in
Target Age: 
Babies Birth - 11 months with grownups

Family Storytime @ Nechako Branch

Storytime for families with young children. Everyone together!

Time: 
Next event (Weekly): Fri. February 03 - 10:15 am-10:45 am View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Fri. January 13 - 10:15 am-10:45 am (Event has ended)
  • Fri. January 20 - 10:15 am-10:45 am (Event has ended)
  • Fri. January 27 - 10:15 am-10:45 am (Event has ended)
  • Fri. February 03 - 10:15 am-10:45 am 
  • Fri. February 10 - 10:15 am-10:45 am 
  • Fri. February 17 - 10:15 am-10:45 am 
  • Fri. February 24 - 10:15 am-10:45 am 
  • Fri. March 02 - 10:15 am-10:45 am 
Branch: 
Nechako
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in
Target Age: 
Birth - 5 Years with grownups

Family Movie Saturday - Kung Fu Panda

Bring your kids to the Public Library and settle in for a free, family-friendly afternoon movie! We'll be playing a selection of childhood favourites at 1:00 pm on the third Saturday of each month.

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis so arrive early and don't forget to bring your own snacks!

 

Saturday, January 14: Legend of the Guardians

 

Saturday, February 18: Kung Fu Panda

 

Time: 
Next event (Monthly): Sat. February 18 - 1:00 pm-3:00 pm View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Sat. January 14 - 1:00 pm-3:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Sat. February 18 - 1:00 pm-3:00 pm 
Branch: 
Bob Harkins
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in
Target Age: 
Everyone welcome

Talespinners

Hands-on fun with words and numbers! Please register by contacting the Children's Info Desk at 250-563-9251 ext. 108.

Time: 
Next event (Every 2 weeks): Thu. February 16 - 6:30 pm-7:30 pm View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Thu. February 02 - 6:30 pm-7:30 pm (Event has ended)
  • Thu. February 16 - 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 
  • Thu. March 01 - 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 
  • Thu. March 15 - 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 
  • Thu. April 05 - 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 
  • Thu. April 19 - 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 
Branch: 
Bob Harkins
Registration Type: 
Free Registration
Target Age: 
Ages 6 - 9 years

Babytime & Baby Sign @ Nechako Branch

Enjoy half an hour of interactive language play with songs and rhymes, followed by time to visit - feel free to bring your lunch. Please allow this to be a special time for babies by not bringing older children to this program.

Time: 
Next event (Weekly): Fri. February 03 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Fri. January 13 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Fri. January 20 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Fri. January 27 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Fri. February 03 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm 
  • Fri. February 10 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm 
  • Fri. February 17 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm 
  • Fri. February 24 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm 
  • Fri. March 02 - 11:30 am-12:00 pm 
Branch: 
Nechako
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in
Target Age: 
Babies Birth - 11 months with grownups

Stellar Book Award Selections Group

Can you decide? One Stellar Book Award. And more than 75 teen novels that deserve it.

Read potential nominees for the Stellar Book Award and help choose the list of finalists. Teens across BC vote for the winner from the list of books this committee (and committees from down south) comes up with. See stellarawards.ca

To sign up, visit the children's info desk!

Meet us at the Bob Harkins branch the last Thursday of every month. For teens in grades 8 - 12. FREE! Book club runs from January to March.

Time: 
Next event (Monthly): Thu. February 23 - 4:00 pm-5:00 pm View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Thu. January 19 - 4:00 pm-5:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Thu. February 23 - 4:00 pm-5:00 pm 
  • Thu. March 29 - 4:00 pm-5:00 pm 
Branch: 
Bob Harkins
Registration Type: 
Free Registration
Target Age: 
Teens grades 8 - 12

Teen Writers Circle

You love to write. Anywhere, anytime. Doesn't matter if it's an original work or fan fiction, you just have. to. put. words. on. paper.

But hey, even the best writers need a little coaching. That's why we have a free writing workshop called Teen Writers Circle.

If you're a teen in grade 8 - 12, call now to grab a spot! 250-563-9251 ext 108.

Time: 
Next event (Weekly): Wed. February 15 - 4:00 pm-5:30 pm View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Wed. February 15 - 4:00 pm-5:30 pm 
  • Wed. February 22 - 4:00 pm-5:30 pm 
  • Wed. February 29 - 4:00 pm-5:30 pm 
  • Wed. March 07 - 4:00 pm-5:30 pm 
Registration Type: 
Free Registration
Target Age: 
Teens

eBooks for Everyone

Do you have an eBook reader and having trouble with it? Looking at purchasing an eReader and want to know what's involved? Come out for one of our free seminars! Bring your questions and Dave will demonstrate how to use the free Library to Go eBook download service.

There is no registration for these sessions, but please be sure to arrive at the beginning of the seminar.

 

Time: 
Next event (Weekly): Thu. February 09 - 2:00 pm-3:00 pm View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Thu. January 05 - 2:00 pm-3:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Thu. January 12 - 2:00 pm-3:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Thu. January 19 - 2:00 pm-3:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Thu. January 26 - 2:00 pm-3:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Thu. February 02 - 2:00 pm-3:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Thu. February 09 - 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 
  • Thu. February 16 - 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 
  • Thu. February 23 - 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 
Branch: 
Bob Harkins
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in
Target Age: 
Adults

Doc Cinema - Garbage Warrior

Garbage Warrior chronicles the work of architect Mike Reynolds to build homes out of recycled materials that don't meet building codes but set an incredible standard for sustainable housing.

Time: 
Sun. February 19 - 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in
Target Age: 
Adult

Arab Spring: A Lecture By Gwynne Dyer

Acclaimed international affairs expert and author Gwynne Dyer will discuss recent developments in the Middle East during a talk at the Canfor Theatre at UNBC. Tickets are $15 and available only at the door. All proceeds to the library.

Time: 
Fri. February 10 - 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 
Branch: 
Bob Harkins
Registration Type: 
Paid Registration
Target Age: 
adults

Swap Your Stash

Calling all crafters - bring the supplies you no longer use to the library and swap them with other crafters or take supplies and make a donation to the library. Bring along some unfinished projects and work on them while visiting with your fellow crafters.

Time: 
Sun. February 12 - 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in
Target Age: 
Adults

Prince George Eating Disorders Clinic

This free public information session, in the Keith Gordon Room at the Bob Harkins branch, is part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week. It will be hosted by the clinic which is part of Northern Health. Clinic staff will explain eating disorders and the services available locally to deal with these disorders.

Time: 
Thu. February 09 - 6:30 pm-9:00 pm 
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in
Target Age: 
Adutls

Prince George Public Library Board Meeting

The trustees of the Prince George Public Library board meet at 7 p.m. in the Keith Gordon Room at the Bob Harkins branch. The public is invited to attend.

Time: 
Next event (Every 4 weeks): Wed. February 22 - 7:00 pm-9:00 pm View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Wed. January 25 - 7:00 pm-9:00 pm (Event has ended)
  • Wed. February 22 - 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in
Target Age: 
Adults

Ebooks For Everyone

Do you have an eBook reader and having trouble with it? Looking at purchasing an eReader and want to know what's involved? Come out for one of our free seminars! Bring your questions and Dave will demonstrate how to use the free Library to Go eBook download service.

There is no registration for these sessions, but please be sure to arrive at the beginning of the seminar.

Time: 
Next event (Every 2 weeks): Sat. February 11 - 10:30 am-11:30 am View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Sat. February 11 - 10:30 am-11:30 am 
  • Sat. February 25 - 10:30 am-11:30 am 
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in
Target Age: 
Adults

Ebooks For Everyone - Nechako Branch

Do you have an eBook reader and having trouble with it? Looking at purchasing an eReader and want to know what's involved? Come out for one of our free seminars! Bring your questions and Dave will demonstrate how to use the free Library to Go eBook download service.

There is no registration for these sessions, but please be sure to arrive at the beginning of the seminar.

Time: 
Thu. February 09 - 10:30 am-11:30 am 
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in
Target Age: 
Adults

Songs & Stories

Join the Prince George Symphony Orchestra at the Bob Harkins branch for an informal Saturday afternoon concert. Adults and children will love listening to great music while enjoying the story and pictures from the classic Canadian tale The Cremation Of Sam McGee

Time: 
Sat. February 04 - 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 
Registration Type: 
Free Drop-in
Target Age: 
Kids with grownups

Adult computer classes

Free classes for adults on computer basics, using e-mail and the Internet, as well as one "Beyond Basics" class a month on everything from laptops to social media. Space is limited, so please register by calling the adult info desk at 563-9251, ext. 140.

Time: 
Next event (Weekly): Tue. February 07 - 2:30 pm-4:00 pm View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Tue. February 07 - 2:30 pm-4:00 pm 
  • Tue. February 14 - 2:30 pm-4:00 pm 
  • Tue. February 21 - 2:30 pm-4:00 pm 
  • Tue. February 28 - 2:30 pm-4:00 pm 
Branch: 
Bob Harkins
Registration Type: 
Free Registration
Target Age: 
Adults

Nechako Adult Book Club

The Nechako branch's Adult Book Club is kicking off! Come out and talk books with other book fans. Call the branch at 962-9710 or visit our front desk to register.

Time: 
Next event (Every 4 weeks): Mon. February 20 - 7:00 pm-8:30 pm View all dates

All scheduled dates:

  • Mon. February 20 - 7:00 pm-8:30 pm 
  • Mon. March 19 - 7:00 pm-8:30 pm 
  • Mon. April 16 - 7:00 pm-8:30 pm 
  • Mon. May 28 - 7:00 pm-8:30 pm 
Registration Type: 
Free Registration
Target Age: 
Adults