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Exam Proctoring

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Testing Centre at Grande Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Program:

Please contact us at exams@gppl.ca to book your exam at GPPL.Information on exams can be found here: https://www.gppl.ca/Using-the-Library2/Services/Book-an-Exam 

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Testing Centre
Age Group: All Ages
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About This Program:

Please contact us at exams@gppl.ca to book your exam at GPPL.

Programmer leads songs and stories to babies, toddlers, and caregivers

Baby and Toddler Time

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
About This Program:

Bond with your baby and enjoy interacting with your little ones in this fun-filled program with finger plays, rhymes, songs, and stories all designed to stimulate early literacy an...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Play Zone
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytimes
About This Program:

Bond with your baby and enjoy interacting with your little ones in this fun-filled program with finger plays, rhymes, songs, and stories all designed to stimulate early literacy and social development.

Zoomie Zone

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
About This Program:

Too much zoomies for Baby and Toddler Time? Come to the Zoomie Zone for building blocks, wiggles, wackiness, and free play!This is a drop-in program for toddlers that coincides wit...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Sky Story Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Hobbies & Games
About This Program:

Too much zoomies for Baby and Toddler Time? Come to the Zoomie Zone for building blocks, wiggles, wackiness, and free play!

DIY Candles

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Create your own perfectly scented candle for your home in this DIY candle-making program. You will learn the differences between soy wax and beeswax, how they burn differently, and...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:

Create your own perfectly scented candle for your home in this DIY candle-making program. You will learn the differences between soy wax and beeswax, how they burn differently, and the simple steps to making your own scents.

Resume Writing Workshop Session #1

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Careers & Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Program:

Looking to polish up your resume? Patty Beals from R. Work Group will be coming to the library for one-on-one resume writing sessions. Spaces are limited, and registration is requi...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library, Careers & Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:

Looking to polish up your resume? Patty Beals from R. Work Group will be coming to the library for one-on-one resume writing sessions. Spaces are limited, and registration is required.

Programmer leads songs and stories to babies, toddlers, and caregivers

Baby and Toddler Time

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
About This Program:

Bond with your baby and enjoy interacting with your little ones in this fun-filled program with finger plays, rhymes, songs, and stories all designed to stimulate early literacy an...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Play Zone
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytimes
About This Program:

Bond with your baby and enjoy interacting with your little ones in this fun-filled program with finger plays, rhymes, songs, and stories all designed to stimulate early literacy and social development.

Preschool STEAM

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Linda Smith Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Children
About This Program:

Get ready to explore in this weekly registered program for ages 4-6! We'll be covering different aspects of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) at each session.&nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
About This Program:

Get ready to explore in this weekly registered program for ages 4-6! We'll be covering different aspects of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) at each session. 

Resume Writing Workshop Session #2

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Careers & Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Program:

Looking to polish up your resume? Patty Beals from R. Work Group will be coming to the library for one-on-one resume writing sessions. Spaces are limited, and registration is requi...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library, Careers & Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:

Looking to polish up your resume? Patty Beals from R. Work Group will be coming to the library for one-on-one resume writing sessions. Spaces are limited, and registration is required.

Resume Writing Workshop Session #3

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Careers & Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Program:

Looking to polish up your resume? Patty Beals from R. Work Group will be coming to the library for one-on-one resume writing sessions. Spaces are limited, and registration is requi...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library, Careers & Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About This Program:

Looking to polish up your resume? Patty Beals from R. Work Group will be coming to the library for one-on-one resume writing sessions. Spaces are limited, and registration is required.

Resume Writing Workshop Session #4

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Careers & Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Program:

Looking to polish up your resume? Patty Beals from R. Work Group will be coming to the library for one-on-one resume writing sessions. Spaces are limited, and registration is requi...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library, Careers & Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:

Looking to polish up your resume? Patty Beals from R. Work Group will be coming to the library for one-on-one resume writing sessions. Spaces are limited, and registration is required.

DIY Candles

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Create your own perfectly scented candle for your home in this DIY candle-making program. You will learn the differences between soy wax and beeswax, how they burn differently, and...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:

Create your own perfectly scented candle for your home in this DIY candle-making program. You will learn the differences between soy wax and beeswax, how they burn differently, and the simple steps to making your own scents.

Preschool STEAM

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Linda Smith Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Children
About This Program:

Get ready to explore in this weekly registered program for ages 4-6! We'll be covering different aspects of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) at each session.&nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
About This Program:

Get ready to explore in this weekly registered program for ages 4-6! We'll be covering different aspects of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) at each session. 

Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot: Face the Feywild, Ages 13-18 Registration Required March 25th 5:00-8:00pm Willie Janssen Discovery Room Players must have a basic understanding of how to play the game, Cartoon Mushrooms, Dice, beige background

Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot: Face the Feywild

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
Teens
About This Program:

A strange, magic-resistant plague has swept the land, causing great hardship and disaster. Heroes have gathered to try and stop the plague, but without success. One night, Baba Yag...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:

A strange, magic-resistant plague has swept the land, causing great hardship and disaster. Heroes have gathered to try and stop the plague, but without success. One night, Baba Yaga, the feared and famed Mother of Witches, appears in town.

playzone, family and baby

Baby and Me Meetups and Playgroup

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
About This Program:

Looking to make new friends for yourself and your kids? Want a safe space to play and socialize? Consider attending our Baby and Me Meetup and Playgroup. Everyone is welcome t...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Play Zone
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
About This Program:

Looking to make new friends for yourself and your kids? Want a safe space to play and socialize? Consider attending our Baby and Me Meetup and Playgroup. 

Chess Club

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Community Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Program:

Are you ready to sharpen your mind and master the game of kings? Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned chess enthusiast, the Grande Prairie Chess Club welcomes players of all age...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Hobbies & Games
About This Program:

Are you ready to sharpen your mind and master the game of kings? Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned chess enthusiast, the Grande Prairie Chess Club welcomes players of all ages and skill levels!

Knitters Circle

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
GPPL at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Join the Knitters' Circle and spend an evening working on your latest project with other knitters or crocheters.  Don't have a project started yet? Bring your knitting needles...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: GPPL
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

Join the Knitters' Circle and spend an evening working on your latest project with other knitters or crocheters.  Don't have a project started yet? Bring your knitting needles or crochet hooks and some yarn and start something new.

Programmer leads songs and stories to babies, toddlers, and caregivers

Baby and Toddler Time

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
About This Program:

Bond with your baby and enjoy interacting with your little ones in this fun-filled program with finger plays, rhymes, songs, and stories all designed to stimulate early literacy an...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Play Zone
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytimes
About This Program:

Bond with your baby and enjoy interacting with your little ones in this fun-filled program with finger plays, rhymes, songs, and stories all designed to stimulate early literacy and social development.

Zoomie Zone

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
About This Program:

Too much zoomies for Baby and Toddler Time? Come to the Zoomie Zone for building blocks, wiggles, wackiness, and free play!This is a drop-in program for toddlers that coincides wit...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Sky Story Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Hobbies & Games
About This Program:

Too much zoomies for Baby and Toddler Time? Come to the Zoomie Zone for building blocks, wiggles, wackiness, and free play!

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Coffee Club

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Teresa Sargent Hall at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Love games, coffee, and great company? Join Coffee Club, a welcoming space where people with disabilities can connect, laugh, and enjoy fun activities together. Build new friendshi...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Teresa Sargent Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Games, Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

Love games, coffee, and great company? Join Coffee Club, a welcoming space where people with disabilities can connect, laugh, and enjoy fun activities together.

Grande Prairie Lunch Rappers Toastmasters Club

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rotary Community Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Languages
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Program:

Join the Grande Prairie Lunch Rappers – where confidence meets community! Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, we’re here to help you succeed. Don’t ...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library, Languages
About This Program:

Join the Grande Prairie Lunch Rappers – where confidence meets community! Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, we’re here to help you succeed. Don’t let fear hold you back!

Lori leading a group of young children and their caregivers in song.

Musical Munchkins

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Linda Smith Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
About This Program:

Enjoy songs, stories and musical instruments with your little ones in this engaging program. Siblings are welcome.Audience: ages 2.5 to 5 yearsMaximum: 15 participants

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Storytimes
About This Program:

Enjoy songs, stories and musical instruments with your little ones in this engaging program. Siblings are welcome.

Audience: ages 2.5 to 5 years

Maximum: 15 participants

Old sepia photos on a black album page

Genies in the Library

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Isabel Campbell Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Volunteers from the Grande Prairie & District Branch, Alberta Genealogical Society will be available to help you with your genealogy questions.Appointments are recommended but ...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Isabel Campbell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library
About This Program:

Volunteers from the Grande Prairie & District Branch, Alberta Genealogical Society will be available to help you with your genealogy questions.

Appointments are recommended but drop-ins welcome.

Adventures in STEAM

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Children
About This Program:

Prepare for an adventure! We will explore a different aspect of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) at each session in this registered program for ages 7-12.Check o...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:

Prepare for an adventure! We will explore a different aspect of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) at each session in this registered program for ages 7-12.

Plan for Tomorrow: A Guide to Estate Planning

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Take the stress out of future planning! Join Flora Stikker from KMSC Law LLP for an engaging and informative session on the essentials of estate planning. Learn the secrets to crea...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:

Take the stress out of future planning! Join Flora Stikker from KMSC Law LLP for an engaging and informative session on the essentials of estate planning.