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Mosaic Moments: Art for Adults

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Unleash your creativity in this relaxing, adults-only mosaic wall art session. In just one hour, you'll learn the basics of mosaic design and create a small decorative wall piece using colorful tiles and simple techniques.

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
About This Program:

Unleash your creativity in this relaxing, adults-only mosaic wall art session. In just one hour, you'll learn the basics of mosaic design and create a small decorative wall piece using colorful tiles and simple techniques.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tree Troopers: ages 7-9

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sky Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Check in at the Children's Desk to collect a ticket to attend the program.     20 spots available.

 

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Sky Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

Check in at the Children's Desk to collect a ticket to attend the program.     20 spots available.

 

This event is in the "Children" group

S'mores Squad: ages 10-12

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Check in at the Children's Desk to collect a ticket to attend the program.   20 spots available.

 

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

Check in at the Children's Desk to collect a ticket to attend the program.   20 spots available.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Cryptid Catchers Mario Kart Tournament

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
Teens

It's race time in the Willie Janssen Discovery Room! Show off your driving skills during our Mario Kart tournament. Who will post the fastest time?

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Technology, Hobbies & Games
About This Program:

It's race time in the Willie Janssen Discovery Room! Show off your driving skills during our Mario Kart tournament. Who will post the fastest time?

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Little Critters

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Cryptid Catchers Mosaic Creation

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Tired of the same boring crafts? Shatter expectations by piecing together brilliance, one glass shard at a time! Capture the image of your favourite cryptid; which one reflects best?

 

 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 12, 2025 @ 9:00am.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
About This Program:

Tired of the same boring crafts? Shatter expectations by piecing together brilliance, one glass shard at a time! Capture the image of your favourite cryptid; which one reflects best?

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Get Crafty (Ages 9-12)

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sky Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Get Crafty with this biweekly program exploring different art and craft mediums! This drop-in program is for ages 9-12. 

Space is limited. Please grab a ticket at the Children's Desk to attend.

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Sky Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

Get Crafty with this biweekly program exploring different art and craft mediums! This drop-in program is for ages 9-12. 

Space is limited. Please grab a ticket at the Children's Desk to attend.

This event is in the "Children" group

Get Crafty Junior (Ages 5-8)

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Get Crafty with this biweekly program exploring different art and craft mediums! This drop-in program is for ages 5-8. 

Space is limited. Please grab a ticket at the Children's Desk to attend.

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

Get Crafty with this biweekly program exploring different art and craft mediums! This drop-in program is for ages 5-8. 

Space is limited. Please grab a ticket at the Children's Desk to attend.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Exam Proctoring

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Testing Centre at Grande Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Please contact us at exams@gppl.ca to book your exam at GPPL. Please note that CAEC exams must be booked through the CAEC site instead.

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Testing Centre
Age Group: All Ages
Registration Required
About This Program:

Please contact us at exams@gppl.ca to book your exam at GPPL. Please note that CAEC exams must be booked through the CAEC site instead.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Little Critters

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Adventure Hares STEAM: ages 4-6

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Sky Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Children

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. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Sky Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Little Critters Afternoon

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Partner Loss Support Group

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Careers & Education
Age Group:
Adults

The loss of a spouse can be devastating.

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library, Careers & Education
About This Program:

The loss of a spouse can be devastating.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Blooming Bookmarks: A Watercolour Workshop

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Spend a calming hour exploring watercolor and floral design in this adult-only workshop. You'll create hand-painted bookmarks featuring delicate blooms—perfect to keep or gift. A gentle, creative escape to enjoy and unwind.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
About This Program:

Spend a calming hour exploring watercolor and floral design in this adult-only workshop. You'll create hand-painted bookmarks featuring delicate blooms—perfect to keep or gift. A gentle, creative escape to enjoy and unwind.

This event is in the "Children" group

Adventure Hares: ages 4-6

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sky Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Check in at the Children's Desk to collect a ticket to attend the program.     20 spots available.

 

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Sky Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

Check in at the Children's Desk to collect a ticket to attend the program.     20 spots available.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Weaving Traditions: Indigenous Dreamcatchers

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

In this one-hour, adult-only workshop, you'll learn the meaning behind Indigenous dreamcatchers while being guided through the process of making their own.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
About This Program:

In this one-hour, adult-only workshop, you'll learn the meaning behind Indigenous dreamcatchers while being guided through the process of making their own.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tree Troopers: ages 7-9

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sky Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Check in at the Children's Desk to collect a ticket to attend the program.     20 spots available.

 

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Sky Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

Check in at the Children's Desk to collect a ticket to attend the program.     20 spots available.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Afternoon Book Club

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Can’t wait to share your thoughts on your latest read? Interested in meeting others who share your love of reading?

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 16, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
About This Program:

Can’t wait to share your thoughts on your latest read? Interested in meeting others who share your love of reading?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Graphic Design with Canva

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Do you ever wonder how people without graphic design degrees make professional-looking social media posts? It’s probably with a website named Canva!

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 15, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
About This Program:

Do you ever wonder how people without graphic design degrees make professional-looking social media posts? It’s probably with a website named Canva!

This event is in the "Children" group

Sensory Story Time (Ages 3-5)

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sky Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Sensory Storytime is an interactive, multi-sensory story time experience for children with autism or other sensory integration challenges. A parent or guardian is required to be with the child attending at all times.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on July 15, 2025 @ 5:55pm.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Sky Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Storytimes
Registration Required
About This Program:

Sensory Storytime is an interactive, multi-sensory story time experience for children with autism or other sensory integration challenges. A parent or guardian is required to be with the child attending at all times.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Community Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
All Ages

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!

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitters Circle

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
GPPL at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Little Critters

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Coffee Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Teresa Sargent Hall at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

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.