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Tiny Talk: Nurse-facilitated Parent and Infant Group

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
About This Program:

This group is for parents and caregivers with infants up to 12 months old or pre-walking. Facilitated by a Public Health Nurse and hosted at the library. Come and enjoy appro...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Play Zone
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Learning at the Library
About This Program:

This group is for parents and caregivers with infants up to 12 months old or pre-walking.

Facilitated by a Public Health Nurse and hosted at the library.

Zumba!

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teresa Sargent Hall at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Learning at the Library, Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Program:

Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance workout that is nothing short of fun and energy!  Join Instructor J. Carlos Guevara and fellow Zumba lovers on Thursday evenings for this one-h...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Teresa Sargent Hall
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Learning at the Library, Hobbies & Games
About This Program:

Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance workout that is nothing short of fun and energy!  Join Instructor J. Carlos Guevara and fellow Zumba lovers on Thursday evenings for this one-hour session of dance and exercise.

Care Partner Support Group

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

You are not alone! The Alzheimer Society is here to support you on your journey of dementia, as you support your family, your friend, or someone else you care about. Join us as we ...

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

You are not alone! The Alzheimer Society is here to support you on your journey of dementia, as you support your family, your friend, or someone else you care about.

Ukulele Circle!

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Learning at the Library, Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Program:

This group is for those that have the basics of Ukulele playing and are looking for people to connect and play with.  You must bring your own Ukulele, music stand and a binder...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Learning at the Library, Hobbies & Games
About This Program:

This group is for those that have the basics of Ukulele playing and are looking for people to connect and play with.  You must bring your own Ukulele, music stand and a binder for your music sheets.

Spice up your life. Supplies Are limited. Images of various spices.

Spice of the Month Club

All Day
Ask Desk at Grande Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Are you feeling uninspired in the kitchen? Looking to try something new? This is the club for you! Pick up a Spice of the Month kit at the Ask Desk on the first Friday of every mon...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Ask Desk
Age Group: Adults
About This Program:

Are you feeling uninspired in the kitchen? Looking to try something new? This is the club for you! Pick up a Spice of the Month kit at the Ask Desk on the first Friday of every month.

English Conversation Club

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Location at Offsite
Program Type:
Careers & Education, Languages
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Come and practice your English conversational skills in a small group setting.  What are the benefits? Practice your English Learn about Canadian culture Connect ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Room: Community Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Education, Languages
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
About This Program:

Come and practice your English conversational skills in a small group setting. 

What are the benefits?

Exam Proctoring

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Testing Centre at Grande Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Testing Centre
Age Group: All Ages
Required
Seats Remaining: 6

Caregiver Connections

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
About This Program:

Caregiver Connections is a supportive space for all caregivers. It is a place to enhance the mental health of all types of caregivers, socialize and bond with fellow caregivers, an...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
About This Program:

Caregiver Connections is a supportive space for all caregivers. It is a place to enhance the mental health of all types of caregivers, socialize and bond with fellow caregivers, and realize that you are not alone on this journey.

iPad tips

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Learn tips & tricks for using your iPad. May 13: Your Apple ID & Setting Up Your Email May 27: Downloading & Managing Apps June 10: Notifications! June 24: ...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
About This Program:

Learn tips & tricks for using your iPad.

May 13: Your Apple ID & Setting Up Your Email

May 27: Downloading & Managing Apps

June 10: Notifications!

Partner Loss Support Group

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Careers & Education
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

The loss of a spouse can be devastating. Join fellow grieving widows and widowers to foster the sharing of personal stories, ideas, and helpful information related to loss, grief, ...

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.

Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Testing Centre at Grande Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Program:

The City of Grande Prairie Library Board is independently incorporated under the Alberta Libraries Act and provides policy and operational guidance for the Library. The Board is...

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

The City of Grande Prairie Library Board is independently incorporated under the Alberta Libraries Act and provides policy and operational guidance for the Library.

playzone, family and baby

Baby and Me Meetups and Playgroup

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 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. Formerly known as Mommy an...

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. Formerly known as Mommy and Me Meetups and Playgroup.

English for Ukrainians

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Languages
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Are you new to Grande Prairie and from Ukraine? Do you have the basics of English and want to learn more with fellow Ukrainians?  This is the group for you!  Please email...

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

Are you new to Grande Prairie and from Ukraine?

Chess Club

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Community Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Program:

The Grande Prairie Chess Club is ready to get playing just in time for the colder weather to settle in on the prairies. Meeting Tuesday evenings from  6:00pm to 8:00pm in the ...

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

The Grande Prairie Chess Club is ready to get playing just in time for the colder weather to settle in on the prairies.

Knitters Circle

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 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.

Exam Proctoring

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Testing Centre at Grande Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Testing Centre
Age Group: All Ages
Required
Seats Remaining: 6

Conversations That Matter

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
About This Program:

Session 2: Building Conversation Skills One of the biggest challenges with communication can be starting conversations and keeping them going. It is normal to struggle. Some peo...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
About This Program:

Session 2: Building Conversation Skills

English Conversation Club

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Location at Offsite
Program Type:
Careers & Education, Languages
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Come and practice your English conversational skills in a small group setting.  What are the benefits? Practice your English Learn about Canadian culture Connect ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Room: Community Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Education, Languages
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
About This Program:

Come and practice your English conversational skills in a small group setting. 

What are the benefits?

playzone family together text

Baby and Me Meetups and Playgroup

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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 & Me Meetup and Playgroup. Formerly known as M...

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 & Me Meetup and Playgroup. Formerly known as Mommy and Me Meetup and Playgroup.

Think Tank Social Group

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Get together with fellow adults every Thursday for a coffee and a visit.  Meet new friends and make new connections! In partnership with Alberta Health Services. Please con...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library, Hobbies & Games
About This Program:

Get together with fellow adults every Thursday for a coffee and a visit.  Meet new friends and make new connections! In partnership with Alberta Health Services.

English Conversation Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Careers & Education, Languages
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Come and practice your English conversational skills in a small group setting.  What are the benefits? Practice your English Learn about Canadian culture Connect ...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Education, Languages
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
About This Program:

Come and practice your English conversational skills in a small group setting. 

What are the benefits?

Zumba!

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teresa Sargent Hall at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Learning at the Library, Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Program:

Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance workout that is nothing short of fun and energy!  Join Instructor J. Carlos Guevara and fellow Zumba lovers on Thursday evenings for this one-h...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Teresa Sargent Hall
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Learning at the Library, Hobbies & Games
About This Program:

Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance workout that is nothing short of fun and energy!  Join Instructor J. Carlos Guevara and fellow Zumba lovers on Thursday evenings for this one-hour session of dance and exercise.

Erica's Book Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Join local book lover Erica Fisher in a monthly discussion on group selected books. Meeting on the second Thursday of each month, you will connect, chat and talk about the monthly ...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
About This Program:

Join local book lover Erica Fisher in a monthly discussion on group selected books. Meeting on the second Thursday of each month, you will connect, chat and talk about the monthly choice and share your love of reading.

English Conversation Club

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Location at Offsite
Program Type:
Careers & Education, Languages
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Come and practice your English conversational skills in a small group setting.  What are the benefits? Practice your English Learn about Canadian culture Connect ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Room: Community Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Education, Languages
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
About This Program:

Come and practice your English conversational skills in a small group setting. 

What are the benefits?