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Exam Proctoring

Monday, January 26, 2026 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.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 26, 2026 @ 10:00am.
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.

Baby and Toddler Time in blue writing on pale yellow background, Mondays, Wednesdays. Saturdays from 10:30-11:00 am AND Monday afternoons 1:30-2:00 pm in the Play Zone, songs and stories for babies and their adults.

Baby and Toddler Time

Monday, January 26, 2026 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.

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

Baby and Toddler Time

Monday, January 26, 2026 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.

Preschool STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) Mondays 1:30-2:00 pm, registration reqiored, image of a cartoon cat writing in a notebook

Preschool STEAM: ages 4-6

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Linda Smith 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. 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 26, 2026 @ 1:30pm.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith 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. 

Story time poster set on pastel green background

Story Time with Erica Fisher

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Linda Smith Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a story time by Erica Fisher, Board Chair for the Grande Prairie Public Library and Public Information Officer for the Grande Prairie Police Service. With a background in radio, Erica is an amazing storyteller!

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

Join us for a story time by Erica Fisher, Board Chair for the Grande Prairie Public Library and Public Information Officer for the Grande Prairie Police Service. With a background in radio, Erica is an amazing storyteller!

Literary Tea Party, pastel blue background with watercolour tea cup and books, welcome to our literary tea party. Dress as your favourite character and join us for tea and activities.

Literary Tea Party

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Events
Age Group:
All Ages

You are cordially invited to a literary tea party! Dress up as your favourite book character and join us for some fun activities and tea as we celebrate Family Literacy Week!

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 26, 2026 @ 12:00pm.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Events
Registration Required
About This Program:

You are cordially invited to a literary tea party! Dress up as your favourite book character and join us for some fun activities and tea as we celebrate Family Literacy Week!

Story time poster set on pastel green background

Story Time with Jayson Rempel

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Linda Smith Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a story time by Jayson Rempel, morning voice for 1047 The GOAT FM! You may have heard him over the radio, now get ready to hear him in person!

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

Join us for a story time by Jayson Rempel, morning voice for 1047 The GOAT FM! You may have heard him over the radio, now get ready to hear him in person!

playzone, family and baby

Baby and Me Meetups and Playgroup

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

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. 

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, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Training 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 Training 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!

Baby and Toddler Time in blue writing on pale yellow background, Mondays, Wednesdays. Saturdays from 10:30-11:00 am AND Monday afternoons 1:30-2:00 pm in the Play Zone, songs and stories for babies and their adults.

Baby and Toddler Time

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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.

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

Musical Munchkins

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Linda Smith Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

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

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

poster for tiny talk with blue text and swaddled baby image, in partnership with Primary Care Alberta

Tiny Talk: Nurse-facilitated Parent and Infant Group

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

This group is for parents and caregivers with infants up to 18 months.

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

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 28, 2026 @ 1:30pm.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Play Zone
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Registration Required
About This Program:

This group is for parents and caregivers with infants up to 18 months.

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

playzone family together text

Baby and Me Meetups and Playgroup

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

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.

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.

Exam Proctoring

Thursday, January 29, 2026 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.

Night Owls

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Swoop in for songs and story times in your comfiest pajamas in this drop-in children's program.

 

Open to children of all ages and their adult caregivers.

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

Swoop in for songs and story times in your comfiest pajamas in this drop-in children's program.

 

Open to children of all ages and their adult caregivers.

Baby and Toddler Time in blue writing on pale yellow background, Mondays, Wednesdays. Saturdays from 10:30-11:00 am AND Monday afternoons 1:30-2:00 pm in the Play Zone, songs and stories for babies and their adults.

Baby and Toddler Time

Saturday, January 31, 2026 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.

Tech Time: ages 5-10

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
Children

Join us in the Willie Janssen Discovery Room as we explore different kinds of technology, so come in and play with other kids aged 5-10! Thank you to Shell for sponsoring our tech grant!

Registration required.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 1, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology, Hobbies & Games
Registration Required
About This Program:

Join us in the Willie Janssen Discovery Room as we explore different kinds of technology, so come in and play with other kids aged 5-10! Thank you to Shell for sponsoring our tech grant!

Registration required.

Exam Proctoring

Monday, February 2, 2026 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.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 2, 2026 @ 10:00am.
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.

Baby and Toddler Time in blue writing on pale yellow background, Mondays, Wednesdays. Saturdays from 10:30-11:00 am AND Monday afternoons 1:30-2:00 pm in the Play Zone, songs and stories for babies and their adults.

Baby and Toddler Time

Monday, February 2, 2026 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.

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

Baby and Toddler Time

Monday, February 2, 2026 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.

Preschool STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) Mondays 1:30-2:00 pm, registration reqiored, image of a cartoon cat writing in a notebook

Preschool STEAM: ages 4-6

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Linda Smith 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. 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 2, 2026 @ 1:30pm.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith 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. 

playzone, family and baby

Baby and Me Meetups and Playgroup

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

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. 

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, February 3, 2026 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!

Baby and Toddler Time in blue writing on pale yellow background, Mondays, Wednesdays. Saturdays from 10:30-11:00 am AND Monday afternoons 1:30-2:00 pm in the Play Zone, songs and stories for babies and their adults.

Baby and Toddler Time

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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.