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iPad tips

Monday, May 13, 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, May 13, 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.

Learn Libby

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Program:

Learn how to use the Libby app to take out eBooks and Audiobooks with your library card. This class will cover how to download the Libby app to your phone or tablet, how to find it...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
About This Program:

Learn how to use the Libby app to take out eBooks and Audiobooks with your library card. This class will cover how to download the Libby app to your phone or tablet, how to find items on Libby, and how to borrow or place a hold on a title.

English for Ukrainians

Tuesday, May 14, 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?

Knitters Circle

Tuesday, May 14, 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.

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Coffee Club

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 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:

Do you enjoy games, coffee, and other fun activities? Come make new friends at Coffee Club, a program for people with disabilities. In partnership with Mountain Plains. Coffee prov...

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

Do you enjoy games, coffee, and other fun activities? Come make new friends at Coffee Club, a program for people with disabilities. In partnership with Mountain Plains. Coffee provided!

Reframing Your Thoughts

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Explore a fascinating journey into negative thinking, understanding its roots in psychology and brain science. Learn about different types of negative thoughts and how they affect ...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
About This Program:

Explore a fascinating journey into negative thinking, understanding its roots in psychology and brain science. Learn about different types of negative thoughts and how they affect us.

English Conversation Club

Wednesday, May 15, 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?

Swan City Writers

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Aspiring or published, all are welcome to join this group of people who love to write.  Swan City Writers meet on the first and third Wednesday of every month.  For more ...

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

Aspiring or published, all are welcome to join this group of people who love to write.  Swan City Writers meet on the first and third Wednesday of every month.  For more information email Marci at mbanack@gppl.ca.

Think Tank Social Group

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rotary Training 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: Rotary Training 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, May 16, 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, May 16, 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.

Evening Music Time

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Adults
About This Program:

Enjoy an evening of musical instruments, songs, and stories together in this parented drop-in program in the Play Zone. This program is for babies and up with everybody welcome ...

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

Enjoy an evening of musical instruments, songs, and stories together in this parented drop-in program in the Play Zone.

This program is for babies and up with everybody welcome to join the fun!

Ukulele Circle!

Thursday, May 16, 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.

Grande Readers Book Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Do you love reading? Can't wait to share your opinions on the chosen novel?  Why not join the Grande Readers Book Club.  Each month we read a book available through GPPL ...

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

Do you love reading? Can't wait to share your opinions on the chosen novel?  Why not join the Grande Readers Book Club.

Become a wetlands explorer with the Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance! Ages 5+ (children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Pre-register. Friday May 17, 1-2:30 pm in the Willie Janssen Discovery Room.

Wetlands Explorer with Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
About This Program:

Become a Wetlands Explorer with the Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance! Learn about our watershed through extraordinary ecosystems, epic experiments, and more.  This is a regi...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
About This Program:

Become a Wetlands Explorer with the Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance! Learn about our watershed through extraordinary ecosystems, epic experiments, and more. 

English Conversation Club

Friday, May 17, 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?

English for Ukrainians

Tuesday, May 21, 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?

Knitters Circle

Tuesday, May 21, 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.

Building Your Self-Confidence

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Explore the essence of self-confidence, uncovering its definition and significance in personal growth. Delve into proven strategies for cultivating and reinforcing self-assurance, ...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
About This Program:

Explore the essence of self-confidence, uncovering its definition and significance in personal growth. Delve into proven strategies for cultivating and reinforcing self-assurance, including the formulation of SMART goals.

English Conversation Club

Wednesday, May 22, 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?

Think Tank Social Group

Thursday, May 23, 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, May 23, 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?

Cosplay 101

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Community Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Hobbies & Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Program:

Cosplay is a connection between costuming and play. People of all ages and skill levels choose characters from various different media (Anime, cartoons, video games, comics, mov...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library, Hobbies & Games, Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

Cosplay is a connection between costuming and play. People of all ages and skill levels choose

characters from various different media (Anime, cartoons, video games, comics, movies, etc), or