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Zumba!

Thursday, December 5, 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, December 5, 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.

Night Owls

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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.

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.

Ukulele Circle!

Thursday, December 5, 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.

Poster for anime and manga club, city scape, Fridays 4 to 6 PM in Willie Janssen Discovery Room, recommended ages 14 to 18

Teen Anime & Manga Club

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Movies, Hobbies & Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
About This Program:

It’s the Teen Anime & Manga Club! It’s a club where we watch an hour of anime, and then read manga, do crafts, play games and eat snacks! Recommended Ages 14-18  ...

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

It’s the Teen Anime & Manga Club!

It’s a club where we watch an hour of anime, and then read manga, do crafts, play games and eat snacks!

Recommended Ages 14-18 

*The anime we watch in the club is rated 14+*

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

Baby and Toddler Time

Saturday, December 7, 2024 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.

Craft-Tea

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Program:

Feeling craft-tea? Love all things cozy? Join us for a monthly tea where we make a small craft and drink tea or hot chocolate. Please register every person that will be attending. ...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
About This Program:

Feeling craft-tea? Love all things cozy? Join us for a monthly tea where we make a small craft and drink tea or hot chocolate. Please register every person that will be attending.

Conversational English for Ukrainians

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Languages
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
About This Program:

Welcome to GPPL, where we're excited to support our new Ukrainian neighbors! Join us for a relaxed and friendly program designed to help you improve your English while connecting w...

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

Welcome to GPPL, where we're excited to support our new Ukrainian neighbors! Join us for a relaxed and friendly program designed to help you improve your English while connecting with fellow Ukrainians.

Exam Proctoring

Monday, December 9, 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: 3
Programmer leads songs and stories to babies, toddlers, and caregivers

Baby and Toddler Time

Monday, December 9, 2024 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, December 9, 2024 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, and wackiness! This is a drop-in program for toddlers that coincides with Baby ...

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, and wackiness!

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

Baby and Toddler Time

Monday, December 9, 2024 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, December 9, 2024 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: 8
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. 

Partner Loss Support Group

Monday, December 9, 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.

Preschool STEAM

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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: 8
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. 

Board Meeting

Tuesday, December 10, 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, December 10, 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.

Chess Club

Tuesday, December 10, 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 warmer 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 warmer weather to settle in on the prairies.

Knitters Circle

Tuesday, December 10, 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.

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

Baby and Toddler Time

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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, December 11, 2024 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, and wackiness! This is a drop-in program for toddlers that coincides with Baby ...

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, and wackiness!

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

Musical Munchkins

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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 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

Adventures in STEAM

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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. Che...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.