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Computer Basics: Safety Skills

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Get started learning about computer (and online) safety.This session will cover:Anti-virus software and why you need itIdentifying phishing schemesIdentifying harmful links & a...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
About This Program:

Get started learning about computer (and online) safety.

This session will cover:

Afternoon Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Can’t wait to share your thoughts on your latest read? Interested in meeting others who share your love of reading? Each month we will discuss a novel chosen from a variety of genr...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
About This Program:

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

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Baby and Me Meetups and Playgroup

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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. Everyone is welcome t...

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. 

Duff Crerar Presents: Abraham Between Sumer and Egypt

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Community Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Careers & Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Program:

Explore the ancient world of Abraham through the lens of Sumerian and Egyptian civilizations. This talk is the first in a four-part series focused on the historical and cultural co...

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

Explore the ancient world of Abraham through the lens of Sumerian and Egyptian civilizations. This talk is the first in a four-part series focused on the historical and cultural contexts behind biblical stories—without the theology.

Chess Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
All Ages
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 age...

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!

Knitters Circle

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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, May 21, 2025 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.

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Coffee Club

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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:

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

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.

Grande Prairie Lunch Rappers Toastmasters Club

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rotary Community Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Languages
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Program:

Join the Grande Prairie Lunch Rappers – where confidence meets community! Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, we’re here to help you succeed. Don’t ...

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

Join the Grande Prairie Lunch Rappers – where confidence meets community! Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, we’re here to help you succeed. Don’t let fear hold you back!

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Musical Munchkins

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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 yearsMaximum: 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

Swan City Writers

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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.

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Baby and Me Meetups and Playgroup

Thursday, May 22, 2025 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.Everyone is welcome ...

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.

Think Tank Social Group

Thursday, May 22, 2025 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:

Looking for a fun way to meet new people and enjoy great conversations? Join the Think Tank Social Group, where adults gather every Thursday to share coffee, laughter, and ideas. W...

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:

Looking for a fun way to meet new people and enjoy great conversations? Join the Think Tank Social Group, where adults gather every Thursday to share coffee, laughter, and ideas.

Exam Proctoring

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Testing Centre at Grande Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
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.Information on exams can be found here: https...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Testing Centre
Age Group: All Ages
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

Music Jam with Marci

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Linda Smith Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults
About This Program:

Get ready for a lively, all-ages music jam! Join Marci as she sings and plays guitar, bringing a mix of musical favorites to life—from beloved children’s classics to timeless rock ...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith Story Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music
About This Program:

Get ready for a lively, all-ages music jam! Join Marci as she sings and plays guitar, bringing a mix of musical favorites to life—from beloved children’s classics to timeless rock hits and today’s pop tunes.

English Conversation Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Come and practice your English conversational skills in a small group setting. What are the benefits?Practice your EnglishLearn about Canadian cultureConnect with people and m...

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

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

What are the benefits?

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Tiny Talk: Nurse-facilitated Parent and Infant Group

Thursday, May 22, 2025 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 18 months.Facilitated by a Public Health Nurse and hosted at the library.Come and enjoy approximately 30 minutes of stru...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Play Zone
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

French Language Conversation Group

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Languages
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Want to practice your French language skills?Join us to participate in the French conversation group on the second and fourth Thursday of the month.Presented in partnership with th...

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

Want to practice your French language skills?

Join us to participate in the French conversation group on the second and fourth Thursday of the month.

Presented in partnership with the ACFA.

Night Owls

Thursday, May 22, 2025 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.

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

Baby and Toddler Time

Saturday, May 24, 2025 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.

Exam Proctoring

Monday, May 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Testing Centre at Grande Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
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.Information on exams can be found here: https...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Testing Centre
Age Group: All Ages
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

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

Baby and Toddler Time

Monday, May 26, 2025 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.

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

Baby and Toddler Time

Monday, May 26, 2025 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.