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Exam Proctoring

10:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
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

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
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.

Baby and Toddler Time

1:30pm–2:00pm
Babies & Toddlers
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: ages 4-6

1:30pm–2:00pm
Children
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 with Erica Fisher

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
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

12:00pm–1:30pm
All Ages
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 with Jayson Rempel

1:45pm–2:15pm
Children
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!

Baby and Me Meetups and Playgroup

5:30pm–7:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
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

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
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.

Musical Munchkins

1:30pm–2:00pm
Children
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

Tiny Talk: Nurse-facilitated Parent and Infant Group

1:30pm–3:00pm
Babies & Toddlers
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.

Baby and Me Meetups and Playgroup

10:00am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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

10:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
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

6:30pm–7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
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

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
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

10:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
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

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
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.

Baby and Toddler Time

1:30pm–2:00pm
Babies & Toddlers
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: ages 4-6

1:30pm–2:00pm
Children
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. 

Baby and Me Meetups and Playgroup

5:30pm–7:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
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

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
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.