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This event is in the "Children" group.

Zoomie Zone

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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, wackiness, and free play!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool STEAM

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool STEAM

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics: Emailing

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
About This Program:

Get started emailing!

This session will cover:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoon Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration 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?

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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:

The Grande Prairie Chess Club is ready to get playing just in time for the warmer weather to settle in on the prairies.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitters Circle

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Zoomie Zone

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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, wackiness, and free play!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Finding Hope in Adversity

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library, Careers & Education
About This Program:

This course explores the concept of hope and its role in overcoming life's challenges.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Adventures in STEAM

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:

Are you ready to learn how to create delicious soups from scratch? Our popular Soup Series is back, featuring an exciting menu that includes borscht, Thai coconut chicken, and broccoli cheddar.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Swan City Writers

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Think Tank Social Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Exam Proctoring

10:00am - 1:00pm
All Ages
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Testing Centre
Age Group: All Ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:

Please contact us at exams@gppl.ca to book your exam at GPPL.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Play Zone
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Afterschool Anime & Manga Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: 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+*

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

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.