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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 "Children" group.

Creative Journeys

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
About This Program:

Join us as we explore art movements through the ages with fun and creative activities! 

Ages 9-12, registration is required.

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:

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!

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

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

Session 2: Self-Care Simplified

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genies in the Library

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Isabel Campbell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library
About This Program:

Volunteers from the Grande Prairie & District Branch, Alberta Genealogical Society will be available to help you with your genealogy questions.

Appointments are recommended but drop-ins welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Adventures in STEAM

4:15pm - 4:45pm
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 "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:

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.

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: 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Music Jam with Marci

11:00am - 11:30am
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults
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.

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 "Adults" group.

Erica's Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
About This Program:

Join passionate book enthusiast Erica Fisher for a lively and engaging monthly book club!

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

The Nurtured Baby: Tea and Talk

10:00am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Play Zone
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Music
About This Program:

Drop in for a monthly free “Tea + Talk” event where we invite mothers to come and meet other mothers, as well as get connected with resources they need.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Community Consultation #2

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
About This Program:

This community consultation session is for those who have been registered by GPPL staff to help develop the Library's 2026 - 2030 Plan of Service. We expect the session to take between 2.5 to 3 hours to complete.

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 "Children" group.

Get Crafty

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
About This Program:

Come in and get crafty! Join us in exploring a fun and creative art project as we explore different mediums of crafting with other kids ages 9-12 each week with a new activity! Registration required.

 

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

Conversational English for Ukrainians

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Teens, 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.