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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith Story Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:

Set sail for the stars in this cosmic campaign! This series, we will enter the galaxy of D&D Spelljammer.

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.
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Starlight Storytime

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults
About This Program:

Settle in for stories by (simulated) starlight as we read by light of our star projector! All ages are welcome to drop in for this program.

This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
About This Program:

Safety City is hosting more story times this summer! Drop in and listen to stories about different elements of safety (such as street safety, fire safety, internet safety) and do a fun activity!

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

Learn Libby

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
About This Program:

Learn how to use the Libby app to take out eBooks and Audiobooks with your Library card. This class will cover how to download the Libby app to your phone or tablet, how to find items on Libby, and how to borrow or place a hold on a title.

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

Get ready to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math with Adventures in STEAM! This program is the summer-time version of "Afterschool Adventures" and is for children ages 6-12.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paint Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
About This Program:

Bring your creativity and come paint Tuesday nights, follow along with the program runner and have fun creating a piece of art.

Bring your own canvas. Registration required.

 

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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
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 "All Ages" group.

Exam Proctoring

10:00am - 1:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Testing Centre
Age Group: All Ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
This event is in the "Children" group.

Galactic Explorers

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith Story Room
Age Group: Children
About This Program:

Stories, games, and crafts for ages 6-12.

Unparented drop-in. 

 

This program repeats twice a day, once at 10:30am and again at 2pm.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Room: Community Location
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Events
About This Program:

Drop-in for reading, crafts, and activities! Designed for families with children ages 5-12, but all are welcome to attend.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tigers and Tots

1:30pm - 2:00pm
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 "Children" group.

Galactic Explorers

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Children
About This Program:

Stories, games, and crafts for ages 6-12.

Unparented drop-in. 

 

This program repeats twice a day, once at 10:30am and again at 2pm.

Emotional Regulation

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
About This Program:

In this course, we will explore emotions, helping you better understand them and become more aware of how you feel. We will discuss coping strategies for dealing with tough emotions and expand your ability to handle different situations.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Room: Community Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Education, Languages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
About This Program:

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

What are the benefits?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Handsewn Plushies Teen

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
About This Program:

Learn basic sewing skills by creating a small handsewn felt plushie.

Ages 12-18. Registration required.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
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. Formerly known as Mommy and Me Meetup and Playgroup.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Think Tank Social Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
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 "Children" group.

Shooting Stars

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith Story Room
Age Group: Children
About This Program:

Stories, games, and crafts for ages 4-6.

Unparented drop-in. 

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

Zumba!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Handsewn Plushies

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
About This Program:

Learn basic sewing skills by creating a small handsewn felt plushie.

Registration required. Adults only please.

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

Ukulele Circle!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cancelled
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.