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This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology, Learning at the Library, Hobbies & Games
About This Program:
This is a free 5 session workshop for students, ages 10-14, to get an introduction to Callysto and Python programming language. This project is funded in partnership with Callysto the Pacific Institute for Mathematical Science (PIMS)...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Musical Munchkins

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith Story Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: 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.

Genies in the Library

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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. Please email gp@abgenealogy.ca or call 780-51...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Moving Forward Together

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
About This Program:
We all experience grief at some point in our lives. Death isn't the only cause of grief, the loss of relationships, jobs, injury or way of life can all contribute to feelings of grief. Finding new activities can be a great way to explore and heal fro...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Get Crafty

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Hobbies & Games, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 6-8 each week with a new activity! Registration required. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology, Learning at the Library, Careers & Education, Hobbies & Games
About This Program:
This is a free 5 session workshop for ALL GIRLS, ages 10-14, to get an introduction to Callysto, block programming and Python programming language. This project is funded in partnership with Callysto the Pacific Institute for Mathematical Science (PI...
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 Mommy and Me Meetup and Playgroup. Everyone is welcome to come. Develop new friendships and supports, ask questions and learn m...

Just Sew

10:00am - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Community Room
About This Program:
A sewing and quilting club is a great way to start or finish that project you have been working on!  Meeting every Thursday of each month, get together with fellow quilters and sewers and enjoy the comfort of friends while you sew.  Please ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Coffee Connection

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Online
Room: GPPL Virtually Anywhere
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
About This Program:
Can’t make it to Coffee Club in person? Join our Virtual Coffee Connection to meet new people and connect through conversation on a weekly basis. This program is for people with disabilities. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool STEM

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Learning at the Library
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
About This Program:
Magnets, coding, numeracy, and more! Join us in a weekly exploration into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) for preschoolers. Registration is required. Please sign up for each date your child wishes to attend. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Acoustic Guitar

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Learning at the Library, Hobbies & Games
About This Program:
Are you new to guitar?  Interested in learning the basic chords and a few songs to play around the campfire?  This class is just for you!  Join local musicians who will show you the basic chord and strum patterns.  You will receiv...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Erica's Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Guests, Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
About This Program:
Join Erica from 2day FM for a monthly book club. Read along each month and meet to connect, chat, and share the love of reading. Book suggestions always welcome! Register at gppl.ca or call 780-357-7455.  This month we're reading Jar of Heart...
This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology, Learning at the Library, Careers & Education, Hobbies & Games
About This Program:
This is a free 5 session workshop for ALL GIRLS, ages 10-14, to get an introduction to Callysto, block programming and Python programming language. This project is funded in partnership with Callysto the Pacific Institute for Mathematical Science (PI...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library, Careers & Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
About This Program:
Gain confidence and skills in handling conflict with bosses and co-workers, even if you don’t like people. Learn how to handle coworkers who want you to do their job, deal with a boss who micromanages, cope with the coworker who is “always late”, and...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Are You Game?

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Games
About This Program:
In the mood for some friendly competition? Kick off the weekend playing board games at GPPL. Come meet new people or bring your friends. This program is for people with disabilities. Board games provided. Presented with Centerpoint Facilitation. &...
This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology, Learning at the Library, Careers & Education, Hobbies & Games
About This Program:
This is a free 5 session workshop for ALL GIRLS, ages 10-14, to get an introduction to Callysto, block programming and Python programming language. This project is funded in partnership with Callysto the Pacific Institute for Mathematical Science (PI...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Baby and Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Play Zone
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: 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. As this program is designed to facilitate caregi...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Exam Proctoring

10:00am - 1:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Testing Centre
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
About This Program:
The Grande Prairie Public Library offers an exam proctoring service for written and online exams. The guidelines for the Library's service are as follows: Exam Times Mondays at 10:00 am Wednesdays at 10:00 am Exams are proctored in 3 hour (ma...
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Baby and Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Play Zone
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: 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. As this program is designed to facilitate caregi...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Reading Lounge
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
About This Program:
The bookclub for people who don't want to talk to other people! Bring your own book and read alongside other quiet readers. Are you someone who would love to set aside reading time for yourself, but don't? This bookclub is the perfect excuse! No kids...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library, Careers & Education
About This Program:
The loss of a spouse can be devastating. Join fellow grieving widows and widowers to foster the sharing of personal stories, ideas, and helpful information related to loss, grief, and end-of-life issues, as well as bring grievers with diverse backgro...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

YouTube Can Paint Too!

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:
Join us monthly as we explore all the fun and creative painting tutorials on YouTube.  These fun art classes will be easy and step by step; perfect for the beginner painter.  Paint is supplied, but you must bring your own canvas (8”x10” or ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool STEM

10:30am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes, Learning at the Library
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
About This Program:
Magnets, coding, numeracy, and more! Join us in a weekly exploration into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) for preschoolers. Registration is required. Please sign up for each date your child wishes to attend. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
About This Program:
Learn the basics of effective interview skills, especially if you are looking for a job in a new industry. Understand how to handle online interviews (more common during COVID-19), and how to determine if the job is the right fit for you based o...