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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.
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:
You will learn the how-tos of email, including your email name and how to organize a follow-up system Albertans who are underemployed, unemployed, or at risk for unemployment are welcome. Presented in partnership with R. Work group.  ...
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 "Adults" group.
Registration
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? Practice your English Learn about Canadian culture Connect with people and make friends Share experiences  Basic know...
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 "Children" group.

Get Crafty

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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 9-12 each week with a new activity! Registration required. ...
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 "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 "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...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Chess Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Reading Lounge
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 colder weather to settle in on the prairies. Meeting Tuesday evenings from  6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Reading Lounge.  All levels and ages are welcome.  ...
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.  Everyon...
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 "Adults" group.

Coffee Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Teresa Sargent Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Games, Arts & Crafts
About This Program:
Looking for ways to make new connections?  Come to Coffee Club to meet new people and take part in games and other fun activities. Coffee provided. This program is for people with disabilities. Presented with Centerpoint Facilitation. ...
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.
Registration
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? Practice your English Learn about Canadian culture Connect with people and make friends Share experiences  Basic know...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Swan City Writers

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
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...
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 "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
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? Practice your English Learn about Canadian culture Connect with people and make friends Share experiences  Basic know...
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 "Adults" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: French Language Resource Centre
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Games
About This Program:
Crazy things are happening in Baldur’s Gate. Rumours of a city vanishing, sightings of cultists of the Dead Three, and both the Flaming Fists and the council sitting leaderless. Register for this bi-weekly adventure through, "Baldur’s Gate: Descen...