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Exam Proctoring

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Testing Centre at Grande Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Program:

Please contact us at exams@gppl.ca to book your exam at GPPL.Information on exams can be found here: https://www.gppl.ca/Using-the-Library2/Services/Book-an-Exam 

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Testing Centre
Age Group: All Ages
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:

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

Programmer leads songs and stories to babies, toddlers, and caregivers

Baby and Toddler Time

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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 an...

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.

Zoomie Zone

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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 is a drop-in program for toddlers that coincides wit...

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!

Want a fun craft to kick off spring break? Come join one of our open crafting times to make a variety of crafts. Choose from options like shrinky dinks, pony bead bracelets, bookmark decorating, perler bead art, and origami.Ages: 13-18 Drop-In Monday, March 31 11:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-2:00pm Willie Janssen Discovery Room. Pink background, and small images for crafts

Open Craft Hour

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
About This Program:

Want a fun craft to kick off spring break? Come join one of our open crafting times to make a variety of crafts. Choose from options like shrinky dinks, pony bead bracelets, bookma...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

Want a fun craft to kick off spring break? Come join one of our open crafting times to make a variety of crafts. Choose from options like shrinky dinks, pony bead bracelets, bookmark decorating, perler bead art, and origami.

Want a fun craft to kick off spring break? Come join one of our open crafting times to make a variety of crafts. Choose from options like shrinky dinks, pony bead bracelets, bookmark decorating, perler bead art, and origami.Ages: 13-18 Drop-In Monday, March 31 11:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-2:00pm Willie Janssen Discovery Room. Pink background, and small images for crafts

Open Craft Hour

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
About This Program:

Want a fun craft to kick off spring break? Come join one of our open crafting times to make a variety of crafts. Choose from options like shrinky dinks, pony bead bracelets, bookma...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

Want a fun craft to kick off spring break? Come join one of our open crafting times to make a variety of crafts. Choose from options like shrinky dinks, pony bead bracelets, bookmark decorating, perler bead art, and origami.

Programmer leads songs and stories to babies, toddlers, and caregivers

Baby and Toddler Time

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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 an...

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.

Preschool STEAM

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Linda Smith Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Children
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.&nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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. 

Preschool STEAM

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Linda Smith Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Children
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.&nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

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Baby and Me Meetups and Playgroup

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
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. Everyone is welcome t...

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. 

Chess Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Community Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
All Ages
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 age...

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!

Knitters Circle

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
GPPL at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

Programmer leads songs and stories to babies, toddlers, and caregivers

Baby and Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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 an...

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.

Zoomie Zone

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Sky Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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 is a drop-in program for toddlers that coincides wit...

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!

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Coffee Club

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Teresa Sargent Hall at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Games, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Love games, coffee, and great company? Join Coffee Club, a welcoming space where people with disabilities can connect, laugh, and enjoy fun activities together. Build new friendshi...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Teresa Sargent Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Games, Arts & Crafts
About This Program:

Love games, coffee, and great company? Join Coffee Club, a welcoming space where people with disabilities can connect, laugh, and enjoy fun activities together.

Scientists in School Workshop: Do It Like Da Vinci!

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Children
About This Program:

Da Vinci was an accomplished artist and skilled architect, and you can be, too! Discover the joy of combining science and art, presented by Scientists In School!Ages 7-12, registra...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning at the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:

Da Vinci was an accomplished artist and skilled architect, and you can be, too! Discover the joy of combining science and art, presented by Scientists In School!

Ages 7-12, registration required!

Grande Prairie Lunch Rappers Toastmasters Club

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Rotary Community Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Languages
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 ...

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!

Spring Photos

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Sky Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
About This Program:

The Sky Story Room will be decorated for a spring photo shoot. Drop by with your family and take pictures of your little ones with the available props and background.This is a self...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Sky Story Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
About This Program:

The Sky Story Room will be decorated for a spring photo shoot. Drop by with your family and take pictures of your little ones with the available props and background.

Lori leading a group of young children and their caregivers in song.

Musical Munchkins

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Linda Smith Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
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 yearsMaximum: 15 participants

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

Life Without Recess: Session 1: Mastering Time Management

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
About This Program:

Session 1: Mastering Time ManagementMaster the art of productivity and personal effectiveness in this course designed to help you overcome procrastination, implement prioritization...

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

Session 1: Mastering Time Management

Swan City Writers

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

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.

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Baby and Me Meetups and Playgroup

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
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.Everyone is welcome ...

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.

Think Tank Social Group

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
Adults
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. W...

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.

Exam Proctoring

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Testing Centre at Grande Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
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.Information on exams can be found here: https...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Testing Centre
Age Group: All Ages
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.

DIY Laundry Detergent

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to create your own all-natural powdered laundry detergent! This eco-friendly and cost-effective detergent is gentle on your skin,...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learning at the Library, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About This Program:

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to create your own all-natural powdered laundry detergent! This eco-friendly and cost-effective detergent is gentle on your skin, tough on stains, and incredibly easy to make.