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Baby and Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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.

Grande Prairie Lunch Rappers Toastmasters Club

Wednesday, April 9, 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!

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

Musical Munchkins

Wednesday, April 9, 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 2: Self-Care Simplified

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
About This Program:

Session 2: Self-Care SimplifiedExplore the transformative power of self-care in this course, where you'll delve into the importance of self-care and discover simple yet effective s...

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

Session 2: Self-Care Simplified

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Genies in the Library

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Isabel Campbell Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

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.

Adventures in STEAM

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Children
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.Check o...

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:

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.

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Baby and Me Meetups and Playgroup

Thursday, April 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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.

Music Jam with Marci

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Linda Smith Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults
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 ...

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.

English Conversation Club

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Come and practice your English conversational skills in a small group setting. What are the benefits?Practice your EnglishLearn about Canadian cultureConnect with people and m...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Adults
About This Program:

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

What are the benefits?

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Tiny Talk: Nurse-facilitated Parent and Infant Group

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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.Come and enjoy approximately 30 minutes of stru...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Play Zone
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Learning at the Library
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.

Spotting Scams with Cpl. Gavin Ool

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Community Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Special Guests, Learning at the Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Cpl. Gavin Ool will speak about common frauds targeting our community and specifically at our seniors. Frauds mentioned will include investment, phishing, emergency-grandparent, se...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Guests, Learning at the Library
About This Program:

Cpl. Gavin Ool will speak about common frauds targeting our community and specifically at our seniors. Frauds mentioned will include investment, phishing, emergency-grandparent, service, overpayment and online shopping scams.

French Language Conversation Group

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Languages
Age Group:
Adults
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 th...

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.

Night Owls

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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.

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.

Erica's Book Club

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Join passionate book enthusiast Erica Fisher for a lively and engaging monthly book club! Every second Thursday, dive into captivating discussions about a group-selected book, shar...

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!

The Nurtured Baby: Tea and Talk

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Play Zone at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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. During these events we also...

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.

Community Consultation #2

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Rotary Community Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Careers & Education
Age Group:
Adults
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 bet...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Careers & Education
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.

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

Baby and Toddler Time

Saturday, April 12, 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.

Get Crafty

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Linda Smith Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
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! Reg...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

 

Mothers Inclusive: All Mamas Group

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Linda Smith Story Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Adults
About This Program:

Mothers Inclusive is an online community that thrives to give all mothers with all abilities a safe and inclusive space to find support and guidance throughout their own mothe...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Linda Smith Story Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Adults
Program Type: Events
About This Program:

Mothers Inclusive is an online community that thrives to give all mothers with all abilities a safe and inclusive space to find support and guidance throughout their own motherhood journeys.

Conversational English for Ukrainians

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Languages
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 w...

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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.