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Tech Time

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Technology, Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
Children
About This Program:

Join us in the Linda Smith Story Room as we explore different kinds of technology, so come in and play with other kids aged 5-10!

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Willie Janssen Discovery Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology, Hobbies & Games
About This Program:

Join us in the Linda Smith Story Room as we explore different kinds of technology, so come in and play with other kids aged 5-10!

Exam Proctoring

Monday, April 14, 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: 0
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.

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

Baby and Toddler Time

Monday, April 14, 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, April 14, 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!

Beginner Pysanky: The Art of Ukrainian Easter Eggs

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Program:

Discover the beautiful tradition of Pysanky! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn the wax-resist technique used to create intricate and symbolic designs on eggs. No exp...

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

Discover the beautiful tradition of Pysanky! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn the wax-resist technique used to create intricate and symbolic designs on eggs. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

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

Baby and Toddler Time

Monday, April 14, 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, April 14, 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: 8
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. 

Beginner Pysanky: The Art of Ukrainian Easter Eggs

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Willie Janssen Discovery Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Program:

Discover the beautiful tradition of Pysanky! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn the wax-resist technique used to create intricate and symbolic designs on eggs. No exp...

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

Discover the beautiful tradition of Pysanky! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn the wax-resist technique used to create intricate and symbolic designs on eggs. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

Partner Loss Support Group

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library, Careers & Education
Age Group:
Adults
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, ...

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.

Community Consultation #3

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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.

Preschool STEAM

Tuesday, April 15, 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: 4
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. 

Afternoon Book Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Can’t wait to share your thoughts on your latest read? Interested in meeting others who share your love of reading? Each month we will discuss a novel chosen from a variety of genr...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
About This Program:

Can’t wait to share your thoughts on your latest read? Interested in meeting others who share your love of reading?

playzone, family and baby

Baby and Me Meetups and Playgroup

Tuesday, April 15, 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. 

There’s an App!

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
About This Program:

Learn more about how to use Library Apps to make your life easier. This session will give an overview of how to access your account, learn a language, take a course, watch a movie,...

Required
Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
About This Program:

Learn more about how to use Library Apps to make your life easier. This session will give an overview of how to access your account, learn a language, take a course, watch a movie, and read a book or newspaper all on your phone or tablet.

Chess Club

Tuesday, April 15, 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 15, 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 16, 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 16, 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!

Grande Prairie Lunch Rappers Toastmasters Club

Wednesday, April 16, 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 16, 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 3: Gratitude on the Go

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rotary Training Room at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Learning at the Library
About This Program:

Session 3: Gratitude on the GoEmbark on a journey of self-discovery in this course, unraveling the essence of gratitude and its profound impact on well-being. Delve into the benefi...

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

Session 3: Gratitude on the Go

Swan City Writers

Wednesday, April 16, 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.

All-Ages Bingo Night

Wednesday, April 16, 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:

Connect with people older or younger than you to learn something new and (maybe) beat them at their own game! This month's game is bingo!All ages welcome. Ages 11 and under must be...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Rotary Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Hobbies & Games
About This Program:

Connect with people older or younger than you to learn something new and (maybe) beat them at their own game! This month's game is bingo!

All ages welcome. Ages 11 and under must be accompanied by a parent.

Code Cracker Challenge

All Day
Ask Desk at Grande Prairie Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Games
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Program:

Are you ready for a brain teaser? Drop by the library to pick up an encryption puzzle! Each Code Cracker Challenge contains an encoded message, book recommendations, and hints to h...

Library Branch: Grande Prairie Public Library
Room: Ask Desk
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Hobbies & Games
About This Program:

Are you ready for a brain teaser? Drop by the library to pick up an encryption puzzle! Each Code Cracker Challenge contains an encoded message, book recommendations, and hints to help you decipher the puzzle.