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Closed for Easter weekend
The Prince Rupert Library will be closed:
Friday, April 3rd (Good Friday)
Saturday, April 4th
Sunday, April 5th
Monday, April 6th (Easter Monday)
Reopening Tuesday, April 7th 10 am-9 pm
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Community Feedback Survey
We're looking for community feedback ahead of our strategic planning meetings in April. We want the Prince Rupert Library to continue to be a welcoming, useful, and meaningful place for everyone in our community.
Do you have a few minutes to let us know how you think we're doing, or what we could be doing to better serve Prince Rupert and our surrounding communities?
The survey can be completed online.
Physical copies can be picked up at the circulation desk.
April 10th is the last day to provide feedback before our strategic planning.
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North Pacific Cannery Fibre Arts
Our library is currently hosting the travelling fibre arts installation depicting North Pacific Cannery. These panels are beautiful and definitely worth visiting the library to see.
Tempting though it is, please don't touch the work, we want to preserve their longevity.
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Poetry Rising
April is national poetry month, and Claudia Stewart has put together a list of prompts to help get you started (we'll post more on our social media later in the month).
Would you like your poem included in our library display?
Bring it to the front desk or submit it to circulation@princerupertlibrary.ca
Here's the first set of prompts:
-That one evening...
-A vivid dream...
-Describe a specific colour to someone who has never seen any colour before.
-Using a random word generator, or another random means, choose five to use in a poem.
-Ode to a kitchen utensil...
-My favourite toy...
-I felt two things at once...
-My first plane ride...
-What's difficult now...
-Write a poem using either the word "route" or "root" or both.
-An open door...
-What we've built...
-When I dance...
-Hope...
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Games Night at the Library
Join us for a fun evening of board games! Mike Gruber will be hosting two Games Nights events this month. Bring your friends, family, or come on your own to join in on a casual game.
Beginners are welcome, Mike can help you learn the rules of a new game.
Wednesday, April 1st & Wednesday, April 29th 5:30-8:30 pm.
Open to adults, teens, and children with a caregiver.
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Social Cafe
A social event for people who don't like social things.
Social Cafe is a safe space for quirky and artistic young adults who don't enjoy the typical social outing. Come and be yourself, no pressure, and no expectations.
Fridays 1:30-3:30 pm in the Library's multipurpose room.
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Canada Reads Watch Party
Lou will be hosting our 5th annual Canada Reads watch party. You're welcome to come join us to watch the debates live with enthusiastic company.
Monday, April 13th- Thursday, April 16th starting 9am in the multipurpose room.
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Seed Exchange
Come share your knowledge, swap some seeds, learn new tricks, socialize with fellow gardeners, and enter to win a prize at our 4th annual Seed Exchange.
Saturday, April 18th in the multipurpose room.
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Let's Talk Literacy
Curious about how children learn to read and write? Hosted by Dr. Una Malcolm, this family workshop will explore how literacy develops, share simple ways to support learning at home, and discuss what caregivers can do when reading or writing is challenging.
Thursday, April 23rd at 7 pm in the multipurpose room.
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Earth Day
We'll be at the Salt Marsh to celebrate Earth Day, fingers crossed for another sunny day this year.
Saturday, April 25th 1-3 pm at the Salt Marsh
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Writer's Social
Join our casual drop-in writer's group at the library! Open to anyone interested in pursuing creativity through writing.
There will be the option of warm-up prompts, short exercises, or working on existing projects. Sharing your work will always be encouraged, but is never mandatory.
Saturday, April 25th from 2-4 pm in the Library's Multipurpose Room.
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Tenant Rights and Income Security with Paul Lagace
We all know housing is a challenge, but did you know that a local Poverty Law Advocate/Coordinator comes to the Library once a month to answer any questions you have?
Paul Lagace of The Prince Rupert Unemployed Action Centre will be available to talk about Tenant Rights and Income Security as well as being able to answer questions regarding:
- Landlord tenant Laws
- Employment Insurance
- Income Assistance
- Human Rights
- Disability Assistance
- Employment Standards
- CPP
No appointment required! Come and talk to Paul,
Monday, April 27th, 1-3 pm in the Library.
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Preschool Programs
We have launched the next round of our preschool programs at the Prince Rupert Library. They will wrap up at the end of the month.
Babytime Rhymes is full, but we are taking names for waitlists. We still have space in Tales for Twos and lots of room in both Story Hour options.
Tales for Twos
Wednesdays 10:15-10:45 April 1st - April 29th
Story Hour
Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 April 1st - April 29th, or
Thursdays 10:30-11:30 April 2nd - April 30th
Programs are free, registration is required. Register in person at the library or call 250-627-1345.
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Youth Book Club
For April, youth were asked to choose a book for themselves, and to come prepared to discuss why they had chosen the title, whether or not they enjoyed it, and if they would recommend it to others. This would be an excellent time for any interested youth to join in.
We'll also be discussing The Barren Grounds by David A. Robertson, as our March session was unfortunately cancelled.
250-627-1345 or circulation@princerupertlibrary.ca
Tuesday, April 14th 3:30-4:30 pm.
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Artist Meet-Up
Free drop-in art sessions are for anyone interested in creating art. All skill levels and mediums are welcome.
Bring your project, inspiration, supplies, and some recent works to share!
2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.
Next sessions
April 8th and 22nd 6:30-9 pm at the Prince Rupert Library
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Create & Make
Our free drop-in afterschool program is up and running again! We've got LEGOS, games, and arts and crafts to keep kids entertained. This program is for children grade one and up.
Kindergarteners are welcome with an adult caregiver.
Thursdays 3:15 - 4:30 pm in the multipurpose room.
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Tech Time with Tye
Drop in times:
Tuesdays 6 - 7 pm
Wednesdays 10 - 11 am
Thursdays 2 -3 pm
You can still book a one-on-one appointment with Tye. Whether you're finding technology overwhelming, or just want to brush up on your tech skills, Tye can help.
To request an appointment, ask for a form at the circulation desk or email Tye directly at twatson@princerupertlibrary.ca
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Knit & Crochet Social
Every Thursday afternoon the Library hosts a cozy group of crafters. If you knit, crochet, or have a similarly portable textile based hobby, you should come and try it out.
This is a social event for self-directed individuals to bring their personal projects.
Thursdays starting at 1 pm in the multipurpose room.
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Our fish are swimmers! Once they got moving, it was clear they were packed in a little too tight, so some got an early release, but now we have space to watch the others grow.
The mural in our new (currently under construction) Teen Zone is well underway. Local artist Nick John has been working on the painting daily with some early assistance from some of the youth who attended the mural planning session.
Our pods also arrived. We have two different models, "The Quad" is on the main floor and seats four, while "Tuesday" is upstairs and suitable for a single individual. They're excellent for having private conversations, dulling distractions, or taking a moment to yourself if you're feeling overstimulated. Pods can be reserved in advance, or used drop-in if available. Please sign in with the circulation staff to use a pod.
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Your Prince Rupert Library card also provides access to CELA and Libby. If you have any questions about these available services, please ask at the circulation desk.
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April 1st, Wednesday
Tales for Twos 10:15-10:45 am
Babytime Rhymes 11:15-11:45 am
Story Hour 1:30-3:30 pm
Games Night with Mike 5:30-8:30 pm
April 2nd, Thursday
Story Hour 10:30-11:30 am
Knit & Crochet Social 1 pm
Create & Make 3:15-4:30 pm
April 3rd, Friday - April 6th, Monday
Closed for the Easter long weekend.
April 7th, Tuesday
Babytime Rhymes 10:15-10:45
April 8th, Wednesday
Tales for Twos 10:15-10:45 am
Babytime Rhymes 11:15-11:45 am
Story Hour 1:30-3:30 pm
Artist Meet-up 6:30-9 pm
April 9th, Thursday
Story Hour 10:30-11:30 am
Knit & Crochet Social 1 pm
Create & Make 3:15-4:30 pm
April 10th, Friday Last day to provide feedback!
Social Cafe 1:30-3:30 pm
April 12th, Sunday
Closed
April 13th, Monday
Canada Reads Watch Party 9 am
April 14th, Tuesday
Canada Reads Watch Party 9 am
Babytime Rhymes 10:15-10:45 am
Youth Book Club 3:30-4:30 pm
FoPRL Book Club 7 pm
April 15th, Wednesday
Canada Reads Watch Party 9 am
Tales for Twos 10:15-10:45 am
Babytime Rhymes 11:15-11:45 am
Story Hour 1:30-2:30 pm
April 16th, Thursday
Canada Reads Watch Party 9 am
Story Hour 10:30-11:30 am
Knit & Crochet Social 1 pm
Create & Make 3:15-4:30 pm
April 17th, Friday
Social Cafe 1:30-3:30 pm
April 18th, Saturday
Seed Exchange 1 pm
April 21st, Tuesday
Babytime Rhymes 10:15-10:45 am
April 22nd, Wednesday
Tales for Twos 10:15-10:45 am
Babytime Rymes 11:15-11:45 am
Story Hour 1:30-2:30 pm
Artist Meet-up 6:30-9 pm
April 23rd, Thursday
Story Hour 10:30-11:30 am
Knit & Crochet Social 1 pm
Create & Make 3:15-4:30 pm
Let's Talk Literacy 7 pm
April 24th, Friday
Social Cafe 1:30-3:30 pm
April 25th, Saturday
Earth Day at the Salt Marsh 12-3 pm
Writer's Social 2-4 pm
April 27th, Monday
Tenant Rights & Income Security 1-3 pm
April 28th, Tuesday
Babytime Rhymes 10:15-10:45 am
April 29th, Wednesday
Tales for Twos 10:15-10:45 am
Babytime Rhymes 11:15-11:45 am
Story Hour 1:30-2:30 pm
Games Night with Mike 5:30-8:30 pm
April 30th, Thursday
Story Hour 10:30-11:30 am
Knit & Crochet Social 1 pm
Create & Make 3:15-4:30 pm
Friends of the Library AGM 7 pm
Tech Time with Tye drop in times:
Tuesday 6-7 pm, Wednesdays 10-11 am, and Thursdays 2-3 pm
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Closed for Easter weekend
The Prince Rupert Library will be closed:
Friday, April 3rd (Good Friday)
Saturday, April 4th
Sunday, April 5th
Monday, April 6th (Easter Monday)
Reopening Tuesday, April 7th 10 am-9 pm
Community Feedback Survey
We're looking for community feedback ahead of our strategic planning meetings in April. We want the Prince Rupert Library to continue to be a welcoming, useful, and meaningful place for everyone in our community.
Do you have a few minutes to let us know how you think we're doing, or what we could be doing to better serve Prince Rupert and our surrounding communities?
The survey can be completed online.
April 10th is the last day to provide feedback before our strategic planning.
Physical copies can be picked up at the circulation desk.
North Pacific Cannery Fibre Arts
Our library is currently hosting the travelling fibre arts installation depicting North Pacific Cannery. These panels are beautiful and definitely worth visiting the library to see.
Tempting though it is, please don't touch the work, we want to preserve their longevity.
Poetry Rising
April is national poetry month, and Claudia Stewart has put together a list of prompts to help get you started (we'll post more on our social media later in the month).
Would you like your poem included in our library display?
Bring it to the front desk or submit it to circulation@princerupertlibrary.ca
Here's the first set of prompts:
-That one evening...
-A vivid dream...
-Describe a specific colour to someone who has never seen any colour before.
-Using a random word generator, or another random means, choose five to use in a poem.
-Ode to a kitchen utensil...
-My favourite toy...
-I felt two things at once...
-My first plane ride...
-What's difficult now...
-Write a poem using either the word "route" or "root" or both.
-An open door...
-What we've built...
-When I dance...
-Hope...
Games Night at the Library
Join us for a fun evening of board games! Mike Gruber will be hosting two Games Nights events this month. Bring your friends, family, or come on your own to join in on a casual game.
Beginners are welcome, Mike can help you learn the rules of a new game.
Wednesday, April 1st & Wednesday, April 29th 5:30-8:30 pm.
Open to adults, teens, and children with a caregiver.
Social Cafe
A social event for people who don't like social things.
Social Cafe is a safe space for quirky and artistic young adults who don't enjoy the typical social outing. Come and be yourself, no pressure, and no expectations.
Fridays 1:30-3:30 pm in the Library's multipurpose room.
Canada Reads Watch Party
Lou will be hosting our 5th annual Canada Reads watch party. You're welcome to come join us to watch the debates live with enthusiastic company.
Monday, April 13th - Thursday, April 16th starting 9am in the multipurpose room.
Seed Exchange
Come share your knowledge, swap some seeds, learn new tricks, socialize with fellow gardeners, and enter to win a prize at our 4th annual Seed Exchange.
Saturday, April 18th in the multipurpose room.
Let's Talk Literacy
Curious about how children learn to read and write? Hosted by Dr. Una Malcolm, this family workshop will explore how literacy develops, share simple ways to support learning at home, and discuss what caregivers can do when reading or writing is challenging.
Thursday, April 23rd at 7 pm in the multipurpose room.
Earth Day
We'll be at the Salt Marsh to celebrate Earth Day, fingers crossed for another sunny day this year.
Saturday, April 25th 1-3 pm at the Salt Marsh
Writer's Social
Join our casual drop-in writer's group at the library! Open to anyone interested in pursuing creativity through writing.
There will be the option of warm-up prompts, short exercises, or working on existing projects. Sharing your work will always be encouraged, but is never mandatory.
Saturday, April 25th from 2-4 pm in the Library's Multipurpose Room.
Tenant Rights and Income Security with Paul Lagace
We all know housing is a challenge, but did you know that a local Poverty Law Advocate/Coordinator comes to the Library once a month to answer any questions you have?
Paul Lagace of The Prince Rupert Unemployed Action Centre will be available to talk about Tenant Rights and Income Security as well as being able to answer questions regarding:
- Landlord tenant Laws
- Employment Insurance
- Income Assistance
- Human Rights
- Disability Assistance
- Employment Standards
- CPP
No appointment required! Come and talk to Paul,
Monday, April 27th, 1-3 pm in the Library.
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Preschool Programs
We have launched the next round of our preschool programs at the Prince Rupert Library. They will wrap up at the end of the month.
Babytime Rhymes is full, but we are taking names for waitlists. We still have space in Tales for Twos and lots of room in both Story Hour options.
Tales for Twos
Wednesdays 10:15-10:45 April 1st - April 29th
Story Hour
Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 April 1st - April 29th, or
Thursdays 10:30-11:30 April 2nd - April 30th
Programs are free, registration is required. Register in person at the library or call 250-627-1345.
Youth Book Club
For April, youth were asked to choose a book for themselves, and to come prepared to discuss why they had chosen the title, whether or not they enjoyed it, and if they would recommend it to others. This would be an excellent time for any interested youth to join in.
We'll also be discussing The Barren Grounds by David A. Robertson, as our March session was unfortunately cancelled.
250-627-1345 or circulation@princerupertlibrary.ca
Tuesday, April 14th 3:30-4:30 pm.
Artist Meet-Up
Free drop-in art sessions are for anyone interested in creating art. All skill levels and mediums are welcome.
Bring your project, inspiration, supplies, and some recent works to share!
2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.
Next sessions
April 8th and 22nd 6:30-9 pm at the Prince Rupert Library
Create & Make
Our free drop-in afterschool program is up and running again! We've got LEGOS, games, and arts and crafts to keep kids entertained. This program is for children grade one and up. Kindergarteners are welcome with an adult caregiver.
Thursdays 3:15 - 4:30 in the multipurpose room.
Tech Time with Tye!
Now with drop-in times:
Tuesdays 6 - 7 pm
Wednesdays 10 - 11 am
Thursdays 2 -3 pm
You can still book a one-on-one appointment with Tye. Whether you're finding technology overwhelming, or just want to brush up on your tech skills, Tye can help.
To request an appointment, ask for a form at the circulation desk or email Tye directly at twatson@princerupertlibrary.ca
Knit & Crochet Social
Every Thursday afternoon the Library hosts a cozy group of crafters. If you knit, crochet, or have a similarly portable textile based hobby, you should come and try it out.
This is a social event for self directed individuals to bring their personal projects.
Thursday afternoons, starting at 1pm
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Our fish are swimmers! Once they got moving, it was clear they were packed in a little too tight, so some got an early release, but now we have space to watch the others grow.
The mural in our new (currently under construction) Teen Zone is well underway. Local artist Nick John has been working on the painting daily with some early assistance from some of the youth who attended the mural planning session.
Our pods also arrived. We have two different models, "The Quad" is on the main floor and seats four, while "Tuesday" is upstairs and suitable for a single individual. They're excellent for having private conversations, dulling distractions, or taking a moment to yourself if you're feeling overstimulated. Pods can be reserved in advance, or used drop-in if available. Please sign in with the circulation staff to use a pod.
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A reminder that your Prince Rupert Library card also provides access to:
Libby (an app by overdrive) for e-books and audio books, and CELA (the Centre for Equitable Library Access).
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