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"My Life in Books"
Prince Rupert Library's August Book Challenge!
Share the books, one or more, that have been meaningful to you.
Let us know what you have read by email, on Facebook, or in person to enter the draw for a $25 gift certificate for Eddie's News.
(Idea cribbed from "The Next Chapter" on CBC Radio One)
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Games Night at the Library
Join us for a night of board games!
Play from the Library's collection of board games with local expert Mike Gruber. He'll be here to help teach new games as well as participate in the fun.
Wednesday, August 6th and Wednesday, August 20th in the Library's Multipurpose Room.
5:30-7 Family Friendly Fun, bring the kids, 7:15-8:45 Games for Teens and Adults
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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 August 16th from 1:30-4:30 in the Library's Multipurpose Room.
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Author Reading!
Heather Ramsay, formerly of Haida Gwaii, will be visiting our library as part of her book launch tour!
Come support a regional author as she makes her fiction debut.
Saturday August 23rd at 1pm in the 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 August 25th, 1-3pm in the Library.
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Summer Reading Club
There are two weeks left for our weekly programs, where we will explore different themes through stories, crafts, games, and other activities.
Programing for those finishing Grade 1-3 are on Mondays or Tuesdays, and those finishing Grade 4 and up will be on Thursdays.
Sessions run 2-3pm, until August 14th.
All programs are free of charge, but space is limited, so pre-registration is required.
Don’t forget to drop off your Weekly reading record each week! Choose new activity sheets and enter our prize draws which will run until August 29th.
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Teen Book Club
If you have a youth enrolled in our Teen Book Club, they can come pick up their copy of The Maze Runner by James Dashner. We'll be meeting later this month to discuss the book.
Tuesday, August 26th 3:30-4:30 in the Library's Multipurpose Room.
If you have a youth who is interested in joining for our next read, please reach out and let us know.
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Indigenous Storyteller in Residence
The Prince Rupert Library is excited to announce its first Indigenous Storyteller in Residence program. This initiative seeks to honour local Indigenous culture and add to the actions we continually strive to make towards decolonizing our practices and centring Indigenous knowledge systems. It is the intention of the program to promote intercultural understanding and communication through storytelling that may take form in any number of different mediums, be it oral, writing, visual art, music, or other formats both traditional and contemporary. This residency is open to all Indigenous storytellers with strong community connections to Lax Kxeen, Prince Rupert, and the surrounding area who wish to share their knowledge and history.
To learn more about this position, click on the "We're Hiring" image below.
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Novel Ideas Auction!
So, it isn't exactly new, but it's back, and that's more than exciting enough!
Do you have a novel idea?
Have you ever been inspired by a book to create something magical? You could donate a creation, craft, or culinary delight to the Prince Rupert Library for our Novel Ideas fund raising Auction this fall.
There's plenty of time for an idea to strike.
Novel Idea Auction will be held Friday, November 7th, at 7pm at the Lester Centre. Doug Kydd will be the auctioneer.
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Create & Make
Our afterschool program Create & Make has moved to Fridays for the summer. No registration required. Children under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
Fridays 2-4pm in the Multipurpose Room.
No session August 29th.
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Tech Time with Tye
Come and take advantage of Tech Time with Tye!
Twenty minute drop-in sessions are available Tuesdays 6-7pm, Wednesdays 10-11am, and Thursdays 2-3pm.
If those times don't work for you, or you think you'll a bit more time, one-on-one appointments are still available. Call the library to set one up, or email Tye directly.
250-627-1345
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.
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We've had our foyer and children's area repainted this summer. Aren't they looking clean and fresh?
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Our darling salmon have outgrown their library accommodations and were released into the wild on July 27th. We wish them well and look forward to our next batch, fingers crossed for later this year.
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Your Prince Rupert Library card also provides access to CELA, Libby, and Kanopy. If you have any questions about these available services please ask at the circulation desk.
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August 1st, Friday - Create & Make 2-4pm
August 2nd, Saturday - Closed
August 3rd, Sunday - Closed
August 4th, Monday - Closed
August 5th, Tuesday - Summer Reading Club (Grades 1-3) 2-3pm
- Tech Time with Tye drop in 6-7pm
August 6th, Wednesday - Tech Time with Tye drop in 10-11am
- Summer Reading Club (Grades 1-3) 2-3pm
- Games Night 5:30-7pm Family Friendly
- Games Night 7:15-8:45 Teens and Adults
August 7th, Thursday - Knit & Crochet Social starting 1pm
-Tech Time with Tye drop in 2-3pm
- Summer Reading Club (Grades 4 & up) 2-3pm
August 8th, Friday - Create & Make 2-4pm
August 10th, Sunday - Closed
August 11th, Monday - Summer Reading Club (Grades 1-3) 2-3pm
August 12th, Tuesday - Summer Reading Club (Grades 1-3) 2-3pm
- Tech Time with Tye drop in 6-7pm
- FoPRL Book Club 7pm
August 13th, Wednesday - Tech Time with Tye drop in 10-11am
August 14th, Thursday - Knit & Crochet Social starting 1pm
- Tech Time with Tye drop in 2-3pm
- Summer Reading Club (Grades 4 & up) 2-3pm
August 15th, Friday - Create & Make 2-4pm
August 16th, Saturday - Writer's Social 1:30-4:30pm
August 17th, Sunday - Closed
August 19th, Tuesday -Tech Time with Tye drop in 6-7pm
August 20th, Wednesday - Tech Time with Tye drop in 10-11am
- Games Night 5:30-7pm Family Friendly
- Games Night 7:15-8:45 Teens and Adults
August 21st, Thursday - Knit & Crochet Social starting 1pm
- Tech time with Tye drop in 2-3pm
August 22nd, Friday - Create & Make 2-4pm
August 23rd, Saturday - Heather Ramsay's Author Reading 1pm
August 24th, Sunday - Closed
August 25th, Monday - Income Security/Tenant Rights with Paul Lagace
1-3pm
August 26th, Tuesday - Teen Book Club 3:30-4:30
-Tech Time with Tye drop in 6-7pm
August 27th, Wednesday- Tech Time with Tye drop in 10-11am
August 28th, Thursday - Knit & Crochet Social starting 1pm
-Tech Time with Tye drop in 2-3pm
August 30th, Saturday - Closed
August 31st, Sunday - Closed
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"My Life in Books"
Prince Rupert Library's August Book Challenge!
Share the books, one or more, that have been meaningful to you.
Let us know what you have read by email, on Facebook, or in person to enter the draw for a $25 gift certificate for Eddie's News.
(Idea cribbed from "The Next Chapter" on CBC Radio One)
Games Night at the Library
Join us for a night of board games!
Play from the Library's collection of board games with local expert Mike Gruber. He'll be here to help teach new games as well as participate in the fun.
Wednesday, August 6th and Wednesday, August 20th in the Library's Multipurpose Room.
5:30-7 Family Friendly Fun, bring the kids, 7:15-8:45 Games for Teens and Adults.
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 August 16th, 1:30 - 4:30pm.
Heather Ramsay Author Reading
Heather Ramsay, formerly of Haida Gwaii, will be visiting our library as part of her book launch tour!
Come support a regional author as she makes her fiction debut.
Saturday August 23rd at 1pm in the Multipurpose Room.
Talk 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 will be at the Prince Rupert Library to discuss tenant rights and income security, as answer your questions and provide information on the following topics:
- Landlord Tenant laws
- Employment insurance
- Income assistance
- Human Rights
- Disability Assistance
- Employment standards
- CPP
Monday August 25th at the Library, 1 - 3 pm.
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Summer Reading Club
There are two weeks left for our weekly programs, where we will explore different themes through stories, crafts, games, and other activities.
Programing for those finishing Grade 1-3 are on Mondays or Tuesdays, and those finishing Grade 4 and up will be on Thursdays.
Sessions run 2-3pm, until August 14th.
All programs are free of charge, but space is limited, so pre-registration is required.
Don’t forget to drop off your Weekly reading record each week! Choose new activity sheets and enter our prize draws which will run until August 29th.
All programs are free of charge, but space is limited, so pre-registration is required.
Teen Book Club
If you have a youth enrolled in our Teen Book Club, they can come pick up their copy of The Maze Runner by James Dashner. We'll be meeting later this month to discuss the book.
Tuesday, August 26th 3:30-4:30 in the Library's Multipurpose Room.
If you have a youth who is interested in joining for our next read, please reach out and let us know.
Indigenous Storyteller in Residence
The Prince Rupert Library is excited to announce its first Indigenous Storyteller in Residence program. This initiative seeks to honour local Indigenous culture and add to the actions we continually strive to make towards decolonizing our practices and centring Indigenous knowledge systems. It is the intention of the program to promote intercultural understanding and communication through storytelling that may take form in any number of different mediums, be it oral, writing, visual art, music, or other formats both traditional and contemporary. This residency is open to all Indigenous storytellers with strong community connections to Lax Kxeen, Prince Rupert and its surrounding area who wish to share their knowledge and history.
Click on this line of text to learn more about the position by being redirected to the job posting.
Novel Ideas Auction!
So, it isn't exactly new, but it's back, and that's more than exciting enough.
Do you have a novel idea?
Have you ever been inspired by a book to create something magical? You could donate a creation, craft, or culinary delight to the Prince Rupert Library for the Novel Ideas Auction this fall.
There's plenty of time for an idea to strike.
Novel Idea Auction will be held Friday, November 7th, at 7pm at the Lester Centre. Doug Kydd will be the auctioneer.
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Create & Make
Our afterschool program Create & Make has moved to Fridays for the summer. No registration required. Children under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
Fridays 2-4pm in the Multipurpose Room.
No session August 29th.
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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We've had our foyer and children's area repainted this summer. They're looking clean and fresh. The foyer has had the white paint refreshed and the doors and frames painted in a bold teal. The walls of the children's area are now a robin's egg blue with the same bold teal for accents.
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The Salmon artwork donated by Master Carver Dempsey Bob has found its permanent home in a glass display case across from our checkout desk.
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Our darling salmon have outgrown their library accommodations and were released into the wild on July 27th. We wish them well and look forward to our next batch, fingers crossed for later this year.
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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, Kanopy, a streaming app, and CELA (the Centre for Equitable Library Access).
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