The Library will be closed on Sundays for June, July, and August.
June is both Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month!
We have displays underway for both.
Regular drop-ins for creatives:
Easel Weasels host an Artist Meetup in the Multipurpose room. Bring your own project and supplies. All skill levels and mediums are welcome! 16+
First and third Wednesdays of the month 6:45-8:45.
Our Knit & Crochet Social is perfect for self-directed individuals who want some company while they work on their textile projects.
Begins 1pm on Thursdays.
Afterschool drop-ins for kids:
Create & Make is a drop-in program for school aged children in grades one to six. We've got LEGOs, colouring sheets, crafts, and board games. There's a bit of something for everyone.
Kindergarteners are welcome while accompanied by an adult.
Thursdays after school: 3:15 - 4:30.
Create & Make will take a hiatus for July and August.
Summer Reading Club:
Registration starts June 23rd. Don't forget to pick up a summer reading club kit when you register your child.
The Summer Reading Club is a great way to keep your child reading while school is out. Each kit will have a book tracker, some worksheets, and some fun stickers. Every time your child turns in the list of books they've read that week, they can enter to win one of the Summer Reading Club prizes!
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
Writer's Social:
We have started a 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 June 28th, 1:30 - 4:30pm.
Talk Tenant Rights and Income Security with Paul Lagace!
Come talk to Paul Lagace, a coordinator/poverty law advocate with the Prince Rupert Unemployed Action Centre.
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 June 30th at the Library, 1 - 3 pm.
Did you know that our library is enrolled with CELA (the Centre for Equitable Library Access)?
CELA is dedicated to helping readers with print disabilities such as blindness, low vision, learning disabilities or physical disabilities. Through CELA, readers can benefit from reading material in different formats such as audio or braille.
Ask staff for more information.
How was May?
Library Outreach:
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to see us at Salmon Fest, and congratulations to the four individuals who won our door prizes!
We were also able to attend the Charles Hays Kick-off to Summer Fair, and the North Coast Immigrant & Multicultural Services Society Service Providers' Meeting which was an invaluable networking opportunity.
Master Carver Dempsey Bob has donated a piece of art to our Library.
We're honoured to have received a salmon art piece from Dempsey Bob. We share a long history and he has always spoken kindly of us. If you're wanting to learn more about Dempsey Bob and his artwork, you can read In His Own Words, which can be found in our permanent collection.
The full article can be read in The Northern View.
A salmon update:
Our fish are doing well, and while we still call them our babies, the truth is some of them are quite the goliaths now.
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