Peace River Public Library Programs
There are a number of different programs run out of the library to meet the varied needs of our patrons. Read the descriptions below to see if any of our programs are of interest to you.
We want to offer varied programming that appeals to the diversity of residents of Peace River and the surrounding area. If you have any ideas for programs, or would like to help start a program yourself, please contact us. We would love to hear from community members about what they would like to see offered from their library!
The library is a space meant for community use. If you have a group who could benefit from using the library for meetings or gatherings, please contact us.
Get To Know Your Modern Library and Digital Resources
Information Session - Learn to navigate the Library System Website and discover what it has to offer (NoveList Plus, NoveList k-8, MEDLINE, AGRICOLA, Canadian Newsstand, World Book Encyclopedia Online, Global Road Warrior, Auto Repair Reference Center, Public Computer Access, and much more)!
Date: TBA
Easy eBooks & Audio Downloads
Information Training Session - Learn how to transfer your Library materials (eBooks and Audiobooks) to your electronic devices (iPods, iPhone, iPad, MP3 Player, PC, eBook Reader, and Blackberry).
Date: TBA
Lunchtime Lecture Series - Great Authors of the Western Literary Tradition
An educational course on DVD from The Teaching Company
Great Authors of the Western Literary Tradition, 2nd Edition is your chance to survey over 70 literary geniuses and masterpieces of Western literature. In 84 lectures taught by five award-winning professors who are experts in particular literary time periods, you explore the vast collection of Western writers and their respective works. (Homer, Plato, Dante, Shakespeare, Dickens, Woolf, Austen, and many more).
Date: TBA
Time: 12:15-12:45 pm
Movie Night
Come join us the last Thursday of every month for a movie and popcorn!
Read Away Program
Adult Reading Circle (improve your reading skills)
Every Wednesday - 1-2 pm
Peace River and District Genealogy Branch
The Peace River & District Genealogy Branch is a non-profit organization based in the Peace River region. The group joined the Alberta Genealogy Society in May 2000. The Branch provides people interested in their family history with a network of individuals who can provide support and assistance with genealogical research and resources.
Storytime
Fridays 10:30 am / Saturdays 2:00 pm
Children ages 3-5 are welcome to join us on Fridays and Saturdays for stories and a craft! Also we have just started bilingual story time on Saturday afternoons! We read two stories (one in english, one in french) and make a craft. Storytime is an exciting opportunity for your child to interact with other children their own age while enjoying stories and crafts. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Heritage Towers Bookmobile
Weekly at heritage towers. Contact us for more details
Summer Reading Program
The TD Summer Reading Club runs every summer during the months of July & August. The Peace River Municipal Library invites kids ages 4-12 to participate in this fun interactive program. This program is free thanks to the sponsorship of TD Bank and Peace Library System. The theme for 2012 is Fantasy!
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