February 2025

Books on a shelf. Two white books have speak bubbles with hearts in them.


Note to Patrons :

You may notice that some of our regular programs are missing in this newsletter.  Rest assured that they will be back!  Due to some staffing issues in February we have had to temporarily cut back.

Special Events

Newcomer Nexus Family Fun Day - Feb. 8th from 10:30am to 2pm.

Newcomer Nexus: Family Fun Day

February 8 | 10:30 am to 2 pm 

Bilingual Story Time begins at 10:30.  Cake & Board Games starts at 11:30.

Have fun with your family and make new friends at our last Newcomer Nexus event.  Help us welcome newcomers to Canada and our community.

Pokemon League - February 22nd from 2:30 to 3:30pm. Drop in.

Pokemon League

February 22| 2:30 to 3:30pm | All ages

All ages welcome. Trainers ages 7 and under require an adult helper.

No registration requred.

Paper Bag Princess Day - March 1 from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Paper Bag Princess Day

March 1| 10:30 to 11:30am

Story time, crafts and other activities.

Children 6 and under require an adult helper.

No registration required.

REGULAR PROGRAMS

Preschool

Story Time - Thursdays at 10:30am. 0-6 years with parent participation. Drop-in.

Story Time

Thursdays | 10:30am | Ages 0-6

Join us for a story and stay for fun games and activities!  Drop-in event.

Parent participation required.

Kids 6-12

Kids' Book Club - Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 3:45 to 4:45pm. Ages 7-10. Registration Required.

Kids' Book Club

Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, & 25| 3:45 - 4:45 pm

In February we are reading The Mouse and the Mortorcycle by Beverly Cleary!

Ages 7-10 | Registration Required.

Kids' Builders Afterschool Club - Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:45pm. Ages 7+. Registration Required.

Kids' Builders Club

Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, & 26| 3:45 - 5:00 pm 

 Ages 7+| Registration Required

Kids' Board Game Afterschool Club - Thursdays from 3:45 to 4:45pm. Ages 7+. Registration Required.

Kids' Board Game Club

Thursdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27| 3:45 - 5:00 pm 

 Ages 7+| Registration Required 

Teens

Performing Arts Club - Mondays, January 20 to March 31st from 3:45 to 4:45pm. Ages 14 to 18. Registration required.

Performing Arts Club

Mondays, February 3, 10, & 24| 3:45 - 4:45 pm  

Current session runs January 20th to March 31st excluding school holidays. 

Grades 9 to 12 | Registration Required

Young Teen Book Club - March1 and 15 at 2:30pm. Ages 11 to 14. Registration required.

Young Teen Book Club

March 1 & 15| 2:30 to 3:30pm | Ages 11 to 14 

Each meeting will have social time, book discussion, and activities.  Registration Required.

YA Book Club - February 22 at 1pm. Drop-in. This month's genre: Poetry & Short Stories

Young Adult Book Club

February 22 | 1:00 to 2:00 pm | Ages 15+

Join us for refreshments and a light-hearted discussion about some of your favourite books in different genres. Drop-in

Adults

Adult Book Club meets February 26th at 5:45.

Adult Book Club

February 26 | 5:45 pm 

Be a part of the Adult Book Club, where members pick the books and help make it into a club they love!  Each month, one of our members will pick two book choices - a fiction and non-fiction - for other members to choose from (or read both).  Then at the meeting at the end of the month, join in for some book talk and refreshments.  Register to add your name to the members list.

Bookmobile is coming to Heritage Tower on January 21st at 2:30pm.

Bookmobile - Heritage Tower

February 18 |2:30pm

To become a Bookmobile patron, please call the library at 780-624-4076.

Bookmobile - Points West. January 7th at 1:30pm.

Bookmobile - Points West

February 4 | 1:30pm

To become a Bookmobile patron, please call the library at 780-624-4076.

Crafty Knitwits - Peace River Chapter. Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Ages 16+

Crafy Knitwits - Peace River Chapter

Thursdays from 5:30 to 7pm | Ages 16+

No registration required to join.  Just drop in and craft!

Email Crafty Knitwits

All Ages

Numenera : Edge of the Sun, February 8 & 22 from 11am to 2pm. Ages 11+

Numenera : Edge of the Sun

February 8 & 22 | 11am to 2pm | Ages 11+

Try this scifi/fantasy role playing game set in the vast future!  Drop in.

Roll for initiative! Dungeons and Dragons - February 1st from 11am to 2pm. Beginners to experts. All ages welcome. Drop-in event.

Dungeons & Dragons

Februray 1  | 11am to 2pm | All ages welcome

Beginners to experts welcome to join an ongoing campain. Pre-made characters available or create your own.  Drop in.

Fantasy Fridays : Magic the Gathering - February 21 from 5 to 7:30pm.
Warhammer (To be determined) Magic: the Gathering

Magic: The Gathering

February 21  | 5pm to 7:30pm

Fantasy Fridays are here and will alternate between Warhammer (to be determined) and Magic: the Gathering (February 21).  As this is an after hours program, registration is required. 

The Beading Circle - Every 2nd Saturday form 12 to 3:30pm.

The Beading Circle

February 1 | 12:00 to 3:30pm | All ages welcome

The Beading Circle is a place for people to come together to bead socially.  It is not a course but a space for beaders ot all abilities to visit, bead, and share.

Chess Club - February 8 from 2:30 to 3:30pm. All ages.

Chess Club

February 8 | 2:30 to 3:30pm | All Ages

For players of all ages from beginners to experienced.  We invite you to join us to learn and play chess together.  Drop in.

Art Gallery

Winter Moments Photography Showcase from January 9th to 22nd.

Winter Moments

Photography Showcase

Extended through February 

Stop in to the Peace River Municipal Library and Art Gallery and let the photography of local artists and hobbyists present to you the beauty and warmth of the winter season.

White Table Clock and Books on Bookshelf

Library Hours


Monday, Tuesday | 10am-5pm

Wednesday, Thursday | 10am-7pm

Friday | 10am-5pm

Saturday | 10am-4pm

Sunday | CLOSED

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Peace River Municipal Library
9807 97 Ave
Peace River, Alberta T8S 1H6
780-624-4076

www.prmlibrary.ab.ca/