Library News - April 2025

Alberta Culture Days

Ballerina Bedtime Story - September 3 at 4:30pm.

Ballerina Bedtime Story

September 3  |  4:30 to 5:30pm

Join one of our local "dancers among us" at the Library for a ballet themed story, activities, and crafts

No registration required.

Interactions - September 6 to 29

Interactions

The art show you help to create

September 6   |   All Ages

On opening day, you can contribute to all of our pieces, including adding to new paintings.  Continue adding to and interacting with the rest of the pieces all month long.

Demystifying Gluten-Free Cooking - September 13 at 11am.

Demystifying Gluten-free Cooking

Gluten-free Savoury Biscuits

September 13   |    11 - 1pm   |   Ages 12+

Join us in learning to combine different gluten-free flours for cooking and baking success.  

Registration required.

Bilingual Story Time - September 13 at 10:30am.

Bilingual Story Time

September 13   |    10:30am

Join us and our guest readers as we enjoy a story in French and English, and a story in Korean and English.  Then stay for themed crafts, sensory bins, and activities.

No registration required.

Highland Dance Demonstration - September 13 at 12pm.

Highland Dance Demonstration

with the Peace River Scottish Society

September 13   |    12pm

Emjoy a special Highland Dance performance from our local dancers and light refreshments here at the library.

No registration required.

Kids' Story Time and Cooking Class - September 20th at 10:30am.

Kids' Story Time and Cooking Class

September 20   |    10:30am 

Step into the library's kitchen with Kokum Maxine as she reads us Kevin Noble Maillard's book, Fry Bread, and then teaches us to make bannock.

Participants 9 and under require adult assistance.

Registration required.

Beading Workshop : Wrist Wrapped Lanyard - September 13 from 12:30 to 4pm.

Beading Workshop

Wrist Wrapped Lanyard

September 13   |    12:30 to 4pm 

Learn how to craft a beautiful wrist wrapped lanyard.  All supplies are provided.

Registration required.  

One-Stroke Painting Wrokshop with Avni Shah - September 20 from 12 to 2pm.

One-stroke Painting Workshop

with Avni Shah

September 20   |    12 to 2pm    |    14+

Join local artist Avni Shah at the library as she teaches us how to paint beautiful florals using a single bush stroke.

Registration required.

Beading Workshop : Beaded Cellphone Lanyard - September 27 from 12:30 to 4pm.

Beading Workshop

Beaded Cellphone Lanyard

September 27   |    12:30 to 4pm 

Learn how to craft a beaded lanyard clip that connects inside your cellphone case.  All supplies provided.

Registration required.

Filipino Cooking Class with Noel Castro - September 27 at 10am.

Filipino Cooking Class

with Noel Castro

September 27  |  10am to 12:00pm   |   18+

Join owner and chef, Noel Castro, from Mugs and Dough, Grimshaw, as he teaches you to cook both pork dumplings and vegetable spring rolls.

Registration required.

Filipino Cooking Class with Noel Castro - September 27 at 10am.

Library of People Coffee Talk

September 27  |  10:30am to 12:00pm

Our friends, Kate Morrison and Sharon Krushel, will help us by getting the conversation started, but everyone is invited to share.

Farm to Home Series

Farm to Home Series - Wednesday evenings this summer starting at 5:30pm.

Farm to Home Series

Starting June 25th with Growing Green, the Farm to Home series will run Wednesday evenings through to September 30th. Check our website for exact dates and times.

Filling the Baskets : Preserving Apples - September 3 at 5:30pm.

Filling the Baskets : Preserving Apples

September 3   |    5:30pm    |    $5

Join us at the library where we will learn fun and delicious ways to preserve the Autumn apple bounty.  Cost $5. Registration required.

Cooking with Pulses - September 10 at 5:30pm.

Cooking with Pulses

September 10   |    5:30pm 

With registered dietician Katherine Thompson.

Learn how to easily incorporate these nutrient dense and affordable Alberta crops like lentils, dried peas, and beans into your home meals.  No cost.  

Registration required.

Elderberry Syrup Workshop - September 17 at 5:00 pm.

Elderberry Syrup Workshop

with the Green Goddess

September 17   |    5:00pm   | $20

Includes a jar of Elderberry Syrup to take home! 

Registration required.

Building the Bones of Soup - September 24 at 5:30pm.

Building the Bones of Soup

September 24   |    5:30pm

Join Nevada from Foster Family Homestead to walk you through the process of making delicious and nutritious bone broths.

Registration required.

KIDS

Story Time - Thursdays at 10:30am.

Story Time

Thursdays   |    10:30am

All children welcome with adult assistants.  

No registration required.

Kids' Builders' Club - Wednesdays from 3:45 to 5pm.

Kids' Builders Afterschool Club

Wednesdays  |  3:45 to 5pm  | 7+

Make new friends while learning about physics and engineering.

Registration required.

Kids' Board Game Afterschool Club - Wednesdays from 3:45 to 5pm.

Kids' Board GameAfterschool Club

Thursdays  |  3:45 to 5pm  | 7+

Make new friends while playing games, learning strategy and having fun.

Registration required.

Kids' Book Club - Fridays from 3:45 to 4:45pm.

Kids' Book Club

Fridays  |  3:45 to 4:45pm  | 7 - 10

Join the book club just for kids - no library card or at home reading required!

Registration required.

Mini Minecrafters - September 12 from 4:45 to 7pm.

Mini Minecrafters

September 12  | 4:45 to 7pm  | 6-8

It's a special Minecraft Nite just for 6-8 year olds!

Dinner provided by Domino's Pizza.

Registration required.

Read & Play at Peace Playland - September 17 at 10:30am.

Read & Play at Peace Playland

September 17  | 10:30am


Join the library at Peace Playland for a fun story and themed active games.

No registration required.

TEENS

Crafternoons - 1st and 4th Saturdays from 2:30 to 3:30pm.

Crafternoons

September 27   |    2:30 to 3:30pm  |   Ages 12 to 19

All supplies provided.

Registration required.

ADULTS

Tuesdays with Taiwo (Tech Help) - Tuesdays from 12 to 2pm.

Tuesdays with Taiwo (Tech Help)

September 9, 16, 23, 30   |    12 to 2pm 

Here's your chance for some one-on-one instruction on your burning tech questions!  Feel free to bring your phone, tablet, or e-reader.

Drop-in. No appointment needed.

Bookmobile is coming to Heritage Tower on September 2 and 30 at 2:30pm.

Bookmobile - Heritage Tower

September 2 & 30  |   2:30pm

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

Bookmobile runs to Points West September 16 at 1:30pm.

Bookmobile - Points West

September 16  |   1:30pm

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

Cliff Hangers : Adult Book Club - September 29th form 1:30 to 2:30pm.

The Cliff Hangers

Adult Book Club

September 29   |    1:30 to 2:30pm 

Choose the featured non-fiction title or the featured fiction title or both!  Then join us for book talk, socialization and refreshments.

Registration is not required but will add you to our members list.

Beading Circle - September 6 & 20 from 12:30 to 3:30pm.

The Beading Circle

September 6 & 20   |    12:30 to 3:30pm 

Bring your own supplies or buy a kit (limited supply) for $10 at the circulation desk.

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

Crafty 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

Game Night at the Library - September 4 & 18 from 5 to 7pm.

Game Night at the Library

September 4 & 18  | 5pm to 7pm | All players welcome

In partnership with the Peace Pride Society. Drop in.

Warhammer Club - September 12 & 26 from 5:30 to 7pm.

Warhammer Club

September 12 & 26  | 5pm to 7pm | Ages 7+

Players 9 and under should have a caregiver present.

Registration required.

Nerf Wars - September 19 from 4:45 to 6pm.

Nerf Wars

September 19  | 4:45pm to 6pm | Ages 9+ (Adults welcome)

Indoor shoes required. Nerf guns must use Elite ammo. No automatic Nerf guns.

Registration required.

Minecraft Nite - September 26 from 4:45 to 7pm.

Minecraft Nite

September 26  | 4:45pm to 7pm | Ages 9+

Dinner provided by Domino's Pizza.

Registration required.

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In the Gallery

In the art gallery - Interactions - September 6 to 29, 2025.

Did you know?

3D printing services now available.

3D Printing Services

3D printing services are available at the Peace River Municipal Library.

Check our website and Facebook page for more information.

White Table Clock and Books on Bookshelf

Library Hours


Monday, Tuesday | 10am-5pm

Wednesday, Thursday | 10am-7pm

Friday | 10am4pm

Saturday | 10am-5pm

Sunday | CLOSED

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

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