Grande Prairie Public Library

10/16/2026

Here is your reminder that anyone can sign up for a free library card! Babies and children can be signed up from birth for their own library card. Any parent or guardian with a valid photo ID and proof of their current address can sign them up. Ask our staff what else you can access with your library card today! Find more information about 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and our program sponsors here: https://www.gppl.ca/Events-Contests/1000books

10/15/2026

Have you ever wanted to explore AutoCAD? You can book a session on one of GPPL's Creative Computers and get free access to AutoCAD - and so much more! Visit the Ask Desk at the library, or learn more on our website: https://www.gppl.ca/Using-the-Library2/Services/Makerspace-Tech/creative-computers

10/14/2026

2026 is coming up, this October 26-30! Start thinking about media literacy today by attending our upcoming "How To Spot AI" program: https://events.gppl.ca/event/ai-info-session-53220

10/13/2026

Become a Member of the Grande Prairie Public Library Board:

The City of Grande Prairie is accepting applications from community members to serve a three-year term on our board! Board meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM.

For more information and to apply, click here: https://cityofgp.com/city-government/mayor-city-council/boards-committees/grande-prairie-public-library-board

Applications will be accepted until November 27, 2026.

10/13/2026

Welcoming all writers! Submission are open for our 2027 Collins Writing Contest. Check out our October 12 to 25 newsletter for this and so much more! https://conta.cc/4yf6HkI

Email from Grande Prairie Public Library Welcoming all writers! Submission are open for our 2027 Collins Writing Contest - and so much more! Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM to

10/12/2026

Grande Prairie Public Library will be closed for Thanksgiving on Monday, October 12.

10/09/2026

Don't forget! The first session of our new Game Dev Club is tomorrow (October 10) at 3:30 pm! Drop by the Rotary Training Room to show off your current work in progress and chat about video game development.

10/08/2026

Join us on Friday, October 16 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM to learn:
- What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
- How can you spot AI-generated text, images, and videos?
- Why is it important to understand AI, to identify AI-generated content, and to avoid misinformation?
Register here: https://events.gppl.ca/event/ai-info-session-53220

10/06/2026

Tuesday October 20th join us in the Linda Smith Story room from 5:30 to 6:00 pm for a story and coordinated craft. This month we are going to make the cutest, little wearable bird companions!

10/05/2026

From October 5th until November 5th the children's department will be collecting new items to create community kits. These community kits, once assembled, will be donated and distributed by the Centre. We are asking for donations of new, non-perishable items and comfort items.
Donation Recommendations:
Non-perishable snacks and protein
Flavoured water packets and/or electrolytes
Toques, Scarves, Mittens, fleece blankets, socks
Hand and Feet Warmers
Activity books
Please drop off your donations upstairs in the children's department at the Grande Prairie Public Library. Join us for the upcoming program November 24th to help assemble the community kits. https://events.gppl.ca/event/community-kits-53553