Tag: library

Grande Prairie Public Library launching new library card designs

Community Kass Patterson - August 25, 2025

Grande Prairie Public Library users will have the opportunity to change up their library card with the release of four new library card designs.

PWPSD students and families encouraged to celebrate the joy of reading during Family Literacy Day

PWPSD Ethan Montague - January 22, 2025

Students throughout the Peace Wapiti School Divison will celebrate Family Literacy Day throughout the end of the month with activities, spirit days, and more.

GPPL hosting third annual Christmastime Pajama Ball

Community Ethan Montague - November 28, 2024

The Grande Prairie Public Library's third annual Pajama Ball is scheduled for December 15th so that kids and families can welcome the holiday spirit in their PJs.

GPPL partners with Santa for Christmas letter writing campaign

Community Ethan Montague - November 20, 2024

The Grande Prairie Public Library is partnering with St. Nick this Christmas season in an effort to make sure that kids across Grande Prairie get their wishlists directly to who needs them.

Grande Prairie Public Library doing away with membership fees

News Erica Fisher - December 1, 2016

Starting in 2017, it will be free to get a membership at the Grande Prairie Public Library. Board Chair...

Showcasing local accomplishments for International Women’s Day

News Erica Fisher - March 8, 2016

March 8th marks International Women's Day as a way to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of...

Bedbug sniffing dogs give library the green light

News Erica Fisher - February 22, 2016

The Grande Prairie Public Library has been certified bedbug free by a pair of four-legged detectives. Certified Detection Dogs...

Library’s Discovery Room named after generous Woking farmer

News Erica Fisher - January 21, 2016

After donating almost $200,000 over his lifetime, a Woking farmer has bequeathed another $800,000 and land to the Grande Prairie Public Library. William...

UPDATE: Library slashing late fee limit

News Erica Fisher - November 19, 2015

UPDATE: A previous version of this story included incorrect numbers for current and future fine limits. We apologize for...

Free family tree research at local public librairies

News Erica Fisher - February 26, 2015

Peace region residents interested in learning more about where they come from now have access to a top-rated genealogical...

Food for Fines on at the Grande Prairie Public Library

News Erica Fisher - February 12, 2015

Grande Prairie residents who may be a little tardy in returning their library books will have a chance today...

Free registration month drives increase in public library memberships

News Erica Fisher - September 30, 2014

The decision to offer free memberships in June has turned out to be a great one for the Grande...

Hoopla Digital media now accessible through Peace libraries

News Erica Fisher - July 30, 2014

If you have a card from a local library in your wallet, you're now able to stream thousands of...

Alberta Party leader in Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher - June 5, 2014

The leader of the Alberta Party is visiting Grande Prairie today. Greg Clark is meeting with city council members before...

Understand your utility options

News Erica Fisher - April 4, 2014

Grande Prairie residents with questions about their gas and electricity bills and want to know more about their options...

Peace Library System approves proposals to improve financial future

News Jeff Henson - March 24, 2014

The board of the Peace Library System approved a pair of changes that they say will improve the organization's...

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