The library is happy to offer the following programs for adults, children, and teens.
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Adults |
Book a LibrarianYellowknife Public Library offers a fast growing collection of online resources, including ebooks and audiobooks. We invite you to meet one-on-one with a librarian to learn how to download e-books, and Audiobooks from the library's collection onto your e-reader, mobile device, or laptop. You can also learn how to use the library's other great digital resources including Rocket Languages and Freegal Music. To book your session call 867-669-3401 to speak with our public services librarian. Colour Me HappyColouring is a great way to de-stress and have fun! Check out our selection of colouring sheets and supplies for adults & teens in the magazine area. Plus, you can submit your masterpiece for a chance to win a great prize! ClubsJoin one of our community clubs for a fun time learning new skills and meeting new people! Regular clubs include: Chess, Knitting, Board Games, Meditation, and Book Club!
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| Children (birth to 12 years old) |
Wednesday Story Time 2 - 4 years Drop In Program
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - No programs on Statutory Holidays Library Meeting Room September 18 to December 4 Thursday Baby Time 0 - 18 months Drop In ProgramJoin us for a program that introduces you and your baby to the joy of music, rhyme, lap play, and more. This early childhood literacy program is for children aged 18 months and younger and their parent or caregiver. Siblings welcome. Admission is free. Thursdays, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (Last half hour is socialization time) - No programs on Statutory Holidays Library Meeting Room September 19 to December 5
Haunted HalloweenChildren ages 2-5 are invited to register for our Halloween storytime on October 31 from 10 to 11:30 am. Please call 867-920-5642 to register (space is limited) or visit the front desk of the library. Minimum of 10 participants to proceed. Costumes are optional but encouraged! Stories, crafts, songs! Colour Me HappyColouring is a great way to de-stress and have fun! Check out our selection of colouring sheets and supplies for adults & teens in the magazine area. Plus, you can submit your masterpiece for a chance to win a great prize! |
| Teens (12-18 years old) |
Colour Me HappyColouring is a great way to de-stress and have fun! Check out our selection of colouring sheets and supplies for adults & teens in the magazine area. Plus, you can submit your masterpiece for a chance to win a great prize! ClubsJoin one of our community clubs for a fun time learning new skills and meeting new people! Regular clubs include: Chess, Knitting, Board Games, Meditation, and Book Club! Puzzles and GamesLike to solve riddles, puzzles, brain teasers and more? Come work on one of our community puzzles, solve one of our mystery box riddles, or if you're feeling adventurous sign up for our next escape room challenge!
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Personalized Reading Lists
Not sure what to read next? We're here to help! Fill out the personalized reading request form to tell us a little about your interests, and our library staff will put together a list of books we think you'll enjoy!
Poetry Contest Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of our 2023 Poetry Writing Contest:
Child: Sebastian Bernabe: Pizza
Youth: Ella Bertelsen: Sweet Depression
Adult: Shea Alain: Darling
Photography Contest Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of our photography contest as chosen by the YPL community.
Adult: Elliot Pope
Teen: Juniper Falvo
Children: Sarah MacKenzie
We have some amazing photographers in Yellowknife!
Enjoy our gallery of photo submissions for our 2022 photography contest.
Photo Gallery of Submissions 2022