Event Calendar

Organizer: Powell River Library

• Powell River • PR – Powell River Library: Poetry Circle Free

Last Thursday. A shared creative space for poetry with Amira Abouelalla. A place for listening, connecting, and being inspired…and of course, POETRY! Whether you are someone who writes poetry, reads poetry or even thinks in poetry, this is an open place for you to share. Drop in.

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Powell River Library, 100-6975 Alberni St, Powell River.
• Powell River, BC • PR – Pender Harbour Library: The AV Club This Old Movie: Spaceballs

The 80’s classic space spoof, Spaceballs, which is set to have a sequel in 2027. How does this 1987 classic stand up to the *Test of Time*? Come early to take the Spaceballs Aptitude Test (SAT) and make some Schwartz bling. Doors open at 10:00 am, movie starts at 10:30 am.

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Powell River Public Library, 100-6975 Alberni Street, Powell River, BC.
• Powell River • PR – Wildfire Resilience at Home Free

Learn strategies to reduce your home’s vulnerability to wildfire and reduce risks of wildfire in this region from qRD FireSmart Coordinator Noel Poulin. Thursday July 23, 10:30am at the Library – For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

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Powell River Library, 100-6975 Alberni St, Powell River.
• Powell River • PR – Powell River Library: Warm Clothing Drive Free

We're accepting donations of new or gently used good quality:- socks- gloves and mittens- raincoats and pants- jackets, sweatpants- sweatshirts and sweaters- long underwear- footwear Disposable handwarmers, and easy-to- carry snack items like protein bars and drinks are also appreciated. All items will be distributed via our program sites and community partners.

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Powell River Library, 100-6975 Alberni St, Powell River.
• Powell River • PR – Powell River Library: qathet Friends of the Library Book Drive Free

Fourth Monday of every month from 3-5 pm at the Library to collect book donations from the community. These books are sold to raise funds for library services and initiatives. Please only bring books in good condition, and no textbooks.

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Powell River Library, 100-6975 Alberni St, Powell River.
• Powell River • PR – Powell River Library: Food as Medicine: Staying Healthy Through Cold and Flu Season Free

Local author and medical herbalist Todd Caldecott will examine important dietary, lifestyle, and physiological factors that can increase susceptibility to seasonal illness. The class will offer practical guidance for all ages on foods, medicinal herbs, mushrooms, and nutritional supplements that can support immune function, strengthen resilience, and help prevent or manage colds and flu. For […]

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Powell River Library, 100-6975 Alberni St, Powell River.
• Powell River • PR – Powell River Library: A Journey into English Folklore Free

Phillip Tidd will explore and sing a traditional ballad of tragic love, Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard, and a tale of rescue of Tam Lin from Elfland on Halloween. Saturday October 31, 2pm at the Library.  For more information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

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Powell River Library, 100-6975 Alberni St, Powell River.
• Powell River • PR – Powell River Library: Songwriting with Pat Buckna Free

Pat will explain where the inspiration for his songs comes from and how he turns ideas or phrase into a finished pieces. He will also share several tunes. Pat Buckna is a songwriter who has composed many songs over several decades and published a full-length family memoir. More info here

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Powell River Library, 100-6975 Alberni St, Powell River.