PR Public Library

Local painter Janet Southcott will be discussing Finding passion, purpose and community through art and her artwork currently on display at the Library. Friday March 27, 7pm at the Library - For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Snippets from a Small Coastal Town: Understanding the Sunshine Coast - A presentation of a new anthology of prose, poetry and art, featuring readings by local authors Pat Buckna, Jan DeGrass, Jo Forrest and Doris Good - Sat Feb 21, 2pm at the Library - For info mmerlino@prpl.ca

Award Winning mystery writer Iona Whishaw will present her new novel A Season for Spies a cozy and action-packed prequel set in wartime England. Saturday February 14, 2pm at the Library - For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Award Winning mystery crime writer Iona Whishaw will present her new novel A Season for Spies a cozy and action-packed prequel set in wartime England - Saturday February 14, 2pm at the Library - For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Identity Frauds and Scams - Ways to Protect Yourself Join Cst. Paula Perry for a discussion about the most currents scams and frauds occurring in the area and nationally. Fri Dec 5, 3pm at the Library. For info mmerlino@prpl.ca #powellriverpubliclibrary #powellriver #qathet

Mysteries of the Keyhole House - Renowned Canadian illusionists Ted & Marion Outerbridge celebrate the stories and secrets of this nineteenth century heritage home in Smith Falls Ontario - Wednesday November 19, 7pm at the Library - For info contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Hearty: On Cooking, Eating, and Growing Food for Pleasure and Subsistence - Discover local author andrea bennett’s passion and curiosity into kitchens, gardens, fields, and perspective on food from seed to table - Fri Nov 14, 7pm at the Library - For info mmerlino@prpl.ca

Discover the world of fungi - Local mushroom enthusiast Jason Leane will discuss the dietary and ecological benefits of mushrooms and how to inoculate and grow mushrooms on logs - Saturday November 8, 2pm at the Library - For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Life of a Mystic by Tanis Helliwell - Tanis Helliwell with her keen intuition and humor, presents her memoir that explores topics including past lives, spirit guides and spiritual realms - Friday November 7, 7pm at the Library - For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Award winning Author Marion Quednau read stories about “what really happened” with rich, complex characters that might equally arouse our suspicions or sympathy from her new short story collection. Friday Sep 26, 7pm at the Library - For info contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Award winning filmmaker Peg Campbell will screen clips, offer her insights and provide a behind the scenes look at the process of curating the festival that runs September 26 - 30 at the Patricia Theatre. For more information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask a Psychiatrist Retired Psychiatrist Dr. Peter Uhlmann will talk and general discussion about psychiatry and mental health/illness - Saturday September 13, 2pm at the Library - For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

The Teachings of Mutton – A Coast Salish Woolly Dog Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa will share her new book, the story of the discovery of a 150-year-old Coast Salish Woolly Dog and its cultural significance - Tuesday August 26, 3pm at the Library - For info mmerlino@prpl.ca

Authors Lana Cullis and Isabella Mori - Lana Cullis will presents The Spiritual Life Writing Workbook and Isabella Mori will read from Believe Me, a hopeful book on mental health, trauma and addiction - Sat Aug 16, 2pm at the Library - For info contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Tech Savvy – Google AI ** Registration Required ** Learn about how Artificial Intelligence is being integrated into common Google applications - Tuesday July 22, 3pm at the Library - To Register contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Local Author David F. Dumaresq presents his new book The Shame Game: Stolen Lives, on the devastating impact of identity theft and the hidden costs of shame and redemption - Tuesday July 15, 5pm at the Library - For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Sea Otter Chiefs - Michael Robinson presents the lives of three leaders from the Nuu-chah-nulth, Tsimshian, and Haida nations (1780-1820) - Saturday June 21, 2pm at the Library - For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

2025 The Skies Photo Competition - Each local resident is eligible to submit one photo. The submission deadline is June 6, 2025 - For prizes and competition rules : prpl.ca/files/2025/03/…

Surviving the Holocaust - Peter Uhlmann M.D. will share his family's story, about coming from Holocaust survivors and learning about his German / Jewish roots - Saturday May 31, 2pm at the Library For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Mixed Media Artist Candace Parker - Local artist Candace Parker will discuss “Recent Works: Life is a Garden”, an Exhibition currently on display at the Library - Friday May 30, 7pm at the Library For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca