PR Public Library

Shelley Wright will discuss her book - Our Ice Is Vanishing - Sat May 23, 2pm at the Library - "We must engage with the knowledge of the Inuit in order to understand and negotiate issues of climate change and sovereignty claims in the region." For info mmerlino@prpl.ca

2026 Wildlife Photo Competition. Each local qathet resident is eligible to submit one photo. The submission deadline is June 5, 2026 - For prizes and competition rules : prpl.ca/files/2026/03/… For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Each local qathet resident is eligible to submit one photo. The submission deadline is June 5, 2026 - For prizes and competition rules : prpl.ca/files/2026/03/… For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Each local qathet resident is eligible to submit one photo. The submission deadline is June 5, 2026 - For prizes and competition rules : prpl.ca/files/2026/03/… For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Each local qathet resident is eligible to submit one photo. The submission deadline is June 5, 2026 - For prizes and competition rules : prpl.ca/files/2026/03/… For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Living Well with Hearing Loss - Author Gael Hannan with the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association will discuss improving communication and accessibility in your life with hearing loss - Friday April 24, 2pm at the Library - For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Each local qathet resident is eligible to submit one photo. The submission deadline is June 5, 2026 - For prizes and competition rules : prpl.ca/files/2026/03/… For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

Acclaimed poet Christina Shah discusses her new book about her observations and experiences on the road, navigating heavy industry in Canada as a woman. Saturday April 11, 2pm at the Library For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca

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