Celebrate nature in an eco-conscious theme with poet Cynthia Sharp, author of Ordinary Light, a first-prize winner in the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society Book Awards - Friday April 4, 5pm at the Library - For information contact Mark at [email protected]

Choosing to Be Nomads in Retirement - Author Margaret Herle presents her new book Dragonfly on living life's adventures in a renovated bus while travelling across North America seeking warm winters - Friday May 23, 3pm at the Library For info contact Mark at [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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/…

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] #powellriverpubliclibrary #powellriver #qathet