Prince George Public Library

The Prince George Public Library (PGPL) has two branches and a large online collection. It’s governed by a library board whose members are appointed by City Council.

Branches and hours

Branch	Address	Hours (as posted)
Bob Harkins (downtown)	888 Canada Games Way	Mon & Fri 10–6 · Tue–Thu 10–8 · Sat 10–5 · Sun 12–4
Nechako (Hart)	6547 Hart Highway	Mon–Wed & Fri 10–6 · Thu 10–8 · Sat 10–5 · Sun closed

Phone for both branches: 250-563-9251 · Email: ask@pgpl.ca

Holiday hours change, so check pgpl.ca before a special trip.

Parking downtown: library patrons can park free in the Civic Plaza and library lots. On weekdays, register your plate using the QR code inside. The Bob Harkins branch has accessible stalls in the underground lot near the elevator. See parking.

Getting a card

A card is free if you live in the City of Prince George or in most of the Regional District.

1. Apply online through the library’s registration form, or go to either branch.
2. Show one piece of ID with your name and current address (for example, a driver’s licence). A BC Services Card or status card plus a piece of mail with your address also works.
3. Just moved? Show any personal ID. You’ll get a card and have three months to bring proof of your new address.

Kids under 12: a parent or guardian brings the child, the child’s birth certificate or BC Services Card, and their own ID with a current address. The parent signs to take responsibility for the child’s borrowing.

Teens 12 to 18 can sign up on their own with one piece of ID (school ID works).

Outside the service area? A membership costs $170 a year. Temporary Prince George residents can join for $15 a month. There’s also an internet-only card if you just need a computer.

What your card gets you

• Books, magazines, DVDs and more at both branches
• eBooks, eAudiobooks and online learning through the digital library
• Computers, internet and printing
• Kits, gadgets and board games to borrow
• Study rooms and homework help
• Interlibrary loans: borrow from almost any BC library for free (usually 7 to 10 days, up to five requests at a time)
• Purchase suggestions for new titles the library doesn’t have

Programs and events

PGPL runs free storytimes, kids’ crafts, teen clubs, tech help, language and wellness sessions, and Indigenous storytelling. Most are free, and some need registration. See the events calendar.

Accessibility and home delivery

• The Bob Harkins branch has elevator access to both floors, accessible washrooms and walkers to borrow. The Nechako branch is all on one level.
• Large print, DAISY players and other accessible formats are available for people with print disabilities.
• The Home Service Program delivers library materials once a month to cardholders who have trouble getting to a branch because of age, illness or disability, in the Bowl, Hart Highlands and College Heights areas. Call 250-563-9251 ext. 123.
• The library also offers visual “social stories” so first-time visitors know what to expect.

Warm and cool places

During extreme cold, the City has listed both library branches as public drop-in warming spaces during open hours. See emergency services and alerts and the City’s extreme weather page.

Join the library board

The City recruits community members for the Prince George Public Library Board. In fall 2026 it’s recruiting for four positions with two-year terms starting December 1, 2026. Applications close at 5 p.m. on October 29, 2026. See how council works.

Related: schools and post-secondary, moving to Prince George, seniors and accessibility.