Prince George Public Library – Bob Harkins Branch
Also known as Downtown library
The main downtown library, beside the Conference and Civic Centre, with collections, programs and events, public computers, study rooms and the outdoor Knowledge Garden.
Closed, opens 10 a.m. (published regular hours; holidays not included)Run by Prince George Public Library
Hours
- Monday
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday to Thursday
- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday
- noon to 4 p.m.
Knowledge Garden open about May to October, Mon–Sat from 10:15 am until about 30 minutes before the library closes, weather permitting.
Holiday hours can differ. Check with the operator before you go.
Fees
- Study room booking
- Free
What’s there
- Two bookable study rooms (2nd floor)
- Display spaces (stairwell and Keith Gordon Room)
- Information tables for partners
- Knowledge Garden reading garden and amphitheatre (seasonal)
- Public computers and internet
- Group tours
Rentals and capacity
| Space | Holds | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Study rooms (each) | 6 | two rooms; up to 2 hours a day, book up to three weeks ahead |
Capacities as the operator publishes them; they change with the layout.
Study rooms are booked online for free; display spaces and information tables are arranged with the Manager of Communications and Engagement (250-563-9251 ext. 128). The library does not publish meeting room rentals.
Accessibility and parking
- Four accessible parking spaces in the underground lot near the elevator
- Elevator to both floors; street-level plaza entrance
- Fully accessible public washrooms on the main floor
- Mobility walkers available
- Caregivers and service animals welcome
- Social story for visiting the branch
Parking: Underground lot with four accessible spaces near the elevator entrance.
Upcoming events at Prince George Public Library – Bob Harkins Branch
- 1-on-1 Tech Help by Appointment
2–3:30 p.m. · Bob Harkins Branch Library
- Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
2–5:30 p.m. · Bob Harkins Branch Library
- Saturday Storytime
10:15–10:45 a.m. · Bob Harkins Branch Library
- Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. · Bob Harkins Branch Library
- Craft & Chat
1–3 p.m. · Bob Harkins Branch Library
- LEGOtime!
3–5 p.m. · Bob Harkins Branch Library
- Community Services Table
2–4 p.m. · Bob Harkins Branch Library
- Ukulele Jam
4:30–5:30 p.m. · Bob Harkins Branch Library
Not published by the operator: meeting room rentals, holiday closures. We leave these out rather than guess.
More library facilities
- Prince George Public Library – Nechako Branch
6547 Hart Highway
Sources
- PGPL: Hours and locations · checked October 4, 2026
- PGPL: Spaces and bookings · checked October 4, 2026
- PGPL: Accessibility · checked October 4, 2026
- City of Prince George: Libraries · checked October 4, 2026
A source page changed since we checked it; confirm details with the operator.
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