Western Manitoba Regional Library

Facilitated by Alex
Meetings are held virtually on alternating Wednesdays
January 20, February 3, 17, March 3, 17, 31 
7:00-9:00 pm

Submission deadlines for reading materials are due to alex@wmrl.ca on January 27, February 10 & 24, March 10 & 24. Submissions are limited to 1000 words each.

This Creative Writing program follows a workshop model. The group meets virtually every two weeks to provide each other  with feedback on works in progress. In the intervening weeks, participants email their work to Alex, who then distributes the writing to everyone in the group. No previous writing experience is necessary!

As spots are limited, registration is required. Please email programs@wmrl.ca to get signed up.

Facilitated by Elayna, Paige, & Louise
Geared towards a preschool audience

Virtual Storytimes will continue into the new year! Follow @WMRLibrary on Instagram and join us on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am for a read aloud. Each video will remain accessible on our social media for 24 hours after the Livestream, in compliance with copyright rules.

Non-Fiction: 4th Monday of each month

All Book Clubs are self-run at this time and meet virtually.

Spots are limited.

Those looking to join a book club can email programs@wmrl.ca to be connected to a group!

Free craft kits for kids are available from the Shoppers Mall Library on a first-come, first-served basis each month!

January: Penguins
February: Stained glass hearts
March: Beaded shamrocks

General Interest: Mondays, once per month

All Book Clubs are self-run at this time and meet virtually.

Spots are limited.

Those looking to join a book club can email programs@wmrl.ca to be connected to a group!

Available to youth, ages 7-17

While our CoderDojo program is on hiatus due to COVID-19 constraints, the Library is pleased to introduce free Take-Home Coding Kits!

These kits will be available for borrowing from the Brandon Public Library and will include an iPad, wireless keyboard and mouse, as well as instructions for coding activities with varying levels of difficulty.

Coding kits can be borrowed for two weeks at a time. You must hold a valid Library membership and sign a waiver agreeing to be held responsible for lost or damaged equipment in order to borrow a kit.

For more information or to reserve a Take-home Coding Kit, please email programs@wmrl.ca or call 204-727-6648 ext. 7

Coding Kits were made possible thanks to funding provided by the Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation. Thank you to the BNRC for their support!

For ages 13+

Free craft kits will be available from our Shoppers Mall location on a first come, first served basis each month. You may reserve a kit by emailing wmrlshoppersmall@wmrl.ca or by calling 204-725-9901

Each kit will include the necessary supplies (any extras needed will be noted) as well as instructions for completing the craft. Instructional videos for visual learners will also be posted to our YouTube channel (search for Western Manitoba Regional Library and follow us).

January: Tassel Bookmarks
February: Paper Bead
March: Marbled Mugs

Facilitated by Robin Geared towards infants & toddlers

New videos posted on Tuesdays: February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9

Join us on Instagram or Facebook (search “WMRLibrary” and follow us) for videos of rhymes, lap bounces, and songs. Videos will be    posted on Tuesday mornings and will remain up on our social media pages for caregivers to access at their convenience. To receive a   package that includes all of the rhymes/songs, please email programs@wmrl.ca

For youth ages 9-12

Free STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Kits will be available for pick-up from our Shoppers Mall location on a first-come, first served basis. Please email wmrlshoppersmall@wmrl.ca or call 204-725-9901 to make arrangements for pick-up.

Instructions for each project will be included in the kits. Instructional videos will also be posted to our YouTube Channel (search for “Western Manitoba Regional Library” and subscribe). Kits will be released on the dates listed below and available until they run out.

February 6: Robotic Hand
February 13: Mason Jar Aquarium
February 20: Kaleidoscope
February 27: Gum Drop Structure