Western Manitoba Regional Library

Follow us on Instagram and tune in for a new read-aloud. Some weeks have a craft that can be picked up at the library and recreated at home. Videos will be accessible on our social media for 24 hours after the livestream. Geared towards pre-schoolers. >>> https://www.instagram.com/wmrlibrary/

Preschool Story Time – Wednesdays 10am (until the end of February) Meet other families, listen to a story and do a craft. Ages 3-5.

Rhymes, songs, stories and lap bounces. Starting Wednesday, February 1 to March 22 10:30-11:00 am. Ages 0-2.

Scrabble Club With the Brandon Scrabble Club Wednesdays, 1 to 4 PM   Join members of The Brandon Scrabble Club for an afternoon of Scrabble, coffee, and laughs. Scrabble boards are provided by the club and all levels of skill are welcome. No registration is required for this program.  

Drop in after school to join in some board game fun. Bring your own games, or play what is here. January 11-March 22, 4-5:oo pm. Ages 10-15.

Join us for read-aloud stories, I Spy and crafts. Ages 2-5 and their caregivers, siblings welcome.

This casual, friendly conversation group is for anyone who wants to improve their  English vocabulary, pronunciation, or confidence. Mix and mingle with English-speaking volunteers for a morning of games and conversation. All skill levels are welcome. Email programs@wmrl.ca to sign up.

French Conversation Wednesdays: Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Apr. 12 4:30 to 6 PM Interested in becoming more fluent in Canada’s second language? Join us for some casual conversation with other French speakers. All skill levels, from beginning to advanced are welcome! Email programs@wmrl.ca to sign up.  

A Night at the Strand Thursday, Mar. 9 7 to 9 PM With the Brandon General Museum & Archives Remember the Strand Theatre, a fixture of downtown Brandon that was demolished years ago? Ever wished that you could visit it one more time or for the first time? Now you can. With materials from an exhibit at the BGMA, we are bringing the Strand Theatre back for one night. Come out to enjoy a film and some popcorn. Email programs@wmrl.ca to sign up.  

PD Days @ the Library Fridays: Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 10, Apr. 14 2 to 4 PM Jan. 6: Unicorn Party! Dress up as a unicorn and join the all-ages unicorn fun. Featuring unicorn crafts, a special unicorn story & unicorn parade through the Library. Kids under 12 must be joined by a caregiver.   Feb. 3: Mario Kart Tournament! Join us for a fun tournament, snacks & prizes. Kids under 12 must be joined by a caregiver. Space will be limited.   Mar. 10: Marvelous Marbles! Bring your marbles, learn to play games, trade & win prizes. This is a well-loved game all over the world. Kids under 12 must be joined by a caregiver.   Apr. 14: Pajama Party Movie Time! Wear your favorite fun jammies & enjoy movie time at the Library. Kids under 12 must be joined by a caregiver. Popcorn provided.  

Book Club   Saturdays: Jan. 21, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr. 15 10:30 AM   The book club meets in person monthly to discuss a book in depth. The Library provides book club kits free of charge and offers a wide variety of titles to choose from. Those looking to join the book club can email programs@wmrl.ca to get connected.  

Learn how to use our Cricut Maker to make a fabric Easter Bunny Mug Rug to be finished or quilted at home. Monday, March 13th at 2:30 pm Please call 204 476-5648 or email neepawa@wmrl.ca to register in advance.