Western Manitoba Regional Library

• Saturdays, 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
• Downtown Brandon branch

Come get strapped into our Virtual Reality system to explore, learn and play. Peo-ple of all ages are welcome to book a one-hour session. A waiver form must be signed before your session begins. Please email programs@wmrl.ca to book yours.

• Ages 5+
• Downtown Brandon branch
• Saturdays from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
• Group A: July 2, 16, 30
• Group B: August 6, 20 & Sept. 3

New LEGO building challenges will be presented each session, along with LEGO-themed adaptations of classic games! This program is free to attend and all LEGO will be supplied by the Library. Spots will be limited. To sign-up, please email pro-grams@wmrl.ca.

Kids aged 7 to 12 are invited to join us for a drop-in Comic Club program! They will make, read and talk comics. This program will happen at the downtown branch of the Brandon Public Library every Wednesday in July and August from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. For more info, please email kyler@wmrl.ca.

Pokémon are returning to the Shoppers Mall branch of the Brandon Public Library! Join us every Wednesday in July & August, from 2:30 to 3:30 PM for crafts, games & fun! This is a drop-in program. For children 12 & under, a caregiver must attend. For more info, please email programs@wmrl.ca.

• Ages 8 to 12
• Wednesdays from 4 PM to 5 PM
• July: Scratch Level 1
• August: Scratch Level 2
• Over Zoom

With Kids Code Jeunesse, we are offering two four-week virtual coding clubs for youth who are interested in learning to code. Basic computer skills are required. This is a free program, but participants must have access to the internet and a computer to attend the meetings. All WMRL branches offer options for coding kits that can be borrowed and there may be opportunities to attend from your local branch for those without internet access at home. Limited spots are available. Please email programs@wmrl.ca to register your child.

Join Michelle in person at the downtown branch of the Brandon Public Library for storytime! There may be crafts, snacks and songs too.

• Ages 5+
• Downtown Brandon branch
• Saturdays from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
• Group A: July 2, 16, 30
• Group B: August 6, 20 & Sept. 3

New LEGO building challenges will be presented each session, along with LEGO-themed adaptations of classic games! This program is free to attend and all LEGO will be supplied by the Library. Spots will be limited. To sign-up, please email pro-grams@wmrl.ca.

Tours begin and end at the Downtown branch of the Brandon Public Library. Join the WMRL and BGMA in the heart of Downtown Brandon, as we investigate some of the darker parts of our city’s history. This walking tour will delve into the more grisly pieces of our past: epidemics, murders, deadly accidents, and other shocking stories from the “good” old days of the Wheat City. Please note that this tour will involve mature themes. Please email programs@wmrl.ca to register for a tour.

• July 5 & 19, August 2 & 16
• 2:30 to 3:30 PM
• Shoppers Mall branch

Join us as we celebrate some of our favourite book series: Dog Man, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, The Bad Guys and Wings of Fire. Each session will offer games and activities based on each se-ries. Play Dog Man bingo, test your knowledge with Diary of a Wimpy Kid trivia, create your own Bad Guy character, find all of the Wings of Fire characters in a scavenger hunt, and more! Come to one or all sessions. No registration required. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tours begin and end at the Downtown branch of the Brandon Public Library. Join the WMRL and BGMA in the heart of Downtown Brandon, as we investigate some of the darker parts of our city’s history. This walking tour will delve into the more grisly pieces of our past: epidemics, murders, deadly accidents, and other shocking stories from the “good” old days of the Wheat City. Please note that this tour will involve mature themes. Please email programs@wmrl.ca to register for a tour.

Join us for a two hour comic creations workshop that will be held on Saturday, September 17th 1-3pm. Kids will learn the basics of comics and cartooning. Learn about characters, dialogue, plot and much more! This fun and exciting course is geared towards kids ages 7 to 12. Registration required. Send an email to: glenboro@wmrl.ca or call 204 827-2874. There is no fee.