Join us at Carberry North Cypress-Langford Library for crafts and stories every Thursday at 11:00am. Program runs from September 12th-December 12th.

Participants will enjoy two hours of creative writing activities centered around memoir-related themes. This program is not instructive, but rather an opportunity to find inspiration. Registration opens September 9th.  

Participants of CoderDojo can learn to code in various languages including Scratch. Kids advance through the levels at their own pace, earning belts for completing challenges along the way. This program promotes valuable 21st century skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. We strongly encourage participants to bring their own laptops (and a mouse if desired) as our supplies are limited. Please note that CoderDojo will not be held on Oct. 31 (Halloween), but there will be a make-up date on Nov. 7. Registration begins September 9th.   

Join us for Storytime at Neepawa Library on Friday mornings at 11:00 am. We read books, search for items in our I Spy table and do creative themed crafts! Ages 2-5 and their caregivers are welcome

Learn about composition, shape, light source, shadow, and vanishing point. Brandon artist Michaela Ditchfield leads the group through a different project each month. Participants are welcome to sign up for one session or all three, and are encouraged to bring their own drawing supplies, though some will be provided. Registration opens September 9th. September 14 & 21: Still Life October 12 & 19: Building November 16 & 23: Landscape

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 an afternoon of games, refreshments, and conversation. All levels of English are welcome. This program will run every Saturday from September 7th to November 30th. Please note that the program beings promptly at 2:30 pm.  

Lego Club is offered in two repeat sessions; choose your preferred time upon registration. Each session begins with a story or opening activity, followed by construction time on a different theme each month. Free-rein creativity is encouraged. The last few minutes of each session are set aside for kids to showcase their creations. Registration opens September 9th.
Session A: 10:15-11:00 am 
Session B: 11:30-12:15 pm
For youth ages 5-9.    

The Brandon Public Library is pleased to partner with the Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba-Brandon Chapter to provide a monthly Adult Tutor program for those individuals who are Identified as being learning disabled free of charge.  This program is an hour in length and will feature educational based instruction in functional literacy, with life skills and practical learning such as banking, grocery shopping, transportation, and functional literacy.  This program will be run by Retired Teachers of the Brandon School Division in a relaxed, fun, learning environment.  “The right to learn, the power to achieve, learning is everyone’s business”!  For more information call Shelly Brown, Executive Director at 204-727-4669. Registration opens September 9th.  

This club will showcase films from the National Film Board of Canada. A  different film will be shown each time with casual discussion to follow.  

This two-hour workshop will discuss various techniques and logistics of creative writing, including: effective dialogue; clichés and how to avoid them; and formatting manuscripts for publication. All experience and skill levels are welcome. The presentation will be led by Library Director and published author Danielle Hubbard. Registration opens September 9th.