Library Board

This preschool program will feature a new guest each week. Helpers from various sectors will talk about their work within Brandon/how they serve the community, read stories, and take questions from inquiring little minds. Guests include Brandon Fire & Emergency Services and a local eye doctor. For children ages 3-6. Registration opens September 9th.

September 18: James Chambers, General Manager of Chez Angela Bakery & Cafe

September 25: Heather Penner, Public Educator from Brandon Fire & Emergency Services

October 2: Dr. David Ferguson, a local eye doctor

October 9: Guest TBA

 

Join us for an afternoon of Scrabble, coffee, and laughs. Scrabble boards are provided by the library and all levels of skill are welcome. No registration is required for this program and drop-ins are welcome.  

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.   

For infants 0-18 months and their caregivers. This program offers a chance for caregivers to bond with their babies through rhymes, lap bounces, songs, and play featuring rattles, scarves, a parachute, and more. The structured part of the program runs for 20-30 minutes, after which caregivers are invited to stay and visit while their little ones play and explore. Registration opens September 9th.      

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.  

Learn the basics of comics and cartooning. Participants will explore characters, dialogue bubbles, plot, and paneling, and most importantly-creativity and expression! For ages 5-8. Registration opens September 9th.  

Join us in welcoming Ruth Minaker to the Neepawa Library to hear readings from her first novel Seeking Safe Harbour, a book about a woman who moves from the big city to a quiet cottage in PEI to start over and to find beauty in everyday life. Everyone is welcome!

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.  

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.    

Local bat expert Lorelei Mitchell is doing a presentation on bats at the library. Come and learn all about these misunderstood furry fliers . The program is for all ages, and is a must attend for anyone who loves learning about wildlife! Free to attend, no registration required.

Open to all ages (children under 13 must be accompanied by a caregiver) A variety of board games will be available for anyone interested in joining the fun during this unstructured game night. Light refreshments will be provided. No registration is required for this drop-in style program. Game Night will be facilitated by Matthew Burgess.