To provide suitable and appealing library spaces, which meet community needs and adapt to evolving services.
To enhance delivery of library programs and services through effective use of innovative technology.
To maintain a stable, highly qualified and motivated workforce that actively delivers WMRL’s mission.
To broaden and strengthen community involvement through programming, partnerships and resources.
To ensure long-term sustainable funding of the Western Manitoba Regional Library.
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19sep10:15 am11:00 amThursday Storytime10:15 am - 11:00 am Brandon Public Library
Storytime is designed to encourage a love of learning, books and the library. We'll learn new songs, practice rhymes and find fantastic books. There will be time for playing, crafting
Storytime is designed to encourage a love of learning, books and the library. We'll learn new songs, practice rhymes and find fantastic books. There will be time for playing, crafting and laughter.
Designed for children 18 months - 5 years old and their parent/caregiver.
(Thursday) 10:15 am - 11:00 am
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
september 26, 2024 10:15 am - september 26, 2024 11:00 amoctober 3, 2024 10:15 am - october 3, 2024 11:00 amoctober 10, 2024 10:15 am - october 10, 2024 11:00 amoctober 17, 2024 10:15 am - october 17, 2024 11:00 amoctober 24, 2024 10:15 am - october 24, 2024 11:00 amoctober 31, 2024 10:15 am - october 31, 2024 11:00 amnovember 7, 2024 10:15 am - november 7, 2024 11:00 amnovember 14, 2024 10:15 am - november 14, 2024 11:00 amnovember 21, 2024 10:15 am - november 21, 2024 11:00 amnovember 28, 2024 10:15 am - november 28, 2024 11:00 amdecember 5, 2024 10:15 am - december 5, 2024 11:00 amdecember 12, 2024 10:15 am - december 12, 2024 11:00 amdecember 19, 2024 10:15 am - december 19, 2024 11:00 amdecember 26, 2024 10:15 am - december 26, 2024 11:00 am
21sep11:00 am1:00 pmChess Club11:00 am - 1:00 pm Brandon Public Library
Chess ClubWith the Brandon Knights Chess ClubSaturdays, from 11 AM to 1 PM.Join the Brandon Knights Chess Club for a few hours of chess. Boards and pieces will be supplied.
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
24sep2:00 pm4:00 pmPencil Drawing2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Brandon Public Library
September 10, 24 October 8, 22 November 5, 19 2 to 4 PMJoin artist Michaela Ditchfield to learn drawing techniques, with a focus on landscape and still life. Supplies will be provided. Sign-up
September 10, 24
October 8, 22
November 5, 19
2 to 4 PM
Join artist Michaela Ditchfield to learn drawing techniques, with a focus on landscape and still life. Supplies will be provided. Sign-up required.
710 Rosser Ave.
204-727-6648
programs@wmrl.ca
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
25sep1:00 pm4:00 pmScrabble Club1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Brandon Public Library
Scrabble ClubWith the Brandon Scrabble ClubWednesdays, 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
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
25sep7:00 pm9:00 pmBanned Book Tasting7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Brandon Public Library
Explore different genres of banned and challenged books. Read the summary, preview the first few pages and find out why the book was banned. Allyson Wronowski and Shayne Macgranachan, a couple
Explore different genres of banned and challenged books. Read the summary, preview the first few pages and find out why the book was banned.
Allyson Wronowski and Shayne Macgranachan, a couple of our favorite English teachers, will share their thoughts on the importance of the freedom to read.
Register by phone: 204-727-6648 or Email programs@wmrl.ca
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
01oct3:30 pm5:00 pmCreative Writing Program3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Brandon Public Library
Join other writers at the Brandon Public Library to hone your creative writing skills. Weeks alternate between writing and reading, so you get plenty of writing done as well as
Join other writers at the Brandon Public Library to hone your creative writing skills. Weeks alternate between writing and reading, so you get plenty of writing done as well as feedback. Participants can write anything they wish (short stories, poems, memoirs, articles, etc.) or follow a new prompt for each round. This is the program for you if you’d like to write and might benefit from the solidarity of peers. All skill levels are welcome. There’s no cost to attend. To sign up, call the library at 204-727-6648, send an email to programs@wmrl.ca, or visit the library in person.
September 3 & 17
October 1 & 15 & 29
November 12 & 26
3:30 – 5 PM
(Tuesday) 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
03oct2:00 pm3:00 pmDark History Tour2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 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
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. To sign up: 204-727-6648 / programs@wmrl.ca / 710 Rosser Ave.
(Thursday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
05oct11:00 am12:00 pmDark History Tour11:00 am - 12:00 pm 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
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. To sign up: 204-727-6648 / programs@wmrl.ca / 710 Rosser Ave.
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
17oct4:30 pm6:30 pmMayor's Book Club4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Brandon Public Library
Join us on October 17 for a discussion about "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt. If you have questions regarding the Mayor's Book Club or would like to sign up,
Join us on October 17 for a discussion about "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt. If you have questions regarding the Mayor's Book Club or would like to sign up, please email us at programs@wmrl.ca, give us a call at 204-727-6648, or stop in at the Downtown Branch!
(Thursday) 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
23oct7:00 pm9:00 pmStitching in the Stacks7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for 2 hours of drop-in embroidery. All skill levels are welcome. Please bring a project with you. Email Robin for more information: Robin@wmrl.ca
Join us for 2 hours of drop-in embroidery. All skill levels are welcome. Please bring a project with you.
Email Robin for more information: Robin@wmrl.ca
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Unit 1
Brandon, MB
R7A 0K9
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10AM – 6PM
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Unit 50A
Shoppers Mall
Brandon, MB
R7A 5C5
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PO Box 382
Carberry, MB
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PO Box 429
Glenboro MB
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PO Box 121
Hartney, MB
R0M 0X0
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PO Box 759
Neepawa MB
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